Catwoman #5
In "Trickle Down Theory," Catwoman dives into a dangerous underworld operation exploiting children from the East End, targeting low-level dealer Dexter Garcia to expose his boss, Xavier Dylan. As Garcia takes matters into his own hands, Selina’s plan unravels in unexpected ways—only to reveal that the very law enforcement she trusted may be part of the corruption. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Brad Rader, with inks by Cameron Stewart, colors by Matt Hollingsworth and Giulia Brusco, and letters by Sean Konot, this 2002 issue features a striking cover by Paul Pope.
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Selina learns of a drug smuggling operation that uses kids from the East End as cover. She targets Dexter Garcia, a low level dealer who's running the kids, convincing him to give up his boss, Xavier Dylan. Garcia takes it upon himself to kidnap Dylan and beat him before turning him into the police. Unknown to Selina or Garcia, the sergeant and officer interrogating the dealer are dirty and work for Dylan.
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