Book Review: Catwoman's Halloween Heist

Book: Batman: Catwoman's Halloween Heist by Eric Fein with illustration by Erik Doescher, Mike DeCarlo and Lee Loughridge

Rating: 1 star

Review:

Out of all of the DC Superhero books that I've read, this is the only one I didn't really like. The characterizations for Barbara Gordon (Batgirl), Tim Drake (Robin) and Catwoman (Selina Kyle) seemed off and the story was not very well written. I really couldn't stand how those three were shown in this book. Batman also appeared in this but he was pretty much in character.

The story follows Barbara Gordon who while out shopping was invited by Jason Graves one of her classmates to an ultra exclusive Halloween party at his house. However, she's supposed to go on patrol with Robin that night but she really didn't want to miss the party. After convincing Batman to let her and Tim attend the party they were set to go.

While Barbara and Tim showed up at the party in their Batgirl and Robin uniforms, Batman was heading to Arkham Asylum because he had been contacted because there seemed to be a problem with a patient/inmate at the asylum.

With the party underway, Jason's father, a successful writer was showing off a unique yet pricey cat statue. But while he was doing that the power went out and someone stole it.

There is a connection between Batman being at Arkham and the Halloween party.

This wasn't good and it was a disappointing read. Although the other DC Superhero books were geared towards kids they were exciting and well written. Compared to the other books, it seemed dumbed down and poorly written.