For years, Selina Kyle has prowled the skyline of Gotham City as its most famous thief, Catwoman. But when word spreads of Catwoman's demise, Selin...
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Jun 12, 2008
Andy
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When Catwoman got her own comic it should have been an exciting new series, but it wasn’t. It was grade-A stinko; does anyone remember the awful “Women In Chains” issue where Catwoman had to fend for her life in a women’s penitentiary wearing full superheroine regalia? They don’t even get to wear their villain togs in Arkham Asylum!
What saved Catwoman was hiring Darwyn Cooke of “New Frontier” fame in remaking her as a Forties-styled noir harpy looming over Gotham City clad from head More...
What saved Catwoman was hiring Darwyn Cooke of “New Frontier” fame in remaking her as a Forties-styled noir harpy looming over Gotham City clad from head More...
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Nov 04, 2010
Justyn
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Re-Read Review:
So I've decided in the wake of becoming totally obsessed with Ed Brubaker's Catwoman reboot, I have to give this a five star rating. The only reason for the four star rating was because I did not initially warm to Darywn Cooke's art (much like I did not initially warm to Tim Sale's art), but the second time around...I dug it. Also, if for nothing else I must give Darywn Cooke mad props for the genius revamp he gave the Catwoman costume. Brilliant!
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So I've decided in the wake of becoming totally obsessed with Ed Brubaker's Catwoman reboot, I have to give this a five star rating. The only reason for the four star rating was because I did not initially warm to Darywn Cooke's art (much like I did not initially warm to Tim Sale's art), but the second time around...I dug it. Also, if for nothing else I must give Darywn Cooke mad props for the genius revamp he gave the Catwoman costume. Brilliant!
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Aug 21, 2010
Greg of A2
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This is well written especially the first half which centers on the Slam Bradley character (former cop, now detective for hire). He's looking for the trail of Selina (Catwoman) who is suppose to be dead. It has a good hard boiled detective feel with old Sam taking some beatings but giving a few too. What really drew me to this work is the artist Darwyn Cooke. His style is just great as its sweet and charming with a classic style. He can be a bit modern and tough when it's needed (see cover) whic
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Nov 22, 2008
Meghan
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Slam Bradley is the SHIIIIT. This is the best catwoman book ever...darwyn Cooke on inks, Ed Brubaker writing. It is a very noir-style telling of our famous Catwoman, set with a backdrop of private investigation by the ultimate noir character...Slam Bradley. The rest of the series continues in this vein very well with some changes to the artist. Mostly the new artists are good and try to keep the same feel as Cooke (with the exception of a ridiculous few).
Feb 03, 2012
Rachel
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Written and styled after a film noir, it wasn't bad at all. The art is a bit lacking, everything is crammed into teeny frames with minimal coloring and simple composition. But I guess what would you expect from a serial? It had an interesting story that wrapped up nicely, and gives some insight into Selina's character. I will read more of Brubaker's Cat Woman,.
Apr 06, 2011
Usually Catwoman is depicted as a manipulative, coy, flirtatious thief, but not so here. She has *gasp* an actual personality, as she returns to Gotham and, donning a new suit, tries to rediscover herself. I love how the banter between her and Batman is witty and genuine at the same time. And Cooke's noir-style is stunning as always. I'm not usually a Catwoman fan but I'm loving this book.
May 30, 2010
Hollis
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Not entirely sure why some of the other reviewers for this comic are so enthusiastic about it. A fun read, but there is nothing remotely 'sophisticated' about it, even by comic book standards. Oh well, each to their own.
May 07, 2011
Martin
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Really good writing. I really enojoyed most of the story and Selena's character was explored really well. But the last issue sucked. And the art is horrible, just horribe.
Dec 17, 2009
Michael
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Brubaker and Cooke's Catwoman is to mainstream comics what Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is to Kung-fu flicks: A clandestine feminist revision of a normally sexist genre and character type. Brubaker is a great crime writer, and Cooke's revamp of the Catwoman costume (black leather, funky goggles and no tail) is totally fabulous. This Catwoman deals in a far more ambiguous moral space, but so too does she set herself up as the guardian of the unwanted, preyed upon women of Gotham. The lesbian sub
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Jan 21, 2009
Amie
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I am a huge HUGE Catwoman fan...I own each of the comic books in this series and totally recommend it!
Aug 08, 2011
Alan
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Good reboot of a character that has always been interesting. Longer review here: http://eyesandearsblog.blogspot.com/2011...
Apr 11, 2011
Wayne
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Good story until the last issue. Great art throughout. Love cooke's artwork
Jan 07, 2008
Chadwick
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I think that I will probably buy just about anything that Darwyn Cooke ever draws. His economy of line, compositional wizardry, and sense of storytelling are the distillation of much of what I love about the medium. The Brubaker/Cooke/Stewart run on the title revealed the Selena Kyle that I always knew was hiding inside the years of bad Catwoman comics. She's really one of the greatest characters in DC comics. I wish that she would only be given to writers who know what to do with her.
Jun 18, 2008
Tom
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As of this series, Brubaker in my mind is the go-to guy to revive dead characters. I have no idea how he does it but he's done it with Captain America, Iron Fist and Catwoman. Three characters I could care less about before. He's a miracleworker, that one is. I have his entire run. Started to thud out when Gulacy took over art chores. Then the tie in's with some silly crossover.
Aug 20, 2008
Tripmastermonkey
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there are two stories in this book. the first is so well done as a noir detective story. the second is less well done, in my mind, but there is an important element that comes out: in contrast to batman (who is black and white about good and evil), catwoman is someone who understands the gray areas of life and motivations that people have. a fun read!
Jan 03, 2010
Travis
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This series Jump starts Catwoman as more of a 'gentleman thief' character in an Emma Peel styled bodysuit and trying to protect Gotham in her own special way.
Lots of fun and a great way to take a good, but much miss used character into a fun read that can stand alone without having to read the other 'Bat-titles'.
Lots of fun and a great way to take a good, but much miss used character into a fun read that can stand alone without having to read the other 'Bat-titles'.
Oct 14, 2011
Tyler
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This was pretty great! I like a new-ish take on Catwoman. She's always been a conflicted character, and it's interesting to see her as a crimefighter who takes the side of the underdog. The art is different, but I like it, and I'm very OK with the fact that Catwoman no longer has a purple suit with a tail.
Feb 19, 2009
Jen
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This is truly what Catwoman was meant to be. Kick-arse, headstrong and the right amount of femininity with the cattitude to boot (hah, had to put the pun in)—a far more modern and sophisticated update of her late 90s version. Brubaker's storytelling is consistently gripping and entertaining.
Jul 18, 2008
Jen
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"Because my world is all just shades of grey, Batman. That's why you'll never really understand me. It's about good people being forced into bad situations. That's my territory -- In between right and wrong. Which is a place you can never go. And we both know it."
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