Wonder Woman: The Challenge of Artemis (Wonder Woman (Graphic Novels)) [Paperback]

William Messner-Loebs (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wonder Woman (Graphic Novels) | Publication Date: May 1, 1996

Princess Diana has lost the title of Wonder Woman to her Amazon rival, Artemis. Now the former Wonder Woman must find a way to continue to battle for justice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (May 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563892642
• ISBN-13: 978-1563892646
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,189,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars William Messner-Loebs Does It Again, July 13, 2001

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Peter Saenz "Artemisboy" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wonder Woman: The Challenge of Artemis (Wonder Woman (Graphic Novels)) (Paperback)

This book is the conclusion piece to Wonder Woman: The Contest. If you enjoyed that great book, you are sure to enjoy this one as well. It immediately follows The Contest as we see the further adventures of Diana and Artemis in Patriarch's World as Artemis comes to understand exactly what it means to become a 'Wonder Woman'. This book if filled with emotionally charged moments and a large cast of interesting characters. Don't worry though, Messner-Loebs has a great way of weaving in characters into his stories without leaving the reader at a loss of who is who. Mike Deodato Jr. does an outstanding job as well depicting both beautiful characters and realistic expressions. I urge all Wonder Woman fans (and those not) to purchase this wonderful book as it shows many of Diana's and Artemis' trials and tribulations, and what it really means to be 'human'.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book with an emotional conclusion., December 3, 2000

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J. M. Yarbrough (Hesperia, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wonder Woman: The Challenge of Artemis (Wonder Woman (Graphic Novels)) (Paperback)

In "The Contest," Artemis made her debut as a fierce, competitive warrior who sought to gain respect for her tribe by competing in a contest held by Hippolyta to choose the new Wonder Woman. In an upset victory, Artemis triumphed as the victor and assumed her duties in the patriarch's world. In "The Challenge of Artemis," she vows to end the oppression of women and children, and to end the violence that corrupts society.

With her quick tongue and rash actions, Artemis makes headlines as she rubs people the wrong way, being viewed as opinionated, controversial, and arrogant. Diana dons a new costume and works to re-establish a new identity. It's not long before tension flares up between Artemis and Diana - Artemis accuses Diana of trying to interfere with Artemis' new role, but Diana will soon learn of a terrible prophecy that lies ahead for Wonder Woman. Tragedy looms in the near future for both Diana and Artemis with mayhem, murder, and ultimately ... betrayal.

The conclusion left me emotionally choked up as both women are heroes in their own right. This book is a turning point for both of them as the betrayal has ramifications that changes the course of future Wonder Woman issues. Their lives will never be the same again after this.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Battle of the Wonder Women--with a predictable result., April 16, 1998

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This review is from: Wonder Woman: The Challenge of Artemis (Wonder Woman (Graphic Novels)) (Paperback)

Continuing the saga begun in WONDER WOMAN: THE CONTEST, this graphic novel follows the exploits of two Amazons. One, the Princess Diana, used to hold the Wonder Woman title, but has relinquished it to another, a not-so-gentle Amazon named Artemis. The bulk of the story deals with both women as they struggle to come to grips with their new identities: Artemis tries to live up to the expectations of being Wonder Woman, while Diana tries to soldier on in a new, darker identity. Diana's new costume (designed by Brian Bolland) is something out of a biker queen's paradise; men who prefer their girls wild and dangerous will love it, longtime fans of the Amazon Princess will despise it. William Messner-Loebs keeps the story moving along at a crisp pace, as nearly all the villains from Wonder Woman's Rogues Gallery--and even the Joker--make an appearance. Mike Deodato's artwork, which was the primary reason for the WONDER WOMAN comic book's surge in popularity several years ago, is the best reason to buy THE CHALLANGE OF ARTEMIS. Although there's never any doubt as to which Amazon will have the Wonder Woman title by the end, Loebs and Deodato throw enough plot twists in the story to keep the reader hooked.