Ann Nocenti Takes Over "Catwoman" with #0 Issue

[CBR News]

"Green Arrow" scribe Ann Nocenti speaks to CBR News about taking over as the permanent writer on DC Comics' "Catwoman" ongoing series and what the move means for Selina Kyle.


Full article here.

[ticklefist]

Carrying on from Winick's style and story, eh? I guess it was a lot to ask for, for the new history to be scrapped instantly. Look forward to the jet-setting.

[Roland Gunner]

I've enjoyed Nocenti's hyper-compressed approach to Green Arrow but hope she slows down some for Catwoman. Its concerning that they don't seem to have a replacement artist for March picked out.

[FHIZ]

Its concerning that they don't seem to have a replacement artist for March picked out.

Yeah, especially since Rafa Sandoval is apparently still a Marvel exclusive. But who knows when this interview was conducted. They could have attached an artist between now and then. We might find out when solicits hit, presumably next week.

[ILoveVibe]

I have hated her work on Green Arrow and if we get the same with Catwoman than I will drop the book for sure.

[TheBalzan]

That's very disappointing. I've thoroughly enjoyed Winick's run on Catwoman. Much more so than Nocenti's run on Green Arrow, especially the most recent issue it couldn't have been more ham fisted. Her characterisation of Selina is as wrong as her original comparison to Ollie and Steve Jobs (Seriously he's Richard Branson with a bow), she's much more complicated than just plain greed there fore she's a villain, very disappointed Ms Nocenti doesn't see that.

Hopefully Winick will make a return to Ollie, that's a worthy trade then.

[X-23_1977]

I was loving the idea of Selina perhaps becoming a thorn in Batgirl's side starting with Batgirl Annual #1 renewing that old rivalry. But now with Nocenti wanting to take Selina completely out of Gotham and turn her into a jet setting globetrotter I don't know Selina I think is one of those core characters that Gotham needs rooted at least 90 percent of the time *in* Gotham.

And another thing in that article worries me, DC wants to rejuvenate the reboot going into it's one year ann, wasn't the reboot itself supposed to rejuvenate things, isn't it a little to early to rejuvenate things, give current writers more time on runs sink or swim mentality after all, writers should be given an ultimate deadline to be forced to improve their product before a change up, unless that was already given I have not read the whole interview.

[NinjaMic]

If it's gonna be like her Green Arrow, I'll be dropping this quickly

[shingi70]

I'm down with this. Not reading Catwoman but have liked what I've read of her Green Arrows arc. Not sure why people had probelms with it.

[hunter_peterson]

I was loving the idea of Selina perhaps becoming a thorn in Batgirl's side starting with Batgirl Annual #1 renewing that old rivalry. But now with Nocenti wanting to take Selina completely out of Gotham and turn her into a jet setting globetrotter I don't know Selina I think is one of those core characters that Gotham needs rooted at least 90 percent of the time *in* Gotham.

And another thing in that article worries me, DC wants to rejuvenate the reboot going into it's one year ann, wasn't the reboot itself supposed to rejuvenate things, isn't it a little to early to rejuvenate things, give current writers more time on runs sink or swim mentality after all, writers should be given an ultimate deadline to be forced to improve their product before a change up, unless that was already given I have not read the whole interview.

I think they want to maintain the momentum and excitement about their line as long as possible, which they seem to be doing with legitimately exciting creative decisions and stories. It's perfectly reasonable for them to try and never let the DCU go stale again, and what with the size of their line, if they work at it they can stave that off for a long, long time.

[LoneNecromancer]

Don't mind it, I guess. I just hope this doesn't mean she's giving Winick Green Arrow.

[NinjaMic]

Don't mind it, I guess. I just hope this doesn't mean she's giving Winick Green Arrow.

I think it is with him doing Green Arrow #0

[NinjaMic]

I'm down with this. Not reading Catwoman but have liked what I've read of her Green Arrows arc. Not sure why people had probelms with it.

When you read her GA for the first time, its a breath of fresh air compared to the past work on the book.

Then reality sets in and you realize its a jumbled mess.

[shingi70]

When you read her GA for the first time, its a breath of fresh air compared to the past work on the book.

Then reality sets in and you realize its a jumbled mess.

Nah I enjoy it. And Toblins art. Wouldn't mind her staying on both books.

[Rakzo]

Great to see that she's taking over the title. I really enjoyed Winick's run but with Nocenti at the helm the book will be creative, intriguing and smart at the same time.

I'm also glad that she's still on Green Arrow.