The Cat #3

The Cat, launched in 1972, was part of a concerted effort by Marvel Comics to diversify its catalog with female-led superhero titles. Created by writer Linda Fite and artist Marie Severin, the series introduced Greer Grant Nelson, a laboratory assistant who gained superhuman abilities through an experimental treatment. This specific issue, released in late 1972, continued the character's struggle to balance her newfound physical prowess with the challenges of her personal life and the societal expectations of the era.

The visual identity of The Cat was firmly rooted in the high-action, colorful aesthetic characteristic of early 1970s Marvel. Marie Severin, an industry legend, brought a dynamic, fluid quality to the action sequences, which was critical in differentiating the title from other contemporary vigilante stories. While the series was short-lived, concluding with issue four, it remains a notable piece of history for its role in expanding the roster of women in the Marvel Universe, eventually paving the way for the character's later, more permanent transformation into Tigra.