World Famous Comics: Catwoman Vol. 3: Relentless (Batman)
Catwoman Vol. 3: Relentless (Batman)
By: Ed Brubaker Publisher: DC Comics Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: DC Comics Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 192 Publication Date: February 01, 2005 Release Date: February 01, 2005
Graphic SF Reader In the third of Ed Brubaker's Catwoman trades, she continues on her merry way, and is still straddling the line between crime and crimefighting. She will rescue people from the police, and also hand hoods over to them. A bit of larceny for a good cause is not beyond her, either. However, when some unfans of hers come looking for a violent resolution, she has more than the normal number of problems.
Women need to read Brubaker's CATWOMAN! I know comics aren't big among grown women, but having been a catwoman fan from the days of Eartha Kit, I happened to pick up Brubaker's Catwoman and have now read all three volumes. He is a powerful writer and I haven't seen strong women and female bonding like this since Xena. The hero/villain on a quest for redemtion is a strong theme in this one. She has a lot of pain and just as much love, which makes this story even more gut-wrenching.
Ed Brubaker is the best Ed Brubaker needs more recognition for his work on the Catwoman series. This TPB is a perfect example of his unique style, classic noir with a modern twist. The writing is concise, not overly wordy. He knows how to craft a great crime story.
Brubaker and Stewart's depiction of Catwoman/Selina Kyle is spot-on. Sexy, tough, and elegant all at the same time. I like the new direction of "is she a villain or hero?" This leads to many more great questions for the character.
Unfortunately, Brubaker is leaving DC to go to Marvel exclusively. This is #3 of his Catwoman TPB run. Pick up #1 and #2. They are a joy to read.
Not your typical cat story Catwoman has always had an edge about her, an edge tempered with a cat's playful sensuality. Here, she completes a transition begun a while back in the storyline, losing a lot of the playfullness, and becomes a full fledged predator of the night. There's no innocence lost here, just a hard hitting story that takes Selina Kyle from the heights of dreams realized, to the nightmare of Gotham's East End. It's a gripping story and, as you'ld expect from him, Brubaker pulls no punches in the telling of it. Once you read it you'll never be able to look at "the cat" in the same way again. Oh yeah, buy this book!
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