Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity [Hardcover]

Matt Wagner (Author)

Book Description

Series: Trinity | Publication Date: June 1, 2004

BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY tells the remarkable tale of the turbulent first encounter of the world’s most iconic heroes. When Batman’s greatest nemesis, Ra’s al Ghul, recruits Bizarro and an Amazon warrior to aid him in his plan to create global chaos, the Darknight Detective suddenly finds himself working with the Man of Steel and the Amazon Princess. Looking to thwart the madman’s plot to simultaneously destroy all satellite communications as well as all of the world’s oil reserves, Earth’s greatest heroes reluctantly band together. But if Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman are to have any hope of stopping Ra’s’ nuclear missile assault, they will first need to overcome their own biases and reconcile their differing philosophies.

Editorial Reviews

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Trinity adds Wonder Woman to the mix and, more important, boasts writer-artist Wagner, best known for his independent-comics creations Grendel and mage, as author. At an early stage in their careers, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman join forces to thwart a scheme by Batman's foe Ra's al Ghul to disrupt world communications. The villain, meanwhile, has enlisted Superman's twisted duplicate, Bizarro, and a renegade Amazon from Wonder Woman's Paradise Island home. Wagner effectively uses thought captions to accentuate the characters' different approaches to fighting crime--Superman's calm superiority, Batman's resoluteness, Wonder Woman's bemusement at the violence of "Man's World." Wagner's sparse, thoughtful art and clear, elegant storytelling constitute a model style for traditional superhero comics. While he provides the superpowered slugfests genre fans demand, moments that convey the power of Superman, the grimness of Batman, and the majesty of Wonder Woman are more memorable. Gordon Flagg
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About the Author

Matt Wagner is one of the most highly regarded creators in the comics business. He is perhaps best known for creating the legendary Grendel titles, many of which he wrote and/or drew. He also provided words and pictures for Batman/Grendel, Mage and Sandman Mystery Theatre. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401203094
• ISBN-13: 978-1401203092
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fresh Breath Of Familiar Characters, July 18, 2004

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Matthew Mcnamara (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity (Hardcover)

Back before superpowered heroes and villains started appearing all over the world, there was just Superman and Batman, polar heroes with an undeniable respect for each other. When Ra's Al Ghul, Bizzaro, and the teenage Artemis threaten the Amazon's home on Paradise Island, Wonder Woman sets out into the world to seek answers, meeting Superman and Batman for the first time.

Trinity is an excellent tale that perfectly captures the individual natures of its three dynamic characters during their first meeting. From Batman's awe of paradise, to Wonder Woman's view of Superman as a kind of Greek god, the writing is thoughtful and the art is superb. It does perfect justice to each of the characters, giving us a fresh view on old heroes in familiar conditions. I can't recommend this book enough.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read This And Smile...., January 6, 2005

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Edmund Lau Kok Ming (Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity (Hardcover)

This book is a work of love and you can feel it in every word and every panel. Matt Wagner, like the rest of us, loves Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Read this book and fall in love with them all over again.

I really don't know how to review this work without sounding like an idiot gushing with praise and sucking up to Matt Wagner. I know that my review will sound biased - but then, isn't that why reviews are written? You don't have to agree with me but I'll say what I say. Read the book for yourself and make up your own mind. There's really so much to like about this work. I think I'll try to make up a list:

1. The Golden-Age style of artwork is magical. The whole thing comes off like a dream rather than the "realistic-take" that is so popular today.

2. The first meeting of the World's Finest team (Superman & Batman for the uninitiated) with the "wonder"-ful woman who will rock both their lives.

3. The invisible plane.

4. Bizarro calling Ra's Al-Ghul "Racer Cool"

5. Wonder Woman's terribly unfashionable star-spangled pants!

6. Batman going nuts in Paradise (and kissing Wondy!!!).

7. Clark Kent missing the train for work (to keep up "appearances").

8. Cameos from Robin and Aquaman.

I can go on forever but I know that I'll be speaking as a fan totally in love with this work. This is the kind of book that makes me proud to call myself a geeky fanboy!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, with interesting illustration work, April 6, 2005

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity (Hardcover)

This book is another in a series of many comic "retellings." In this book, veteran graphic novelist Matt Wagner retells the story of the meeting of Wonder Woman and Superman & Batman. The evil Ra's al Ghul has reawakened Bizarro, and has used him to capture a group of nuclear weapons, but for what purpose? Superman and Batman are on the job, but a beautiful new superhero, Wonder Woman, might just give them the edge they need, if they can all learn to work together.

Overall, I found this to be a fascinating and highly entertaining graphic novel. The style of the illustration reminded me of the original Golden Age comics, where these three characters got their start. I found that that really enhanced the feeling of continuity in this retelling. My eleven-year-old son really enjoyed this book, as did I. So, if you love a good Superman/Batman/Wonder Woman story, then get this book - it's great!