#especially in like ~2016

[llycaons]

lying about your identity to win arguments online and justify questionable fanfiction is honestly the natural conclusion that tumblr's specific culture and arguments tend to encourage. like of course this happened. of course it did. it's definitely happened before AND since. someone was unmasked several years ago for rakefacing on here too, tho I don't think it was fanfic related

[themyscirah]

What runs/stories do you recommend for someone starting WW? Could you please be specific (/nicely)

Yeah ofc!

My Wonder Woman Starter Recs (specific style 😎)

First stops: for an initial introduction to Wonder Woman, I'd generally recommend going to at least one of three places first. These three are:

Wonder Woman: Historia: The Amazons by Kelly Sue DeConnick

Wonder Woman: Year One by Greg Rucka

Wonder Woman: the Hiketeia by Greg Rucka

Of these I generally recommend reading Historia first, as it's a retelling of the origin of the Amazons as a race and how Diana came to be (so it essentially starts from the beginning) and is also the most recent of the them (if that means anything). Something to note about Historia though is that it's a DC Black Label book, so it's events aren't strictly canon in the main DCU and there are some changes and new elements present. I don't think this is something that should discourage anyone from reading it though, it's the best WW origin story out there, and even in strict main canon over the years her origin is one that has had many fluctuations and small (& sometimes big) changes. WW:Historia is three prestige format (longer) issues.

You'll notice the third book there is WW: The Hiketeia. Hiketeia is a great book if you're looking for a view into Diana as a professional and experienced hero. It's a graphic novel so standalone and not too long, and has a great Diana and really interesting plot (Diana vows to protect a young woman and finds herself pressed against the wheels of Greek Tragedy). This is also the first work with Diana done by Greg Rucka, one of her most prolific and loved writers. A sampling of this work (and also Historia) I think gives a good guide to where to go next in terms of runs on her main title.

Wonder Woman: Year One is the second book on the list up there, but I'm mentioning it last here as it's a bit more complicated in terms of format. Unlike other year one books, WW: Year One is actually a series of issues on her main title, showcasing Diana's arrival to man's world in Rebirth (and also current p sure) continuity. The issue numbering for this one is strange (only the even issues 2-14 on WW (2016)) so I recommend looking for this in trade form if possible.

These 3 books I think give a taste of some of the best standalone stuff in the Wonder Woman mythos, and give the reader a good idea of where they may want to go next in terms of longer runs on the title. So I'll break that down here as a Step 2.

STEP 2: WHERE NEXT?

Here I break down some highly recommended runs based on what they have in common with the standalone books from step 1. As a rule, these runs are going to be much longer than the above and generally more connected to the wider DCU and other books. Look for the italics to see the introduction to each new work. Explanation paragraphs follow after each italic/bold rec.

Curious about Greek mythology in WW and the Amazons' origins after reading Historia? Liked the prescence of a supporting cast and Diana learning about Man's World from Year One? Willing to read a longer run? I recommend: Wonder Woman by George Pérez

George Pérez's time on Wonder Woman totally reinvented the character after Crisis on Infinite Earths, and is fundamental in establishing many core concepts of her lore. At 62 issues, 2 annuals, and a 4-issue crossover event at the end (War of the Gods), it's definitely a commitment to read, but it's the most enduring and well-loved run on Wonder Woman for a reason--it's just that damn good. Lots of focus on mythology (although with a lighter tone than Historia) alongside Diana learning her role in relation to Man's World & establishing herself as a hero and ambassador. Pérez's run also has almost-certainly the most expansive and developed supporting cast in WW comics, something that really drives the emotional core of the series, especially in later issues. Obligatory note that this series was written between 1987 and 1992 and contains some very occasional aspects that I thought were in some way dated/uncomfortable etc. while reading (details of Cheetah's origin, depiction of the Bana-Mighdall, Hercules) but despite that I still highly, highly recommend this run. The word fundamental cannot begin to describe it.

Liked the experienced Diana of the Hiketeia? Interested to see her attempt to balance the high stakes responsibilities of an ambassador and superhero? Looking for some really badass moments and fights? Haven't read enough terrible tragedy? I suggest: Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka 2003 EDITION.

Some of Diana's coolest moments of all time are collected here. Also one of her most controversial. The 1st Rucka run is very much the story for anyone who liked the Diana of the Hiketeia and the tragedy of that and Historia. 2003 Rucka Diana is a Diana tested, forced to make decisions that are anything but easy, and live with the consequences. She's extraordinarily capable, but her enemies know that and are prepared to that end. This run, along with the Pérez run, rank among my favorite Wondy comics of all time (those and Historia are my top 3). This run is such peak Diana, especially in terms of sheer badassery. Her final confrontation with Medusa is in my opinion perhaps the greatest Wonder Woman fight scene of all time. Her encounter with Athena in the second-to-last issue breaks me every time. Cannot recommend this book more.

*a note abt this run is that it is more context-dependent than the other ones listed here, as it's the run that finishes out the Wonder Woman vol. 2 book and so has some guest appearances from characters introduced in other prior runs (Artemis of Bana-Mighdall, Cassie Sandsmark, and Vanessa Kapatelis, to name a few). I read this run before knowing much (if anything) about any of them, and still enjoyed it a lot, so I wouldn't be worried about this really but just thought I'd mention it.

Rucka's 2003 run is published from Wonder Woman (1987) #195-226. You can also find it in trade and I believe(?) omnibus. Sometimes the Hiketeia is included in collections of this series, as the 03 run is thematically similar in many places, just with a much deeper look at Diana and the world & with higher stakes.

Liked the specific characters and plot threads of Wonder Woman: Year One? Want to see what happens with Diana's exile, or learn more about Barbara Ann? Want a Diana in between the extremes of young and highly experienced? Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka 2016 EDITION may be for you.

...yes I'm putting ANOTHER Rucka book on here. He writes a great Diana, what can I say. This run is the same one that Year One came out of, just the follow ups to that story and versions of the characters. I have this run listed as separate from Year One though, as there's some really big time skips since the events of that first volume. A lot of time has passed since then, and there's more history between the characters, not all of it without drama. This run continues to be weird with the numbering, as well as some artist changes, so I definitely recommend looking into reading this in trade format (physical or digital) if at all possible. My recommended reading order is WW 2016 by Rucka vol. 2 "The Lies" (Wonder Woman: Rebirth Special #1, followed by 2016 main title odd numbered issues 1-11), then Rucka 16 vol. 3 "The Truth" (odds 13-23) then Godwatch (evens 16 through 24) followed by 25? But The Truth and Godwatch combine near the end so that doesn't really work either. This run is so good but recommending it is such a pain because the numbering is so all over the place. On God I never know which order to read this in. Going to revoke my previous statement and say read it as Rebirth Special 1, then only odds 1 through 11, then from 13 through 25 normally. That may lead to some weirdness as you read because the two stories take place at different times and have different art styles, but they come together at the end pretty dramatically so I think it's less confusing to read it this way? Maybe? So strange bc this is one of the go to good starter runs and yet it's set up so unintuitively. If someone has a better way to read this then let me know and ill edit, ik this explanation is super confusing bc neither way to read it is totally ideal imo and I feel I definitely read it in a weird order.

Going to call that a good rundown of some of my greatest recommendations in terms of Wonder Woman comics. If anything wasn't fully clear here or anyone (not just anon) has questions or wants to talk abt WW comics/my choices feel free to send as many asks or dms as you want. Have a good day everybody, & as Diana says, may the glory of Gaea be with you <3

[pastelwhile-art]

Big week for gay people (Oct 20th and Oct 24th)

[notcryingtoday]

wait eyewitness was actually such a great tvshow why didn't it get more hype ?

there's everything, even the villain was actually interesting, the ending's almost perfect, there's found family and all the characters are complex even the ones we don't see a lot

helen is everything i want to see in a female badass character (she's actually badass but also sensitive and flawed), same for philip and/or lukas (lukas is afraid of coming out and doesn't want philip to tell people they're a thing) who have a very basic storyline but a relationship that made sense and some twists in it (like philip who actually tells lukas he's an assh*le, which, well, fair)

i definitely recommend eyewitness it's like only 10 episodes and it's so easy to watch !

[chryblossomjjk]

one thing about bts is they were never embarrassed about having a large female fan base and that’s a part of the reason why they are where they are tbh

[drunk-on-starlight]

The sequels don't get enough credit (now, anyways) for pointing out that however edgy, radical and legitimately dangerous fascists are, they're also total fucking losers.

Young people radicalized by old men and women into a meat grinder because they think society was better in the bad old days, weaponized nostalgia at anyone they hate. But all that does is make them look and act like children playing dress up, throwing the worlds greatest temper tantrum as a reaction to progressive movements

[vulptalia]

Another hot topic by a different Anon!!!

You shouldn't attack people over a character they like because of recent events. They can't control the government and so can't you, especially if all they're doing is making fanart, fanfiction, headcanons, etc etc of said character

^^^ I think it should go without saying that Hetalia fans should be cognizant of the fact that they are dealing with slightly controversial topics when participating in personification of IRL nations. All in all meaning that Hetalia fans should understand, better than most, that fiction ≠ reality.

[some-pers0n]

Live performances of Mr Capgras save me

[captainjonnitkessler]

Younger liberals in my social media echo chambers: Ha, Kamala Harris is going to kick Trump's ass! Can you imagine his tantrum when he loses to a woman? I can't wait to elect our first female President this November!

Me:

[saturncoyote]

i'm REALLY not beating the allegations now...

[nabaath-areng]

Half assed screens, but some of the glamours I might will use for Ieeha throughout the journey of Dawntrail!

[appleelevengreen]

[consceleratuswrites]

You know what? EVERYTHING was way better on tumblr and still is. And now we have Blue Sky anyways. I can’t stress the change in mood and clarity that has come to me since deleting the ‘toxic bird’ app from my phone and not checking it - especially in these trying times.

At this point all ‘the app’ does is show gloating imbeciles and rage-baiting losers and the people arguing with them… OR the despair that is encouraged by the algorithm system that feeds on misery.

I’m not saying you shouldn’t despair - the world is substantially worse off now. But we should at least give ourselves the space to surround ourselves with the things we love, the people that bring us joy and the environment that encourages us to thrive. That’s all we can do. That’s how we fight back - by surviving. As we did before the great migration to an awful space that actively use us as target practise for their botched humour and spite.

Just… delete the bird app man. Stop giving Elon money for his Ket habit. You’re funding all the things that actively work against you with looking at the ads and interacting with bots. I promise you that you will be happier.

[drumlincountry]

The election is in 10 days.

This weekend I heard an anti-fracking activist say "so long as there is gas in the rocks below us, and people in the world who want it, our land isn't safe."

I can't bear it. I really can't bear it. We banned fracking in this country. Then the green party were elected on the basis of banning fracked gas imports (no fracking here, no fracking anywhere). Which they did, for four years. Then the talk turned to "energy security in europe" and right before leaving office they signed a law which will expediate the construction of a facility for importing (mostly fracked) gas from the USA.

I watched 10 different politicians campaigning for votes, in front of a room full of climate activists. Every one of them said: ok we're going to build this facility but we won't use it. it's for energy security. in case of emergencies.

Even the socialists said this. Even the greens.

Four years was all it took! Four years and they are speaking the language of imperialism and capitalism. Four years, in a fight that won't end until the world doesn't need gas.

So long as anyone in the world needs gas, our land isn't safe. So long as anyone in the world wants gas, our fight is not over. So long as we don't have sovereignty of our lands. So long as any authoritarian anywhere has a long enough lever to pressure us. We are not safe.

The anti-fracking activist didn't seem stressed. We got fracking banned! We even got the importing of fracked gas banned! We are networked with people fighting fossil fuel extraction all over the world. We are part of a broad social movement. That movement is largely led by people who know degrowth and decolonialism is the only way to make all of our lands safe.

I want degrowth anyway. I want decolonialism anyway. But its painful to feel how much I need them. This place is stitched into me by a million threads. It would kill me to see it destroyed.

I can't accept a world where our land is not safe. I live in a world where our land is not safe.

Almost no one in that room was under 30 years old. Is my generation strong enough to shoulder the fight? How about the next one? Will my grandchildren be able to relax about it? Will anyone, ever?

The answer is: no. The fight may be easier at times but it will never be over. We go on.

[pop-punklouis]

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[thenegoteator]

since like three people asked and I don't want to derail the other post - yes, the Ethiopian calendar is also solar and has thirteen months!

There are 12 months of 30 days each (meskerem, tikimt, hidar, tahsas, tir, yekatit, meggabit, miyazya, ginbot, sene, hamle, nehasa) and then all the extra days in a wee 5-day month at the end (pagume). This month also gets an extra day during leap years.