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“THE MANY LIVES OF SELINA KYLE.” The many lives of DC’s Feline Fatale, as told by Gotham’s criminal underground! Also featuring “THE McSWEENEY CASE” starring Slam Bradley, and profile pages spotlighting Catwoman and her supporting cast!

In this new volume collecting CATWOMAN #10-24 and CATWOMAN SECRET FILES #1, The Black Mask, longtime foe of Batman, has his sights set on Gotham City's East End to house his drug trafficking empire. When Selina Kyle discovers the Black Mask's intentions, she declares war against his operation. Don't miss the noir-style tales written by Ed Brubaker!

Selina Kyle, a.k.a. Catwoman, has a change of luck when she crosses Black Mask. Suddenly, her loved ones begin to meet terrible fates and Selina is forced to go on the defensive.

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Gotham's most dangerous defender stars in her first SECRET FILES special! An encounter with an unexpected criminal leads Cassandra to revisit her origins (written by original BATGIRL cowriter Scott Peterson, with art by Phil Noto and Robert Campanella). Plus, Cassandra learns how she would have fared in combat against Barbara Gordon during the current Oracle's time as Batgirl (written by Peterson with art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Cameron Stewart). And the DEO investigates the aftermath of Batgirl's battle with Lady Shiva (written by Dan Curtis Johnson and J.H. Williams III with art by Greg Scott and Mick Gray). Rounding out the issue are profiles of some of Batgirl's newest enemies and allies, with a special portrait of young Barbara Gordon as Batgirl, courtesy of the upcoming BATGIRL: YEAR ONE art team of Marcos Martin and Alvaro Lopez!

KEIN ENTKOMMEN VOR DER VERGANGENHEIT! Selina Kyle galt einige Zeit als tot, doch nun kehrt sie als Catwoman nach Gotham City zurück. Allerdings ist die Meisterdiebin entschlossen, ihr kriminelles Leben hinter sich zu lassen und sich ab jetzt für die Schwachen und Armen in ihrem Viertel Alleytown einzusetzen. Nur lässt ihrer Vergangenheit sie einfach nicht los. Eine Freundin aus alten Tagen wird wegen eines Raubmordes zum Tode verurteilt, und Selina plant, sie zu befreien. Dann wird der Ehemann ihrer Schwester Maggie entführt – von einem skrupellosen, sadistischen Gangsterboss, der noch eine Rechnung mit Catwoman offen hat ... Die von Lesern und Kritikern gefeierte CATWOMAN-Serie von Eisner Award-Gewinner Ed Brubaker (BATMAN), Cameron Stewart (BATGIRL – DIE NEUEN ABENTEUER), Javier Pulido (ROBIN: DAS ERSTE JAHR) u. a. ist Pflichtlektüre für die Fans düsterer, intelligenter Comic-Action aus der Welt von Batman! ENTHÄLT: CATWOMAN (2002) 10-24 & CATWOMAN SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS 1

For more than 75 years, Catwoman has forged her own path in a clear-cut world of stalwart heroes, diabolical villains, and damsels in distress. Her relentless independence across comic books, television, and film set her apart from the rest of the superhero world. When female-led comics were few and far between, Catwoman headlined her own series for over 20 years. But her unique path had its downsides as well. Her existence on the periphery of the superhero world made her expendable, and she was prone to lengthy absences. Her villainous origins also made her susceptible to sexualized and degrading depictions from her primarily male creators in ways that most conventional heroines didn't face. For good and ill, Catwoman serves as a stark counterpart to the typical evolution of the history of women in comics, and in popular culture generally. Her adventures have charted an inimitably varied journey of empowerment and exploitation. Exploring the many incarnations of this cultural icon offers a new perspective on the superhero genre and showcases the fierce resiliency that has made Catwoman a fan favorite for decades.

Catwoman's adventures are well-known, but her past is still a mystery... Selina Kyle is deciding how to take back control of her life from her abusive pimp, Stan. But this decision comes with a cost, and once she's chosen there's no going back. Witness Selina's first time putting on a catsuit and the transformation from Selina Kyle into THE Catwoman! With each time she puts on the catsuit, she feels herself more and more empowered. This may be one of her nine lives, but she's gonna make it a good one. Batman Arkham: Catwoman ties together Catwoman's origins, friendships, adventures, and even her first kiss with the Dark Knight himself! Collects Batman #1 and #355 (1940-), Catwoman #54 (1933-), Catwoman #25 (2011-), Catwoman #1-4 (1988-), Catwoman Secret Files #1 (2002), Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #70-71 (1958-1973), Who's Who Update #2 (1987).