History Comicbook / Catwoman

''Catwoman'' Vol 5 (2018-ongoing) is Catwoman's post-ComicBook/DCRebirth series. Spinning off from ''ComicBook/BatmanTomKing'', after the disastrous non-wedding, the series was initially written and drawn by Joëlle Jones. In it, Catwoman decides to move to Villa Hermosa and uses it as her base of operations for a short time. After Jones left the book, writer Creator/RamV took over with issue 25, returning Selina to being the protector of Gotham's East End, specifically Alleytown, this time taking over a gang of street urchins named the Alleytown Strays and gaining an apprentice named Shoes. The book has tied-in so far to ''ComicBook/TheJokerWar'' and is still ongoing. V left the book with ''ComicBook/FearState'', being succeeded by [[ComicBook/CatwomanTiniHoward Tini Howard]].
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* BackFromTheDead:
** It turns out that Shoes is [[spoiler:an amnesiac Lian Harper, who was previously thought deceased.]]
** Onyx Adams makes her Rebirth debut after losing a hand and apparently dying in the New 52 ComicBook/GreenArrow series.
* TheBusCameBack:
** After ten years and a literal reboot, Magdalene "Maggie" Kyle returns. It turns out that Selina has been keeping her in a mental health facility in Villa Hermosa.
** After ''thirty-two years'' (and being [[DeathIsCheap dead]]), [[ComicBook/TheNewGuardians Snowflame]] returns.
* EvilMakesYouUgly: Raina Creel is a complete sociopath who will do anything for more wealth. After years of drug abuse and plastic surgery, she also has a face that has completely deteriorated. In public, she wears a blonde wig, facial prosthetics, blue contact lenses, and dentures.
* StreetUrchin: The Alleytown Strays.
* TwoDecadesBehind: Done deliberately with Snowflame, for whom the '80s has apparently never ended. He drives a ''Delorean!''
-->'''Snowflame:''' It's been a while.
-->'''Catwoman:''' A few ''decades'', by the looks of it. Apparently they don't have calendars on this island? Or online shopping?

The Creator/DCComics character of Catwoman has had five self-titled series so far:

''Catwoman'' Vol 2 (1993-2001) was a series primarily known for long-running artist Jim Balent, who drew the book from 1993 to 2000, for over 75 issues. Over the years, the book had writers such as Jo Duffy, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Devin Grayson, John Ostrander, and Balent himself. The series continued the story of Selina Kyle, but this time in the present day and it intersected with the rest of the Bat-books and the wider DC Universe, having tie-ins to ''Knightquest'', ''ComicBook/ZeroHourCrisisInTime'', ''ComicBook/UnderworldUnleashed'', ''ComicBook/BatmanCataclysm'', ''ComicBook/BatmanNoMansLand'', and more. It lasted a total of 94 issues and four annuals.

''Catwoman'' Vol 3 (2002-2008) was Catwoman's second ongoing series and was mainly known for the complete costume redesign done by Darwyn Cooke and the intricate noir storylines by writer Creator/EdBrubaker. Cooke would leave after four issues (although he would later write and draw ''Selina's Big Score'', which he regarded as his favorite book), while Brubaker stayed on the book until issue 37. Selina would temporarily retire after the TimeSkip of "One Year Later" due to having a baby, with Holly Robinson taking over the role of Catwoman, although this wouldn't last of course. The book would tie-in to ''ComicBook/BatmanWarGames'', ''ComicBook/AmazonsAttack'', and ''ComicBook/SalvationRun''. It would last for 82 issues (although it would be revived for another issue for ''ComicBook/BlackestNight'').

''Catwoman'' Vol 4 (2011-2016) was Catwoman's ComicBook/New52 series. Initially written by Creator/JuddWinick, with art by Guillem March, it got off on the wrong foot with controversy over the ending of issue one: [[{{Fanservice}} Catwoman and Batman having sex on a rooftop.]] After Winnick left, the book was written by Creator/AnnNocenti and then Geneveive Valentine. Valentine's run came during ''ComicBook/BatmanEternal'' and the revelation that Selina was the heir to the [[TheMafia Calabrese crime family]], with Selina trying to becoming the new kingpin of Gotham crime while still maintaining her morality. The run also revealed Selina to be bisexual, as she was involved in a romantic relationship with Eiko, the new Catwoman. After this, Frank Tieri would take over for the remaining issues, with Catwoman going on the run. The book would tie-in to ''ComicBook/NightOfTheOwls'', ''ComicBook/DeathOfTheFamily'', ''ComicBook/BatmanZeroYear'', and ''[[ComicBook/TheNew52FuturesEnd Futures End]]''. It would last for [[ArcNumber 52]] issues and 2 annuals.

''Catwoman'' Vol 5 (2018-ongoing) is Catwoman's post-ComicBook/DCRebirth series. Spinning off from ''ComicBook/BatmanTomKing'', after the disastrous non-wedding, the series was initially written and drawn by Joëlle Jones. In it, Catwoman decides to move to Villa Hermosa and uses it as her base of operations for a short time. After Jones left the book, writer Creator/RamV took over with issue 25, returning Selina to being the protector of Gotham's East End, specifically Alleytown, this time taking over a gang of street urchins named the Alleytown Strays and gaining an apprentice named Shoes. The book has tied-in so far to ''ComicBook/TheJokerWar'' and is still ongoing. V left the book with ''ComicBook/FearState'', being succeeded by [[ComicBook/CatwomanTiniHoward Tini Howard]].

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''Catwoman'' Vol 2 (1993-2001) was a series primarily known for long-running artist Jim Balent, who drew the book from 1993 to 2000, for over 75 issues. Over the years, the book had writers such as Jo Duffy, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Devin Grayson, John Ostrander, and Balent himself. The series continued the story of Selina Kyle, but this time in the present day and it intersected with the rest of the Bat-books and the wider DC Universe, having tie-ins to ''Knightquest'', ''ComicBook/ZeroHourCrisisInTime'', ''ComicBook/UnderworldUnleashed'', ''Cataclysm'', ''ComicBook/BatmanNoMansLand'', and more. It lasted a total of 94 issues and four annuals.

* TheResolutionWillNotBeTelevised: Did you like ''ComicBook/BatmanYearOne''? Did you want to know how did things continue for Catwoman back then? The second annual is for you!

''Catwoman'' Vol 5 (2018-ongoing) is Catwoman's post-ComicBook/DCRebirth series. Spinning off from ''ComicBook/BatmanTomKing'', after the disastrous non-wedding, the series was initially written and drawn by Joëlle Jones. In it, Catwoman decides to move to Villa Hermosa and uses it as her base of operations for a short time. After Jones left the book, writer Creator/RamV took over with issue 25, returning Selina to being the protector of Gotham's East End, specifically Alleytown, this time taking over a gang of street urchins named the Alleytown Strays and gaining an apprentice named Shoes. The book has tied-in so far to ''ComicBook/TheJokerWar'' and is still ongoing.

''Catwoman'' Vol 1 (1989) was a four-issue mini-series written by Mindy Newell, with art by Joe Brozowski. It retells Catwoman's origin story, this time incorporating Frank Miller's ''ComicBook/BatmanYearOne'' where Selina Kyle was a prostitute. Deciding that she's had enough of her abusive pimp Stan and inspired by the recent appearance of the Batman, Selina Kyle decides to don a costume of her own to get some payback.

* BackFromTheDead: It turns out that Shoes is [[spoiler:an amnesiac Lian Harper, who was previously thought deceased.]]

* AManOfWealthAndTaste: Selina, as head of the Calabrese crime family, tends to wear suits tailored for her, instead of her usual catsuit.

* VillainProtagonist: This is a comic starred by a thief, so it goes without saying.

''[[ComicBook/JimBalentsCatwoman Catwoman]]'' Vol 2 (1993-2001) was a series primarily known for long-running artist Jim Balent, who drew the book from 1993 to 2000, for over 75 issues. Over the years, the book had writers such as Jo Duffy, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Devin Grayson, John Ostrander, and Balent himself. The series continued the story of Selina Kyle, but this time in the present day and it intersected with the rest of the Bat-books and the wider DC Universe, having tie-ins to ''Knightquest'', ''ComicBook/ZeroHourCrisisInTime'', ''ComicBook/UnderworldUnleashed'', ''Cataclysm'', ''ComicBook/BatmanNoMansLand'', and more. It lasted a total of 94 issues and four annuals. For more information, see [[ComicBook/JimBalentsCatwoman its own page.]]

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''Catwoman'' Vol 5 (2018-ongoing) is Catwoman's post-ComicBook/DCRebirth series. Spinning off from ''ComicBook/BatmanRebirth'', after the disastrous non-wedding, the series was initially written and drawn by Joëlle Jones. In it, Catwoman decides to move to Villa Hermosa and uses it as her base of operations for a short time. After Jones left the book, writer Creator/RamV took over with issue 25, returning Selina to being the protector of Gotham's East End, specifically Alleytown, this time taking over a gang of street urchins named the Alleytown Strays and gaining an apprentice named Shoes. The book has tied-in so far to ''ComicBook/TheJokerWar'' and is still ongoing.

''[[ComicBook/JimBalentsCatwoman Catwoman]]'' Vol 2 (1993-2001) was a series primarily known for long-running artist Jim Balent, who drew the book from 1993 to 2000, for over 75 issues. Over the years, the book had writers such as Jo Duffy, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Devin Grayson, John Ostrander, and Balent himself. The series continued the story of Selina Kyle, but this time in the present day and it intersected with the rest of the Bat-books and the wider DC Universe, having tie-ins to ''Knightquest'', ''ComicBook/ZeroHour'', ''ComicBook/UnderworldUnleashed'', ''Cataclysm'', ''ComicBook/BatmanNoMansLand'', and more. It lasted a total of 94 issues and four annuals. For more information, see [[ComicBook/JimBalentsCatwoman its own page.]]

* BackFromTheDead: Brubaker reintroduced Holly Robinson from ''ComicBook/BatmanYearOne'' and Catwoman's original mini-series. However, Holly Robinson actually died in ''Action Comics'' #613, as part of the "Tin Roof Club" arc, with Brubaker stating he just didn't realize it. Eventually, he wrote a story in ''Catwoman Secret Files and Origins'' called "Why Holly Isn't Dead" in which [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall Holly complained about death in comic books.]] It's then hinted that she's alive due to the changes of ''ComicBook/ZeroHour''.

* {{Dominatrix}}: Stan gets Selina the costume that becomes her Catwoman costume originally because he wants her to be a dominatrix for some clients. Despite the fact that being a dominatrix and a prostitute a very different things.

''[[ComicBook/JimBalentsCatwoman Catwoman]]'' Vol 2 (1993-2001) was a series primarily known for long-running artist Jim Balent, who drew the book from 1993 to 2000, for over 75 issues. Over the years, the book had writers such as Jo Duffy, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Devin Grayson, John Ostrander, and Balent himself. The series continued the story of Selina Kyle, but this time in the present day and it intersected with the rest of the Bat-books and the wider DC Universe, having tie-ins to ''Knightquest'', ''ComicBook/ZeroHour'', ''ComicBook/UnderworldUnleashed'', ''Cataclysm'', ''ComicBook/BatmanNoMansLand'', and more. It lasted a total of 94 issues and four annuals. For more information, see its own page.

* EvilMakesYouUgly: Raina Creel is a complete sociopath who will do anything for more wealth. She is also, after years of drug abuse and plastic surgery, has a face that has completely deteriorated. In public, she wears a blonde wig, facial prosthetics, blue contact lenses, and dentures.

** After ten years and a literal reboot, Magdalene "Maggie" Kyle returns. It turns out that Selina has been keeping her in a menteal health facility in Villa Hermosa.

* TenMinuteRetirement: As the head of the Calabrese crime family, Selina has stopped being Catwoman, but that doesn't there being ''a'' Catwoman.

* TenMinuteRetirement: In the beginning of the book, Selina has put down the catsuit for six months. It doesn't take much to get her to put back on though.

* TenMinuteRetirement: As the head of the Calabrese crime family, Selina has stopped being Catwoman, but that doesn't there being ''a'' Catwoman.

* BackFromTheDead: Brubaker reintroduced Holly Robinson from ''ComicBook/BatmanYearOne'' and Catwoman's original mini-series. However, Holly Robinson actually died in ''Action Comics'' #613, as part of the "Tin Roof Club" arc, with Brubaker stating he just didn't realize it. Eventually, he wrote a story in ''Catwoman Secret Files and Origins'' called "Why Holly Isn't Dead" in which [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall Holly complained about how death in comic books.]] It's then hinted that she's alive due to the changes of ''ComicBook/ZeroHour''.

''Catwoman'' Vol 5 (2018-ongoing) is Catwoman's post-ComicBook/DCRebirth series. Spinning off from ''ComicBook/BatmanRebirth'', after the disastrous non-wedding, the series was initially written and drawn by Joëlle Jones. In it, Catwoman decides to move to Villa Hermosa and uses it as her base of operations for a short time. After Jones left the book, writer Creator/RamV took over with issue 25, returning Selina to being the protector of Gotham's EastEnd, specifically Alleytown, this time taking over a gang of street urchins named the Alleytown Strays and gaining an apprentice named Shoes. The book has tied-in so far to ''ComicBook/TheJokerWar'' and is still ongoing.

''Catwoman'' Vol 4 (2011-2016) was Catwoman's ComicBook/New52 series. Initially written by Creator/JuddWinick, with art by Guillem March, it got off on the wrong foot with controversy over the ending of issue one: [[{{Fanservice}} Catwoman and Batman having sex on a rooftop.]] After Winnick left, the book was written by Creator/AnnNocenti and then Geneveive Valentine. Valentine's run came after ''ComicBook/BatmanEternal'' and the revelation that Selina was the heir to the [[TheMafia Calabrese crime family]], with Selina trying to becoming the new kingpin of Gotham crime while still maintaining her morality. The run also revealed Selina to be bisexual, as she was involved in a romantic relationship with Eiko, the new Catwoman. After this, Frank Tieri would take over for the remaining issues, with Catwoman going on the run. The book would tie-in to ''ComicBook/NightOfTheOwls'', ''ComicBook/DeathOfTheFamily'', ''ComicBook/BatmanZeroYear'', and ''[[ComicBook/TheNew52FuturesEnd Futures End]]''. It would last for [[ArcNumber 52]] issues and 2 annuals.

''Catwoman'' Vol 3 (2002-2008) was Catwoman's second ongoing series and was mainly known for the complete costume redesign done by Darwyn Cooke and the intricate noir storylines by writer Creator/EdBrubaker. Cooke would leave after four issues (although he would later write and draw ''Selina's Big Score'', which he regarded as his favorite book), while Brubaker stayed on the book until issue 37. Selina would temporarily retire after the TimeSkip of "One Year Later" due to having a baby. The book would tie-in to ''ComicBook/BatmanWarGames'', ''ComicBook/AmazonsAttack'', and ''ComicBook/SalvationRun''. It would last for 82 issues (although it would be revived for another issue for ''ComicBook/BlackestNight'').