Catwoman - Valley of the Shadow of Death

 

Another random library pick, but this one i quite enjoyed. Salina Kyle is basically running "Alleytown", although in this installment, it's not completely clear what that means. She seems to be skirting the law, but maybe not actually committing crimes, as her previous self would have done, and she believes in protecting her "constituents". But, of course, people have other ideas, and all the usual suspects get involved - Riddler, Penguin and especially Poison Ivy, who has been captured and is being used as a catalyst for a new kind of drug infecting the city.

On top of all this there is a religious vigilante named Father Valley (maybe not their most creative moniker) who is making his way through the city, seemingly randomly murdering and torturing. Naturally, the law (corrupt and otherwise) is making things difficult for Salina, as well.

This graphic novel was number 5 in a series, so lots happened before and, ntach, much more must have happened after. I will have to look out for the series, as this was well done!