Catwoman #[2]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects issues #7–13 of the 2004 Catwoman series, continuing Selina Kyle's solo adventures in Gotham City. The story arc 'Crooked Little Town' sees Catwoman caught between the mob, the GCPD, and a new vigilante, as she tries to protect her neighborhood from corruption while dealing with the fallout of her secret identity being exposed. Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Cameron Stewart and Javier Pulido, this trade paperback deepens the gritty, street-level noir tone of the series.
In "Trickle Down Theory," Catwoman spins a high-stakes web of deception as she negotiates with Crispus Allen, offering incriminating evidence against corrupt cops to clear Holly Robinson’s name—while simultaneously manipulating Xavier Dylan and setting a trap for MacNalty. With tensions rising and secrets unraveling, Selina’s plan hinges on forged evidence, hidden recordings, and a dangerous game of trust that leads to a shocking confrontation. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Brad Rader, with inks by Rick Burchett and colors by Lee Loughridge, the issue’s tense pacing and layered betrayals are perfectly captured in a cover by Michael Avon Oeming.
In "Trickle Down Theory," Selina Kyle zeroes in on a drug ring exploiting children from the East End, targeting low-level dealer Dexter Garcia to expose his boss, Xavier Dylan. When Garcia takes matters into his own hands and kidnaps Dylan, he's blindsided by the corrupt officers who promise justice—but their loyalty lies with Dylan all along.
In "Disguises Part One of Four," Catwoman tracks down David G., a new drug dealer in the East End, only to uncover his true identity as an undercover cop. What begins as a routine investigation spirals into danger when she stumbles upon a secret meeting at a warehouse—and witnesses a brutal betrayal. The story unfolds with sharp tension, as Holly finds herself caught in a web of deception, forced to flee when the truth turns deadly.
In "Disguises Part Two of Four," Selina Kyle pulls off a daring rescue, pulling Holly from Rickett and Farley and rushing her to Leslie Thompkins for treatment. As Crispus Allen takes charge of the investigation into the murdered undercover cop—drawing tension from MacNalty and Lt. Matthews—Detective Farrucci drops a troubling hint to Selina and Slam Bradley: the East End drug trade has been seized by corrupt officers, and someone powerful is shielding them. With MacNalty, Rickett, and Farley now publicly branding Holly as the killer and leaking a police sketch to the press, the city’s shadows grow darker.
In "Disguises Part Three of Four," Selina Kyle moves through the shadows of Gotham with a sharp eye and a sharper mind, tracking a high-stakes drug drop tied to corrupt cops. With a tracer planted on a GCPD armored vehicle and a dangerous plan in motion, she sets off a detonation in a crowded parking garage—then vanishes into the chaos, leaving behind only the glitter of stolen diamonds and a trail of unanswered questions.
In "Disguises Part Four of Four," Selina Kyle navigates a web of deception as she manipulates Crispus Allen, offers Xavier Dylan a chance to reclaim his diamonds, and sets traps for MacNalty—all while working behind the scenes with Slam Bradley and Allen to expose a corrupt cop. With tensions rising and secrets unraveling, the line between ally and enemy blurs as Selina pushes her plan to its edge, only to be confronted by a shocking betrayal.
In "Joy Ride," Rebecca Robinson, facing murder charges after a car accident that left a body in the trunk, finds herself unexpectedly freed by a mysterious woman who reveals herself as Selina Kyle. The two women, bound by a shared past they both remember—Rebecca once saving a younger Selina from attackers—now race against time across the city, fleeing justice and uncovering secrets that blur the line between victim and accomplice.
In "The Many Lives of Selina Kyle," Catwoman's legend swirls through Gotham’s underworld as mobsters debate her true nature—criminal, hero, or lover of the Dark Knight. As whispers of her identity ripple through the East End, her presence becomes undeniable when she confronts the very men who once dismissed her. The story closes with her making her mark, a warning echoing through the streets: Gotham’s price for power has just changed.
In "Why Holly Isn't Dead," Jo finds herself in a quiet moment of bath-time introspection, only to be interrupted by Selina Kyle’s endless wardrobe changes—each new Catwoman outfit a reminder of how comic book reinventions never seem to end. The story captures a rare, intimate glimpse of Holly’s frustration with the medium’s constant reinvention, all while Selina moves through her transformations with effortless flair.
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↩ Reprints Catwoman #5 (2002), Catwoman #6 (2002), Catwoman #7 (2002), Catwoman #8 (2002), Catwoman #9 (2002), Catwoman #10 (2002), Catwoman Secret Files and Origins #1 (2002)
Reprinted in Catwoman - Böse kleine Stadt #[nn] (2004)
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