Written by Ed Brubaker.
Art by Javier Pulido; Matt Hollingsworth; & Sean Konot.
Cover Art by Javier Pulido.
SUMMARY:
Entitled “No Easy Way Down, Part Three,” DC Comics released this issue for July 2003. Channeling his suspicions of Selina’s true feelings, Slam Bradley’s nightmare sparks him to the grim truth re: a missing person case. Desperately worried about her girlfriend, Holly, Karon realizes that she needs Catwoman’s intervention.
Reaching an epiphany, Slam breaks off his low-key romance with Selina. Emotionally reeling, an intoxicated Selina Kyle’s latest nocturnal heist is interrupted by Batman, who mirrors her conscience.
REVIEW:
Writer Ed Brubaker’s plotting is a dramatic hodge-podge rotating between Selina and her supporting cast. In terms of Batman, his ultra-convenient presence is frankly too much as a contrivance. Had Brubaker conveyed Batman this time as a poignant figment of Selina’s imagination, that idea would have been more satisfying. More so, this issue is hampered by Javier Pulido’s rudimentary visuals. Suffice to say, Pulido’s web-style artwork falls short of big-league caliber.
A far better read (especially re: the Batman/Catwoman romance) is Catwoman # 32, in terms of both plotting and visuals. In contrast, Catwoman # 19 is best found in the bargain section.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The “DC in Demand” column includes thumbnail cover reveals for Human Defense Corps # 1; Arkham Asylum: Living Hell # 1; The Titans/Young Justice Graduation Day: # 1; JSA: All-Stars # 1; and Catwoman # 20.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5½ Stars
