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Catwoman (comic)
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4 on Catwoman #59 reviewAs the dust of The Gotham War settles, we enter a new era for Catwoman… almost. Tini Howard remains the writer on the series going forward, though other members of the creative team have changed. Selina is now presumed dead and has decided to leave Gotham and take down some criminals that she always wanted…
Finally, I can see light at the end of the tunnel as this event begins to draw to a close. It is no exaggeration to say that this is my least favorite Bat event of all time and I’m ready for it to wrap up. Last month I said Catwoman #57 was slightly better than…
The Gotham War continues this week in the aftermath of Batman #137’s final page reveal. Vandal Savage now owns Wayne Manor and Batman is not happy about it. Of course, we also pick up on Catwoman’s perspective a little more this month, as it is her title, but the narrative keeps them both front and…
Knight Terrors: Catwoman #2 perhaps bites off more than it can chew, but Tini Howard’s script does a good job of balancing its examination of Selina’s relationships with both Maggie and Bruce. Leila Leiz’s art is once again a major selling point, but for readers who don’t mind a two-part elseworlds story there is more…
Catwoman #55 operates as more of a resetting of the table than the fifth part of a story arc. Tini Howard’s script has more room to breathe now that Selina is out of prison and Nico Leon’s slick aesthetic gets ample opportunity to shine as the series returns to its usual high class environments. Nonetheless,…
The Royal Flush Gang decide to abandon Punchline after the ambush by the Gentleman's Club at Port Royal. Meanwhile, Alexis Kaye is alive and in the welcoming company of the Joker. The primary theme of this issue seems to surround Alexis having no one she can trust. Unsurprisingly, Punchline has little to no friends. Luckily,…
I haven’t been particularly interested in most of the One Bad Day one-shots. Creating a Killing Joke kind of comic for a few of the other rogues sounds like an uninspired concept to me. I also haven’t really enjoyed some of the previous one-shots in this series; it’s been a little underwhelming, for the most…
Alexis Kaye has come to play! ...Supposedly! After the harrowing events of Gotham Game #2 and Catwoman #50, Punchline has slowed down considerably. Despite telling anyone who listens that she knows exactly what she's doing, Punchline is struggling with being in over her head. What is the game anyway? Although confidently bossing her gang around,…
Alexis Kaye is still figuring out what she is capable of. In the second issue of Punchline: The Gotham Game, Punchline makes her play for the docks owned by the Yakuza. The consequence of living so dangerously puts Punchline in direct conflict with Eiko Hasigawa, Catwoman, and Batman himself. As promised, Punchline does her best…
Catwoman #49 is the best issue in the series to come out in a while with its solid balance of well executed action sequences and a more nuanced depiction of Selina’s current love life. While the overarching narrative continues to be muddy at best, Tini Howard’s script gives Selina her clearest sense of purpose in…
Perhaps we've never truly understood the real Alexis Kaye. From first appearance and beyond, Joker's so-called Punchline has stirred-up a lot of ire. Her actions put her in the center of Gotham City's trial of the century, but her victory rose her to greater infamy. Now free, Tini and Blake Howard (Catwoman, Batman: Urban Legends)…
Catwoman #47 attempts to lighten the atmosphere of the series as Tini Howard sends Selina and Valmont on an international heist in a Swiss ski chalet. The series has struggled to maintain a consistent tone with this issue being a prime example. Caitlin Yarsky’s pencils are very expressive and fun to look at, which puts…
Catwoman #46 is an emotionally resonant, if not haphazardly plotted chapter that prioritizes Selina’s understanding of herself, particularly in regards to her romantic relationships. The core narrative is underwhelming at this point as it features villains without an ounce of true intimidation. Nonetheless, Tini Howard’s angle on Selina is compelling and Sami Basri’s pencils deliver…
Catwoman #44 has moments of inspiration, primarily fueled by Bengal’s visual style and thrilling car chase sequences. However, Tini Howard’s script struggles to navigate the testy relationship between Selina and Harley Quinn, creating arguments based on misconceptions that feel forced, which in the end delivers an unsatisfying ending to this two part journey. Starting with…
Catwoman #41 eliminates most misgivings I’ve had toward Tini Howard's and Nico Leon’s run to this point. While at times the narrative feels like it bites off more than it can chew, Howard’s script is well-paced, offers thoughtful introspection to less than savory characters, and features slick action sequences to keep the endeavor exciting. I’m…
Catwoman #38 is a disappointment on almost every level. It pains me to write this, but Ram V’s Catwoman run sputters out in its endgame, leaving the door open for the next creative team without much lingering after effects to better shape the character. What should read like a victory lap, comes across as a…
Catwoman #34 more than lives up to the high expectations last month’s cliffhanger set for it. Ram V’s script is excellently paced, mature in its approach to Selina’s relationship with Bruce, and features excellent action that is equal parts thrilling and clever. There’s been nary a misstep in this series and the momentum keeps rolling.…
Catwoman 2021 Annual #1 wisely chooses to flesh out series villain, Father Valley, right after the previous issue focused on Selina and her allies. The overarching narrative remains ever present, allowing Ram V’s script to remain relevant in the larger scheme, while mostly looking backwards in time to fill in some gaps. Armed with a…
Catwoman #32 takes a slight detour from the main narrative to examine Selina Kyle’s influence on those who have come in contact with her. While it’s risky to essentially slip a one-shot in the middle of a story arc, Ram V’s breakdown of Selina is captivating and guest artist Evan Cagle’s pencils are stunning. Any…
Catwoman #31 brings the series back to a heist oriented storyline, but Ram V’s script delivers these familiar goods in a stylish package. Fernando Blanco is allowed to stretch his comedic muscles more than usual, whether it be through taking jabs at high society or the sly glances Selina exchanges with her allies right before…
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