MUJER MARAVILLA

The following message is a big dare to all Wonder Woman fans who care by Dan DiDio himself. I seriously hope each and everyone of you sends him a postcard and we can celebrate WONDER WOMAN #600 very soon. XOXO

If you're wondering who I'm talking about, well wonder no more. It's Wonder Woman, the First Lady of DC comics. And for the last few months I have been engaged in a rather interesting discussion about this great character and the ways to make sure she gets all the respect she deserves. In case you didn't know, there is a group of Wonder Woman fans who feel that her ongoing series needs the numbering that would be reflective of her time and stature in the industry. After all, both Superman and Batman are closing in on issue 700, and Wonder Woman, being an integral part of our trinity, should be right up there with them.

Not a bad argument. These fans felt so strongly about this, they even started a mail-in postcard campaign to plead their case. They did the math, adding the numbering of all of Wonder Woman's ongoing series, and determined that issue 45 of the current run will be her 600th issue.

As a counterpoint, I have stated that I believe the current numbering (almost 40 now) is more inviting to the casual fan who might want to come in and sample a series without feeling like the story is weighed down by over 65 years of history.

Not a bad argument either, I think. I mean, so much attention lately has been placed on landmark issues and anniversary books, and they seem to be popping up all over the place. I guess it's to draw attention to how important they are. As for me, I say two things are needed to make a book important: great characters and great creators. With Wonder Woman, we got both. We know we have a great character, and with the incredible team of Gail Simone and Aaron Lopresti, I know we have the great creators as well.

Still… it is kinda fun to celebrate anniversaries.

So, for all you Wonder Woman fans out there, here's the deal: 600 postcards for a 600th issue. (And please no multiple mailings; they will be counted as one.)

It's that simple. If the demand and desire is there, then speak out, and I promise you will be heard. I think we all agree on one thing: Wonder Woman is the greatest female character there is, and she deserves nothing less.

To be continued.

DD

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