Lacking a bit on action, but some great artwork and a worthY twist! I love Tom King so im going to keep coming back though!

I absolutely loved this comic. I loved the inclusion of all the robins and their mixed reactions to Batman and Catwoman finally tying the knot. Great addition to a collection for Batman fans.

Batman/Catwoman: The Wedding Album -The Deluxe Edition collects a series of singles issues and short story-arcs from Tom King's current run on the mainline Batman comic book by DC. What makes this volume different from other Batman stories is its focus on Catwoman and her importance to Batman from her perspective. Catwoman's inner monologue creating an intimate glimpse at her thoughts, fears, and dreams. Catwoman's perspective is prominent in the story which is important because it signifies a shift in how comic book stories are told: Female heroins are re-positioned to a level place with the iconic male, billionaire, genius.

This story begins when Batman and Catwoman on the rooftops of Gotham. The imagery and dialogue paint a picture of the pursuit. The main characters take turns leading, chasing, disclosing their feelings and fears to each other. The story is about the relationship, not about busting criminals or other themes common in Batman stories, The departure from a basic crime story is welcomed and refreshing.

The visual aesthetic depicts two lonely characters searching for friendship and intimacy. shadowy roof tops and the expert use of colors and shades reinforces the ambivalent and cryptic tone of the story. What's interesting is that both characters pursue a larger and deeper vision than simply finding a girl or a boy: They explore the idea of accepting someone into their secret world which they thought were closed to others.

The conclusion of the story for this reader, is that Catwoman is the perfect match for The Batman. Like relationships in the real world, their are twists and turns that cannot be predicted. And while the proximity and distance between the characters may be unpredictable, the underlying theme is a constant. I am amazed at how well King handles these complex emotional themes in his writing. Readers will want to know that King will author a follow up to this story in a book that begins January 2020 with the title: Batman/Catwoman. I can hardly wait to read that story to see where this relationships goes.

I was a little unsure if this moment would ever actually happen, and if so, would this relationship continue and move forward through-out the other on-going Batman comics. I have enjoyed everything about this storyline to date. It is really special to see his vulnerable, caring side. The story arc has not avoided the inherent difficulties this relationship would have to face and the mountains they would have to climb to make this relationship sustainable. This story answers the question.

“I trained to be a detective, to turn details into stories. A person comes into a room. I see the dust under the nail, the black stain on the leg, the scratch under the eyebrow. I make a story. The dust: hastily digging, but cleaned up thoroughly; the stain; tar from the Gotham pits; the scratch: a woman’s nail, fighting. I see the man. I see the murder. By the time I’d captured you, I knew you. Where you’d been. What you’d done. Who you were. Like everyone else, you were a mystery solved. You called yourself Cat, you had green eyes, of course. But then… When you looked at me… when I really saw you… Your eyes. There’re not what they should be.”

This is a rehash of everything that happened in the comics, plus extra art. It follows Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Bruce Wayne/Batman through their first encounter, battles, the proposal, preparation, and the final wedding day. To get the full story, you’ll have to read the individual issues; but this graphic novel is just meant to highlight the journey of the two till the wedding day.

My favorite part are the flashbacks. You see how their costumes changed over the years and how their attitudes evolved with each other. You also see how Batman acts around Catwoman, and how Bruce acts around Selina; which I’ll aways emphasis are completely different from each other.

If you just want to read the story with no flare, read the comics; but this wedding had been decades coming with the two dancing around each other and (with no spoilers, there’re still have secrets to keep) deserve this wedding album.

Still personally bummed at the ending, but loved all the art and this collection of issues as a whole.

This reads more like a tribute to Batman and Catwoman. I was expecting more from this storyline, and the ending was wholly unsatisfying.

This reminded me of the wedding album that wayy back when DC made for Lois and Clark when they got married (well, not totally reminded me, but a little bit). Honestly, it was a mish mash of the stories from the past year. From the pre-wedding stuff/getting engaged things. Then more direct wedding stories and, of course, the wedding issue which, erm... wasn't my favorite ending.

Honestly, the coolest part of this TPB was the alt covers in the back, oooh soo many and they were all so good. Loved it.

I received this book via Netgalley thanks to DC Entertainment.

Captures the proposal, Catwoman finding her gown, and the wedding day. But honestly, Tom King's story is so good, you should read the whole thing. Everything is included in the trade paperbacks, you should go read those instead.

If you are looking for a Batman/Catwoman wedding scrapbook, you came to the right place. Enjoy the pictures, enjoy the captions, and try to make sense of the arrangement. But if you are looking for a story, other volumes will give you all the details you desire.

Thank you to by Tom King, DC Entertainment, DC Comics, and NetGalley for allowing me the extreme pleasure of access to an advanced reader copy of “Batman/Catwoman: The Wedding Album - The Deluxe Edition” for an honest review.

I really, really wanted to like this, even more than “Burglar or Bride,” because I was so sold on the direction this storyline was going and how it was finally going to make Bruce Wayne more of dynamic character that the unbending mold he’s been in for decades.

As everyone knows what happened in Batman #50, that was spoiled early, this status of Batman was not broken in the slightest, and the choice is placed on the woman to walk away, leaving Batman unchanged (and I do call it specifically Batman, as Bruce Wayne, the man, had a chance to evolve and did not — as one does not have to take a refusal without their own reaction and suit).

The romantic look back was beautiful, as were the sketches, but the whole thing is quite soured by the DC ending. The only thing saving this book from a 1 Star Review is that the art is just too gorgeous to not respect. If for nothing else, get this book just to see the time, effort, and glory of the artwork.

I received a copy of book for a fair and honest review. I grew up reading comics and then to some graphic novels. So I know these characters well and when I saw this I had to get a copy of it. I got really excited when I got a review copy of this. I saw the planning and the dress and the ring. It was so well done and I wanted more and more of it. It was all I wanted and more and a little emotional for some parts. If you want to know what I am talking about or if you already know. Then I am feeling for you and the few that don't know get your hands on this and find out what everyone is talking about,  Happy reading.

Ooof! This was a fun collection, some of it which I had read before. There's only a few issues in this collection, not the whole story line, though you do get the most important part - the ending. I also think that this was an extra spectacular collection of variant covers and behind the scenes pieces. I highly enjoyed the explained references to vintage comics.

If you are looking for a wham bam action packed Batman adventure, this is not the book for you. This book is much more a character study of both Batman and Catwoman. When Bruce Wayne removes the cowl and prposes to Selina Kyle, using the diamond he stopped her from stealing on their first meeting, it leads to deep dives into the psyches of each of them.

Through a mixed series of flashbacks, and separate focuses on each of the main characters, and numerous pages of guest artists portraying the couple, keeps the story moving along quickly. I have to make mention of the art, because I am usually much more of a story guy. The artwork in this book was amazing. The cast of guest artists outdid themselves.

If you are looking for a book that takes you deeper into the minds and motivations of these two characters, I heartily recommend you read this book.

'Batman/Catwoman: The Wedding Album - The Deluxe Edition' by Tom King and a whole host of past and present contributors is basically a big collector's item for fans who want to revel in the day no one thought would ever come.

This volume collects Batman issues 24, 44 and 50. There are also things collected from across a lot of the history of these two characters. Issue 24 recalls the proposal, along with interposing a conversation between Batman and Gotham Girl. It includes my favorite recent quotable Batman saying: "I'm not Batman because I like being Batman. I'm Batman because I'm Batman."

Issue 44 is Catwoman picking out her wedding dress in a very Catwoman fashion. The dress was designed by artist Joelle Jones who is fast becoming a favorite. I love how this issue plays with past Bat and Cat encounters with retro looks and costumes during flashbacks.

Issue 50 leads up to the wedding, and is filled with one page panels by various Batman teams. It's more tribute than story, but the story leads up to that last panel.

Included are all of the variant covers for issue 50 and there are a bunch. There is also a look inside the script for issue #44 and it includes reprints of bits of the original stories it references. There are also parts of Joelle Jones original and sketch ideas for "the dress."

Overall a nice celebration package full of some nice tributes. I enjoyed this.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

Many fans were excited when it was announced that the decades long relationship of Batman and Catwoman was finally culminating in a wedding. This Wedding Album, written by Tom King with contributions from more than a dozen artists, collects the entire road to the altar, from the buildup to the wedding celebration in Batman #50. There are also more than 30 variant covers and exclusive behind-the-scenes design sketches and scripts.

The interesting thing about this Wedding Album, is that it’s not simply a present-day story of the wedding. It covers the relationship between Batman and Catwoman over the years, using art that shows them in iconic costumes and situations. At the same time, you get the two talking about each other, which provides some interesting insights for their relationship.

Ultimately, we already know what happens (or doesn’t) with this wedding – that bit of the story was, unfortunately, ruined for many in the days preceding the release of Batman #50. But it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm fans had for the book and this Wedding Album will definitely satisfy those fans.

his book tells of how the relationship between Batman and Catwoman began. It was very romantic and the graphics were beautiful. Since this is a wedding album, there wasn't a lot of story but a lot of detailed pictures. The sketches of the wedding dress were great. Loved this book. I received this book from Net Galley and DC Entertainment for a honest review and no other compensation..

My thanks to NetGalley and DC Entertainment/DC Comics for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.

Ok, I may be judging this book unfairly, I read Batman: Preludes to the Wedding and LOVED it (except for the Joker), so I was expecting this to follow the same storyline.

Yeah, no, it was all sorts of weird and it went all sorts of different places than I expected it to, which might have affected how much I enjoyed, or didn't, it.

I understand the flashbacks and nods to past incarnations of Batman and Catwoman and I understood at the end that the weird flashback scenes were from their memories and the letter they each wrote to the other, but I didn't like it. I wanted the wedding I was promised from Preludes and I didn't get it.

Also, that ending?!? WTH?!? No, just no.

The only reason this is a three star and not a one star.

THAT ARTWORK at the end. OMG!!! SO PRETTTY!

Catwoman's wedding dress?!? Let me tell you, the BEST thing about this train-wreck of a book. I LOVED all of the pictures of her in it, with Batman, without him, and I especially loved the pictures where they were embracing. The LOVE and HAPPINESS and CONTENTMENT radiating from them, practically made me cry and set my undergarments on fire, all at the same time!

Not going to lie, if this book was nothing but those pictures? Five stars. As it is, 3 stars, all because of that artwork.

If you want happy-ish ending? Avoid this one and read Preludes instead. That one was really good and had happiness in it in equal measure with the darkness we all know and love when it comes to The Bat. This one? Just DARK. The end artwork is amazing though, so might be worth it to check it out, even if that story is just SAD.

3, thank goodness for that artwork, stars.

From the publisher: It's the marriage of Batman and Catwoman! The wedding of the century is commemorated here in Batman/Catwoman: The Wedding Album, a special collector's item hardcover in designed packaging!

The day has finally arrived: the nuptials of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle. But their road to wedded bliss won't be easy. With visitors from this time and beyond, the Bat and the Cat will have to undergo even more trials and tribulations before they walk down the aisle.

The historic wedding of Batman and Catwoman is commemorated in this must-have collector's item, featuring never-before-seen photos from the wedding album, behind-the-scenes design sketches and variant covers.

Written by the critically acclaimed Tom King, this hardcover celebrates one of the biggest milestones in DC history and features art by superstar artists Mikel Janín, David Finch, Joëlle Jones, Mitch Gerads, Lee Bermejo, Rafael Albuquerque, Neal Adams, Andy Kubert, Becky Cloonan, Ty Templeton, José Luis García-Lopez and more! Collects Batman #44 & #50.

First, I want to be clear: Batman/Catwoman: The Wedding Album by Tom King is not a collected edition of all the issues leading up to the wedding. I would guess that will be done in a different compilation. Rather, this book has a couple of stories that highlight the Batman/Catwoman relationship, hitting some important relationship high points, and then it finishes with Batman #50, the wedding issue.

The first story in this book focuses on Batman and Gotham Girl, with a juxtaposition of Batman and Catwoman. The issue is basically a discussion about why a person chooses to be a hero, and if they can make that choice and be happy in their private life as well. Bruce Wayne/Batman makes a realization that helps him make an important choice regarding Selina Kyle/Catwoman.

The next story focuses on Selina. In what appears to be Selina reverting to her old cat-burglar ways, she sneaks out from a night with Bruce, but winds up making a trip to a wedding dress store. As any married woman will tell you, picking the right dress is a very important step in getting married. I think Selina would concur.

The best part of these two stories is Tom King's focus on the personalities of Bruce and Selina. Instead of putting the "super" part in the forefront, we get a look at what an ordinary life might be like for these two. I have really enjoyed King's examination of Bruce and Selina as people, and not just Batman and Catwoman.

The final story is the wedding. There are multiple threads coming together here, and King makes the decision to tell this story through letters. It adds a personal dimension and puts us in the heads of Bruce and Selina. That adds weight to the story, allowing the reader to experience the emotions that the characters are feeling. It makes for a terrific read.

The rest of The Wedding Album (probably around a third of the book) is variant covers and pin-up tributes from a variety of artists. Each picture portrays Batman and/or Catwoman in a scene from their long history together, both as a couple and as adversaries. Much of the artwork is amazing, with quite a few being worthy of the poster treatment.

Overall, I'm a fan of Tom King's work on Batman. The Wedding Album is no different; the story of Batman and Catwoman getting to the altar is wonderful storytelling. However, I have one caution with this book. It is light on story and heavy on extras. Obviously, this book is for Batman fans, and I would recommend it as such. But, if you're not a fan of extras or want more story value for your dollar, I would hold off.

I received a preview copy of this book from DC Comics in exchange for an honest review.

"Well, what's the matter? Haven't you ever seen a beautiful girl before?"

With this starts the seventy-eight year tumultuous relationship between Catwoman and the Caped Crusader.  Bill Finger and Bob Kane introduced her in Batman #1, a jewel thief who dresses up as an old lady to steal prize diamonds. Selina Kyle's outfits may have changed over the years, but there's always been that simmering love and hate between the characters.

I am not knowledgable of all the plot lines in the DC universe. I've watched all the films and read some of the fiction, but what got me into the Batman world was the animated series circa the early 90s. I've watched every episode over and over again. I love what Adrienne Barbeau does with the character of Catwoman. She's always been one of the best characters to follow.

The Wedding Album collects three stories from the ramp up to the big day. The proposal, picking out the dress, and the long-awaited day itself. But this volume also includes over thirty cover-works created by some of the best artists in the comic book word. Does this book move the story along? Not too much. Does it collect some amazing art work? Absolutely!

I flipped through it once, and then went back for a more thorough read. I found myself saying, Is that all? But slowed down and spend some time with the art. Each artist creates a unique interpretation of their relationship. For the casual fan, a commemorative piece and a glimpse into a day that many thought would never come. For the longtime fan, a collection of art that they will greatly appreciate..