The Flash movie premieres this week, so today, I'll be reading something that... isn't a Flash-related comic. This will have to do. THE THEME: I'm doing another iteration of Leading Ladies featuring DC characters, which I thought would be fitting given that the upcoming Flash movie will be introducing a new Supergirl into the DCU. Is this theme for this occasion a bit of a stretch? Perhaps, but considering what I'm working with, I think this is good enough. THE COMICS: ![]() WONDER WOMAN (2006-2011) #600 PREVIEW Publisher: DC Comics Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Artists: Don Kramer, Michael Babinski This prologue shows Diana on the run from unknown parties hunting her down, as well as consulting the Oracle (not Barbara Gordon) on what exactly is happening. I'm not clear on what's going on, either, as this Diana appears to not have all her memories, Hippolyta is supposedly dead, and Paradise Island appears to be destroyed. ![]() GIRL TAKING OVER: A LOIS LANE STORY (FCBD 2023) Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Sarah Kuhn Artist: Arielle Jovellanos Here, we see a young, ambitious Lois Lane move out into the city to tackle a dream internship in her quest to be the greatest reporter ever. It seems like she's got everything meticulously planned out, but of course, things go sideways on day one. This take on Lois is quite different from how she's usually portrayed, but I'm already invested in her story. The art's lovely, too. ![]() BLACK CANARY (2007) #1 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Tony Bedard Artists: Paulo Siqueira, Amilton Santos Our resident Bird of Prey is now taking the time to be the caretaker of Sin, a very young girl who was being groomed to be the next Lady Shiva of the League of Assassins. Just when it looks like Dinah's about to settle down and try to live a normal life raising a child, a villain makes a play for Sin in the shadows. ![]() MADAME XANADU (2008-2011) #1 Publisher: Vertigo Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: Amy Reeder Hadley Before she was known by the name Madame Xanadu, the Elder Folk known as Nimue lived peacefully in a forest within the realm of Camelot (the same kingdom known to most as the setting of Arthurian legend). The peace is not to last, sadly, as her sister Morgana (who is on track to become the Morgaine le Fey of legend) makes plans to take power, and her lover Merlin appears to be up to no good with his magic. Features an appearance by the Phantom Stranger, which is neat. ![]() WONDER WOMAN: TEMPEST TOSSED (WONDER WOMAN DAY 2021 SPECIAL EDITION) Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Laurie Halse Anderson Artist: Leila del Luca A young Diana is eager to prove herself as a worthy Amazon, but she's still seen as a child by most folks in Themyscira. When outsiders find themselves on the island in dire straits (and the Amazons refuse to help in accordance to their laws), Diana proves herself a hero by breaking their rules and saving them... but at what cost? I'm already invested in the story. With the whole DCU going into full reboot mode, I'm cautiously optimistic about how they're going to handle stories and characters moving forward. Hopefully, the Flash movie sets the stage for the monumental change, and that we have interesting projects on the horizon. To fit the theme I have here today, I want to single out the upcoming Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow movie they're making, because I'm curious if that'll involve the same Supergirl in The Flash. I'm also mentioning this movie here to remind myself to read that graphic novel. PANEL OF THE WEEK: - end -
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