Wonder Woman and Diane Von Furstenberg Have Solved All Women's Problems Forever
Posted at 5:05 PM Oct 16, 2008
Okay. I had really thought I was done covering the little bit of insanity that is fashion designer's Diane von Furstenberg's Wonder Woman comic, but then I saw what it actually looked like. That's the real cover up above—and now I'm wondering if "her artist friend Konstantin Kakanias" is still in the 7th grade, or if it's just a pen-name for when von Furstenberg draws with her own withered mummy hands. I have more, perhaps more important questions, too: Why are Wonder Woman's bracelets generating thousands of watts of electricity? I'm not sure. Why has von Furstenberg had herself drawn as a giant with the ability to stand at 45-degree angles? Why is giant DVF pointing to her bracelet, and why are the three women slack-jawed in awe at it?
But the best is yet to come. If you recall TR's previous post on it, the comic is about the adventures of Diva, Viva and Fifa—von Furstenberg's creations, and not Geoff Johns, if you were confused—three ladies who wear DVF's fashions and, here's a quote, who star in "inspiring tales about women and the life-empowering choices they face." Now Diva speaks up for herself at a meeting and gets mild recognition, and Viva sings a song at a bar and immediately gets a lucrative recording deal. But my absolute favorite is the incredible story of Fifa...shown in its entirety after the jump.
Fuck and yes. If that's not the most empowering thing you've ever read, I don't know what hope there is for you. Now admittedly, after seeing a bizarre vision of Wonder Woman and a giant Diane von Furstenberg in her window, I would think it might be better for Fifa to get empowered to go see a doctor about her obvious brain damage. But what do I know? I'm just a stupid boy. I'm sure this comic—of which you can see more empowering pages here—has immediately led all women everywhere to both score recording deals with major labels with zero effort, and/or hire babysitters. What a day!
Seriously, WHAT. THE. FUCK. If I'm DC president Paul Levitz and I read this, I'm going to empower myself to fire the jackass who let travesty this happen on his/her watch. Well done, whoever—you've simultaneously set women and Wonder Woman back 30 years.
Comments
Wow. Between the bizarre art where proportions change at will, and the appearance of random floating heads and bursts for no good reason, this really reminds me of Fletcher Hanks.
P.S. Anyone interested in the most pure manic, insane, surreal, nonsensical hilarity of golden age comics needs to look up Hanks right now. He's incredible.
Posted 10/16/2008 at 02:26:09 PMRemember this, women everywhere, with the help of Wonder Woman (and clearly some acid) you too can hire a babysitter!
Worst... Comic... Ever...
Posted 10/16/2008 at 04:18:05 PMMy eyes.....my eyes.....oh god, my eyes!
Posted 10/16/2008 at 04:38:42 PMSomeone needs to take fewer pop art classes and more of the figure drawing variety.
Posted 10/16/2008 at 08:23:12 PM"Remember, it's a limited edition and you can get it on her website for just $25"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Posted 10/17/2008 at 12:39:24 AMThis brings to mind the work oif the late, great Fletcher Hanks. Bizarre, inconsistant art with a dubious, incosistent messages. Epic fail.
Posted 10/17/2008 at 12:39:51 AMI just bought a copy off of the website. I read it online and now I must have it. Diane von Fistinburger is fucking loonatics unleashed.
Posted 10/17/2008 at 12:46:31 AMLooks like something (poorly) drawn and written by a confused man in the early 1970's who was having a bit of trouble grasping the whole "women's lib" concept.
The fact that this was the idea of a woman is just...well, depressing. Although I'm sure that on the other hand, many of her fellow octogenarians actually do grasp the concept of equality.
Posted 10/17/2008 at 07:17:20 AMthe real shock is that someone who is so obviously cuckoo for cocoa puffs is telling women everywhere "Empower yourselves! Be the wonder woman you can be! Now where this fashion line I created, and lose weight to model proportions so you can fit in them, otherwise no man will want you, and you'll be an outcast to society"
Posted 10/17/2008 at 07:22:41 AMI sometimes wonder if this is the stuff frederick wertham saw when he was declaring comics to be evil in the fifties? Nah, it was probably cocks as far as the eye could see.
*wink*
Smile, you're on Gawker!
Posted 10/17/2008 at 08:19:23 AMIt even fails as a shill for DVF's clothes. That blouse is hideous -- and what kind of halfwit wears droopy sleeves to a cook-off?
Posted 10/18/2008 at 08:12:07 AMI was going to buy a copy online, but they want $10 shipping for a $25 book, so I'll just stop by the store.
And that last panel? What's with the left hand shaking? And what's with the red Star of David?
You know what I think? DVF is really the Cheetah (look at the cover!) and this is an attempt to disgrace Wonder Woman, while making some money.
DC did a better job with the Gap Kids promo this summer. Cool tees (using 80s artwork) for boys and girls.
Posted 10/24/2008 at 07:47:39 AMFor a charity event that utilizes Wonder Woman in a TRULY inspiring way...
AND is recognized officially by the Mayor of a major national city...
AND gives 100% of the money to domestic violence charities and a women's crisis line...
AND features over 200 pieces of artwork from some of the top comic and animation artists in the business...
AND which was criminally underrepresented by the comics press community...
Please visit www.Wonder WomanMuseum.com to see WONDER WOMAN DAY, happening October 26 (this Sunday) in Portland, OR and Flemington, New Jersey.
Best,
Posted 10/24/2008 at 12:48:46 PMAndy Mangels
You guys miss the point, this is the true empowering American Dream. Fame and money or the pursuit of them is more important than family!
Posted 11/14/2008 at 08:25:44 AM