AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 382: Che Grayson on reinventing Catwoman for the Absolute Universe

Welcome to AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 382! This week, we’re joined by Absolute Catwoman writer Che Grayson to dive deep into one of DC’s most exciting new series. We discuss reimagining Selina Kyle for the Absolute Universe, blending espionage and cyberpunk influences, exploring Catwoman’s Afro-Cuban heritage, and what makes this version of Gotham’s greatest thief unlike any that came before.

Plus, we’ve got a packed show as we break down the biggest comics news of the week, share our favorite books hitting shelves, and more!

You can stream the AIPT Comics podcast below or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

AIPT Comics Podcast Best Books of the Week:

Dave:

1. Billy Bat (Naoki Urasawa, Takashi Nagasaki)
2. Spawn #376 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stephen Segovia)

Alex:​​

1. IM CHEATING: The End Times #7 (Benjamin Percy, Stephen King)
2. Only The Savage Are Left #1 (Zach Kaplan, Stefano Rafaelle)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: What If Uncanny X-Men (Gerry Duggan, Jan Bazaldua)

Dave: Uncanny X-Men #29 (Gail Simone, Luciano Vecchio)

In our Judging by the Cover segment, Dave loves Alexander Lozano’s cover for Daredevil #3, while Alex picks Alex Ross’ X-Men #31 Marvel Dimensions variant. Check out both.