Catwoman
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Debut of the first Catwoman costume, a mask resembling an actual cat
1st appearance of Puppet Master
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Debut of the first Catwoman costume, a mask resembling an actual cat
1st appearance of Puppet Master
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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
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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
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1st cover appearance of Catwoman
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1st cover appearance of Catwoman in the Batman title and second overall Catwoman cover appearance
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1st cover appearance of Catwoman in the Batman title and second overall Catwoman cover appearance
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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
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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
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Cover art featuring Catwoman by Win Mortimer
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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)
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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)
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1st appearance of Catwoman in the Silver Age, following a twelve-year absence after the establishment of the Comics Code Authority - previously appeared in Detective Comics #211
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1st appearance of Catwoman in the Silver Age, following a twelve-year absence after the establishment of the Comics Code Authority - previously appeared in Detective Comics #211
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2nd appearance of Catwoman in the Silver Age
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Cover appearance of Batgirl and Catwoman
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First team-up of Catwoman and Poison Ivy
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Batman and Catwoman first official date and romantic kiss
1st appearance of Tim Fox, the son of Lucius Fox and the Next Batman
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Batman and Catwoman first official date and romantic kiss
1st appearance of Tim Fox, the son of Lucius Fox and the Next Batman
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First solo story featuring Catwoman
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First solo title series featuring Catwoman
1st appearance of Maggie Kyle, the sister of Catwoman
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First solo title series featuring Catwoman
1st appearance of Maggie Kyle, the sister of Catwoman
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cover art by Shane Glines featuring Catwoman
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
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1st appearance of Helena Dubrovna, the child of Selina Kyle and Sam Bradley Jr
1st appearance of Holly Robinson as Catwoman
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1st appearance of Helena Dubrovna, the child of Selina Kyle and Sam Bradley Jr
1st appearance of Holly Robinson as Catwoman
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
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Team-up of Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy in the DC Animated Universe
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Team-up of Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy in the DC Animated Universe
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,609
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
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Unofficial Gotham City Sirens team-up with Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy
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Unofficial Gotham City Sirens team-up with Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy
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First Gotham City Sirens title featuring Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy
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First Gotham City Sirens title featuring Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy
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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
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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
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Catwoman reveals she is bisexual after kissing Eiko Hasigawa
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Catwoman reveals she is bisexual after kissing Eiko Hasigawa
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
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Batman proposes to Catwoman
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Origin of Batman and Catwoman, their first date
1st appearance of Helena Wayne as Batwoman, daughter of Bruce and Selina
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Origin of Batman and Catwoman, their first date
1st appearance of Helena Wayne as Batwoman, daughter of Bruce and Selina
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Premiere issue of the fifth Catwoman series
1st appearance of Raina Creel, a mysterious antagonist with a monstrous appearance
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Premiere issue of the fifth Catwoman series
1st appearance of Raina Creel, a mysterious antagonist with a monstrous appearance
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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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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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Cover art by Artgerm
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Variant cover art by Kaare Andrews
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Variant cover art by Stewart McKenny and John Law
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Store exclusive
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Variant virgin cover art by Natali Sanders
Store exclusive
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Variant virgin cover art by Natali Sanders
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Variant cover art by Kael Ngu
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Variant cover art by Warren Louw
New York Comic Con 2021 exclusive
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Variant cover art by Warren Louw
New York Comic Con 2021 exclusive
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Variant cover art by Sozomaika
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Variant cover art by Sozomaika
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Variant cover art by Alex Garner
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