From DC Comics is a new addition to the ‘Absolute’ line as well as building on the world of Absolute Batman with Absolute Catwoman #1 – and it’s my Pick Of The Week.
WITH ALL THE WEALTH… WITH ALL THE GEAR… WITH ALL THE SKILLS, SHE IS THE ABSOLUTE APEX PREDATOR!
Selina Kyle has carved a good life for herself. Through her ingenuity and skills, she’s become the greatest thief the world has ever known. With high-tech gear and weaponry, there’s no place too secure for Catwoman.
But when someone from her past comes knocking at her door, Selina’s life comes crashing down around her and she’ll need to get to the bottom of a mystery taking her all around the globe!
Written by Che Grayson and Scott Snyder with art by Bengal, Catwoman bursts onto the scene in the Absolute Universe!
The addition of a spin-off from the Absolute Batman story seems quite natural, and this new series has some excellent links to the story while standing strongly on its own.
Catwoman had left Gotham behind, but there are still some links there. From comments about her abilities in a fight to the friend she left behind. There’s a deeper backstory with Holly and some reasoning to get into as to why they had to go their separate ways, but this issue was an excellent beginning for what is to come.
The issue does an excellent job in establishing where Selina came from, what she has been up to and where she is now. There is also a tease as to what is to come, with the appearance of another Bat-related character from the mythos.
The final third of the issue has an excellent action sequence that gives us some fast-paced moments, along with building on what Selina can do and what she has at her disposal.
That leads me to the art in good order. The art and colouring do an excellent job, with different locations to deal with and some very clever panel ideas. Making this a joy to read.
I think this is a good point that newer readers should be able to get on board with while also adding some little points for long-term readers of Absolute Batman.
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