It just goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on. I don't even remember the main plot of this story or why I'm supposed to care. Batman is fighting who now? Anyway you slice it this convoluted story sucks. If you can't tell your story in 4 issues 6 max, then piss off.

not good... same old gotham and batman things...

Catwoman takes center stage in Detective Comics #1079, the penultimate chapter of the "Batman: Outlaw" arc. Writer Ram V and artist Jason Shawn Alexander continue their thrilling run on the series, delivering a heist story with sharp twists, witty dialogue, and some truly jaw-dropping panels. Alexander's art is phenomenal, bringing Selina's true plan and this version of Gotham to life.

Ram V's writing is equally, if not more, sharp, weaving a complex plot reflecting on the previous chapters, with unexpected turns and emotional stakes that take this arc to new heights. While this issue focuses on what was really happening throughout the "failed" heist, it also highlights Selina's meticulous strategic planning. The reveals laid bear throughout the issue are perfectly executed by a master storyteller. more

The narrative is very slow, it's something that won't really change, it depends on each person's taste. It's gratifying to have such well-written characters in crime comics, Cass, Gordon, Selina... incredible characters. And, especially Catwoman, I couldn't even remember the last time she appeared in Tec, so having a character so important to the Batman mythos back in the game is something worth seeing. more

Somehow worse than the previous two issues even though those were set-up issues.

The backup story sucks. Stop bringing in Eiko and other garbage from her terrible New 52 run. There is only one Catwoman and it's Selina.

Ram V's Detective Comics run has been a polarizing one, with some praising the writer’s slow-burn, operatic approach and others finding it too meandering and never reaching the climactic heights of past runs. Detective Comics #1078 is likely to not change anyone’s minds with the issue heavily focused on exposition as Catwoman’s plan to save Batman unfolds.

On the one hand, the plot moves forward, with Catwoman and her hand-picked team enacting their daring rescue of Batman from the Orghams. It's a suspenseful sequence that sees Selina Kyle using all of her cunning and skill to infiltrate the Orgham’s inner circle, Cassandra Cain displaying the severity of her raw fighting, Mr. Freeze providing pragmatic rationale for his actions, and Azrael pontificating in all his religious grandeur. Major accolades go to V’s writing and Jason Shawn Alexander’s art for building palpable tension throughout the entire sequence. Alexander deserves specific applause for the variety of visual representation used for each individual character above. His use of shadows and darkness ties them all together and is particularly effective in creating a sense of danger and despair.

However, the issue is also bogged down by a lot of exposition, as V uses Selina’s inner dialogue to equate their plan with a game of poker . This exposition adds necessary context to the story, but it slows the pace down considerably and the payoff is a predictable cliffhanger.

Overall, Detective Comics #1078 is a mixed bag. It's a step forward for the series in terms of plot progression, but it's also hampered by its heavy reliance on explanation. Fans of V's slow-burn approach will likely enjoy this issue, but those looking for more action will likely continue to be disappointed. more

This issue proves how DC needs to treat Catwoman better. Selina Kyle is an incredible, complex and indispensable character to the Batman myth. The dynamics, connection and importance they both have for each other is spectacular. (And I'm not just talking about a romantic relationship, but the respect and admiration built over the years.) Well, this was without a doubt the best edition in a long time, not only because of the brilliance of the new characters, but the pacing seemed less slower than in previous editions. more

The first entry into the five-issue “Batman: Outlaw” arc starts off with a bang from Ram V and Jason Shawn Alexander. I can’t imagine DC planned it this way, but it was quite a jarring experience reading this issue juxtaposed to Gotham War — Scorched Earth. Where that story failed in plot and character development, this issue succeeded in spades with Ram V’s script being exceptionally written with each character involved getting various levels of complex development. Catwoman shines in this story (unlike Howard’s version) and starts to assemble a team to break Batman out of his imprisonment. The artwork is also delightfully dark and twisted that provides for the perfect complement. For those who have questioned the pacing of the larger Orgham story, but you’d be hard to deny the operatic feel this arc has started with.

The traditional Detective Comics backup stories help to round this issue as a whole and includes a deeper look at some of the characters who were featured in the main storyline.

Rating: 9/10 more

The best issue of Detective in a while. I'd almost forgotten how cool a character Catwoman can be. It's nice to see her written well for a change. And any story by Dan Watters, even if it's a backup, gets my attention. Recommended.

Nice to have Ram writing Catwoman again.