Concept Art of a 'Fantasy' Wonder Woman you never knew

When J Michael Straczynski released the 'pants' WW, he also had another idea. So he reached out to the artist Colleen Doran for a different concept.

It didn't work out, but this is what it looks like:

Some time ago, after J Michael Straczynski’s new version of Wonder Woman was first released, JMS asked me to do some concept sketches for a more fantasy-oriented version of the character. I know this will set the internet into a tizzy, but this was more rumination than reality. I was not asked to draw a series, just to do some concept sketches. It is very unlikely any of these sketches will be used for anything. So whether you like ‘em or hate ‘em, be aware that concept sketches are meant for brainstorming, and we do not censor our brainstorms. You put it on the paper, then you draw something else.

 What do you think?

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New Art: Wonder Woman #1

WATCH: Scenes from the Wonder Woman TV Pilot

Footage from failed Wonder Woman TV pilot -... by kahramanlarsinemada


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My Review: Wonder Woman TV Pilot

So I finally saw the Wonder Woman pilot... Yeah, I saw this pilot. There is a lot I can say about this 'attempt', but I will keep it short and with pictures.

WW as Diana Prince

•  Wonder Woman is doing a bit much. She's running a business (which is not defined) and acting as a vigilante in Los Angeles. She also quite mean; there's not compassion in her at all.
• The 3 identities don't make sense in this pilot. She's only Diana to escape her responsibilities; which is weird, because in an earlier scene she realized that her duty is to protect and serve (kinda).
• We learn the reason why she has a costume is to match the look of her action figure. Really? It makes her likeable to the public. 
• Her lasso is used more as a whip, like Catwoman.

Her Company

• The company deals more with her image. In fact in one scene, there was a meeting about her doll and how the doll's breast were too big.
• The shareholders treated her more as a model than a superhero. I found that very disheartening. 

Her Press Conference

•  Diana came off more like a Bruce Wayne or a Tony Stark (Iron Man). She was too cocky and not likable. It seemed that her business side dominated her hero side.
• The Amazon decor looked cheap and purposely placed just to show she's a mythical character. 

Diana's villain Veronica Cale

• Veronica Cale was more of a 'OC' or a Soap Opera villain than a real threat. She was almost a forgettable side character.
• There was no real threat about Veronica. She just acted like a Real Housewife ready to throw wine at Wonder Woman.
• One of the weirdest part of their first meeting was Diana threatening to kill Veronica. That's not Diana's way. In fact, that's not a hero's way to handle business.

•  We do see the jet, but it's not invisible.
• Her fighting skills were okay; I was hoping to see more of an Amazon battle tactic.
• She does the classic leaping over tall objects. (just like the original TV show)
• She also deflects bullets in a cute way. I thought this was good.

• The big gut punch was watching her kill people. She crushed two goons with vaults and she threw a pipe at a guard, striking him in the throat (see above)

• The Steve Trevor scene were worthless. They never really explored why they broke up and his acting was weak.
• I didn't care for his character and of course, he would have moved on with another woman (engagement ring scene)
• This scene weaken Diana, making her more like Ally Mc Beal.

I'm so lonely

• At the end of day, she cries about being lonely. It's like she had no idea her life was hard. She a freaking Amazon for Hera's sake!

Over all, this was okay to bad pilot. Diana acted more like Batwoman or a Catwoman. There were not enough characteristics of the Wonder Woman many of us know. She was cold, mean and not likeable. However on the acting point, Adrianne Palicki did a great job with this script. I just couldn't feel for her. This person acted more like Orana (for the serious fans) or Artemis, not Princess Diana.

Also this story was not a good intro to Wonder Woman. This pilot was a later tale about her or alternative version (Elseworlds) of WW. I wished the writer thought about who Diana is and what makes her a hero. This pilot did not give us a good view of the Amazing Amazon. So yes, this was a FAIL and I understand why this pilot failed to make the NBC line up.

So, hopefully this will inspire other writers to do a better job. WW deserves better.

New Pics: Wonder Woman TV Pilot

Diana with Etta and a business partner

She announces her attack in Hollywood

the WW plane

Concept Art from the Wonder Woman TV series

I was just informed about these pics from the WW forum. Check them out

the arena

chase in Hollywood

battle in the pilot

Diana at home

These pieces of concept art are from Cesar Lemus' site; please take a look at his fascinating work

Wonder Woman is Back in Shorts

We have spoken and I think DC listened. If you look at the DC Sampler, you'll see that Diana is in the hot pants.

Here's a better look

 

eye wink to Bleeding Cool

New Art: Wonder Woman

From Karen Zachary Wang

DC Comics! What are you doing for Wonder Woman's 70th Birthday?

What in the Hell is going on? Wonder Woman just turned 70 this year and what is DC Comics doing about this?

So far, I've seen nothing. Nothing, from DC but this damn reboot and Green Lantern (which is considered a FAIL). They tried to make a series but that failed, they gave her a broke ass costume change and they continue to downplay her power in the DC Universe.

Great Hera, where is the love for Wonder Woman?

Where are the celebrations, the items, some type of comic collector editions... Where? Come on, DC Comics, you could release special figures, statues, artwork, Lynda Carter's cape... Something!

This is a real disappointment, for real! She is one of the big 3, show her some respect!

VIDEO: Wonder Woman vs Goons from the Wonder Woman TV Pilot

It's short, but cute. Check it out.

WATCH: The 7 Second Promo for Wonder Woman

Here's the promo for the failed WW project