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Catwoman

Catwoman
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Creation & Design

Catwoman was created as a femme fatale character to challenge Batman, embodying both villainy and complexity.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a burglar and adversary to Batman, Catwoman's character evolved to include a romantic interest and allyship with him.

Character Development

Over the years, Catwoman has transitioned from a villain to an anti-heroine, often portrayed with depth and moral ambiguity, reflecting her complex relationship with Batman and her own personal struggles.

Cultural Reception

Catwoman has been well-received as a strong female character, often praised for her independence and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Selina Kyle
Aliases:
The Cat, Selina Kyle
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Batman, Gotham City Sirens, Justice League Dark
Abilities:
Expert thief, Hand-to-hand combatant, Acrobatics, Stealth
Equipment:
Cat-themed gadgets, Whip, Climbing gear
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
DC Apr 1940

Batman #1

Batman #1
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1st appearance of the Joker
1st appearance of the Cat, Selina Kyle, later becomes Catwoman
Debut of the first Batplane which has multiple designs from one issue to the next including Batman #3 and Batman #4
💰 Batman #1 sold for over one million dollars 4x with a record-high in 9.4 for $6,000,000
DC Jul 1940

Batman #2

Batman #2
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2nd appearance of the Joker
2nd appearance of Catwoman, Selina Kyle and first time she is referred to as Cat Woman, used interchangeably with The Cat
DC Aug 1940

Batman #3

Batman #3
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Debut of the first Catwoman costume, a mask resembling an actual cat
1st appearance of Puppet Master
DC Jun 1946

Batman #35

Batman #35
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Debut of the first official Catwoman costume that would become iconic to her character
Selina Kyle's hair is blonde in this issue
Batman and Robin fight the mechanical T-Rex that would later decorate the Batcave for decades
DC Aug 1947

Batman #42

Batman #42
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1st cover appearance of Catwoman in the Batman title and second overall Catwoman cover appearance
DC Dec 1950

Batman #62

Batman #62
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Origin of Catwoman
1st appearance of The Knight, the Batman of England
1st appearance of Squire who later becomes The Knight II
DC Sep 1954

Detective Comics #211

Detective Comics #211
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Final appearance of Catwoman in the Golden Age
Due to the strict guidelines of the newly established Comics Code Authority, Selina Kyle and Bruce Wayne's relationship was deemed inappropriate, resulting in Catwoman's absence from comics for 12 years
In 1966, Catwoman was reintroduced in Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #70 (1966)
DC Feb 1989

Catwoman #1

Catwoman #1
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First solo title series featuring Catwoman
1st appearance of Maggie Kyle, the sister of Catwoman
DC Jun 2000 Vol 2

Catwoman #81

Catwoman #81
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Origin of Catwoman, specifically incredibly violent events that transpired in her childhood that included alcohol-related domestic abuse, her mother's suicide and her sister's death in a fire - much of it depicted through illustrations
Catwoman's origin has since changed with the introduction of her sister in the 2018 series
DC Feb 2001

Harley Quinn #3

Harley Quinn #3
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First team-up of Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy in the mainstream DC universe or more accurately, the first time the three characters appeared in the same panels
DC Mar 2010 Vol 3

Catwoman #83

Catwoman #83
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
This issue was published 17 months after issue #82 as a tie-in to the 'Blackest Night' storyline
DC Jun 2018 Vol 3

Batman #44

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Batman #44
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Variant cover art by Joelle Jones depicting Selina Kyle in a wedding dress, Catwoman as her reflection
Prelude to the marriage of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle
DC Jul 2018 Vol 3

Batman #50

Batman #50
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Marriage of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle
Selina called-off the wedding which was revealed to readers by The New York Times prior to the issue coming out causing significant backlash against DC and the newspaper
DC Oct 2018 Vol 5

Catwoman #4

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Catwoman #4
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
Imagery related to Selina and Bruce's failed engagement hidden in the picture: tears, a bat in her mask, a whip, cats, a broken heart

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