Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka Omnibus

Background. Greg Rucka wrote Wonder Woman in two separate stints (2003–2006 and 2016–2017), both of which are considered among the best the character has ever had. Rucka portrays Diana as a thematic ambassador rather than a superhero: a political, mythological and moral figure whose primary function is not to fight but to speak. It is the most intelligent approach to the character in the last decade.

What’s inside. Rucka’s complete run on Wonder Woman in a single omnibus, including story arcs centred on Diana’s diplomacy as a thematic ambassador, her clashes with the character’s classic villains, and in-depth explorations of Greek mythology within the DC universe. Main art by Drew Johnson with occasional collaborators.

Why it’s worth it. Rucka writes Wonder Woman as she should be written: not as an Amazon superior to Superman, but as a mythological political figure who embodies values difficult to articulate in modern comics (truth, compassion, diplomacy). His run is the essential reference for understanding Diana as a literary character and not merely as a visual icon. Essential.

Publication details. 1040 pages. Complete collection of Rucka’s run. US edition published by DC Comics. ISBN 9781799501572.