The hiketeia is a standalone, out of continuity wonder woman story written by greg rucka and beautifully illustrated by j. Cited on several lists of stories in which batman was defeated, hiketeia tells the tale of the dark knight and comics golden girl going head to head ive heard many positive things about the story but also some mixed opinions and the high price tag that comes with the graphic novel has always put me off. The success gathered from this oneshot became so great, that rucka was hired to become the writer for the wonder woman series the next year. Wonder woman became a stylish spy thriller in the vein of james bond or the avengers not the ones youre thinking, the. A young woman vowed her loyalty to ww and diana is required to care for and protect her. An ancient, longforgotten ritual bonds diana to a young lady from. This story follows wonder womandiana prince as she becomes honorbound to a woman named danielle weelys through the ritual of hiketeia. The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written. William moulton marston when danielle wellys invokes the ritual of hiketeia, wonder woman takes her on as student and servant and, by the laws of the gods, must protect her even against batman, who wishes to bring danielle.
When wonder woman partakes in an ancient ritual called the hiketeia, she is honorbound to eternally protect and care for a young woman named danielle wellys. We learn a bit about the hiketeia which is an ancient greek ritual in one which is honorbound to take care of another. In addition, look for other acclaimed diana tales from george perez, brian azzarello. Its a story told in comic form, yet it possesses many of the essential elements of a modern greek tragedy. The hiketeia refers to an ancient tradition of hospitality that requires wonder woman to care for a woman who has recently committed a crime and is fleeing the batman. Jan 18, 2018 the hiketeia refers to an ancient tradition of hospitality that requires wonder woman to care for a woman who has recently committed a crime and is fleeing the batman. This solo story arc sees a young woman on the run from the law asking wonder woman to take her in and protect her, invoking the ancient grecian tradition of hiketeia to do so. Psycho bemoaning the fact that when everything is put right, hell be a monsterand one of her enemiesagain. Greg would continue to work on wonder woman, writing from issue 195 v2 until issue 226 at which point v2 of wonder woman ended. The work marked ruckas first outing with the character, before he.
But, how much destruction will her protection cause. The girl has cleverly discovered this hiketeia clause, and ww will fight batman over it if she has to. What issues of wonder woman was this story collected from. The work marked ruckas first outing with the character, before he became the writer on the ongoing. The definitive wonder woman stories of greg rucka nerdist. When wonder woman partakes in an ancient ritual called the hiketeia, she is honor bound to eternally protect and care for a young woman named danielle wellys. The top 10 wonder woman stories to read while social. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users.
None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Wonder woman comic books have been around since the 40s, so there is no shortage of lore and aweinspiring wonder woman storylines that simply must be read. Apr 06, 2020 the hiketeia refers to a sacred ritual of supplication and protection. The top 10 wonder woman stories to read while social distancing. During the new 52, diana learns that her mother lied to her about her birth, that shes actually a child of zeus and not made of. During the new 52, diana learns that her mother lied to her about her birth, that shes actually a child of zeus and not made of clay.
In addition, look for other acclaimed diana tales from george perez, brian azzarello, jill thompson, j. Diana gladly offers the young woman shelter and kindness only to learn too late that the girl is being relentlessly pursued by batman. Whether your a wonder woman fan or not, this is worth taking the time to read. Jul 12, 2018 by taylor pechter but all tragedies end the same way this is the theme that permeates the 2002 original graphic novel wonder woman. Although, i really need to blast some up beat music after reading this. The hiketeia, a graphic novel written by greg rucka and drawn by j. This is the first wonder woman novel either ben or anna have. But when the amazon princess learns that danielle has killed the drug dealers who murdered her sister, she suddenly.
The hiketeia, has an intriguing name for more than one reason. But when the amazon princess learns that danielle has killed the drug dealers who. The downer ending of hiketeia odyssey has the altered universes version of dr. I mean, nothing says badass like wonder womans boot on batmans face, right. But when the amazon princess learns that danielle has killed the drug dealers who murdered her sister, she suddenly finds herself in battle with. But, honestly, the hiketeia isnt so much about ww and bats getting into it. A fox news panel during your world with neil cavuto pondered on friday whether wonder woman is patriotic enough. The hiketeia is a brilliantly orchestrated modern greek tragedy of duty and vengeance. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Psycho bemoaning the fact that when everything is put right, hell be a monsterand one of her enemiesagain wonder woman 2011. Wonder woman the hiketeia full viewcomic reading comics. I cant seem to find much through the usual channels. This is the first wonder woman novel either ben or anna have read.
By taylor pechter but all tragedies end the same way this is the theme that permeates the 2002 original graphic novel wonder woman. Ysee, wonder woman princess diana of themyscira comes from the amazonian island soaked in. Hey guys im looking for some information on this story. The hiketeia full comic online free and high quality. An angry woman who has angered the fates places herself as a servant to wonder woman in exchange for her protection. Wonder woman has no choice but to honour her pledge and face off against her jla comrade in combat to prevent him taking the girl into custody.
There have, of course, been a lot of writers to pen the tales of diana, but the best wonder woman stories are those written by the people who understand dianas character on a fundamental. Dec 09, 2019 wonder woman comic books have been around since the 40s, so there is no shortage of lore and aweinspiring wonder woman storylines that simply must be read. The hiketeia 40 items best dc comics top contributors to this wiki. Wonder woman faces off against her justice league companion batman. And there it was, a 2002 graphic novel called the hiketeia, written by primo comic creator greg rucka, drawn by veterans j. The hiketeia is a oneshot with a cover date of august, 2002. Apr, 2016 this weeks book was greg ruckas wonder woman. Fox news panel ponders if wonder woman is patriotic enough. But riven by guilt danielle takes her own life, leaving diana to ponder on the futility and cruelty of the fates. Wonder woman faces off against her jlacompanion batman in this thrilling softcover version of the original hardcover graphic novel. After the hiketeia, greg rucka took the reins of the ongoing wonder woman series for a threeyear run starting in 2003, joined bt drew johnson and various other artists. The hiketeia is a graphic novel written by greg rucka with art by j.
The hiketeia refers to a sacred ritual of supplication and protection. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Batman wanted to take her in for murders that the woman committed in gotham. The hiketeia, scripted by greg rucka, illustrated by j. The young woman eludes batman by jumping into the river. Batman and wonder woman come into conflict when a young woman, wanted for involvement in a crime seeks sanctuary at dianas amazon embassy. Synopsis of the wonder woman graphic novel, the hiketeia. Wonder woman the hiketeia wonder woman justice league dark.