Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Jim Balent; Bob Smith; Buzz Setzer; & Albert De Guzman
Cover Art by Jim Balent; Sheri Van Valkenburgh; & Electric Pickle
SUMMARY:
Entitled “The Wheel of Plagues,” DC Comics released this issue for July 1996. With her reluctant guide, Umberto, treasure-seeking Selina “Catwoman” Kyle traverses a subterranean maze of ancient deathtraps beneath Central Africa’s Sudan. Upon their guidebook being destroyed, it’s up to Umberto’s addled memory, along with Selina’s athletic instincts, to survive each enigmatic obstacle as it comes. Their sought-after prize is the mythical ‘Great Wheel’ and its purported vast secrets.
Meanwhile, the nefarious Hellhound is stealthily in pursuit of them, as he deems Selina instantly expendable. The question becomes: who does Hellhound’s equally ruthless employer chose to betray? The cliffhanger continues in both Detective Comics # 700 and Catwoman # 36.
REVIEW:
Aside from the ridiculous notion of Catwoman running this deadly gauntlet in high-heel boots, the plot is far too reminiscent of an Indiana Jones movie. Compensating with excellent visuals (including the cover image), Catwoman # 35 is a decent read before it is soon easily forgotten.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Along with a “Watch This Space” page, there’s a two-page “Copy Cats” letters-and-answers column.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5½ Stars
