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Part 2 done!

Part 1 done!

Cold Hard Facts done!
I haven’t read the previous issues of war games but it was nice being sort of caught up in what was going on. I enjoyed the Selina & Steph dynamic. It’s a shame what Steph is dealing with too. Considering there are only the catwoman issues i won’t see how this ends but i’m not really fussed about it.
3.5 ⭐️/ 5.

Cat-wo-mon done!
A pretty good issue showing us the perspectives of people lives affected by the Galante mafia & as well the mafia henchman themselves. We also got to see Selina really show these scumbags what happens when the East End is meddled with.
4 ⭐️/ 5.

Only Takes a Night done!
Some wonderful Bruce & Selina moments in this issue. The art was gorgeous but it’s criminal we’re going back to Gulacy & Palmiotti after this. We learn some interesting things about Holly here & everyone’s feelings about Selina’s disappearance. It was written really well to the point where i could the feel the void the cast was dealing with.
5 ⭐️/ 5.

Out of This World done!
So this is how we’re wrapping up the egyptian cult plot line? ehhhh.
There was one particular depiction of this Selina in this issue that made me go “ew wtf”. Man i really don’t like this art style.
Overall, a typical escape from an arranged marriage story while also being a disappointing end to a built up storyline.
2.5 ⭐️/ 5.

End of the Line done!
Damn that was an amazing fight regardless of what i think of the artstyle. The colours really popped here. Zeiss’s backstory was interesting as well as his run as an antagonist too. Just give Selina a break. That broken arm made me cringe (as well as all the crap she was put through) & i’m not even a squeamish person like that.
4.5 ⭐️/ 5.

Under Pressure done!
Yikes. Selina can’t catch a break can she?
Seeing how dismantled the relationship between Slam & his son was interesting.
4 ⭐️/ 5.

Miss Calculating done!
Zeiss finally shows his cunning brutality & how outmatched Selina is albeit still determined for justice as always. My favourite part of issue this was the Dex & Slam relationship.
4 ⭐️/ 5.

Night Moves done!
I enjoyed the Batcat interaction as well as the parts in the hospital. Selina is also finally getting close to figuring out Zeiss & the next step in her plan. A solid issue so far.
4 ⭐️/ 5.

A Knife In The Dark Done!
I’m enjoying reading Catwoman trying to “run” the East End. The alleytown gang is now her eyes & ears. However, it ends up biting her in the back as more chaos ensues at the hand of Philo Zeiss, who i’m interesting in seeing Selina interact with. In all honesty, when i saw Holly & Slam i told myself that’s not them 😭. I’ll just have to get used to the art.
4 ⭐️/ 5.

Well i’m not really a fan of losing Cameron Stewart’s art for the rest of this run 🫠. Gulacy & Palmiotti’s art is by no means bad but the charm & the uniqueness of the previous issues are lost & some characters look unfortunately not like themselves & generic. The story here isn’t bad but i’m hoping we get back to the egyptian cult plot soon.
3.5 ⭐️/ 5.

Wild Ride concluded!
The mystery of the road trip is unravelled and it’s the sweetest thing Selina could’ve done for Holly. She’s reunited with her brother & Holly has been the soul of this journey she’s been on through this whole arc. Selina growth throughout this entire book has really shone through. Plus, we see the Hawks & that was really fun! We got more info about the Beti-Ma too.
4.5 ⭐️ / 5.

Wild Ride Part 4 Done!
4 ⭐️/ 5.

Wild Ride Part 3 done!
Slam & Batman going at each other over Selina. Selina & Holly stopping a robbery at a diner owned by the mob. Yep this was another fun issue.
4 ⭐️/ 5.

No Easy Way Down Part 2 done!
An unexpected team up with Captain Cold & Catwoman but super fun & delightful nonetheless :)))
4 ⭐️/ 5.

Wild Ride Part One done!
This was a fun read. It was a nice surprise to see Wildcat in this issue and his relationships with Selina & Holly. Also, it’s nice damn nice to see Cameron’s art again.

No Easy Way Done Concluded!
This was an emotional but hopeful ending to the Black Mask Saga. Bruce’s words of advice to Selina as she relapses into her bad habits was heartwarming & helped provide her with the push she needed to heal & reconcile with Holly. Reading Karons section & how she deals with Hollys relapse was deeply human & really fleshes her out more. Brubaker, you are amazing.
5 ⭐️/5.

No Easy Way Down Part 2 done!
As always, the narration & self reflection is top notch. It’s heartbreaking seeing this cast so broken and how their inability to communicate is affecting their relationships with one another. As much as i dislike Slamlina, Slam’s feelings about Selina & how it mirrors Craig’s feelings is so interesting & complex to read. Superbly written as always.
4.5 ⭐️/ 5.

No Easy Way Down, Part One done!
The way Brubaker writes the emotional aftermath of what was a tragic & high stakes story is amazing. We focus on the different ways the main cast is coping with the events of Relentless but mainly on the conflicting relationship of Slam & Selina. The character dynamics at play here are really well written. (still not a fan of Slamlina)
Overall, a 4.5 ⭐️/5.

Relentless concluded!
This was a well done conclusion to this arc. The art & action in this were sweeping. The dialogues between Selina & Black Mask & Sylvia were engaging. Despite that it was a tragic end due to the loss & scarring of Selina’s loved ones. I’m not sure how to feel about the ending unfortunately. I’m not a huge fan of Slamlina and the kiss felt badly placed.
4.5 ⭐️/5.

Relentless Part 4 done!
The pieces have fallen into place & the mystery has unraveled. Black Mask was absolutely terrifying this issue. It’s things like Selina comforting Holly, coming to terms with her faults & immediately pursuing the issue without question that makes me love her so much. Seeing Holly get beat up & Sylvia showing up made me so angry. I’m looking forward to the payback.
5 ⭐️ / 5

Relentless Part 3 done!
Wow, the stakes are really piling up now. Selina wrestles with her pain & efforts made so far after losing the east end centre and searches for what really happened. The rest of this story is going to wreck her further considering Maggie goes missing too & Slam is in danger. I’m honestly terrified for everyone. I feel real bad for Simon.
5 ⭐️/5.