Catwoman: Futures End (2014) #1

Futures End: One-Shots

by Sholly Fisch (Writer), Pat Olliffe (Illustrator), Tom Nguyen (Illustrator)

Catwoman’s battle to be kingpin of crime in Gotham City takes an unexpected turn when Selina and Black Mask are revealed to be one and the same!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

23 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 24, 2014

About the author

His credits run the gamut from Superman to Star Wars to Scooby-Doo, and from Clive Barker’s Hellraiser to Looney Tunes. His comics for kids have won a Comics Buyer’s Guide Fan Award, and been nominated for an Eisner Award and two Diamond gem awards, while several of his stories for older readers were included in the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novels Action Comics.

Reviews

[Jayson · Rating 3 out of 5]

(B+) 76% | Good
Notes: Nothing great and lacking weight, but decent slant and twist, odd cameos (still apropos), where crooks can't co-exist.

*Progress update

[Nicolo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a well paced story with decent art, which was way above from what I would expect from an artist of Patrick Olliffe's caliber. Easily his best work, with major assists from inker Tom Nguyen and colorist Sonia Oback.

I'm digging how these last story "Future's End" one-shots have the characters remain true to themselves even in the face of their inevitable demise.

Great cover from the Dodsons, which was the main reason I got this book. I couldn't resist the lure of 3-D lenticular 3-D Motion covers especially when they are at a clearance price of a dollar each.

[Kay ☾ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A “Futures End” one shot that I actually enjoyed. Not the greatest but better compared to the other ones.

[Louis Skye · Rating 3 out of 5]

Came across this book by chance and I'm glad I read it. Gorgeous art; characters look almost photo-realistic.

I love Selina Kyle in this story. She isn't her usual cat-burglar self but the kingpin of an organized criminal underground. She is fierce and firm and keeps her secrets close to her chest.

The story is really interesting, even if it is predictable. I would have much preferred it if the characters didn't talk at Selina about her plans and work. Surely the woman can speak her own kind?

It would have been great to see events unfold instead of learning everything via exposition. But, the plot is such that you don't mind the exposition so, that's good.

Of course, my biggest grouse is the hyper-sexualisation of Selina. Surely if her Catwoman days are behind her, Selina can wear more normal clothes? But, alas, even as head honcho she is sexualized. It's frustrating and demeans a great character.

Solid story, interesting characters, would have preferred less exposition. An enjoyable read.

[Sarah Toth · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I picked up this issue of Future's End, I definitely didn't expect to see Catwoman running Gotham's underworld in the future. There just has always seemed to be no interest in this on her part in the past. Only when the Riddler shows up, do all the pieces fall into place and make sense. They reveal to the reader the truly ultimate heist that Catwoman has worked toward her whole life, and succeeded at. Needless to say, this was the perfect glimpse into Catwoman's future.