Catwoman Vol. 1

by Judd Winick

[inlibrisveritas]

I’ve been really hesitant to pick up issues of Catwoman because I’ve heard some pretty back and forth things on the quality, but when I spotted it in the library I figured I’d just go for it. Unfortunately I understand why so many people have dismissed this storyline.

Selina Kyle is a burglar of the highest variety. She’s in it for the thrill even though sometimes the thrill is just too much. Overall the storyline is…okay. There is plenty of action and she can really kick butt if she needs too, and her motivation for doing what she does is getting stronger. Though by the time I finish the book I didn’t feel invested in the character and I honestly didn’t care what happened to her. I think if they spent more time giving Selina better dialogue and less time making her do weird poses in her skin tight suit we might have had a hit.

Seriously…I saw her in a bra or a blanket in 12 different panels and I can’t even remember the amount of unnecessary butt/crouch angles they decided to put in. We get it….Selina is in wonderful shape and has a gorgeous figure. That being sad the art is pretty nice, except for when the artist takes Selina’s face and makes it look crazy. Also I really don’t need an awkward sexy scene with Batman, really…

At any rate it’s an okay series so far but I’m really glad I didn’t buy these. I’m going to try out the second volume and with any luck it will improve. I would love to have a strong storyline for Selina, and hopefully the strong elements present in this one will grow.