Marvel Woman: Homecoming is an Journey of Mythic Proportions

The place would you go on a visit to seek out your self? For 21-year-old Yara Flor, it’s Brazil, though she doesn’t fairly know what she’s searching for there. That’s okay, although, as a result of everyone seems to be about to seek out her. That features a mermaid of legend, a good-looking tour bus driver, Greek gods and goddesses, a pegasus named Jerry and a few Amazons. And some different Amazons. Is it any marvel Yara is searching for her place on the planet?

In case you’re a latest comedian guide reader, you’ve in all probability heard the title Yara Flor already. In case you haven’t been absolutely acquainted together with her, nevertheless, there’s by no means been a better time. Let’s be part of Yara on what begins as a easy sightseeing trip—then turns into one thing so a lot greater—within the just lately launched Marvel Woman: Homecoming. This assortment consists of Yara’s first starring look in Future State: Marvel Girl #1-2, a brief story from Infinite Frontier #0 and Marvel Woman #1-7.

The Premise:

The earth-shattering occasions of Darkish Nights: Loss of life Steel gave us glimpses into all types of doable worlds and unimaginable heroes. In one other time and place, Yara Flor is a battle-hardened warrior preventing to retrieve her sister from the grips of Hades. She’ll brawl with monsters, the undead and extra to get to her, however at what price?

And what occurs when Yara seems within the DC Universe we all know and love?

Loads, it seems. Younger Yara Flor is solely a younger girl occurring a sightseeing trip in Brazil, however her journey rapidly captures the eye of nearly everybody on this world and the one past. After a legendary warrior and kindred spirit named Iara provides her magical golden boleadoras, the goddess Hera makes her transfer and sends Eros to seize Yara. And that’s simply the beginning of the story.

Let’s Discuss Expertise:

Put a pencil in her hand and Joëlle Jones will make magic. Whether or not she’s the artist or the author—or, as is usually the case in Marvel Woman, each—if you see Jones’ title on a guide, you understand you’re in for a deal with. As a author for DC, Jones labored on a notable run of Catwoman together with the adventures of Yara Flor throughout a number of titles. As an artist, she’s illustrated books starring Batman, Superman and Marvel Girl, together with the exceptional Supergirl: Being Tremendous.

Jones pulled double-duty on most points on this assortment, with Adriana Melo and Leila del Duca superbly taking up the artwork in Marvel Woman #5 and #6-7 respectively.

A Few Causes to Learn:

• Future State: Marvel Girl is a compelling introduction to a doable future Yara Flor and her world. Once we first meet Yara within the Amazon rainforest, she’s impatient, impulsive and virtually unflappable. She carries the brash confidence of an skilled warrior on a mission. When she groups up with a protector of the forest named Caipora to journey to the underworld, you’ll instantly need much more adventures of those two frenemies.
   
• Yara Flor is a powerhouse. Regardless of the Earth you meet her on, Yara makes a right away impression. In Marvel Woman, she’s nonetheless as passionate and fast to anger as she was in Future State. She’s additionally susceptible to diving in with out pondering when somebody wants her assist. She makes errors and she or he will get knocked down, however she retains going. Yara is likeable and highly effective from the get-go.

• Mythologies collide on this story like by no means earlier than. Brazilian folklore, Greek deities and Amazonians from all corners of the DC Universe are an unlikely mixture that mesh effectively collectively in Marvel Woman: Homecoming. Yara herself comes from a number of cultures. Her mom was an Amazon initially from Themiscyra, her father was a Brazilian deity and Yara grew up together with her aunt in Boise, Idaho. Her connections to those wide-ranging cultures are portrayed as one in all her strengths and make the character much more compelling.
   
• Jerry. Certain, you may say I’m being predictable. However how may I not embrace a cranky winged horse named Jerry on the listing of causes to choose up this guide?!

Why It’s Value Your Time:

She’s the Marvel Girl of 1 doable future, however within the right here and now of the DC Universe, she’s Yara Flor—and that’s precisely who she must be. Yara is a breath of contemporary air that invigorates the Amazons and their lengthy comedian guide historical past. You’ll actually get to know the brand new Marvel Woman—and Jerry—because of this complete assortment. Simply don’t be shocked if Marvel Woman: Homecoming leaves you wanting extra Yara in your life.

(If that’s the case, you’re in luck! Yara’s subsequent main storyline, Trial of the Amazons, can also be on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE.)
 

Marvel Woman: Homecoming is now out there in bookstores, comedian retailers, libraries and digitally on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE.

Kelly Knox writes about all-ages comics and animation for DCComics.com and her writing can be seen on IGN, Nerdist and extra. Comply with her on Twitter at @kelly_knox to speak superheroes, comics and popular culture.

NOTE: The views and opinions expressed on this function are solely these of Kelly Knox and don’t essentially replicate these of DC Leisure or Warner Bros.