Written by Devin Grayson
Art by Jim Balent; John Stanisci; Roberta Tewes; & Albert De Guzman
Cover Art by Jim Balent; Sheri Van Valkenburgh; & Mada Design
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Bank on It,” DC Comics released this issue for September 1998. At a Gotham City bank, Selina “Catwoman” Kyle is chagrined that her overnight diamond heist is rudely interrupted by armed robbers. Playing the role of a hostage, Catwoman must outwit the would-be thieves to rescue the captive bank employees.
Still, the question remains: can she still pull off her own heist under the noses of the bank, the bumbling thieves, and the trigger-happy Gotham City police?
REVIEW:
Bolstered by upper-tier visuals (including the cover image), Devin Grayson’s bank heist tale is an enjoyable Cat-caper, no matter how routine it really is. Grayson’s depiction of an undercover Selina savvily playing up both sides of a hostage crisis, for instance, is vintage Catwoman. Reminiscent of Bill Murray’s 1990 comedy, “Quick Change,” Catwoman # 61 delivers a welcome trifle for Selina’s fans.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Along with a “Watch This Space” column, there’s a two-page “Copy Cats” letters-and-answers column.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6 Stars
