Darkness, and an Amazon takes the lead

Two graphic novel reviews for you fellow readers this weekend.
Up first: Justice League Dark (New 52)

Written by: Peter Milligan / Art by: Mikel Janin
Leader: Madame Xanadu
Zatanna, Constantine, Deadman, Shade, Mindwarp, and Dove

From the underworld, there are untold horrors that could twist reality and imagination. With Madame Xanadu, capable of understanding these visions, or nightmares calls upon those who are capable of putting these creatures away. When some heroes fall, others will arise, taking the lead that many others wouldn't dare challenge.

Although this new team may not get along, they push their wits, psyche, and strength to overcome what few could comprehend. Enchantress, and ancient mystic crosses two realms, splitting literally in half. Finds a new identity in another woman's identity, finds aid in those she finds comfort. Differences aside, this supernatural tale takes on different mediums in storytelling, very few series are capable of pushing in so many directions.

Note: there is some aggressive artwork within this series! Out of the New 52, it is a bit more daring in the character direction department, I have rarely seen some of the team members like this before. Ever since Brightest Day and Darkest Night, the entire DCU has changed entirely. Especially Deadman, who is now capable of fusing with the living at a whim, and witnessing visions through someone else's eyes (wait till you find out who).

Overall, definitely a series worth following, and it constantly evolves with each issue. A must buy!

Wonder Woman Collection 2: Guts (New 52)
Written by: Brian Azzarello / Art by: Cliff Chiang & Tony Akins

After the great odyssey that Diana found herself taking (along with some new allies). Every thing she thought she knew turns out to be a bold faced lie. Upon catching up with Eros (on Earth as a bounty hunter wielding two guns), re-connects with the maker of her Lasso of Truth (Hephaestus). Forging out a new truth, those that were once "sons" of Amazons are very much alive, just left behind making weapons for battle.

Forward, on a quest to bring back Zola from the clutches of Hades (yes folks, its time to visit the underworld). Oddly enough things are not what they seem, as the tides turn, trust is founded in those Diana has entrusted her faith towards. It becomes a rescue mission of two women, with one bound to wed the ruler of the other spectrum.

For a second volume, this is a very diverse, dark, yet interesting chapter in Diana's new adventures. In the past it relied more on readers knowing the origin of the Grecian gods. Within this new series, it seems to take on a whole new format, making them take on human characteristics (which are unique for each one). Including Cliff Chiang's art style and Brian Azzarello's creative writing style, constantly evolving with everyone we as readers interact with. It is truly becoming a unique series design of its own accord that is rare with DCU.