Catwoman



Catwoman is published by DC Comics. Current price per issue is $2.99.

Last Issue

 * Catwoman #2: 19 Oct 2011

Current Issue

 * Catwoman #3: 16 Nov 2011

Next Issue

 * Catwoman #4: 21 Dec 2011

Status
Monthly series. A new Catwoman series starts in September 2011.

Main Characters

 * Catwoman/Selina Kyle/"Irena Dubrovna" - Catburglar and protector of Gotham's downtrodden, she straddles the line between hero and villain. - WikiPedia

Allies

 * Catwoman/Holly Robinson - Selina's friend Holly took over the Catwoman Mantle when Selena became pregnant. - WikiPedia


 * Slam Bradley - Old school private detective; grandfather of Selina's child. - WikiPedia


 * Batman/Bruce Wayne


 * Wildcat/Ted Grant - Former champion boxer and WWII-era super-hero. - WikiPedia

Enemies

 * The Black Mask - Gotham City mob boss, brutally killed by Selina when he pushed her too far.


 * Film Freak - Villain who bases his crimes on various movies. - WikiPedia

Minor Characters

 * Helena Kyle - Selina's infant daughter. Given up for adoption when Selina determined that her life was too dangerous.

Catwoman #3
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Trade Paperbacks

 * Catwoman, vol. 1: The Dark End of the Street - Collects vol. 3 #1-4, plus back-up stories from Detective Comics #759-762. "This kitten definitely has nine lives. Last seen at death’s door, Selina Kyle—Catwoman—has disappeared and is presumed dead. But the mysterious circumstances of her death draw the attention of a certain roughneck private eye: Slam Bradley! Slam finds himself on a trail filled with mystery and suspense that ultimately leads him to an unexpected surprise…Selina Kyle, alive!" - WorldCat - ISBN 1563899086


 * Catwoman, vol. 2: Crooked Little Town - Collects vol. 3 #5-10 & Catwoman Secret Files #1. "Holly uses her street-savvy skills to help Catwoman get to the bottom of a new spread of drugs - only to find herself in danger and ultimately wanted by the police." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401200087


 * Catwoman, vol. 3: Relentless - Collects vol. 3 #12-19. "The adventures of Selina Kyle, Catwoman, suddenly take a turn for the worse as she faces her most personally devastating moment - and all is suddenly lost. Catwoman has crossed the deadly and ruthless Black Mask, and now he is making her pay. Selina's loved ones begin to meet terrible fates as she is forced to go on the offensive." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401202187


 * Catwoman, vol. 4: Wild Ride - Collects vol. 3 #20-24. "Selina and Holly look for relaxation on a road trip — but they're in for way more than they bargained for! Guest-starring Wildcat, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Captain Cold and more." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401204368


 * Catwoman: The Replacements - Collects vol. 3 #53-58. "An inexperienced Catwoman takes over for Selina Kyle... Selina is busy caring for her child, but will it be too late for her to go back when she questions her decision to step away from her crimefighting life?" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401212131


 * Catwoman: It's Only a Movie - Collects vol. 3 #59-65. "The father of Catwoman's baby is revealed! See the fallout from Catwoman's murder of Black Mask, including the horrible price she paid for vengeance and why she chose to bring a baby into the world. Plus, Selina pays a visit to Superman's hometown, Metropolis!" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401213375


 * Catwoman: Catwoman Dies - Collects vol. 3 #66-72. "The identity that Selina Kyle built for herself to protect her baby daughter is being destroyed at the hands of Hammer and Sickle. With supervillains and the Gotham police hunting for both Selina and her replacement, Holly, drastic measures are needed." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401216439


 * Catwoman: Crime Pays - Collects vol. 3 #73-77. "Catwoman discovers herself imprisoned on the Hell Planet of Salvation Run, and it looks like her villainous peers don’t appreciate her apparently do-gooder attitude." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401219292


 * Catwoman: The Long Road Home - Collects vol. 3 #78-82. "Selina Kyle is back from the Hell Planet of Salvation Run — and she’s ready to get back into action. But to reclaim her place in Gotham City, Catwoman will have to declare war on the city’s underworld." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401221688


 * Catwoman, vol. 1 - Collects vol. 3 #1-9, plus Detective Comics #759-762 & Catwoman: Selina's Big Score. - WorldCat - ISBN 1401233848 - (forthcoming, January 2012)

Creative Team
Writer: Judd Winick. Artist/Covers: Guillem March.

Catwoman created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane.

Publishing History

 * volume 1: #1-4, 1989 (miniseries)
 * volume 2: #1-96, 1993-2001
 * volume 3: #1-83, 2002-2010
 * volume 4: #1-, 2011-present

First published in 2002.

A previous Catwoman ongoing series ran for 96 issues from 1993-2001. A four-issue Catwoman mini-series was published in 1989.

Order Codes
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Future Publication Dates
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.


 * Catwoman #4: 21 Dec 2011
 * Catwoman #5: 18 Jan 2012
 * Catwoman, vol. 1 TP: 25 Jan 2012
 * Catwoman #6: 15 Feb 2012
 * Catwoman #7: 21 Mar 2012

News & Features

 * 19 Sep 2011 - The New 52 Interviews: Catwoman
 * 21 Jul 2011 - Reader’s Guide to the New DC Universe: Catwoman
 * 18 Dec 2007 - CR Holiday Interview #4: Will Pfeifer
 * 15 Oct 2007 - One Cool Cat!: Will Pfeifer
 * 18 Jan 2007 - Meow! David Lopez Drawing Catwoman
 * 29 Apr 2005 - Moving into the East End: Pfeifer talks Catwoman

Links

 * DC Comics
 * Catwoman