Wonder Woman: Warbringer (The Graphic Novel)

Diana, the youngest of the Amazons and the only one who didn’t earn her place on Themyscira, sets out to prove herself at the upcoming race. Though her mother fears she is not ready, Diana trains and maps out a route to bring her out front. However, an explosion and boat wreck out at sea force her to change plans and send her into the water to save a girl who is not from their world. Alia’s presence brings havoc to the island, so Diana visits the Oracle and finds out that Alia is a Warbringer, and will bring death and destruction to all. Diana knows that both must she and Alia must leave the island, not only to prove her worth but also to return Alia to her home and save the world.

This beautifully illustrated graphic novel brings Bardugo’s Wonder Woman: Warbringer novel to life in a rich tapestry of color and text. The story’s focus on blues when events are calm and more reds when action starts to build helps to heighten the dramatic decisions Diana and her new friends must make. The focus is on friendship and sisterhood with witty dialogue and loveable characters to weave it all together.