If anybody asks, this is where the Mandalorian got that from.

Well, at least someone in this book would appreciate a good homage. From 2006, Catwoman #57, "The Replacements, conclusion" Written by Will Pfeifer, pencils by David Lopez, inks by Alvaro Lopez. Cover by Adam Hughes.

Two Catwomen for the price of one this issue, as Selina Kyle's domestic turn turns for the worse when Film Freak and Angle Man break into her house and take her daughter Helena hostage, while new Catwoman Holly trains with Wildcat. I know Holly wouldn't be Catwoman especially long, so I have to wonder what Wildcat's record as a trainer was...they don't really do much but play cards here, before Green Lantern (Alan Scott) shows to pick up Wildcat, to come punch Per Degaton in the face a few times. Meanwhile, Selina has to act quickly to grab Helena, but catches what looks like a sharpened drafting triangle in the leg. This gives Film Freak the opportunity for a great "trombone" shot like in Goodfellas, which gives Selina the chance to cram his camera into his face. Angle Man tries to just shoot her, but catches a boot in the face.

Walking home, in full outfit? Maybe Wildcat should've given Holly some tips on that, as she's surrounded by a ton of cops, for the murder of Black Mask! Which may not have been her, but good luck telling Johnny Shoutycop. And after trying to call her regular cast, Selina reaches out for another kind of help, to Zatanna! Although Zat doesn't want to, Selina needs Film Freak and Angle Man mindwiped, before she kills them or they kill her and Helena.

We saw the last issue of this series some time back, from the same crew! I don't know if the two Lopez's were related, but looks like they started with #53, and they didn't miss an issue through #82! Pfeifer started with #44, that's not a bad run. Read more!

Until he draws that Wonder Woman, Ghost, and Catwoman catfight, this will remain my favorite thing Adam Hughes has ever done.

Some good news and bad news today:

First, I finally had to 'retire' one of my favorite shirts ever: a Graphitti Designs light blue Nightcrawler t-shirt, with the above Adam Hughes art. God, how many years have I had that thing? Long enough to wear holes in both armpits, hence the retirement. I fully concede that I probably should wear more 'big-boy' outfits that match and fit, and less clothing with super-heroes on them. Oh, no, I shouldn't: I'm old, married, and have pretty much lost any interest in what anyone thinks of me.

But, I did get some good news today: the Youngest's MRI came out OK, and while he is still slow as far as talking, he's not missing any vital brain-parts. And hearing that would've been worth trading every comic, action-figure, DVD, and beloved tattered piece of apparel I have.

Spending the rest of this week with the family and the kids, so probably another half-assed post tomorrow before I call it a week. Hell, I have a pretty tall pile of books to pick up, and I'm hoping I can still find the new Yellowjacket and Quicksilver figures tomorrow too; so there'll be more fun later.

From WildC.A.T.s/X-Men: The Modern Age #1, written by James Robinson, art by Adam Hughes, inks by Mark Farmer. Read more!