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.

Catwoman is beautifully illustrated by writer Joëlle Jones, whose story, unfortunately, does not really stay or impress. The story seems both longer, with an ending that seems sudden and inconclusive without a real resolution. I don't know if its the format 6 issue storylines that can only feature on story for the bookstore graphic novel market. As I reader I enjoyed the art, but no sure if I will continue because of the story.

I love Joelle Jones and have for a long time (shout out to 13 reasons why I love her) and that is enough for me to read practically any book. I had not kept up with the Bat Books when I read this, but it was an acceptable starting place and I didn't feel particularly lost. As always the art is fantastic.

As graphic novels go, it was fine. The artwork is beautiful, but it felt very contrived and formulaic. I think the world of DC comics needs a shakeup in the worst kind of way. This is no reflection of Joëlle Jones's lack of prowess in the graphic novel world. Her storytelling in Lady Killer is top notch. DC's source material is just falling flat these days.

this takes place after Selina leaves Bruce at the altar, she then "hides" out in Villa Hermosa California. But as usual, trouble finds her lol.
Loved that artwork in this one! Selina looked beautiful in this one and the villians were grotesque, wich was pretty awesome.

I wanted to read this volume but not making comics available for mobile devices has limited my review capabilities for them. I heard such great things about this series when Joelle Jones took over.

I had an extremely hard time getting into this one. I loved Catwoman, and the drawings here are amazing. Maybe it's because I havent read the previous issues of the last series so I was a bit confused.

How many times can Selina Kyle's heart be broken? Fortunately for us Catwoman doesn't have time to mourn what could have been she's been launched into a new adventure by the masterful Joelle Jones. I am loving this new Catwoman story. Keep it coming!

The art was great and very easy to follow along with. I love this story. This will not be the last I read in this line. Very good work.

ARC provided by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Copycat Catwoman?! Oh no! Selina Kyle, after a wedding that wasn't meant to be, leaves Gotham for greener (eh?) pastures only to find out someone has stolen the Catwoman identity. This st0ry was compelling and well written, and the art is gorgeous.

Fantastic artwork and, since the artist also took on the writing duties, she knows how to let the pictures help tell the story. In other words, you don't feel like you are reading a freaking novel as you breeze through this volume.

ARC from Netgalley.
About time for Selina Kyle to have her own title again! The storytelling and art style of Joelle Jones is phenomenal and works so well here.
In this post-wedding break up era of Catwoman, she has moved on to the town of Villa Hermosa, but there is a problem... that town already has a Catwoman! The imposter is running around killing cops, which has Selina on the run, till she solves what is really going on. Her primary opponent is Raina Creel, wife of the current Governor, head of her own crime organization, and generally ugly woman as her addiction to plastic surgery has cost her her hair and nose. Makeup and prosthetics keep her from being hideous. The Creels (Raina and her two sons) are also pushing a crazy drug on the streets, and are responsible for all the Catwoman copycats.
Selina's name gets somewhat cleared, but has her basically at war with the Creel family. I wonder what will happen next. Nice to see Selina against a villain who isn't one of Batman's rogue gallery.
Really enjoyed this title and looking forward to Volume 2.
High recommend.

With the knowledge of the current iteration of Selena Kyle being that she and Batman were supposed to get married and then they didn't, I wasn't sure that I would be able to jump into this title well (even if it is a volume, it's still a spin-off of another series and you can never be sure). Thankfully, Jones and the team do a wonderful job of giving the reader enough information that they don't have to have had prior knowledge of the characters or their relationships to still enjoy the series. I'm pleased that the series seems to be totally appropriate (at least thus far) for a YA audience, and will be purchasing it for my library's collection.

Selina Kyle is reeling after the events of Tom King's Batman #50 and skips town to Villa Hermosa (basically Gotham in California). She tries to punish herself by gambling away her possessions until she is framed for two police officers murder. So she goes after the Catwoman copycat, ultimately getting drug into a conflict with the local mob family. I like that Jones dips into Catwoman's origins from <i>Batman: Year One</i> and some of the backstory Ed Brubaker and Darwyn Crooke gave her. I love the Audrey Hepburn look but I'm not a fan of the new dominatrix influenced costume and prefer Darwyn Cooke's design. Joelle Jones is a fantastic artist who excels at action scenes. The storytelling was a bit clunky at times dropping this down to 3 stars for me.

After the wedding did not come to fruition, Selena/Catwoman made her way to Villa Hermosa to visit relatives but discovered that someone was running a copycat scheme that implicated her in the death of two policemen. And then the Creel family felt obligated to make her an offer which she had no desire to accept. And things just spiraled down from there. Messy, messy, messy is the best description of the result.

This solo venture of Catwoman has an engaging story and excellent artwork. I look forward to reading more about her life after Batman. Recommended!

I received this book via Netgalley in return for an honest review. I really enjoyed this graphic novel about Catwoman. In this novel, she's in a new city trying to get over her affair with Bruce Wayne, and taking care of her sister who was terrorized by the Black Mask. But a governor's family wants her out of "their" city so goes after her. Great visuals and dialog. Highly recommend this book.

I picked this up as someone who's a fan of Joelle Jones' other comic, LadyKiller. I typically don't read Batman or Catwoman comics, but I really enjoyed this one. It's an exciting story where Catwoman tries to leave her old life behind, but she soon discovers this isn't as easy as she thought it would be. Even without reading prior comics, this one was pretty easy to get into and understand, except during parts that involved her relationship with Batman. To fully understand this it's probably better to read the prior series. But aside from that, it was a great story with stellar art. I highly recommend it whether you're a Catwoman fan or just enjoy Jones' work in general. You won't be disappointed.

So. After all the wedding bruhaha Selina moves west and away from Gotham to Villa Hermosa, which seems just as screwed up as Gotham.

Selina is just trying to keep a low profile, but those in power in the city just won't leave her alone.. She's stuck in their web.

And it's a complicated web too. Wicked complicated.

It was a fine story. Selina was a little more like herself and I do hope that the sister story line goes somewhere.

I received this book via Netgalley thanks to DC Entertainment.

Characterization is what matters most for fictional protagonists like Selina Kyle, someone who has been penned and enacted by many people in a far variety of ways, since Batman’s inception. Every time she is incarnated through whatever medium, among comics, television, or films, she’s never really exactly the same, sometimes in bafflingly conflicting ways, though there are some constants. Mischievous and duplicitous; regal, yet with the instincts of a thug; always slick, always sexy; brazen and of course beautiful, the Catwoman has held our imagination for years, and continues to successfully do so in Joëlle Jones’ dynamic rendition.

Jones’ Selina is not quite the mature noire sophisticate from Brubaker’s run; nor is she the wild Jim Balent sex kitten from the 90s. One thing is for sure — she’s certainly a vast improvement here from the scatty, uncentered New 52 Cat. Jones’ Selina may be battling her own internal choices in life, having recently jilted billionaire Batman at the altar, but she certainly knows exactly who she is. Selina here is a nimble class act, equally elegant and assertive, with all of Selina’s natural self-confidence, probably her most defining attribute. She’s a woman in control.

The narrative itself is compelling, more than just a frivolous romp, more than just a rehash of recent events in Batman; and Selina's glossy costume, even some of her posturing, is a direct recall to Michelle Pfeiffer, the actress who has undeniably left the most lasting impression on our understanding of the character. The aesthetic as a whole feels intensely vivid and graphic, no pun intended, but in a thematic, dramatic way. Nothing is ever obscene or excessive, as is the case with many modern comics, and Selina -- sometimes facially reminiscent of Angelina Jolie -- stands out gorgeously with all the heavy line work and .

Jones is proving that she is the best person by far to maintain this current track for the character, leaving us all eager to see where else this cat meow.