Wonder Girl: Homecoming is an Adventure of Mythic Proportions

Where would you go on a visit to seek out your self? For 21-year-old Yara Flor, it’s Brazil, though she doesn’t fairly know what she’s in search of there. That’s okay, although, as a result of everybody is about to seek out her. That features a mermaid of legend, a good-looking tour bus driver, Greek gods and goddesses, a pegasus named Jerry and a few Amazons. And a couple of different Amazons. Is it any surprise Yara is in search of her place on the planet?

If you’re a latest comedian guide reader, you’ve most likely heard the identify Yara Flor already. If you haven’t been totally acquainted along with her, nevertheless, there’s by no means been an simpler time. Let’s be part of Yara on what begins as a easy sightseeing trip—then turns into one thing so a lot larger—within the lately launched Wonder Girl: Homecoming. This assortment contains Yara’s first starring look in Future State: Wonder Woman #1-2, a brief story from Infinite Frontier #0 and Wonder Girl #1-7.

The Premise:

The earth-shattering occasions of Dark Nights: Death Metal gave us glimpses into all types of doable worlds and unimaginable heroes. In one other time and place, Yara Flor is a battle-hardened warrior combating to retrieve her sister from the grips of Hades. She’ll brawl with monsters, the undead and extra to get to her, however at what price?

And what occurs when Yara seems within the DC Universe we all know and love?

Rather a lot, it seems. Young Yara Flor is merely a younger girl happening a sightseeing trip in Brazil, however her journey rapidly captures the eye of nearly everybody on this world and the one past. After a legendary warrior and kindred spirit named Iara offers her magical golden boleadoras, the goddess Hera makes her transfer and sends Eros to seize Yara. And that’s simply the beginning of the story.

Let’s Talk Talent:

Put a pencil in her hand and Joëlle Jones will make magic. Whether she’s the artist or the author—or, as is typically the case in Wonder Girl, each—once you see Jones’ identify on a guide, you recognize you’re in for a deal with. As a author for DC, Jones labored on a notable run of Catwoman together with the adventures of Yara Flor throughout a number of titles. As an artist, she’s illustrated books starring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, together with the exceptional Supergirl: Being Super.

Jones pulled double-duty on most points on this assortment, with Adriana Melo and Leila del Duca superbly taking over the artwork in Wonder Girl #5 and #6-7 respectively.

A Few Reasons to Read:

• Future State: Wonder Woman is a compelling introduction to a doable future Yara Flor and her world. When we first meet Yara within the Amazon rainforest, she’s impatient, impulsive and virtually unflappable. She carries the brash confidence of an skilled warrior on a mission. When she groups up with a protector of the forest named Caipora to journey to the underworld, you’ll instantly need much more adventures of these two frenemies.
   
• Yara Flor is a powerhouse. No matter the Earth you meet her on, Yara makes an quick impression. In Wonder Girl, she’s nonetheless as passionate and fast to anger as she was in Future State. She’s additionally liable to diving in with out considering when somebody wants her assist. She makes errors and he or she will get knocked down, however she retains going. Yara is likeable and highly effective from the get-go.

• Mythologies collide on this story like by no means earlier than. Brazilian folklore, Greek deities and Amazonians from all corners of the DC Universe are an unlikely mixture that mesh effectively collectively in Wonder Girl: Homecoming. Yara herself comes from a number of cultures. Her mom was an Amazon initially from Themiscyra, her father was a Brazilian deity and Yara grew up along with her aunt in Boise, Idaho. Her connections to those wide-ranging cultures are portrayed as one of her strengths and make the character much more compelling.
   
• Jerry. Sure, you may say I’m being predictable. But how might I not embody a cranky winged horse named Jerry on the checklist of causes to choose up this guide?!

Why It’s Worth Your Time:

She’s the Wonder Woman of one doable future, however within the right here and now of the DC Universe, she’s Yara Flor—and that’s precisely who she must be. Yara is a breath of recent air that invigorates the Amazons and their lengthy comedian guide historical past. You’ll actually get to know the brand new Wonder Girl—and Jerry—because of this complete assortment. Just don’t be stunned if Wonder Girl: Homecoming leaves you wanting extra Yara in your life.

(If so, you’re in luck! Yara’s subsequent main storyline, Trial of the Amazons, is additionally on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE.)
 

Wonder Girl: Homecoming is now obtainable in bookstores, comedian retailers, libraries and digitally on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE.

Kelly Knox writes about all-ages comics and animation for DCComics.com and her writing will also be seen on IGN, Nerdist and extra. Follow her on Twitter at @kelly_knox to speak superheroes, comics and popular culture.

NOTE: The views and opinions expressed on this characteristic are solely these of Kelly Knox and don’t essentially replicate these of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros.