Beloved Bat-Family character returning to action in new Batman series
By Mark Lynch
Catwoman and Alleytown
A lot went on in this issue of Catwoman. First, Clayface brought Croc, Knockout, Cheshire, and Firefly together. Each of them were looking to be better people and right on time too. Their first mission was to keep the people of Alleytown safe from the Magistrate and it’s a job they are taking very seriously.
Next, we have Catwoman. She heard the message Anti-Oracle broadcasted that Batman was dead. She didn’t believe it, but she had to make sure. Just like Nightwing, it was a trap and she was also saved by a masked friend. The two accessed the real Oracle’s message that said to keep this channel open and that help was on the way.
Lastly, we have The Riddler and The Penguin. Penguin, ever the opportunist, was looking at the Magistrate taking over as an opportunity to make money. Riddler, meanwhile, just wants payback on Catwoman. Since their plans align, they’ll be working together to get Ivy. Riddler suggested using her to create a drug to control Alleytown.
The end of the issue then shows Harley Quinn and The Gardener. The preview line teases “A Gardener, a Clown, and a Witch walk into Alleytown…” With Harley Quinn and The Gardener looking for Poison Ivy’s other personality, it’s likely that they will both appear in Catwoman No. 35.
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