One of the most famous superheroes in the DC Comics Universe, Wonder Woman was created by American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston and artist Harry G. Peter, making her debut in All Star Comics #8 in 1941. Alongside Batman and Superman, Princess Diana of Themyscira quickly became a true pop culture icon, representing strength, compassion, and justice.
Following the landmark 1985–86 crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths, which reset much of DC Comics continuity, Wonder Woman was rebooted in 1987 by the legendary George Pérez. His critically acclaimed run redefined her mythos, deepening her ties to Greek mythology and reestablishing her as a warrior and diplomat. This era revitalized her popularity and shaped much of the modern interpretation of the character.
While Pérez remains one of the most celebrated comic book creators associated with Wonder Woman, Greg Rucka is another name that stands out. His contributions to the character span multiple runs, and he has reinvented Diana not just once, but twice—first in the early 2000s and again in 2016 with Wonder Woman: Rebirth. Both runs are regarded as some of the best in the character’s history.
This guide explores Greg Rucka’s defining work on the character and how his storytelling has shaped the legacy of Wonder Woman.
Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka Reading Order:
Before he started his three-year run on the Wonder Woman comics, with Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #195 in 2003, Greg Rucka started his work on the character a year before that with a Graphic Novel.
- Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia (with J. G. Jones)
Collects the whole story, a thrilling battle between Wonder Woman and Batman!
Also collected in Wonder Woman By Greg Rucka Vol. 1 or Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka Omnibus Vol. 1
Wonder Woman Volume 2 by Greg Rucka
Greg Rucka’s first Wonder Woman comic book run took place toward the end of the Post-Crisis era in 2003–2006, just before the events of Infinite Crisis. His work on the comic began following the six-part storyline by Walt Simonson and Jerry Ordway, setting the stage for a fresh new direction for Diana.
“As Wonder Woman faces relentless attacks from enemies old and new—including the vengeful Silver Swan and the increasingly dangerous Doctor Psycho—a different kind of battle threatens to upend her mission. The publication of Princess Diana’s book, in which she shares her Amazonian philosophy with the world, makes her the target of a powerful new adversary: Veronica Cale. A cunning and ruthless businesswoman, Cale launches a campaign to discredit and destroy Diana, escalating tensions that ultimately place Themyscira itself in grave danger.”
- Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka Omnibus Vol. 1 new
Collects Wonder Woman #195-226; The Flash #219; Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia #1; Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1-3.
Those Wonder Woman comics are also collected in the following 3-volume book collection:
- Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka Volume 1
Collects Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia And Wonder Woman #195-205. - Event: Identity Crisis (2004). Go to the reading order of the event for more information. Began after Wonder Woman #201.
- Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka Volume 2
Collects Wonder Woman #206-217 and The Flash #219. - Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka Volume 3
Collects Wonder Woman #218-226, and Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1-3.
Wonder Woman vol. 5 by Greg Rucka: Rebirth
Greg Rucka was originally slated to return to Wonder Woman as the writer of Wonder Woman: Earth One, a standalone graphic novel reimagining her origins. However, that project ultimately went to Grant Morrison, who wrote a three-volume series exploring an alternate take on Diana’s mythology. Despite this, Rucka eventually returned to the main series in 2016 during DC’s Rebirth initiative, launching an ambitious new storyline.
His Rebirth run was structured uniquely, unfolding in two alternating timelines:
- “Year One” (illustrated by Nicola Scott) revisited Diana’s origins, depicting her first encounters with the outside world.
- “The Lies” (illustrated by Liam Sharp) followed a present-day Diana unraveling a mystery that shattered everything she thought she knew.
“Who is Wonder Woman, really? She’s about to find out. Themyscira, the island paradise she once called home, has vanished, and the mystical power of her Lasso of Truth has disappeared with it. As Diana embarks on a dangerous quest for answers, she must forge an uneasy alliance with her greatest enemy—the savage Cheetah—to uncover the truth about her origins and reclaim the world she lost.”
- Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Lies
Collects Wonder Woman #1, #3, #5, #7, #9, #11, and The Wonder Woman: Rebirth One-Shot. - Wonder Woman Vol. 2: Year One
Collects Wonder Woman #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, #14. - Wonder Woman Vol. 3: The Truth
Collects Wonder Woman #13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25. - Wonder Woman Vol. 4: Godwatch
Collects Wonder Woman #16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 and the story written by Greg Rucka from Wonder Woman Annual #1.
Rebirth: The Deluxe Editions
- Wonder Woman Rebirth: The Deluxe Edition Book One
Collects Wonder Woman #1-14, and The Wonder Woman: Rebirth One-Shot. - Wonder Woman Rebirth: The Deluxe Edition Book Two
Collects Wonder Woman #15–25, Annual #1, and DC Holiday Special 2017.
- Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary Special
An immense special issue celebrating seventy-five years of the Amazing Amazon. Greg Rucka wrote “Wonder Woman in Conversation”. - Wonder Woman #750
Another anniversary issue. This time, it’s the #750! Greg Rucka wrote “Never Change”.
What should you read after Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka?
Though Rucka has written one of the most celebrated runs on Wonder Woman, Princess Diana of Themyscira has lived numerous adventures for those who want to explore her past:
- Wonder Woman by George Perez – The Introduction Post-Crisis of a Wonder Woman for the Modern Era. Princess Diana was reshaped by George Pérez and returned to the public eye in 1986. She was met with such acclaim that Pérez’s original commitment of six months was extended, and extended until almost five years had passed.
- Wonder Woman New 52 by Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang – With DC’s relaunch, Wonder Woman’s origin story was rewritten and this run offers a different take on the character, compared to Perez and Rucka. It’s also pretty self-contained.
- Wonder Woman: Dead Earth – For something more recent, stand-alone, and out-of-continuity, Daniel Warren Johnson wrote a limited series published under the Black Label imprint that features Diana as she wakes up from centuries of cryogenic sleep in a post-apocalyptic landscape.
Don’t forget to check out our Complete Wonder Woman Reading Order for more!