I didn't interpret this as her being eager to kill, but more like pushed to her limits and so enraged that she loses control. I can't fault her for it, frankly.

You're right, this isn't the Selina we know. It's a much younger, more vulnerable version of the crafty cunning woman we love. She just hasn't grown into her yet. Having said that, I would like Winick to put a little more thought in her revenge sequences -- more variety and finesse. She can't be resorting to violence all the time. That would get old. Also, sometimes, the best revenge can be exacted by letting them live.

Despite the violence, what balanced this issue out for me were the pages with Lola. I really loved it. I love how excited she was showing off her first loot and asking Lola to move it. I love the photos of her and Lola goofing around on vacation. It shows me that despite the sucky childhood she must have had, there were still happy times, and that she's not so damaged a character that she isn't capable of enjoying life to the max.

The scene with Batman, while still kind of dry, actually had a point. I thought that was pretty clever of her throwing Bone off the roof and distracting Bats. And even her going back to Lola's apartment to get rid of the evidence. That shows presence of mind and survival instincts kicking in despite the grief. I admire that.

All in all, I enjoyed the issue. I'm really surprised by it because I was expecting something completely different and was ready to drop the book.