Real Power Part 2: Catwoman

August 5, 2008
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Continuing a series of blogs that was inspired by the Adam Hughes poster The Real Power of the DC Universe.

Today we move to Catwoman, one of the oldest super villains in the DCU. Debuting as “The Cat” Batman #1 (1940), Selina Kyle quickly gained favor as a worthy foe to The Dark Knight even fueling a bit of a love triangle to Bruce Wayne and Julie Madison. Appearing over the years in several different costumes, Catwoman has become a mainstay in the DCU, sometimes as friend, sometimes as foe, and but mostly just plain selfish.

Interestingly enough, Catwoman wasn’t even supposed to be a part of Hughes’ poster. As Mark Chiarello explains in DC Nation: #118 (June 18, 2008), Dan Didio sent the request to Adam with 10 females, not 11. Catwoman was left purposely off the list. Hughes added her in anyway – in black. Didio liked it and he was persuaded. Now, let’s take a look at some of her collected editions:

  • Catwoman: Nine Lives Of A Feline Fatale Nine tales, nine different costumes, and nine pinups and one cool cover. It’s Catwoman at her best, including her first appearance.
  • Catwoman: When In Rome You’ve read Long Halloween and Dark Victory. But now you can get the whole story. A must for Loeb/Sale fans.
  • Batman: Year One Frank Miller not only rewrote Batman’s origin, but Catwoman’s too.
  • Catwoman: Her Sister’s Keeper In 1989, Mindy Newell expanded Miller’s work and explores Selina’s early career as Catwoman.
  • Catwoman: Selina’s Big Score Written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke this critically acclaimed tale bridges the gap from the backups in Detective Comics #759-#762 (Trail of the Catwoman) and Catwoman #1 (2002).

Currently Will Pfeifer just wrapped up Catwoman with issues #81 (with covers by Hughes), but DC Comics assures us that she’ll be around the DCU causing trouble for everyone. I hope that she’ll be involved in Gail Simone’s Secret Six.

Related posts:

  1. Real Power Part 1: Wonder Woman

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0 Responses to Real Power Part 2: Catwoman

  1. daily comic book guy on November 7, 2008 at 7:33 pm

    i wish movies would get her character right for a change

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