Why do professional thieves in comic books always theme themselves after cats? It’s a mystery, but IDW‘s upcoming series takes this trope to extremes. The comic is literally called “Catfight” and cats feature prominently through the premise and the covers. There’s a cat’s eye in the logo. If you’re doing a heist in a comic, there are always cat-inspired themes — it’s like a law of physics.
Catfight is about Felix Lamarr (as in Felix the…fill in the blank), a career criminal who knows how to sneak his way in and out of any building, no matter how guarded. He’s estranged from his wealthy grandmother because he figures she wouldn’t approve. Boy is he surprised to find out she’s not only thrilled by his choice of lifestyle, she has been the legendary burglar Kitty Midnight this entire time (CATS). The fact that her appearance is based on Eartha Kitt should have tipped him off.
Kitty wants to partner up with Felix on a dream score. Felix works alone and declines…only to have to rely on Kitty anyway when he finds himself framed for murder. He’ll have to use all his skills to stay one step ahead of the authorities while he and Kitty work to clear his name.
Catfight is written by recent GLAAD Media Award nominee and Eisner Award winner Andrew Wheeler (Sins of the Black Flamingo) with art by Ilias Kyriazis (Collapser), inks by Auguste, and colors by Dennis Yatras. “I’m so excited for readers to escape into our world of glamorous adventure! Cat Fight is an action thriller about family and connection in an age of disconnection, a vacation from gray skies and ordinary lives,” says Wheeler. “The art team has done an incredible job bringing this breakneck ride to life. It’s John Wick meets Kill Bill meets…well, Cats!”
Cats indeed. One more time…CATS! The first of six issues will be released this May.
