Comic Book: The Cat (1972 series)

Description:
Greer Nelson becomes the Cat in an attempt by Marvel to create a female superhero to attract more female readers. The book lasted four issues but the main character would be revamped into Tigra the Were-Woman.

Data Sheet:

Nov 1972 to Jun 1973

1972

N/A

Characters most frequently found in this comic book:
In order of appearances.

Cat
(Greer Nelson)

Plus: Joanne Tumolo, Commander Kraken, Man-Bull (William Taurens).

Cat, The #1
(Nov 1972)

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Cat, The #1

November 1972
"Beware the Claws of…the Cat!"
Script: Linda Fite
On a stormy night, the Cat climbs up the outside of a Chicago skyscraper, on a mission of vengeance. A lightning bolt dislodges her from a precarious perch; she fires her cable-claw which hooks onto a roof and with her foot-claws she climbs back up. [...]

Cat, The #2

January 1973
"The Owl and the Pussycat!"
Script: Linda Fite
Late at night, the Cat is on the rooftop of a Chicago hospital, sensing that Dr. Joanne Tumolo has drawn her there. Suddenly, a trio of owl-masked baddies descend onto the roof and attack her. She fights them, discovering there is a helicopter waiting above them. [...]

Cat, The #3

April 1973
"From Far Beneath the Mirror of the Moon!"
Script: Linda Fite
The Cat is in a small speedboat zipping across Lake Michigan, pursued by a large cabin cruiser. She tries to escape by zipping through a marina but crashes into some rocks and is hurled into the water. The ship’s crew throws a new overboard and brings her aboard. [...]

Cat, The #4

June 1973
"Stampede!"
Script: Linda Fite
Greer Nelson has a visit from high school friend Sally and gives her the tour of Chicago. After visiting the stockyards, they stop in at a diner for lunch. A burly guy named Bull sets his sights on them, getting a little familiar. [...]

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