The Darling of the Comics! The Black Cat was an actress who took up crime-fighting. This was very glamorous. Hence her title as the Glamorous Detective Star of Hollywood.

She gave little thought to the practicality of her costume, since it was easy to snag and catch those boots and gloves. Also, well, how do I put this? You got a great chassis, sister, but you're just begging to go up against some mad criminal who has a meat locker, or fight someone in the cold October rain.

She also didn't give much thought to protection from motorcycle accidents. How could she explain that road rash when she showed up for work, and it was a poolside scene?

Well, let's find out. Behold: the strange and sad arc of Black Cat Comics.