Writer: G. Willow Wilson
Art: Emanuela Lupacchino, Cian Tormey, Raul Fernandez, Jordie Bellaire, and Guillem March
Publisher: DC Comics
Price: $4.99
Release Date: April 11th, 2023
Is Wonder Woman responsible for the destruction wrought by the gods she’s worshipped all her life? Back in Man’s World at last, Diana sees the horrors of the gods’ war and questions all she’s done to ensure the Amazons’ survival. Is it too late to turn the tide and achieve peace? Let’s find out in this week’s Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #3 by G. Willow Wilson.
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THE DISPATCH
A coming-to-Jesus moment mixed with a Shazam-sized breakout culminates this issue of Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #3. Wonder Woman rallies her eclectic group of heroes to attempt to thwart off the Gods. Before the issue comes to a wrap, our heroes find themselves in a wicked stalemate in hopes for the tides to change as the cliffhanger promises an all-out war!
Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #3 isn’t bad by any stretch. However, the plot and action just came across as clunky and a bit lackluster. I know Wilson/ Cloonan/ Conrad have built this stronger relationship between Barbara and Diana but it still feels a bit forced and awkward. Additionally, the Shazam angle felt a bit confusing. We see nothing from the Wizard at all and the escape seemed way too easy as well as Hecate’s reasoning for helping. Furthermore, how and why Shazam is back to form by a simple touch from Hippolyta seems like a narrative plot thread that was also missing some depth.
ART
Emanuela Lupacchino, Cian Tormey, Raul Fernandez, and Jordie Bellaire craft an outstanding Wonder Woman. Her emotion looks real, her mannerisms are authentic, and she commands each page with her strong and eloquent demeanor. Furthermore, Lupacchino’s pencils are a perfect balance between cartoon and realism that makes Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #3 a fantastic blend for any comic fan. Moreover, the design, action sequences, and background dynamics made this issue flow with a movement that brought the story to life.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Ultimately, I think the best description of Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #3 is just the lack of depth. Sure, the art was on point but the story was incredibly surface-level with an uneven flow. It appears to jump from one scene to the next and promote this feeling as if plot points are happening “off-screen”. Why would Hecate and Ares want to help? What do they gain from helping Diana? Moreover, what’s the main point of the story?
Diana appears to also be a God now and we can assume is no longer a Demo-God. So, is she now closer to being like Thor from Marvel than anyone else? Maybe. But once this story is all said and done, what’s the new status quo? Where are we heading? I just don’t see the premise of this event nor do I see its benefit. Overall, it’s an average story that will certainly keep your attention long enough. However, it lacks strong elements that will probably hook readers and get them truly invested in the story.