Review by Booklist Review
For readers not following DC's connected New 52 narratives, Superman and Wonder Woman have redefined power couple. Lois is out of the picture, and they are in love, and it's Soule's job to not only connect the Man of Steel's and the Amazonian's individual lores but also convince Lois Lane-lovers that this coupling is a match made in Elysium. Soule manages the book with craft and respect, detailing the weight each character carries managing the role of protector and the role as one of a couple. Characters regularly cross over from Superman's world but not often from Wonder Woman's, so it's a rare treat to see a showdown between Superman and the god Apollo. Daniel illustrates this punchy book with skill and passion, showcasing Superman and Wonder Woman evenly in their capabilities and toughness. Fans of the Justice League, Superman Action Comics, or Brian Azzarrello's run of Wonder Woman should commit to this book.--Spanner, Ben Copyright 2015 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Forget Lois Lane-these days, Superman only has eyes for Princess Diana of Themyscira. Writer Soule (Swamp Thing) and artist Daniel (Detective Comics) have taken over the romantic subplot that spun out of the Justice League series. The super couple must try to keep their relationship secret while saving the world from threats from the Phantom Zone, but their privacy comes crashing down when photos of their first kiss are leaked on the Internet-a twist somewhat prescient of the recent celebrity hacking outrage. But the focus is clearly on action, as Daniel remains DC's go-to artist for glorious widescreen panels of superhuman punch-fests. Soule keeps things from seeming too mindless with clever dialogue (and mildly steamy PG romance) for both Clark and Diana, and adds in delicious meddling from the Greek god Apollo for a classical flourish. Letterer Carlos Mangual also deserves kudos for wrangling Soule's sometimes overly wordy script into neat speech bubbles. The plot gets muddled and then abandoned toward the end, but that doesn't stop the book's first arc from being an enjoyable spandex romp. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by Library Journal Review
While romantic attraction between this pair isn't new, turning the spotlight on it in a series of their own is-finally. The series debut arc collected here delivers plenty of action, but it's largely about the main characters' relationships: together, apart, and with the universe at large (the depictions of the various responses to the news of their, ahem, coupling are worth the cover price alone). The many clever turns include Clark Kent's digital-age reporting career and the return of supervillain couple Zod and Faora as the first major villains whom our heroes vanquish together. The masterly artwork by an armada of artists is strongly and appropriately influenced by the illustration of Jim Lee, and it manages to be iconic and gritty as required. The only ebook extra is an admittedly nifty cover gallery. Verdict Not a drastic revision, but rather a look at some old favorites through fresh, contemporary eyes, this is one power couple worth following. Recommended for all superhero fans; plenty of comic-book violence and mayhem, with some sensual suggestions, but suitable for YA up.-J. Osicki, Saint John Free P.L., NB (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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