Catwoman: Selina's Big Score

Hello Chums,

For me, Darwyn Cooke came on the scene with DC Comics' The New Frontier. That story, (written and drawn by him), started with a bang. However, I found the ending a letdown (although the artwork was fantastic). After The New Frontier, I started looking for more of his work. Enter his work on Catwoman. Catwoman Selina's Big Score is written and drawn by Mr. Cooke along with colors by Matt Hollingsworth.

This story isn't your typical Catwoman story. In fact Catwoman is barely in it. Selina Kyle (Catwoman) is a thief who learns of a potential big score in the form of a train robbery. Since this isn't her usual cat burglary, Selina puts together a team for this "score". This team has trust issues from the beginning because of old scars between them. Can they work together to pull off this heist? It's not likely.

This story had some nice film noir elements to it (not so straight laced cop, female who seems vulnerable but probably isn't) you get the idea. Does the story work? Yes and no. Much like The New Frontier, I really liked the artwork, coloring and the story started off well but the ending really fizzled.

Buy this one for the art.

Rating: Story: C, Art (and coloring): A

K.R.C.

D.L.