{"product_id":"catwoman-1-1993-nm","title":"Catwoman # 1 1993 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatwoman #1 \u003c\/strong\u003e, released in August 1993, launched the character's first ongoing solo series. Set during the Batman: Knightfall crossover event, the issue portrays Selina Kyle as a wealthy socialite by day and a master thief working under duress for Bane by night.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue begins with Catwoman successfully pulling off a museum heist. The plot is driven by her unwilling association with Bane, who is currently in control of Gotham after breaking Batman's back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWorking for Bane: Catwoman, while not pleased, is forced to give her stolen goods to her fence, Leopold, who then passes them to Bane. Her true identity, Selina Kyle, remains a secret, which impresses Bane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTaking in a Runaway: In her civilian life, Selina has taken in a young runaway named Arizona, whom she previously saved from an attacker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Hitman: Bane learns an assassin named Guillermo is in town to kill him. Bane decides to use Catwoman as bait, using Leopold's lack of loyalty to set her up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA Fiery Cliffhanger: Guillermo gets Catwoman's location from Leopold. The issue ends with Guillermo firing a rocket launcher at Selina's apartment building, which explodes with her and Arizona inside. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreative Team: Written by Jo Duffy with art by Jim Balent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTone: The series is considered a kickoff to the \"Bad Girl\" comic movement of the 1990s, focusing on an assertive female protagonist with art by Jim Balent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFirst Appearances: Features the first appearances of the supporting characters Arizona and Leopold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47522440020068,"sku":"BB26","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_13_19_36_43_836.jpg?v=1765676273","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/catwoman-1-1993-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}