You just wait till your father gets here...
After the stunning conclusion of last issue with a pretty big ultimatum for Catman and a torturous month long wait we finally get to see what exactly his choice is going to be.
For those that aren't reading Secret Six, and I have no idea why you aren't, you're missing Gail Simone at her twisted best in one of the most criminally under read books in comic history.
Like a couple of issues ago when we got a close up examination of Deadshot this issue focuses on Catman. as he goes after the men that have his child. Simone completely reinvented this character, at first he was a cheesy Batman villain, but Simone transformed him into a complete badass. I love how she was able to tie his "World's Greatest Tracker" skills into this issue since everyonce in a while you need to be reminded exactly what he's capable of.
As Catman sets off on his own to wreak bloody vengance on the kidnappers we get some resolution to a few of the dangling plot lines, like Bane and Scandal's relationship, but even that sets things up for another confrontation when this mission concludes.
This book is definitely not for the squeemish, the things Catman does are pretty reprehensible, but with his character it's also understandable that this would be his reaction. I was surprised by one thing he did in order to gain the upper hand in a fight, normally he's not that outright heartless, but it makes sense that having been pushed as far as he has that he'd be unwilling to show mercy to anyone who gets in his way.
The art by Calafiore is dark and grim and it fits the tone of the current arc. I miss Nicola Scott on this book but Calafiore does a good job in the mean time filling in and he delivers and enjoyable read by bringing Gail's twisted vision to life.
The only problem I had with this issue was not enough Ragdoll, lol, his insane nonchalant little quips are a monthly highlight for me, although I suppose after last issue's gold mine of Ragdoll'isms I can let this one slide.
Secret Six gets 4/5 missing eyes. I continue to find myself loving every moment I spend in the seedy underbelly of the DC Universe.
