She is a feline-themed villainess who commits various crimes, and one of Batman and Robin's most prominent enemies (alongside Joker, Penguin and the Riddler). In Salvation Run #2, Catwoman is sent to the Prison Planet. As for using cat imagery with the character, Kane stated that he and Finger saw cats as "kind of the antithesis of bats".[14]. In the first issue of Gotham City Sirens, Selina runs into the Bonebuster, a new villain trying to make a name for himself, and is saved by Poison Ivy. Following the death of Von Bach, Ex1Machina points out that the Joker's Daughter II has undergone a drastic makeup change, with a tear tattooed beneath her eye. Selina is sad that she might end up alone again. Crimes It is hinted that there is a little magic in there to help Selina with her recovery. Duela is Gotham's most dangerous criminal and the main antagonist to this continuity's "Batgirl" and Robin (Carrie Kelly Gordon). Many of her costumes have incorporated retractable metal claws on the fingertips of her gloves and sometimes on the toes of her boots. In Teen Titans Go!, the comic book based on the animated series, Kitten, the daughter of Killer Moth, took revenge against him for not taking her on vacation in issue #41. The Earth 2 version of Catwoman is married to Batman and is the mother of Helena Wayne. Selina eventually runs away, accompanied by her friend Sylvia. Black Mask, in an attempt to "improve himself", threatens the most important people in Selina's life, from Slam Bradley to Holly. When she was finally introduced to her birth father, she dropped cryptic hints implying that she or her consciousness shifts unknowingly from Earth to Earth, which is the source of her parental confusion. Selina got into a fight with a disguised Bruce after he grabbed Holly, who had stabbed him during a fight with Stan, but was knocked out. Duela Dent frequently appears in the Tiny Titans series as the Joker's Daughter. This Joker bore little resemblance to the traditional interpretation of the character and instead was modeled on Duela Dent. Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle (out of costume) develop a relationship during Batman: The Long Halloween. Raven points out that Duela has always been an ally of the Titans and offers her membership on the team. However, in The Brave and the Bold #197 (April 1983), she later admits that she made up the amnesia story because she wanted a way out of her past life of crime. Actually, I consider Harley Quinn to be a reincarnation of Duela".[23]. In the 1970s comics, the Catwoman of Earth-Two (the parallel Earth that was retroactively declared as the home of DC's Golden Age characters) has the same history as her Golden Age counterpart. After being arrested by Commissioner Gordon, she escapes from prison. 15. She claims that she comes from an alternate Earth. Holly Robinson takes over as the new Catwoman while Selina, living under the alias Irena Dubrovna, turns her attention to caring for her daughter (Selina's alias was inspired by the name of the main character in the 1942 film Cat People).[5]. After rescuing her daughter, Selina convinces Zatanna to mindwipe the Film Freak and the Angle Man in order to preserve her secret identity. In live-action television, Julie Newmar and Eartha Kitt gave alternate performances in Batman, and a young version of Kyle was portrayed by Camren Bicondova in Gotham (20142019), with Lili Simmons playing an older Kyle in the series finale. Maria confesses that she had planned to transplant her brain into Gata's body, but she could not bring herself to do it because she loved her "daughter" too much. In February 2015, a storyline by writer Genevieve Valentine shows Selina kissing fellow Catwoman Eiko Hasigawa.[56]. She becomes obsessed with not only serving the Joker, but also with having his blood course inside of her, so she can truly become his "daughter". When the two meet at an opera many years later, during the events of Batman: Hush, Bruce comments that the two no longer have a relationship as Bruce and Selina. Maria then dies in Sheila's arms. Perfect his fear toxin (ongoing). A month after Helena is placed with a new family, Catwoman asks Zatanna to erase her memories of Helena and change her mind back to a criminal mentality. Finally defeating the Film Freak, Selina returns home to find that Bradley has deduced that Helena is the daughter of his son Sam Bradley, Jr., and therefore his granddaughter (although it is still strongly hinted that Bruce Wayne may be the father). [26] Chief James Gordon locates Joker with Dent's children in Wayne Manor and goes in without any backup. However, he isn't quite as fast as Catwoman. [54] Yet the two finally marry with Clark Kent and Lois Lane as witnesses.[55]. With women, once the romance is over, somehow they never remain my friends. Duela appears in the first issue of Countdown. Men feel more sure of themselves with a male friend than a woman. A popular figure, Catwoman has been featured in many media adaptations related to Batman. Realizing that she could use the map to capture Black Mask and claim the 50million dollar bounty on his head, Selina leaves Kitrina bound in a locked room so that she can keep the map for herself. [10][11][12] Kane and Finger wanted to give their comic book sex appeal, as well as a character who could appeal to female readers; they thus created a "friendly foe who committed crimes but was also a romantic interest in Batman's rather sterile life. Delusional and schizophrenic, the mysterious Harlequin has been in and out of mental institutions for several years. Catwoman's new monthly title now focused on Selina's earlier days as Catwoman, though not the identity's origins. Catwoman has also appeared in the television series Gotham (20142019), in which she was portrayed by Camren Bicondova and Lili Simmons (adult). A full-on anime version of Batman, the film sees the Bat Family transported to feudal Japan. Batman later discovers that she is neither the apartment's tenant or a mother, but a burglar who was robbing the building at the time. Catwoman uses her iconic whip in combat, but . Duela accepts the invitation by punching Enigma and fights alongside the Titans against Titans East. I felt that women were feline creatures and men were more like dogs. Catwoman appears again as a criminal in Batman #84 (June 1954) and Detective Comics #211 (September 1954), which were her two final appearances until 1966. [40], Following the DC Rebirth continuity reboot, the two once again have a sexual encounter on a rooftop. The book picks following the events of Batman Returns (1992) and includes the return of Michelle Pfeiffer's Selina Kyle / Catwoman.[83]. In Detective Comics Annual #7 ("Batman: Leatherwing") by Chuck Dixon, set in the 18th century Caribbean, Capitana Felina is a Spanish Contessa turned pirate, who rails against the chauvinism of her own crew. In Countdown Presents The Search for Ray Palmer: Crime Society it is revealed that Earth-3's heroic version of the Joker, the Jokester, is the father of Duela Dent and that her mother was Evelyn Dent, Three-Face (the Earth-3 version of Two-Face). Torres said, "Yeah, I like Duela Dent. She plans to use this position to run for Mayor of New York City, but her hopes are dashed when the Trickster inadvertently connects her to her criminal alter ego. [4] However, due to the cancellation of the series, plans for her to return were aborted. The character made her debut as "the Cat" in Batman #1 (Spring 1940), and her real name is Selina Kyle. It is revealed in issue #0 of Worlds' Finest that this Selina was killed while trying to stop what she believed was a human trade ring. From 2014 to 2015, science fiction writer Genevieve Valentine took over the series and penned a 10-issue story arc focused on Selina Kyle's reign as a Gotham City crime boss. This incident led to Helena Wayne becoming Huntress and bringing Cernak to justice.[60]. We don't want anyone taking over our souls, and women have a habit of doing that. "Never steal anything from someone you can't outrun, kid." Although Catwoman has been historically portrayed as a supervillain, Batman and Catwoman have worked together in achieving common goals and are frequently depicted as having a romantic relationship. 19 min read https://www.writeups.org/Audio/catwoman-1950s-dc-comics-batman.mp3 Catwoman (Profile #3 - 1950s) 1940s debut Gotham City Master Schemer Comics DC Universe Specifically pre-Crisis in Infinite Earths Power Level: Street-level Game System: DC Heroes/BoH The first time is in a phone message to Bruce ("Selina. Her criminal activities are often tempered by a reluctant altruism, making her an inconsistent villain and occasional heroine. In Howard Chaykin's Thrillkiller, Selina Kyle is a stripper in a cat-themed strip club. The story culminates with Selina's former pimp, Stan, abducting and beating her sister Maggie, who, in contrast to Selina, is a nun. Catwoman is a Los Angeles-based vigilante with cat-powers. After her time in New York City, Selina returns to Gotham City, which at this time is in the midst of the "No Man's Land" storyline. Two 1990s prose books feature Catwoman: The Further Adventures of Batman: Volume 3 featuring Catwoman,[62] a short story anthology with stories written by various authors, and Catwoman: Tiger Hunt, a novel. Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, is a major character in Telltale Games' Batman series, appearing as the tritagonist of Batman: The Telltale Series and a supporting character in the game's sequel Batman: The Enemy Within. In her Post-Crisis appearances, Catwoman's favored weapon is a whip. She died in Bruce's arms claiming "I did it all for you". Batman reluctantly arrests Catwoman after all 237 of them are killed, despite Catwoman's insistence on her guilt. During Batman: The Long Halloween, Selina (out of costume) develops a relationship with Bruce Wayne, even leading her to save Bruce from Poison Ivy. Catwoman is later confronted by Steve Trevor, who offers her a spot on Amanda Waller's new Justice League of America. With the help of a few allies on both sides; the Oracle, Holly Robinson, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Slam Bradley, Selina taps into Hush's assets, leaving him penniless and suffering from wounds inflicted by Batman. She tells Selina that she could never reverse Selina's mindset, since she was on the path to becoming a hero on her own. In addition, she is easily distracted by a common criminal. Catwoman assumes a prominent role in the third volume of Batman. Fortuna treats her students like slaves, keeping their earnings for herself. During the Batman: Hush storyline, Batman and Catwoman briefly work together and have a romantic relationship, during which he reveals his true identity to her. Creator Bob Rozakis stated, "It didn't take too long to decide whose daughter she would turn out to be. After escaping, Duela is killed by a Monitor, who states, "This world is not yours. A change in the editorial team at that point, however, brought a swift end to that storyline and, apparently, all that transpired during the story arc. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book Detective Comics on March 30, 1939. A female version of the Joker appeared as part of DC's Tangent Comics line in her own one-shots (Tangent Comics: The Joker #1 in 1997 and Tangent Comics: The Joker's Wild! While still recuperating, she pulls off one more heist and exacts her revenge on Hush. On May 21, 2018, DC Comics unveiled Selina's revamped Catwoman costume designed by comic book writer and artist Jolle Jones. Duela reveals that she joined Titans East simply because they asked. [53] The two schedule a wedding but Selina calls it off. Batman: Dark Victory, the sequel to Batman: The Long Halloween, implies that Catwoman suspects she is the illegitimate daughter of Mafia boss Carmine Falcone, although she finds no definitive proof. Bane asks her to work for him, but she refuses, as she is repulsed by the criminal who "broke" Batman. Maria Kyle is a distant parent who preferred to spend her time with cats, and commits suicide when Selina is very young. Catwoman is the alter ego of Selina Kyle, a Gotham City burglar who usually wears a tight, one-piece outfit and uses a bullwhip for a weapon. While trying to rob Carmine Falcone, she gets rescued by Batman but is irked of being thought of as his sidekick by the media. Zatanna gives no reason for her actions, but in a flashback, it is shown that she had acted with the consent and aid of five of the seven JLA members who had helped her mindwipe Dr. Light and Batman. [13] In the aftermath of Death of the Family, in which the Joker seemingly falls to his death,[14] his face (which he previously had cut off)[15] is found by a psychotic young woman living in the sewers. After failing to find her "father", the Joker's Daughter gives up hope until she receives a note from someone claiming to be the Joker.[13]. [52] In the third volume of Batman, Selina and Bruce are in a romantic relationship, and flashbacks to the past reveal their history together. She turns to her informant, Lola, who often supplies Catwoman with information and various jobs. Following events from Batman Eternal and preceding those in Batman #28, Selina takes over control of the Calabrese crime family, after being revealed as the daughter of Rex Calabrese. She is shot from a window, but is unharmed. Batman Annual (vol. However, when Ed Brubaker reintroduces her into the comic, he implies that Maggie may have directly entered an orphanage and promptly been adopted. Batman and Catwoman are shown having a sexual encounter on top of a building in Catwoman (vol. In Howard Chaykin's Dark Allegiances, Selina Kyle becomes a film star under the stage name of Kitty Grimalkin. Although the situation is defused through Holly's opportune arrival, the sight of two Catwomen active simultaneously in the city is caught on video. She is the daughter of Jack "the Joker" Dent, a criminal shot and paralyzed by "Jim Gordon". Selina enjoyed this experience so much she decided to become a professional costumed cat burglar, and thus began a career that repeatedly led to her encountering Batman. In the Justice League story arc "Crisis of Conscience", Catwoman fights alongside Batman and the Justice League against the old Secret Society of Super Villains, of which she had once briefly been a member. . [77] Bruce Wayne saves her with 'Bat-Wraith' robots. In the 1960s, Catwoman's catsuit was green, which was typical of villains of that era. Selina tells Ivy that she knows it is Hush in disguise. Under the costumed alias of Catwoman, Selina Kyle, is a cat burglar with an . Catwoman was ranked 11th on IGN's "Top 100 Comic Book Villains of All Time" list,[7] and 51st on Wizard magazine's "100 Greatest Villains of All Time" list. She may be involved in sadomasochism, as she first advises the Joker who has just murdered his latest loverthat "I've heard rumors on how you handle women and even I don't play it that rough". [61] The Joker then beats her, dresses her in a Wonder Woman outfit, ties her up and gags her, leaving her for Batman to find. [25] Selina flashes back three years to when Talia al Ghul requested her presence in Tibet. In the alternate timeline of the Flashpoint event, Harvey Dent has twin children who are kidnapped by Joker. In this universe, either Selina has reformed or was never a supervillain in the first place. In Alan Grant's Batman: Shadow of the Bat Annual #2, Vikki Vale, a reporter for Wayne Media, is Catwoman. This was mostly due to her possible violation of the developing Comics Code Authority's rules for portrayal of female characters that started in 1954. This version of Catwoman was later assigned to the alternate world of Earth-B, an alternate Earth that included stories that could not be considered canonical on Earth-One or Earth-Two.[17][18][19]. Maggie is then shown in the depths of the Gotham City sewers clad in the bloodied nun robes, muttering about her plan to kill Catwoman in order to free Selina's soul. After the introduction of DC Comics' multiverse in the 1960s, DC established that stories from the Golden Age star the Earth-Two Batman, a character from a parallel world. [38] The two of them found Catwoman and fought her. She abducts a teen celebrity from a nightclub, only to be stopped by Jason Todd. In September 2011, The New 52 rebooted DC's continuity. The concluding story features a closing panel in which she refers to Batman as "Bruce". Gone are the goggles in favor of a cowl and sleeker, more stylish gloves and boots. On Earth-154, Superman and Batman, along with their sons Superman Jr. and Batman Jr. (the Super-Sons), round up two young, female versions of the Joker and Riddler, along with the daughter of Lex Luthor, Ardora. Duela Dent has claimed to be the offspring of the following villains: Duela is originally depicted as the daughter of Two-Face and his estranged wife, Gilda Dent. Selina kills Stan to save her sister, and gets away with it. The women confront each other several times, discussing Eiko's motivations to dress as Catwoman and whether Selina's plans for Gotham and the families are worth the sacrifices required. 4) #1 (Nov. 2011), and the same issue implies that the two have an ongoing sexual relationship. In the build-up to The Return of Bruce Wayne, the Sirens help Zatanna put out a massive fire at a local park near their home, only for them to be ambushed by a creature made of mud. She later appeared in a double-page spread that was added in the Infinite Crisis hardcover collected edition. We're going to really get into her. [48] They subsequently go back to Gotham and defeat all of Batman's enemies who had sided with Bane before taking on and defeating Bane himself, at which point the two are taken by Thomas who, in an attempt to finally break Bruce's spirit, shows him the corpse of the recently murdered Alfred. After all, the only married villain was Two-Face. I felt much warmer with dogs around mecats are as hard to understand as women are. After being attacked by Holly Robinson, Batman is rescued by Catwoman. Selina is helped to her feet by her friends, who tell her that Maggie has fled the scene. She is hired by Anarky to steal information, but she gets caught and is tortured by Jonathan Crane, whom she calls a "demented scarecrow". During one of her heists, she is approached by the Kite Man to aide the Joker in a gang war against the Riddler, which she refuses. The two drift apart afterward, with Sylvia coming to resent Selina for not inquiring about what had happened to her at the hands of her abusive first client. Debuting as "the Cat" in Batman #1 (spring 1940), she is one of the Dark Knight's most notable enemies and belongs to the collective of adversaries that make up his rogues' gallery.
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