Catwoman (Book 2): Crooked Little Town [Paperback]

Ed Brubaker (Author), Brad Rader (Illustrator), Cameron Stewart (Illustrator), Rick Burchett (Illustrator)

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Batman's once-arch-foe Catwoman first appeared in 1940. A recent revamp gave her a new, Emma Peel-inspired black-leather costume and a new role. Originally a bored socialite-turned-cat-burglar, she now walks the line between hero and villain as a vigilante who protects Gotham City's downtrodden. In these stories from the monthly Catwoman, she is on the trail of a drug dealer who uses kids as mules transporting drugs across the border. When an undercover narc is killed by crooked cops, Holly, a former teen junkie and hooker who is now Catwoman's legman, is framed for the murder, and Catwoman must bring the real culprits to justice. Eschewing costumed villains and fantasy elements, and drawn in an angular, economical style derived from the popular Batman animated cartoons, Catwoman aims more at a more mature readership than that for a standard superhero comic. It is one of the most rewarding mainstream comic books going today, and the forthcoming Catwoman movie, starring Halle Berry, should boost interest in the character's original version. Gordon Flagg
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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401200087
• ISBN-13: 978-1401200084
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #685,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Noir street level goodness!!, April 1, 2011

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S. Penrose (Small Town, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Catwoman (Book 2): Crooked Little Town (Paperback)

This is a real gritty street level book that seems more real than most comics set in the normal DC Universe. Although Catowman is the main character, the East End is maybe the true main character. It has a soul all its own. Added to that is the remarkably fun Holly and old school cool Slam Bradley. Throw in a little sexual tension with Batman and you have a really good book. The art, mostly by Brad Rader was pitch perfect for this noir book. A very good read!

5.0 out of 5 stars Gotham crime, September 16, 2010

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pig doctor (cali) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Catwoman (Book 2): Crooked Little Town (Paperback)

Ed Brubaker writes better crime comics than anyone. With Catwoman, he applies that crime-centered template to a grey-area heroine at the crossroads. Catwoman plays her own game, regardless of what the law or Batman thinks. And this volume is where it starts to get good. Really really good. The plot is thick, the dialogue natural, the surprises sharp, the emotions real, and Catwoman proves her worth as an independent character. The art may look cartoon-y (reminiscent of the Batman Animated Series), but it all totally fits the story being told. Brubaker and his artists craft their own inhabitable world.

writing: [8/10]

art: [7/10]

5.0 out of 5 stars Catwoman comes into her own, April 3, 2008

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Robert Nunez "coolrobert" (WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Catwoman (Book 2): Crooked Little Town (Paperback)

The problem with this book is trying to figure out which artist does the best Catwoman. The trouble is that Brad Raider, Eric Shanower, Michael Avon Oeming and Paul Pope (!) are all so masterful that I couldn't come to a resolution. What a great problem to have! Catwoman has come a long way since the T & A ghetto she was stuck in throughout the 90s. Now she's strong, practical, smart and even more sexy.

And the story! Ed Brubaker is on his game as usual. Great art, great story. Selina is wonderfully fleshed out and her supporting cast (Holly, Slam Bradley) really shine here.

If you love Batman, Catwoman or are a fan of good comics, you'll love this book.