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Catwoman: One-Shots
Catwoman/Vampirella
Catwoman and Vampirella team up in Gotham City. There is a string of "feline" related crimes and Catwoman is the number one suspect. Vampirella aids Catwoman to clear Catwoman's name.
48 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1997
About the author
Chuck Dixon
3,503 books1,105 followersCharles "Chuck" Dixon is an American comic book writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s.
His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to write back-up stories for Marvel Comics' The Savage Sword of Conan.
In 1986, he began working for Eclipse Comics, writing Airboy with artist Tim Truman. Continuing to write for both Marvel and (mainly) Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist Tom Lyle in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist Paul Gulacy in October 1987, he began work on Carl Potts' Alien Legion series for Marvel's Epic Comics imprint, under editor Archie Goodwin. He also produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for Eclipse with artist David Wenzel between 1989 and 1990, and began writing Marc Spector: Moon Knight in June 1989.
His Punisher OGN Kingdom Gone (August, 1990) led to him working on the monthly The Punisher War Journal (and later, more monthly and occasional Punisher titles), and also brought him to the attention of DC Comics editor Denny O'Neil, who asked him to produce a Robin mini-series. The mini proved popular enough to spawn two sequels - The Joker's Wild (1991) and Cry of the Huntress (1992) - which led to both an ongoing monthly series (which Dixon wrote for 100 issues before leaving to work with CrossGen Comics), and to Dixon working on Detective Comics from #644-738 through the major Batman stories KnightFall & KnightsEnd (for which he helped create the key character of Bane), DC One Million , Contagion , Legacy , Cataclysm and No Man's Land . Much of his run was illustrated by Graham Nolan.
He was DC's most prolific Batman-writer in the mid-1990s (rivalled perhaps in history by Bill Finger and Dennis O'Neil) - in addition to writing Detective Comics he pioneered the individual series for Robin , Nightwing (which he wrote for 70 issues, and returned to briefly with 2005's #101) and Batgirl , as well as creating the team and book Birds of Prey .
While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics (and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover), he also found time to launch Team 7 for Jim Lee's WildStorm/Image and Prophet for Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. He also wrote many issues of Catwoman and Green Arrow , regularly having about seven titles out each and every month between the years 1993 and 1998.
In March, 2002, Dixon turned his attention to CrossGen's output, salthough he co-wrote with Scott Beatty the origin of Barbara Gordon's Batgirl in 2003's Batgirl: Year One. For CrossGen he took over some of the comics of the out-going Mark Waid, taking over Sigil from #21, and Crux with #13. He launched Way of the Rat in June 2002, Brath (March '03), The Silken Ghost (June '03) and the pirate comic El Cazador (Oct '03), as well as editing Robert Rodi's non-Sigilverse The Crossovers. He also wrote the Ruse spin-off Archard's Agents one-shots in January and November '03 and April '04, the last released shortly before CrossGen's complete collapse forced the cancellation of all of its comics, before which Dixon wrote a single issue of Sojourn (May '04). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher.
On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity."
His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to write back-up stories for Marvel Comics' The Savage Sword of Conan.
In 1986, he began working for Eclipse Comics, writing Airboy with artist Tim Truman. Continuing to write for both Marvel and (mainly) Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist Tom Lyle in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist Paul Gulacy in October 1987, he began work on Carl Potts' Alien Legion series for Marvel's Epic Comics imprint, under editor Archie Goodwin. He also produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for Eclipse with artist David Wenzel between 1989 and 1990, and began writing Marc Spector: Moon Knight in June 1989.
His Punisher OGN Kingdom Gone (August, 1990) led to him working on the monthly The Punisher War Journal (and later, more monthly and occasional Punisher titles), and also brought him to the attention of DC Comics editor Denny O'Neil, who asked him to produce a Robin mini-series. The mini proved popular enough to spawn two sequels - The Joker's Wild (1991) and Cry of the Huntress (1992) - which led to both an ongoing monthly series (which Dixon wrote for 100 issues before leaving to work with CrossGen Comics), and to Dixon working on Detective Comics from #644-738 through the major Batman stories KnightFall & KnightsEnd (for which he helped create the key character of Bane), DC One Million , Contagion , Legacy , Cataclysm and No Man's Land . Much of his run was illustrated by Graham Nolan.
He was DC's most prolific Batman-writer in the mid-1990s (rivalled perhaps in history by Bill Finger and Dennis O'Neil) - in addition to writing Detective Comics he pioneered the individual series for Robin , Nightwing (which he wrote for 70 issues, and returned to briefly with 2005's #101) and Batgirl , as well as creating the team and book Birds of Prey .
While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics (and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover), he also found time to launch Team 7 for Jim Lee's WildStorm/Image and Prophet for Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. He also wrote many issues of Catwoman and Green Arrow , regularly having about seven titles out each and every month between the years 1993 and 1998.
In March, 2002, Dixon turned his attention to CrossGen's output, salthough he co-wrote with Scott Beatty the origin of Barbara Gordon's Batgirl in 2003's Batgirl: Year One. For CrossGen he took over some of the comics of the out-going Mark Waid, taking over Sigil from #21, and Crux with #13. He launched Way of the Rat in June 2002, Brath (March '03), The Silken Ghost (June '03) and the pirate comic El Cazador (Oct '03), as well as editing Robert Rodi's non-Sigilverse The Crossovers. He also wrote the Ruse spin-off Archard's Agents one-shots in January and November '03 and April '04, the last released shortly before CrossGen's complete collapse forced the cancellation of all of its comics, before which Dixon wrote a single issue of Sojourn (May '04). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher.
On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity."
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
March 9, 2020
SUPER FAST REVIEW:
Yay, a book I enjoyed after 3 terrible books!
The story is nothing deep but still fun. We have 2 stunning yet bad-ass leads which is always nice. There’s lots of good action. The art is fantastic throughout!
So the reason this is a 4-star instead of a 5 is the writing itself. The dialogue is iffy. It is also maybe a bit rushed.
Predictability is mixed, some bits are surprising but the plot is generally a tad predictable.
Overall not a masterpiece but definitely a fun, unusual team-up. If you like or are interested in Catwoman and/or Vampirella, it’s worth checking out.
4/5
Yay, a book I enjoyed after 3 terrible books!
The story is nothing deep but still fun. We have 2 stunning yet bad-ass leads which is always nice. There’s lots of good action. The art is fantastic throughout!
So the reason this is a 4-star instead of a 5 is the writing itself. The dialogue is iffy. It is also maybe a bit rushed.
Predictability is mixed, some bits are surprising but the plot is generally a tad predictable.
Overall not a masterpiece but definitely a fun, unusual team-up. If you like or are interested in Catwoman and/or Vampirella, it’s worth checking out.
4/5
January 17, 2014
The whole "reluctant allies who form a mutual begrudging respect and like after an initial misunderstanding" is not exactly the freshest of starting points, and at 48 pages this story does feel a little rushed, but I was hooked regardless. The artwork (good old Jim Balent) is wonderful. I would have loved for this to have been a mini-series as I am left with the sense that Chuck Dixon merely scratched (heh-heh) the surface.
December 1, 2017
This crossover graphic novel starts out in typical fashion with the title characters meeting and fighting until they realize that they have a common enemy. Then through out this short story they begin to trust each other. What makes this book different than a typical comic book crossover are the two main characters. I am a huge fan of Catwoman, especially when drawn by Jim Balent. I also like the character Vampirella. Put them in the same comic book and I can enjoy the simple, but entertaining story without nip-picking details. Add in the purple Catwoman costume drawn by Jim Balent and I am happy.
May 27, 2020
Fun for what it is, a chance for two femme fatales meeting up to kick butt. The resolution is a bit rushed, but it isn't so much about the plot. The character banter is fun and the artwork is beautiful, especially for the 90s.
August 2, 2026
Vampirella và a Gotham city e s'incontra con Catwoman.
Storiella senza troppe pretese, ma discretamente organizzata da Chuck Dixon. Si muove bene tra i comprimari dei personaggi.
Buoni i disegni di Balent e McCarthy.
direi 2 stelle e mezza.
Storiella senza troppe pretese, ma discretamente organizzata da Chuck Dixon. Si muove bene tra i comprimari dei personaggi.
Buoni i disegni di Balent e McCarthy.
direi 2 stelle e mezza.
June 19, 2018
Not sure what that was all about really. Too quick, no depth. More story than the page count allowed.
To complete your Dixon/Balent Catwoman collection.
To complete your Dixon/Balent Catwoman collection.
January 13, 2019
It had some great one liners and a fight on train, but ultimately it was just fan service with some really poorly drawn faces.
October 6, 2020
Surprised, for good. I mean, yeah, the typical 90's fan service was a let down, the story a bit simple and rushed... but it was entertaining. I liked the main characters.
May 11, 2026
1,5 estrelas
June 10, 2026
No sé si este crossover me quitaba el sueño, pero lo conseguí a buen precio junto a otras revistas.
June 11, 2026
One-shot que cruza a la gata de DC y la vampira de Harris Comics.
June 23, 2026
Crossovers kinkys que nos regalaban los 90s.
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June 17, 2013mamaso
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November 6, 2014
Crossover forzado, pero entretenido, cuyos mejores aciertos pasan por la estupenda caracterización de sus protagonistas.
November 18, 2015
Nice cross-over. I liked the art. The story is 'ok' , just reading while on vacation.
January 4, 2018
The illustration was sexist af but the story and vampirella + catwoman was a marvellous combination.
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