5 Reasons We’re Obsessed with the New Wonder Man Comic
Wonder Man is only three issues into its new Marvel run, but it already feels like one of the most exciting, must-read character revivals on the shelves right now. Written by Gerry Duggan with art from Mark Buckingham, the series brings Simon Williams back into the center of the frame with a sharp, stylish story that knows exactly how strange, glamorous, and messy his corner of the Marvel Universe can be. From the first issue alone, it is clear this is superhero spectacle with a Hollywood pulse, a murder mystery tangled in studio-lot chaos, and a character showcase that finally gives Wonder Man the spotlight again.
Wonder Man Finally Returns to the Forefront
Simon Williams has always been one of Marvel’s more fascinating contradictions: a superhero, an actor, a former villain, an Avenger, and a man constantly trying to prove he is more than the worst chapter of his own mythology. This run already understands that complexity. Instead of treating him as a novelty player or background Avenger, it lets Simon carry the emotional and narrative weight himself. His current “celebrity” life, heroic obligations, personal relationships, and tangled past all collide here, making the series feel like a true solo reintroduction rather than a comfortable nostalgia play.
Hellcat Also Gets the Attention She Deserves
Patsy Walker’s presence gives the series an extra spark. Thankfully, Hellcat is not simply dropped into the story as backup or banter fuel. She has purpose, momentum, and her own angle on the mystery. By issue #3, she has placed herself directly inside the investigation, chasing the murderer of a famed Hollywood agent while her dynamic with Simon adds a teasing romantic charge that feels primed to evolve in the coming issues. It gives the run a playful edge without flattening either character or reducing Hellcat to a sidekick.
It’s a Perfect Entry Point for New Readers
For anyone coming to Simon Williams through the Disney+ Wonder Man series, the comic feels like a natural next step. It taps into the same essential hook that makes the character so fun: a super-powered actor navigating Hollywood absurdity while trying to be taken seriously as a hero. Better yet, the run does not bury readers under decades of continuity before the story can begin. It gives newcomers a clear sense of Simon’s world, his charm, his ego, and his strange place in the Marvel Universe, making the series feel inviting from the start.
Longtime Fans Still Have Plenty to Chew On
That accessibility does not come at the expense of Simon’s history. The run consistently pulls from the weirder, more complicated corners of his past, including his former cellmate Randolph Chancellor, while still building something that feels fresh. Family connections are explored, old relationships are reexamined, and the series treats Simon Williams like a character with real baggage behind the celebrity polish. For returning fans, that makes the comic feel less like a simple relaunch and more like a continuation with purpose.
The Old Hollywood Style Gives the Run Its Identity
What really separates this run is its atmosphere. The series has a showbiz shimmer that feels intentionally theatrical without becoming hollow. There are studio headaches, industry egos, murder-mystery complications, superhero action, romantic friction, and comedic timing all moving through the same glamorous, slightly dangerous Los Angeles haze. Buckingham’s art definitely helps ground that tone, giving the book a visual identity that matches Simon’s world.
The First Few Issues of Wonder Man are Out Now
Overall, Marvel’s latest Wonder Man run knows exactly what makes Simon Williams such a singular figure, and it turns that specificity into its greatest strength. This is a comic built around fame, danger, ego, loyalty, reinvention, and heroism, all colliding under the artificial shine of Hollywood. And, instead of treating that world like a gimmick, the series uses it to sharpen everything around Simon, from the mystery to the comedy to the action. Three issues in, Wonder Man already feels stylish, confident, and completely tuned into why this character still has so much life left in him.
