One of the biggest storylines in DC comics over the past year was, surprisingly, not a major crossover event. It happened in one comic, but involved two of the most iconic comicbook characters of all time: Batman and Catwoman. Many fans were excited about the fact that the decades long relationship of the two was finally culminating in a wedding. 

Comic fans, even those not into Batman or DC, couldn’t help but know when the wedding issue was coming. The book release in early July actually became an event, as comic shops big and small had midnight celebrations when it hit the shelves – our local shop, like many, even had cake and punch for the diehards who showed up.

Last week, DC released Batman/Catwoman: The Wedding Album – The Deluxe Edition. Written by Tom King with contributions from more than a dozen artists, the book collects the entire road to the altar, from the buildup in Batman #24 and #44 to the oversize wedding celebration in Batman #50. There are also more than 30 variant covers and exclusive behind-the-scenes design sketches and scripts.

The interesting thing about this Wedding Album, is that it’s not simply a present-day story of the wedding. It covers the relationship between Batman and Catwoman over the years, using art that shows them in iconic costumes and situations. At the same time, you get the two talking about each other, which provides some interesting insights for their relationship.

Ultimately, we already know what happens (or doesn’t) with this wedding – that bit of the story was, unfortunately, ruined for many in the days preceding the release of Batman #50. But it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm fans had for the book and this Wedding Album will definitely satisfy those fans.