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Catwoman (comic)
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8 on Catwoman #30 reviewCatwoman #30 is a set up issue, but Ram V’s script makes sure to dole out the necessary exposition with ample style. While this month’s issue lacks the sheer amount of action and stakes of the previous chapter, artist Fernando Blanco takes full advantage of the exciting moments he’s afforded and supplies more than enough…
Catwoman #29 is another strong outing for Ram V and Fernando Blanco that manages to expand the scope of the series without falling under the weight of its ambition. There are aspects of the narrative that feel a little sudden, but the added characters spice up the series and gently nudge the book into a…
Ram V and Fernando Blanco turn in another fiercely paced, well constructed chapter with Catwoman #28. While there are very minor flaws in a few beats, V’s script manages to turn what could’ve been a generic mob war plotline into a fun, heist oriented showdown that’s equal parts Home Alone and Heat. V’s script sets…
Catwoman #27 is monumental. No, there’s no major event in this issue. There’s no new character introduced that speculators will buy up in hopes to make a profit. There’s just twenty-two pages of confident, enthralling, and downright beautiful storytelling on display. Ram V and Fernando Blanco have been firing on all cylinders in this series…
While last month’s issue gave a glimpse at what Ram V and Fernando Blanco had in store for their run, Catwoman #26 delivers a more focused and intriguing set of obstacles for Selina to overcome. V’s Selina is far removed from the self loathing mess of previous arcs and while there are a few cracks…
While the last two issues of Catwoman were a fun enough diversion, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the start to Ram V and Fernando Blanco’s run beginning with this week’s Catwoman #25. Is it unfortunate that the first issue of their ongoing run is a Joker War tie in? Sure, but V does a great job…
Catwoman #24 manages to land a solid ending to an otherwise overstretched storyline that never quite honed in on a coherent theme. Blake Northcott’s script has fun on the mind, but the more nuanced writing and characterization feels rushed within this two-issue arc. Nonethless, Cian Tormey’s art, combined with Northcott’s emphasis on the fun factor…
Before Ram V and Fernando Blanco take over the series proper in two months, we have a two-issue arc courtesy of writers Blake Northcott and Sean Gordon Murphy with art by Cian Tormey. While last month’s fill-in issue went high in the camp factor, Catwoman #23 feels like a love letter to 80s action exploitation…
There’s a lot of Catwoman content this week on the stands and Catwoman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 is where you’ll find the lion’s share. These oversized specials tend to be very inconsistent, but the creative teams at hand here are overwhelmingly strong so it’s no surprise there are more hits than misses. However,…
We’re in a transition phase with the current Catwoman series now that Joelle Jones has completed her nearly two year run, which means it’s now time for some filler issues! The truth is, sometimes these one-shots are more exciting than a longer run ever ends up being, but Catwoman #22 doesn’t take full advantage of…
Joelle Jones brings her Raina Creel saga to its conclusion in the technically competent, but uninspired Catwoman #21 that mostly goes through the motions. Fernando Blanco’s pencils, along with FCO Plascencia’s colors, create stakes in this climactic ending that don’t fully exist in the writing. Unfortunately, the tail end of Jones’ Catwoman is a classic…
Joelle Jones’ Catwoman is now a zombie book. As we near the conclusion of Jones’ Creel saga, what stands out the most is a lack of tonal consistency. We started out with a small scale, yet effective crime thriller, bounced around a few fun one or two issue capers, and now have finally landed in…
Catwoman #19 is a mess. With three different artists, a sudden shift into the horror genre, and overwrought narration, Joelle Jones’ run reaches its lowest point yet. In the beginning, Jones’ Catwoman was a focused, albeit slow paced, crime thriller with a strong sense of characterization and setting. Unfortunately, Jones jettisons much of what made…
Free of the self-inflicted restraints of a non-linear narrative, Catwoman #18 simplifies its story structure and allows co-artists, Joelle Jones and Fernando Blanco, to flex their artistic muscles. Simply put, Catwoman #18 is a gorgeous comic book with each page featuring either stunning two-page action spreads courtesy of Blanco, or richly detailed dialogue driven scenes…
If nothing else, Joelle Jones clearly understands Selina as a character and successfully highlights her troubled emotional state after she left Bruce at the altar. The best scenes in Jones’ Catwoman run have been in quieter scenes where Jones’ strong dialogue works hand in hand with her highly detailed art that enriches each character with…
Texture has always been a key component I look for whenever I’m reading a story, whether it be a comic or traditional prose. It’s hard to find in most books, but unmistakable when you encounter it. It’s when all your senses are engaged by what’s on the page, whether it be sensing the high pitched…
Every comic book character has a certain type of story that they fit best. This doesn’t mean that a character like Catwoman should forever be stuck in caper-style plotlines forever, but repeatedly forcing her into a gauntlet of villains to fight isn’t the best way to show what makes Selina a unique heroine. Catwoman #15…
Cinematic. That’s the first word that came to mind as I read through Catwoman #14 written by guest writer Ram V with art by Mirka Andolfo. There is a lot of energy contained within this book’s pages, much to the credit of V’s well-paced script and Andolfo’s expressive art. But despite a high level of…
In this month’s Catwoman, Selina squares off against orderlies while Mrs. Creel deals with her husband… And that’s about it… If you’ve frequented the site over the years, then you’ve probably noticed that I tend to question when an artist transitions from illustrating comics to writing comics. This isn’t to say that an artist is…
You know when you’re watching a television series, and before certain episodes, you’ll get a, “Previously, on ______.” That’s essentially what 90% of Catwoman #4 is. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Jones’ Catwoman run so far. She’s spent a lot of time focusing on Selina as a character, building a foundation of supporting characters, and introducing an…
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