from mau's owner, researcher ophelia powers, patience learns that egyptian mau cats are messengers of the goddess bast. she then realizes she is now a "catwoman". she is reborn with abilities that are a blessing "and" a curse. she is disguised as catwoman to hide her identity. under cover of darkness, patience looks for answers as to who killed her and why. her search leads her to laurel hedare. patience asks laurel to keep an eye on george. laurel agrees to do so.