CATWOMAN #8 takes a new approach in storytelling at the hands of Jolle Jones. She tells a darker story while Elena Casagrande, Fernando Blanco and John Kalisz illustrate character in retro art with horror inspiration. This is a cool and interestign approach compared to previous issues. Read Full Review

The heroic thief is a difficult balance to meet strike in any adventure. Lending a seemingly indomitable hero with an authentic level of vulnerability can be equally difficult--especially when her name is written on the cover of the issue. Between Jones pacing and the art teams careful framing of Catwomans adventure in this issue, theyve come really close to casting her as an endearingly heroic AND vulnerable hero in this issue. Itll be interesting to see where Jones and company take her next. Read Full Review

Even so, this book is looking up with some solid writing and some great art. Let's hope it keeps up! I'm liking it. Read Full Review

Jones is a smart writer in using the artifact and its powder as a plot device to draw Selina back into the Creels' business. The art is tight and fight choreography was amazing. I just would like to know more about this woman Selina stole from. Every character is a throwaway until they are given substance and characterization. Even the great Harley Quinn was once a throwaway character. Anyway, the use of Adam's fate as a precursor to a further confrontation between Catwoman and Raina is a good decision and I look forward to seeing what becomes of him after being brought back. Further, I'm interested to see if Selina can claw any information Oswald has on Holly. See you next time. Read Full Review

A solid, entertaining, putting-the-players-in-place issue, this story continues to flesh out Selina's world in new and interesting ways. Read Full Review

Catwoman #8 was another fantastic issue in what is quickly becoming one of DC Comics more consistent comic books. Joelle Jones showed a clear vision on where she wants to take Selina Kyle. That vision made the story around Catwoman, Penguin and Raina Creel carry a sense of importance as things continue to escalate. If you aren't reading Catwoman yet I highly recommend giving this series a try. Read Full Review

This interlude was a key test for the creative team. Coming off their Copycat storyline, it would be an important test to see if the team can handle the between period between arcs. They managed it perfectly. The story contained within is isolated and self sustaining. It fits perfectly within the ongoing narrative of Catwoman but doesn't demand past knowledge. A very strong branch off the big narrative, and leaves us ready for more. Read Full Review

Raina Creel is certainly an evil villain, but she's largely one-note. And while Selina is definitely a character who deserves her own title " she was one of only eight characters to take her New 52 series to #52 " this series feels more like it's keeping time for Selina's return to the Batman title. Read Full Review

Overall, this issue and story as a whole seem to be moving very slowly when you first read through the book, but in fact, a lot does happen. The scenes are compact yet eventful. I am enjoying this story but am not, as of yet, sure where it is going. It is an enjoyable continuation of the Raina Creel story that raises more questions than it answers. Read Full Review

The art continues to deliver, where the plot drags on. Read Full Review

While this book continues to look great, it's one of the quickest reads on the shelf and sadly it's because not much is going on.  I can't keep giving it a pass because of my love of Selina and Joe;;e Jones so, unfortunately, I can't recommend this issue. Read Full Review

It was ok, but also a very short issue with not much plot. I think as a trade this story works better& I expected more of Penguin. I also thought it was odd, that Selina first didn’t want to steal the item for him, because that’s basically her job& it’s not like she never worked together with the other Batman villains.

But the Variant Cover was pretty cool.

This comic just runs right through me. The art is nice though.

This was yet again just a thing that exists. I liked how easy it was for Catwoman to make that mysterious woman give up the item. All talk, mysterious woman, all talk.

What is the point of this issue? Joelle Jones should stick to art.