While Catwoman’s idea of a vacation includes risking her life When in Rome is about easing off. Often compared to actress Audrey Hepburn, Selina driving a Vespa dressed as the fashion icon’s character in the 1953 movie Roman Holiday feels like an apt tribute. From the catlike acrobatics on the roofs of Rome to the relaxing diversions in luxurious hotels, there’s a clear distinction between Catwoman’s curvy, almost liquid appearance and the squared, rigid figures of the men around her. In When in Rome, Selina’s elegance and sensuality are ever-present. Much like a fashion model, Catwoman’s screen presence is felt in every chapter. At night, Catwoman is at her best, her dark silhouette hiding in the shadows. In the scenes of nightmares, he uses only two colors and creates a stark contrast inside the panels, setting up a dreamlike atmosphere. Rich colors and dark tones delineate characters and help visually express the mystery Catwoman is trying to solve.

Inspired by the works of 1950s Italian fashion designer René Gruau works, Tim Sale crafts a book very close to an art gallery. The strength of the comic lies in its visual presentation. Image courtesy of DC COMICS CATWOMAN © 2004 Catwoman: Loeb and Sale’s fashion model The burglar, in turn, fears all he wants is a doll, a socialite who looks pretty at parties.įinding her family is a way for Catwoman to reaffirm her own independence, to triumph over his fellow Gotham citizens like The Riddler, and validate herself as a separate entity from Batman. He constantly tries to steer her away from her criminal life. In his black and white vision of the world, Batman struggles to accept Selina for who she is. The Dark Knight is at the same time Catwoman’s lover and most hated adversary. Through nightmares haunting her throughout the story, she constantly faces her worst fear: being saved by Batman.

Her quest is much more intimate than just finding her family. You can’t tame a CatĮven when flying to Rome to begin the search for her parents, Selina Kyle, Catwoman’s real identity, cannot seem to escape Gotham City’s phantoms. The adventure will force Catwoman not only to deal with the Italian mafia but also with her own issues from Gotham City. Following her, there are Gotham City’s Riddler Edward Nigma and local hitman Christopher Castillo, The Blond. The cat burglar travels to Rome, contacting the local criminal underground to try and find her lost parents. Published in 2004, it’s a follow-up to The Long Halloween and Batman: Dark Victory. When in Rome is a six-issue miniseries, featuring an ever-elegant yet rebellious Catwoman by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale.

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