jonwesleyhuff's review
This is a weird one. I got the first couple issues and read them and was really excited about this run. Joelle Jones's art is beautiful, and her design for Catwoman's suit is really interesting, taking some of her best looks and adding some high-fashion to it. Her depiction of the villain in issue one is really effectively chilling. Then, I decided to trade wait and got back to the book... and I'm sad to say the first volume kind of falls apart.
First of all, there isn't much of a story here? This is one of those instances where I might bump up my rating after I read future volumes, but there just isn't a lot to this book. There's some interesting set-up of new villains, but it's almost all squandered and resolved by the end of the first arc. There's a death that's supposed to be dramatic but wasn't set up very well. And, perhaps most frustrating, the intriguing set-up and name has a pretty weak resolution that feels more like a concept that Jones didn't know what to do with versus a fleshed out story.
Now, there's still a lot to like here. Don't get me wrong. There's some great side characters I look forward to getting to know better. The art and storytelling is top notch. But I'm just missing some basic storytelling here. Hopefully we'll get more in volume 2.
First of all, there isn't much of a story here? This is one of those instances where I might bump up my rating after I read future volumes, but there just isn't a lot to this book. There's some interesting set-up of new villains, but it's almost all squandered and resolved by the end of the first arc. There's a death that's supposed to be dramatic but wasn't set up very well. And, perhaps most frustrating, the intriguing set-up and name has a pretty weak resolution that feels more like a concept that Jones didn't know what to do with versus a fleshed out story.
Now, there's still a lot to like here. Don't get me wrong. There's some great side characters I look forward to getting to know better. The art and storytelling is top notch. But I'm just missing some basic storytelling here. Hopefully we'll get more in volume 2.
catsforlenny's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
brightgreenink's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
savetris's review
4.0
*read single issues*
just wanted a quick read and this felt right because women's day and zoë kravitz.. anyway loved the art and i need to read more joëlle jones! minus one star because i barely knew any of the side characters or whatever was going on before this (my fault tho)
just wanted a quick read and this felt right because women's day and zoë kravitz.. anyway loved the art and i need to read more joëlle jones! minus one star because i barely knew any of the side characters or whatever was going on before this (my fault tho)
joshgauthier's review
3.0
3.5 While the story doesn't achieve the depth of complexity that I might have hoped for (especially considering the events that this is spinning off from), it is a consistently entertaining start to a new series. And there are some outstanding moments of tension between the text and visuals--which strengthens the storytelling, along with the generally excellent art.
georgezakka's review
3.0
Catwoman is written really well, has an interesting plot, and the art in this volume is great and fits the catwoman aesthetic perfectly.
jkdehaven's review
3.0
This graphic novel focuses on Catwoman in the aftermath of leaving Batman at the altar at their wedding. She is dealing with heartbreak along with returning to a new city for a reason that is at first unclear. She battles the family of a politician who is using her image for their own purposes. It was interesting to read a story that was just focused on Selina, but I felt that it could have been more engaging.
doomluz's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Joelle Jones' art is perfect for Catwoman.
jkenna90's review
3.0
This was an interesting graphic novel but I'm not sure that I 100% liked it. Like many comic book series, this says it's volume one but there is a ton of backstory and history to Catwoman. And there's not really any way to concisely go back and read all of that because, where do you start? For someone that's trying to get into a character like Catwoman, I don't know if this is a great place to start - despite the fact that it says it's volume one. The story was interesting and the art was good but there was nothing that really grabbed me and pulled me in. It was meh.