Diana and the Hero's Journey

Diana, the Amazons' youngest member, is determined to be a hero like Hero, but her chaotic actions require her to embark on an epic adventure to learn the true meaning of being a hero. With the help of her community, she can harness the power of truth and community to become the hero we know as Wonder Woman.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Publisher: DC Comics

It takes a village to raise a warrior, and the Amazons have their hands full with Diana. Can she harness the power of truth and community to become the hero we know as Wonder Woman?

Curious and rambunctious Diana believes she has the whole warrior thing figured out: punching, archery, and sword fighting. But as the village prepares for a festival celebrating the story of Hero, the first hero in Greek mythology, Diana and her goat, Phyllis, cause such chaos that she must embark on a journey to clean up her mess. With the help of the Amazon's vivid yet unreliable retellings of Hero's story, what starts out as a boring chore becomes an epic adventure as Diana learns what it truly means to be a hero.

From the New York Times bestselling co-creator of Lumberjanes, Grace Ellis, accompanied by the delightful artwork of Penelope Rivera Gaylord, comes the story of a young hero who must embrace the support of her community to reach her full potential.

Diana's journey to becoming Wonder Woman is filled with challenges and obstacles. She must navigate the complex social dynamics of the Amazon village, where different tribes and clans have their own beliefs and customs. She also faces resistance from some of the Amazons, who view her as an outsider and do not trust her with their most prized possession, the legendary Golden Girdle.

Despite these challenges, Diana is determined to prove herself as a worthy warrior. She trains hard, learning new skills and honing her existing ones. She also begins to understand the importance of truth and community, and how they can help her achieve her goals.

One of the key themes in the story is the power of storytelling. The Amazon retellings of Hero's story are not always accurate, but they provide Diana with a valuable perspective on what it means to be a hero. Through their stories, Diana learns about courage, sacrifice, and the importance of standing up for what is right.

Another important character in the story is Queen Hippolyta, the queen of the Amazons. Queen Hippolyta is a wise and powerful leader who is dedicated to protecting her people and their way of life. She is also a fierce warrior who has fought many battles to defend her kingdom.

Through her interactions with Queen Hippolyta and the other Amazons, Diana learns about the importance of teamwork and the value of community. She realizes that she cannot achieve her goals alone and that she needs the support of her fellow Amazons to succeed.

In the end, Diana harnesses the power of truth and community to become the hero we know as Wonder Woman. She uses her skills and knowledge to defend her people and fight for justice and equality. She also inspires others to embrace their own strengths and become leaders in their own communities.

Wonder Woman is a powerful and inspiring story that reminds us of the importance of community, truth, and the power of individual courage. It is a story that has resonated with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and it continues to be a symbol of hope and empowerment for women and girls around the world.

Dimension: 203 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781779509697