Due to the success of the DC Extended Universe coming down to the popularity of its version of Wonder Woman, the character has seen a big rise in mainstream fans. Those who weren’t fond of comic books have taken up an interest in reading those concerning the superhero, although there’s a starting point for all things.

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Casual fans often make the mistake of checking out popular comic issues or those that center around convoluted plotlines that will only make sense to the readers that have followed the comics for a long time. Due to this, it’s worth knowing which stories about Wonder Woman are the most friendly for new readers and which will be the worst choice.

10 Worst: Flashpoint: Wonder Woman And The Furies #1 By Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Explores An Alternate Version Of The Character

Wonder Woman and the Furies

This is a story that will possibly be adapted into DCEU’s Flashpoint, but is a bad choice to start out with one’s impression of Wonder Woman. That’s because the character here is an alternate version that’s nothing like the real Wonder Woman.

The issue shows her point of view in conquering the United Kingdom and renaming it as New Themyscira. It follows Wonder Woman leading the Female Furies into battle as she ruthlessly takes over, which isn’t exactly the best impression to get of the superhero since the prime version is more of a pacifist.

9 Best: All-Star Comics #8 By William Moulton Marston Features The Characters First Appearance

Wonder Woman first comic

This is a comic that should be checked out by fans of DCEU Wonder Woman as well. It’s the first appearance ever by the character, with the story looking into her origins and establishing her characterization as well as the backdrop of Paradise Island.

It also introduces Steve Trevor as he ventures into the Amazons, with Wonder Woman taking part in a competition to win the right to accompany Steve back to the human world. Nobody can go wrong with this comic since it’s the starting point of all things to come for Wonder Woman.

8 Worst: Wonder Woman #329 By Gerry Conway Was Meant To Exist As A Conclusion

Wonder Woman 329 Steve and Diana

This story has Hades attempt one last push against Olympus, gathering the help of the Anti-Monitor and undead Amazon to form part of his army. Wonder Woman and Steve rally themselves and go up against their foes a final time.

The issue was meant to be the final one for the character at the time, ending with a wedding between Diana and Steve as they settle down and look forward to their happily ever after. With this story serving as a conclusion, new fans won’t have any idea what to make of it since all the past conflicts won’t have proper context and there won’t be anywhere to go after reading the end.

7 Best: Wonder Woman Vol. 1: Blood By Brian Azzarello Is Another Origin Story Issue

Wonder Woman blocks incoming arrows in New 52 Vol. 1 Blood

The New 52 reboot of the DC Universe brought many big changes to the series, with this being the first venture of Wonder Woman in this continuity. It’s another origin story for the character, with this time the focus being on her ancestry.

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The first volume establishes Wonder Woman’s powers, her background with the Amazons, and finding out about her status as a daughter of Zeus and not being born of clay as she thought. It’s a different way of telling the previous story, offering a fresh point of view.

6 Worst: Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #51 By George Pérez Requires Background Knowledge On The Amazons

The Amazons are accused of using their weapons and resources to kill people and steal artifacts, which are false accusations. However, this leads to Themyscira falling under attack while Wonder Woman’s mother goes missing.

New readers won’t have any idea about the Amazons to understand why they were so wrongfully accused, with the story also featuring Steve Trevor being the one to attack Themyscira, which will only confuse readers more. This is a storyline that works for those who have a deep knowledge of the Amazons.

5 Best: Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1 By Greg Rucka Is A Reset Issue

Wonder Woman Rebirth

While this is a heavy storyline that relies on older stories to keep things moving, it’s also a reboot of sorts since the Wonder Woman in this continuity is reset. The story has her realize that her memories might be lies since what she remembers doesn’t align with where she is.

The mystery of her status and what’s going on serves as a great hook, as the eventual reveal of the new continuity is well worth the read. Wonder Woman also gets a new costume, freshening things up for her new adventures while bringing one up to speed over what’s happened so far.

4 Worst: Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #1 By Allan Heinberg Requires Background Knowledge On Diana And Her Family

Wonder Woman Vol. 3 1 cover

Diana doesn’t need to be the only Wonder Woman for fans to follow, not when her sister Donna Troy was also Wonder Woman for a while. This issue shows Donna taking on the reins as the superhero, although the involvement of Diana is as essential.

Diana uses her alias to investigate the kidnapping of Donna, with Cheetah, Doctor Psycho, and Giganta all filling in the role of the villains. The issue will show readers the intrinsic heroic nature of Diana, how Donna works as Wonder Woman, and accustom them to the most recurring antagonists of the comic series.

3 Best: Superman/Wonder Woman #1 By Charles Soule Is The First Issue In A New Series

Superman Wonder Woman 1 Cover

Superman was added to the list of romances for Wonder Woman from this series, with the two being dubbed as a battle couple. The story has enough major characters to be important, as Doomsday is the main villain, while establishing the superheroes’ romance.

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As the first issue in the series, everything necessary to learn about this continuity is given right from the beginning of the story in what is a surprisingly romantic comic that goes hand in hand with the action involved.

2 Worst: Wonder Woman #179 By Dennis O'Neil Is A Drama That Will Only Appeal To Long-Time Fans

Wonder Woman 179

Stories about Wonder Woman work best when she’s in her superhero persona and presented as confident in her abilities. This issue doesn’t do this, as she’s in her Diana alias the whole time and gives up being Wonder Woman to stay in the human world.

With the Amazon shifting another dimension and Steve being wrongfully convicted for a crime, the story is far too melodramatic and heavy-handed for new readers to have a good time without having several questions popping up after every few pages.

1 Best: Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #7 By Len Wein & George Pérez Explores Cheetah's Origin

Wonder Woman Vol. 2 7

Wonder Woman is healed of her wounds from the battle against Ares, following which she seeks to return to the human world and is gifted the Sandal of Hermes so she can travel to and from Themyscira at will. Her return then gains the attention of Barbara Ann Minerva, who has a particular interest in Wonder Woman’s lasso.

The adaptation of the Cheetah in Wonder Woman 1984 has brought a lot of interest towards the character, with Barbara’s debut in print happening in this issue. Since she’s Wonder Woman’s archrival, new readers will do good by learning about her origins and the way Wonder Woman and Cheetah’s rivalry is set up.

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