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Absolute Catwoman #4 Reveals Selina's Guilt

The comic explores why Selina Kyle believes she let Cassandra Cain down after a childhood explosion.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Cats

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In Absolute Catwoman #4, Selina Kyle explains why she believes she killed Cassandra Cain in a childhood explosion, a guilt that still defines their relationship. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Absolute Catwoman #4, written by Scott Snyder and Che Grayson with artwork by Bengal, shows Selina Kyle explaining her belief that she killed Cassandra Cain in an explosion during a Calicos heist. Cassandra survived, but now blames Selina for the blast.

Why it matters

Selina turned herself in to the authorities after believing she had killed Cassandra, a choice that shaped her later recruitment by Black Mask. Their complicated history could influence what happens next in DC's Absolute Universe.

Absolute Catwoman #4 went on sale November 4, 2026, and is the fourth issue in the series. The explosion that injured Cassandra Cain crushed her larynx and left her unable to speak.

The players

Scott Snyder

Scott Snyder is an American comic book writer known for his long runs on Batman and other DC titles.

Che Grayson

Che Grayson is a comic book writer who co-wrote Absolute Catwoman #4 alongside Scott Snyder.

Bengal

Bengal is a comic book artist who provided the artwork for Absolute Catwoman #4.

The details

The issue uses parallel narration to contrast Selina's past with her current tension with Cassandra. Selina and the Calicos are racing to find the Yarn before Cassandra and the League of Shadows, which Cassandra now leads.

Timeline

  1. Childhood of Cassandra Cain (undated): an explosion during a Calicos heist injures Cass.

  2. November 4, 2026: Absolute Catwoman #4 goes on sale.

Legacy Character Arc

Selina Kyle has long been portrayed as a thief whose relationships with other characters carry emotional weight. This issue reframes her past choices through the lens of a specific childhood explosion that continues to shape her relationship with Cassandra Cain.

Readers following the Absolute Universe can track how Selina and Cassandra's conflict develops in upcoming issues. The comic is available for purchase at comic shops and digital platforms.

The takeaway

Selina's guilt over Cassandra's injury shows how a single past decision can shape a character's choices for decades. Readers who follow the series can watch how that history plays out in the Absolute Universe.

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Source note: This article includes information reported by ComingSoon.