Trinity Daughter of Wonder Woman Issue 2 is published by DC Comics. Written by Tom King, with art by Belén Ortega, colors by Alejandro Sánchez and letters by Clayton Cowles.
The structure of Trinity Daughter of Wonder Woman Issue 2 changes from the first issue, but the energy remains the same. It’s a story told by the middle Trinity whilst she’s with two other versions of herself. In it, Trinity (Lizzie) teams up with Jason Todd on a flirty adventure to rescue a corgi.
The majority of Trinity Daughter of Wonder Woman Issue 2 is spent on this story, as Trinity and Robin work alongside each other to rescue a super pooch. Sporadically, the story jumps back to the three Trinities, showing their reactions and emotions whilst the flashback is revealed.
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The energy is amazing, carrying the youthful exuberance into a touching tale. It’s exciting, carefree and joyful, with two young heroes who can’t help but feel a connection to each other. It’s so sweet and heartwarming, delighting in teasing Trinity and enjoying the crush that’s blooming. However, with this Robin comes an inevitable tragedy, culminating in a devastating final moment.
The dialogue and the characters are beautifully written, with terrific variety by King. There is a general silliness and desire for fun. Trinity and Robin engage in a lot of teasing at first. She mocks his outfit, which contrasts with his overly dramatic, serious approach to crime fighting. As she talks to both the older and younger versions of Trinity, you get two alternate reactions. Baby Lizzie is having fun, singing songs about her older self and Robin, whilst the older Lizzie is now concerned.
As the flashback story continues, Jason and Lizzie spark a chemistry. The tension builds and lingers. The silence is just as powerful as when they talk. There’s an adorable awkwardness, with single words causing the sentences to peter out. King makes the most appropriate interactions for their age group.
Picking Jason is also a fantastic choice. He’s the darkest of the Robins, so Trinity’s light and boisterous energy sparks against his gruff demeanour. But Jason’s future death hangs over Trinity Daughter of Wonder Woman Issue 2 like a dark cloud, causing both concern and confrontation. The last page is incredibly sad, switching the tone of the comic instantly and delivering a gut punch.
The art is a magnificent exploration of emotions and humour. Much of the chemistry between Trinity and Robin is visibly evident. The comedy is present from the start. Ortega makes characters collapse into hysterics, creating lots of dramatic laughter. However, as Trinity Daughter of Wonder Woman Issue 2 becomes more flirty and adorable, the subtlety is also present. The eyes go wide, and the young heroes freeze, trying to think of a quirky response.
The detail of Robin is certainly extra, especially with the tiny briefs and the pixie boots. It gives Trinity something to poke fun at, as it accentuates the funniest parts of the Robin costume. The physicality in Trinity Daughter of Wonder Woman Issue 2 serves multiple purposes. It shows Trinity when she’s panicking and overwhelmed, the corgi when it gets kidnapped and when the comic kicks into action. For as hopeless as the heroes are at romance, they’re pretty nifty in a crisis.
The colors are phenomenal. Both main characters have intensely bright costumes. Trinity has the red, blue and gold that her mother helped make iconic, while Jason has the red, green and yellow, which is a signature color scheme for the Robins. The shades appear natural and blend seamlessly with the surroundings rather than being too vibrant for the page.
The light of the streetlights or in the Batcave changes the tones, making the characters fit in. The lettering is fantastic. There are color-coded caption boxes to show the different narrations stemming from the multiple versions of Trinity, with some amazing uses of larger fonts for laughter or for the corgi.
Trinity Daughter of Wonder Woman Issue 2 is touching, tickling and tragic. There is a stunning sincerity to the book, with the characters all wearing their hearts on their sleeves, with open and honest personalities. This gets them in trouble, but also makes every conversation heartfelt and filled with energy. The storyline between Robin and Trinity has a gorgeous depth within it, filled with young crushes, but it also features a haunting quality because it can’t possibly go anywhere. It’s the idea of knowing what’s going to happen that makes it hurt so much.
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Trinity Daughter of Wonder Woman Issue 2
TL;DR
Trinity Daughter of Wonder Woman Issue 2 is touching, tickling and tragic. There is a stunning sincerity to the book, with the characters all wearing their hearts on their sleeves, with open and honest personalities.
