Catwoman had always been a favorite of mine, and I was stoked to see One Bad Day!

The comic gives a glimpse into Selina's past along with a cameo from Batman. I loved seeing them interact with one another, but it's never enough, and always has me coming back for more.

I’ve been loving the “One Bad Day” one shot series and “Catwoman” is a perfect addition! I don’t think G. Willow Wilson is capable of writing a bad comic, and this is another great one to add to her ouvre. Selina’s voice is so strong and the interactions with Bruce were every bit or flirtatious and combative. Just how I like my BatCat! Coupled with Jamie McElvey’s art, what a comic!

I really enjoyed the first volume of this graphic novel. I have always liked catwoman and I like Batman and catwoman as a couple. Both the writing and the illustrations are fantastic.

Cute Comic, Your typical batman and cat women comic, still cute

*I got this Comic from NetGalley, For my honest and true opinion *

This book is so good. G.W.W doing a Catwoman book? Umm. Duh. Brilliant move. Jamie's art is so good, as always. This is just great fun. The Cat, the Bat and a crime, plus a great villain and some touching moments for Selina. Win, win, Win.

I really liked Batman: One Bad Day: Catwoman; I did a review of it on my dedicated comic book and pop culture podcast True Believers.

Wilson and Mckelvie are two of the greatest comics creators of the past 20 years so the chance to see the two of them collaborate is special. All their strengths are on display here, but ultimately it’s still a standard one-shot without anything terribly memorable to make it stand out from the many other Batman/Catwoman stories out there. It’s good, but a bit forgettable in the end if you’ve read a lot of Batman.

It has been years since I last read and reviewed a 'classic' superhero graphic novel (was it my 2019 review of a Green Lantern graphic novel?!) but I've been noticing an increase in Batman/Catwoman advertising and memes on social media, and it's got me interested in reading some comics or graphic novels again.

I see that there's a series of Batman books titled "One Bad Day" featuring different enemies of the Dark Knight. I'm not entirely sure why this particular book is a Batman story ... he features very little in the book and frankly his appearance was the least interesting part of the story.

Selena "Catwoman" Kyle is on the hunt for an old brooch. The item in question once belonged to her mother - a woman who struggled to live hand-to-mouth with two very young daughters in tow. Selena remembers her mother pawning the brooch - a family heirloom, one of the few items passed down through generations and came from the old country - just to try to get enough money for the rent. Now, that same brooch is being auctioned off to Gotham's rich and elite and will likely sell for millions.

The Catwoman wouldn't hesitate to steal in a normal situation and here, this brooch belongs in the family and so seems less like stealing and more like returning to the rightful owner. Selena tries to let her sister know that the brooch can be back in the family, but her sister doesn't seem interested.

During her casing of the venue, Selena meets an older woman who happens to know the history of the brooch as well as a few things that will come as a surprise and will have Catwoman seek her out. This is when Batman will appear, asking Catwoman nicely to not approach the woman because he's been watching her and building a case against her and doesn't want her getting spooked and disappearing. But Catwoman will do what she wants to.

I was invested in the story and, as mentioned, cared less for Batman's involvement. The book does 'end' with more questions than answers so it's clear to me that there will a second volume. This is a tad disappointing because this Volume 1 is a mere 64 pages. If this were doubled we're still on the short end of a page count for a typical graphic novel.

Although I grew up reading comics, I haven't been a regular comic book or graphic novel reader, so I don't know the history of all the characters. Coming from this background, I really appreciated the snapshot background for Selena. it's amazing how this little bit helps explain some of her current self.

There's a bit of romance between Catwoman & Batman and this is part of what I've been noticing lately. It isn't explained and this is something I feel needs a little context for those of us not in the know.

The artwork is generally fine. This is not a book I'd pick up based on the artwork, but I didn't find it distracting (which happens) or bad (which also happens).

The immediate story of the brooch and its history and what happens to it is a self-contained story here (which explains the relatively short page count) but as a graphic novel reader I do wish this was filled with more story. Do they call a short graphic novel a a graphic novella?

Looking for a good book? Batman: One Bad Day: Catwoman #1 is a short graphic novel that reads well, offers some good character history, doesn't actually feature Batman (not sure why it's a bad day) much, and offers plenty of unanswered questions to keep a reader interested.

I receive a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

This is an excellent collaboration between G. Willow Wilson and Jamie McKelvie.

Selina Kyle has her eyes on a priceless brooch. This time, there are personal reasons for doing so, What happens next is unexpected.

Wilson is at her best here, exploring contemporary social issues through comic book adventures, as she has done so well Ms. Marvel, Poison Ivy and Invisible Kingdom. She also manages to develop the character of Selena Kyle significantly within just 64 pages.

McKelvie’s Pop-Art-style graphics are as vivid and unique as ever.

I would definitely love to see more of this collaboration.

Batman: One Bad Day: Catwoman is an interesting story about Catwoman's past. If you are a fan of the Catwoman comic book series, then I recommend reading this story. Batman makes a cameo appearance that adds to the story. This book is part of the Batman: One Bad Day series. I recommend reading all the books in the series because they are all interesting stories that Batman fans will enjoy.

"Batman - One Bad Day: Catwoman", also titled “No Small Scores”, is a near perfect tale of the felonious feline that suffers slightly from being shoehorned into a particular format but should still delight most readers. The fast pace, thought provoking dialogue and striking artwork of this book clearly set it apart from similar works.

G. Willow Wilson, as her work on Ms. Marvel” shows, is a writer well versed in creating complex, believable female protagonists. This is clearly evident in this book. Selina comes across as strong, intelligent and independent from the start and G. Willow Wilson ensures that her voice is heard throughout the book.

The strongest feature of this book is Selina’s internal dialogue as she plots and plans to steal a valuable brooch of historical importance that once belonged to her mother. Selina proves to be a complex and nuanced individual with deep intellectual capabilities and firm distaste for the abuse of power.

Throughout the story Selina’s story is strengthened and enhanced by Jaimie McKelvie’s thoughtful and nuanced artwork. He succeeds where many other artists have failed and portrays Selina as glamorous and sexy, without ever oversexualizing the character. More importantly, Jaimie McKelvie telegraphs Selina’s mental and emotional state directly through the artwork. This is particularly notable in one of the first panels where Selina seems to break the first wall and reach out directly to the reader with a single glance.

There are a few elements of this book concerning supporting characters that feel a little rough. First the villain introduced in this book has a lot of promise, especially since Selina cannot figure out if they should really be friends or foes. Sadly, though, The Forger just does not get enough airtime. The same could be said about Maggie, Selina’s sister, who is key to this story since Selina desperately seeks her approval and support.

The most unfortunate issue with supporting characters in this book is the portrayal of Batman / Bruce Wayne. As Bruce Wayne he comes across as a generic Ken doll of a boyfriend. As Batman, he exhibits more personality but also seems more like a besotted suitor than a tortured crimefighter and there is little of the tension, sexual or otherwise, that one would expect in a Bat- Cat relationship. The bit where he “batsplains” crime to Selina is also out of place and drags the story down a bit.

However, the biggest problem with this book is that it does not fit well into the “Batman - One Bad Day” series, which is based on the original “One Bad Day” one-shot. That story told the origin of the Joker, who was transformed after one specifically horrible day from an average loser and loving husband to an insane and homicidal supervillain.

Yet, that sort of dramatic transition does not really work for Catwoman, who does not really have bad days as much as she has suddenly changing plans. In fact, this is really not a “bad day” story as much as it is a “nine lives” story. Sure Selina, has a bit of a dust up, but like any cat she lands on her feet, is a little worse for wear and then struts of stage with her tail held high.

As such, in addition to this book not really fitting into the series for which it was commissioned the ending feels more like a jumping off point than an actual ending. Perhaps, we readers will be lucky enough to see G. Willow Wilson and Jaimie McKelvie develop the storyline they have set out in this one-shot in a longer series That would surely be a run worth reading.

All in all, this book is a gem with a few flaws and rough edges. 4.5 stars rounded to 4.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher, DC Entertainment, which provided me with a eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

I absolutely love Catwoman from the DC Comics franchise. Always been a fan of hers, so when I had the opportunity to read about another one of her cat burglar adventures, of course I had to read it. Although it was a short comic to go through, I enjoyed learning more about Selena's past and more about what her mission was this time. I always hope to read more of these stories from DC comics and more for Catwoman as a character.

"When Selina Kyle finds out an item from her past is being sold for way more than it used to be worth, it sends her into a spiral, and she'll do everything in her power to steal it back.

2023 Eisner Nominee - Best Limited Series

Selina Kyle, a.k.a. Catwoman, is the greatest thief that Gotham City has ever seen. She's effortlessly stolen countless items of immense value over the years and successfully evaded the GCPD and Batman. But when Catwoman finds out an item from her past is being sold for way more than it used to be worth, it sends Catwoman into a spiral, and she'll do everything in her power to steal it back. Batman tries to stop her before she goes too far, and a mysterious figure known as the Forger will change Catwoman's life forever. The all-star creative team of G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy, Ms. Marvel) and Jamie McKelvie (The Wicked and The Divine, Young Avengers) unite for this epic story!"

I am always here for Catwoman!

One Bad Day is a limited series comprised of one-shot standalone storylines following Batman's "villains" (not sure if Catwoman completely fits this category) on a particularly crappy day. Solid artwork with vibrant choice of colors and retro stippling. Fantastically drawn double page spread. I appreciated the clarity of the action sequences even with the distortions created by rapid movements. The story started out strong, but lost steam halfway through. The part with a flirtatious Batman was out of character and disrupted story's flow. Lackluster ending.

Batman - One Bad Day: Catwoman was such a fun story from start to finish. The comic follows Catwoman as she focuses on a job that is connected to a family heirloom. The story pulls in the reader right from the beginning and the ending makes you wish there was more.

When it comes to the layout of the comic, the text and flow from frame to frame is smooth and doesn’t cause the reader to wonder what scene or text bubble comes next. The artwork is beautiful and the female form was drawn in a very body positive fashion (which is important for young children to see). I think this would be a great comic to have in a school library.

Beautiful artwork and a surprisingly intricate story about Batman’s foe and most important romantic interest. Catwoman is often intriguing but frustrating in her aloof and sometimes cold nature, but here we see a different view of how she came to be this way in which she struggles to justify her proclivities for stealing glittery trinkets. The target is of a personal interest to her, deeply ingrained in her past, and ofcourse Batman can’t resist getting involved when his femme fatale crosses paths with another villain who might be even more dangerous than the athletic feline felon. A wonderful addition to any Batman collection, fun, action packed with first class artwork and storytelling. Sprinkles of intense romance but also a lot of great character development and self reflection that makes DC so enjoyable.

The art style was so pretty! Instantly made me like it. The BatCat scenes were immaculate—the tension and passion were there for sure. All the while I was reading I had a huge grin on my face. Selina is just so likeable, especially the way she was written here. Immediately was hooked and was sad when I got to the end. I will for sure be checking out future issues!
Worth a read if you’re a Catwoman or BatCat fan!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Among the fellow comic book fans that I count as friends, I am probably one of the few who knows the simple joy of buying comic books in candy stores in the Bronx, or on spinners in drug stores, whose ideas of the Batman Family are more on the comics printed in the 1970's than the numerous Robins, Red Robins and Bat people that the Caped Crusader surrounds himself with. The Cat and the Bat is known thing to most current readers, but to me is fairly new. Yes Earth two Batman married a reformed Catwoman, and had a daughter that became Huntress, but it really wasn't until Batman Year 1 that I remember anything outside of flirting. Though I was a sheltered person about this things. Batman: One Bad Day: Catwoman by G. Willow Wilson and illustrated by Jamie McKelvie reminds us that Selina Kyle is an exceptional thief, especially when she is trying to get an item that means much to her and her sister. Though a lot of things, including a Bat seem to trying to keep her from her goal.

Selina Kyle is having an ok day until an item on auction catches her eye. The bidding price is exceptional, the design not so much, but it is the item itself that Selina remembers. At a time when money was scarce, when Selina, and her sister were starving her mother tried to pawn something that she thought had value, but was taken advantage of by the pawnbroker. Selina decides to steal this pin back, for her mother and for her wallet. Everything seems to be going well, the theft masterful as to be expected by the Catwoman, until everything becomes a bad day.

A good story with amazing art, but an ending that just seems to be there. This is just a one-shot, and I have not read the other Bad Day Stories, so I don't know if this fits the arc, but the ending just seemed to happen. Yes there was some cozy moments, but I kind of wanted a resolution. Up until that moment I really enjoyed the story. Selina flashing back to her childhood. Discussing things with her sister who is trying to do the right things, and is working a retail hell job. Even the Bat was cool, except again the ending with him just didn't work. Again it could be the series, but for a one-shot there was a lot of hanging. The art is really beautiful. Selina in action is a woman of wonder and a joy to behold. Her flips, the way the artist makes her look different while trying to look nonthreatening. With her action scenes, just beautiful work. Batman looks good in a kind of early days grey outfit, which I liked also. Plus the heist was well written and fun.

A good read until the ending. But the art really makes up for a lot of it. Jamie McKelvie is a wonderful artist, and really I can't think of a book McKelvie's worked on that didn't look amazing. A nice story for Selina, and I would like to know more about where this storyline is going.

This is an intriguing take on morality and what is right. Catwoman, aka Selina, is planning on stealing back an item that belonged to her family. She finds out that her family was duped into believing that an heirloom wasn't worth very much, and the item, which her mother pawned to keep her and her sister fed, was a rare find at a pawn shop. It is being auctioned for a significant sum and makes Selina feel like getting vindication, but eventually, it is revealed that the alleged heirloom is, in reality, a dupe. The storyline notes that even what you think might be justice might defeat the purpose of your end goal. At times, taking a different perspective might be a more positive approach than aiming towards revenge.

Selina Kyle aka Catwoman is one of my most favorite morally gray characters in the Batverse. I adore that she has not only a proclivity for Batman but for getting her hands dirty.

In Batman: One Bad Day: Catwoman, the focus is one Selina and a unique pendant that used to be in her family until her mother had to sell it for rent. The story revolves around this pendant, a mysterious woman, Selina's strained relationship with her sister, and her relationship with Batman. Hint: There may be some kissy face. In fact I absolutely loved the relationship between Batman and Catwoman. I have a feeling this series is going to see a lot of pining.

If you're a Selina Kyle fan you'll absolutely need to pick this up. The graphics and drawings are crisp even digitally. I can only imagine having this in print.