Cover: Jim Aparo

Detective Comics #509

Dec 1981 · DC · 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP

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“Nine Lives Has the Cat...”

In "Nine Lives Has the Cat...", Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship as Cat-Man resurfaces with a personal vendetta, targeting both Catwoman and Batman for past defeats. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life by Don Newton’s dynamic art, with Dan Adkins’ inks and Adrienne Roy’s colors, this 1981 issue captures a tense, character-driven moment in Gotham’s shadows—complete with Jim Aparo’s striking cover.

writer Gerry Conway · artist Don Newton · inker Dan Adkins · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer Ben Oda · cover Jim Aparo

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Full credits

writer Gerry Conway

artist Don Newton

inker Dan Adkins

colorist Adrienne Roy

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Jim Aparo

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As Bruce and Selina re-evaluate their relationship, Cat-Man strikes, seeking revenge against Catwoman and Batman for his previous defeat at their hands.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).