Catman/Batwoman, Page 2 (of 12)

 PAGE TWO

Panel 1

Flashback to the sandbox incident. Young Thomas Blake is glaring up at young Barbara Gordon.

CAPTION: We met in a sandbox.

Panel 2

Young Thomas sitting in his room, crying, as a butler stands by, presumably administering sympathy.

CAPTION: My early life, though full of privilege, is perhaps most accurately described as filled with indignity.

Panel 3

Young Thomas still in his room, now alone, except for a white cat, which is licking his fingertips.

CAPTION: My parents never had time for me.

Panel 4

Teenage Thomas sitting in a classroom. Sitting in front of him is a redhead. It’s Barbara Gordon, of course, but we don’t see her face. Thomas looks bored. The students wear uniforms.

CAPTION: I had every privilege but my life was meaningless.

Panel 5

Young adult Thomas, reading a newspaper with the headline CATWOMAN STRIKES JEWELERS.

CAPTION: I found inspiration in the unlikeliest place.

Panel 6

Young adult Thomas trying on the classic Catman costume for the first time, looking at himself in a mirror.

CAPTION: Of course, the whole idea was ridiculous, but I was desperate.

Panel 7

Catman standing outside a Gotham museum advertising an Egyptian exhibit represented with cats.

CAPTION: The material for the costume was a family heirloom.

Panel 8

Catman tangling with security guards inside the museum.

CAPTION: The old family legend claimed it gave us nine lives.

Panel 9

Batgirl, in her classic costume, has arrived at the scene.

CAPTION: I was about to find out if it was true.