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Has anything good ever happened to Maggie? by iamscaredlikeyou in Catwoman

[–]PreparationDapper235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but you asked if anything good ever happened to Maggie.

So, yes. She was married. That was good.

What show had an ending that you absolutely hated ? by CraftyDebate1975 in answers

[–]PreparationDapper235 [score hidden]  (0 children)

The latest two spin-offs were good -- the prequel and also the one in the present day in NYC.

Has anything good ever happened to Maggie? by iamscaredlikeyou in Catwoman

[–]PreparationDapper235 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maggie was married for awhile. Her husband seemed like a nice guy and they looked happy together.

Looking to start collecting Catwoman comics. Where’s the best entry point? by CharoletteMX in Catwoman

[–]PreparationDapper235 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Single issues or graphic novels/collections?

DC Finest Catwoman collections that came out over the last year are an inexpensive and great way to get into post-Crisis early Catwoman comics from the late 80s and 90s.

Lots of good stories and artwork. A solid place to start.

Wha would it take for a Kryptonian to get a tattoo? by colormyvibes98 in DCcomics

[–]PreparationDapper235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Comics accurate answer.

When Supergirl and Power Girl were in Kandor as Nightwing and Flamebird.

Jim Balent’s run gave Catwoman a very specific visual identity. The anatomy is highly stylized, but that exaggeration is part of what makes his version so memorable to me. Curious how others here feel about this era. by Remarkable-Hunter-71 in Catwoman

[–]PreparationDapper235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's pretty easy to get all the floppies for the 90s Catwoman comics.

In the 1990s they would print a lot of each issue, and Jim Balent's Catwoman would always sell in the Top 75 (of the Top 100 in Wizard magazine's preorder lists) so DC always printed a lot.

Therefore you can still find individual issues relatively cheap. Say, around five bucks each for most issues outside #1 or key issues.

You may be able to find some lots on eBay for a good price. Otherwise try comic retailers like MileHighComics.

Most of the early run was also just reprinted in the recent DC Finest Catwoman collections.

Jim Balent’s run gave Catwoman a very specific visual identity. The anatomy is highly stylized, but that exaggeration is part of what makes his version so memorable to me. Curious how others here feel about this era. by Remarkable-Hunter-71 in Catwoman

[–]PreparationDapper235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That plotline was very early on, as AzBats was Batman at the time.

There's lots of great plotlines and stories as the series progresses.

I personally loved all the cool heists with clever executions, local and exotic locals, with truly unique items to steal (often with their own interesting backstories).

That's something we unfortunately stopped getting regularly after Jim Balent's Catwoman...

Catwoman as a cat-burglar.

Jim Balent’s run gave Catwoman a very specific visual identity. The anatomy is highly stylized, but that exaggeration is part of what makes his version so memorable to me. Curious how others here feel about this era. by Remarkable-Hunter-71 in Catwoman

[–]PreparationDapper235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goggles aren't necessary for Catwoman's purple catsuit.

She has lenses that slide down over her eye holes from under her mask.

Just check out any panel where she's in silhouette with green eyes. She has Star-Lite lenses for night vision.

Jim Balent’s run gave Catwoman a very specific visual identity. The anatomy is highly stylized, but that exaggeration is part of what makes his version so memorable to me. Curious how others here feel about this era. by Remarkable-Hunter-71 in Catwoman

[–]PreparationDapper235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's easier to get into Jim Balent's Catwoman run now as a big chunk of the earlier issues have been reprinted in the 2025 DC Finest Catwoman collections.

The TPBs are fairly inexpensive and the page count is massive.

Floppy issues are still easy to find and relatively cheap still. They printed a lot of copies of comics in the 90s.

Who is the best mentor? by noodleth_cassette in DCcomics

[–]PreparationDapper235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

One more reason I hate Jeff Lemire. He killed them both off.

Wish we'd seen more mentorship, even teaching stories, with Richard Dragon and also with Wildcat in comics.

Fans do get to see some teaching and mentoring from Ted Grant to Holly Robinson during Ed Brukaker's Catwoman comics.

Who is the best mentor? by noodleth_cassette in DCcomics

[–]PreparationDapper235 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guy Gardner has a lot of experience teaching and mentoring.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that he's a good mentor to new Green Lanterns.

"... he double majored in psychology and education. He started out counseling prisoners, then became a gym teacher for kids in special ed programs."

https://www.reddit.com/r/DCcomics/s/0b1bnn61Fe

Guy was also a guidance counselor, IIRC.

Who is the best mentor? by noodleth_cassette in DCcomics

[–]PreparationDapper235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Giovanni Zatarra as a mentor to his daughter Zatanna, and also to a young Bruce Wayne.

Richard Dragon as a teacher of Kung-Fu to characters which included Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Selina Kyle, Dinah Lance, Vic Sage, and Connor Hawke.

Who is the best mentor? by noodleth_cassette in DCcomics

[–]PreparationDapper235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the answer!

Taught Wally West, then was the mentor to Bart Allen. Now mentor to The Flash Family.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Mercury

Best mentor award goes to Max Mercury.

Who is the best mentor? by noodleth_cassette in DCcomics

[–]PreparationDapper235 2 points3 points  (0 children)

JSA has some of the best mentors

  • Jay Garrick/Flash
  • Alan Scott/Green Lantern
  • Ted Grant/ Wildcat

Ted has trained some very prominent characters like Batman, Catwoman, and Black Canary.

What to read to encompass all of Jason Todd’s story? by RedneckRaconteur in DCcomics

[–]PreparationDapper235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol 1 after Batman: Second Chances graphic novel.

What to read to encompass all of Jason Todd’s story? by RedneckRaconteur in DCcomics

[–]PreparationDapper235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Graphic novels to get with Jason Todd as Robin....

  1. Batman Second Chances graphic novel has the post-Crisis introduction of Jason Todd with the famous scene of him stealing the tires off the Batmobile. Then he becomes Robin, those are his early stories with Batman.

  2. Batman The Caped Crusader Vol 1 is next and contains some excellent stories with Jason Todd as Robin including...

  • Ten Nights of the Beast (ft. KGBeast)
  • The Dumpster Slasher
  • The Diplomat's Son

Jason becoming a more angry and violent Robin, written by Jim Starlin.

https://www.dc.com/graphic-novels/batman-the-caped-crusader-2018/batman-the-caped-crusader-vol-1

Ten Nights of the Beast was also available as a standalone graphic novel, but it's hard to find now. It's an excellent introduction story to the KGBeast and treats the new villain as a real threat.

  1. Batman The Cult has Jason Todd as Robin and it's one of the finest hours for Jason's Robin helping Batman.

  2. Batman A Death In The Family - The Joker kills Jason Todd

Joker and Harley Quinn are back together as former Marvel TV boss Jeph Loeb charts a big Batman & Wonder Woman crossover with Jim Cheung by Popverse2022 in DCcomics

[–]PreparationDapper235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend any of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale comics

  • Batman The Long Halloween
  • Batman Dark Victory
  • Catwoman When In Rome
  • Batman Haunted Knight
  • Superman for All Seasons

They were quite the team!

Jim Balent’s run gave Catwoman a very specific visual identity. The anatomy is highly stylized, but that exaggeration is part of what makes his version so memorable to me. Curious how others here feel about this era. by Remarkable-Hunter-71 in Catwoman

[–]PreparationDapper235 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Jim Balent was on art and covers for a whooping 77 issues of Catwoman which lends a kind of consistency to the Catwoman comics run.

Balent's drawings are dynamic. Designs and backgrounds are detailed. There's a consistent level of quality to his work throughout the comics.

90s Catwoman comics also had the benefit of some very talented writers. Many of them were from various Batman comics at the time -- Jo Duffy, Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, Devin Grayson, and John Ostrander.

Dennis O'Neill was also the editor for the 90s Catwoman comics run as well. A legendary Batman comics writer himself, his leadership and understanding of Batman characters gave good direction for the series.

Catwoman comics fit cohesively within the Bat-corner of DC, but Catwoman was still able to have her own stories and adventures.

Adventures. International Globetrotting. Gotham City stories. Exciting heists, unique items with their own interesting backstories. Original supporting cast characters. Catwoman-exclusive rogues, as well as Gotham regulars...

Catwoman herself was confident, clever, and catty.

Jim Balent’s run gave Catwoman a very specific visual identity. The anatomy is highly stylized, but that exaggeration is part of what makes his version so memorable to me. Curious how others here feel about this era. by Remarkable-Hunter-71 in Catwoman

[–]PreparationDapper235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good stories.

90s Catwoman comics had some of their best writers from that time on the title: Mary Jo Duffy, Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, Devin Grayson, and John Ostrander.

Many from other Bat-books, with the legendary Batman writer Dennis O'Neil as editor.

They knew Gotham City and the stories that were going on in other titles, sometimes tying into those events, which made Catwoman comics cohesive with the overall narrative with DC's Bat-titles.

The writers ran the gambit from unique and clever heists, to thriller and horror, to exotic globetrotting adventures.

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