Catwoman
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| Created By: |
Bob Kane and Bill Finger |
| First Appearance: |
DC Comics' BATMAN #1 (Spring 1940) |
| Secret Identity: |
Selina Kyle (comic), Patience Philips (movie) |
| Super Powers: |
Acrobatic skills, sneakiness, ability to run and jump in skintight clothes and high-heel boots |
| Played By: |
Lee Meriwether, Michelle Pfeiffer and Halle Berry |
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| Catwoman in the Comics |
| One of Batman's most enduring foes, Catwoman is a master thief with a mask, a whip, and a conscience. Not evil as much as self-serving, she eschews violence and never puts bystanders at risk. She and Batman consistently battle their romantic feelings for each other, which are at odds with their chosen occupations. On her own, Catwoman will protect the innocent and dish out her own brand of girl-power, especially if there's profit in it. |
| Changes for the Screen |
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In "Batman Returns," Catwoman had a slightly more surreal edge - she literally had nine lives. |
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In the newest installment, Patience Philips is resuscitated by a mystical feline to become the latest incarnation of an ancient Egyptian cat spirit. |
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This re-imagined version takes place in Lake City, not Gotham, and the Caped Crusader is nowhere to be found. |
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| Movie Stills - click on thumbnails for larger images |
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| Best Movie Moment |
"A kiss can be even deadlier if you mean it" |
Batman Returns
Catwoman sinks her claws into Batman under the mistletoe. |
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| What's Next |
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Halle Berry stated in a recent interview she'd like to don the ears again, but there's been no official word on a sequel. |
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