50 Fun Facts About Catwoman

What is Catwoman's surname in the comics?

Holly Robinson and Eiko Hasigawa have also worn the costume.

In which comic did Catwoman first appear, as 'the Cat'?

In that story she disguised herself as an old woman to pull off a jewel heist.

Who created Catwoman?

Kane said he drew on Jean Harlow, Hedy Lamarr and his cousin Ruth Steele for inspiration.

What is Catwoman's signature weapon in her post-Crisis appearances?

She favours it because an untrained opponent cannot take it and use it against her.

Why did Catwoman vanish from print between 1954 and 1966?

The Code's rules on portraying female characters kept her off the page for over a decade.

In which title did Catwoman make her Silver Age return in 1966?

She appeared in issues #70-71 before returning to the Batman books.

Which 1987 story by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli rewrote Catwoman's origin?

It recast Selina as a dominatrix who shelters a young Holly Robinson.

In which year did Catwoman get her first ongoing solo series?

Jim Balent was the primary penciller, depicting her as an international thief.

Which mob boss does Selina suspect may be her father in Batman: Dark Victory?

Catwoman: When in Rome added more circumstantial evidence but no proof.

Which writer and artist relaunched Catwoman in 2001 with 'Trail of the Catwoman'?

Private eye Slam Bradley investigates what happened to Selina Kyle.

Which TV heroine's leather catsuit inspired Selina's 2001 costume, per Ed Brubaker?

The look added domino-shaped infrared goggles to her cowl.

What colour was Catwoman's catsuit in the 1960s comics?

It was typical for villains of the era; the 1990s suit was mostly purple.

Which magician mindwiped Catwoman, prompting her to push her out a window when she found out?

Selina gagged her with duct tape first to render her powerless.

Which villain does Selina shoot in the head in Catwoman #52, possibly her first kill?

He had tortured her sister Maggie and threatened everyone she loved.

What is the name of the daughter Selina gives birth to after Infinite Crisis?

She lived under the alias Irena Dubrovna, a nod to the 1942 film Cat People.

In Detective Comics #848, what does Hush surgically remove from Selina?

Doctor Mid-Nite restores it after Batman recovers it.

With which two villains does Catwoman team up in Gotham City Sirens?

The series ran 26 issues from 2009 to 2011.

What crime family does Selina take over as boss during Genevieve Valentine's 2014-15 run?

She is revealed as the daughter of Rex Calabrese and stops wearing the costume.

Who replaces Selina as Catwoman while she runs a crime family?

The two women later kiss, establishing their relationship as romantic.

In which issue of Batman (vol. 3) does Bruce first propose to Selina?

She asks him to propose again in issue #32 and says yes.

Why does Selina call off the wedding to Bruce on the day itself?

It was later revealed Holly had manipulated her on Bane's instructions.

To which California city does Selina move after leaving Gotham in Catwoman (vol. 5)?

She battles the power-hungry Creel family there.

On Earth-Two, Selina and Bruce's daughter grows up to become which hero?

Selina's death at the hands of 'Silky' Cernak's men sets Helena on the path.

Who designed Catwoman's revamped 2018 costume, trading goggles for a cowl?

She then wrote and drew the new Catwoman (vol. 5) series.

Who first played Catwoman in the 1966 Batman TV series?

She made the costume herself from black Lurex; one was later added to the Smithsonian.

Who played Catwoman in the third season of the 1960s Batman series?

The singer took over after Newmar left the show in 1967.

Which former Miss America played Catwoman in the 1966 Batman film?

Newmar was unavailable, having signed on to another film that was never made.

What fabric did the first TV Catwoman use to build her own costume?

One of the tailored costumes is now in the Smithsonian Institution.

Who played Selina Kyle in Batman Returns (1992)?

Annette Bening dropped out due to pregnancy; Sean Young campaigned hard for the part.

In Batman Returns, Selina Kyle is the secretary of which corrupt tycoon?

He pushes her out a window after she stumbles on his power plant scheme.

Which singer was reportedly the frontrunner for Catwoman before Pfeiffer was cast?

Jennifer Beals, Lorraine Bracco and Demi Moore were also linked to the role.

Who directed the 2004 film Catwoman?

The French director's full name is Jean-Christophe Comar.

What is the name of Halle Berry's character in the 2004 Catwoman film?

Screenwriter John Rogers blamed 'an insane rights issue' for not using Selina Kyle.

What breed of cat revives the heroine in the 2004 film?

The cat, Midnight, is said to be a messenger of the goddess Bast.

Which actress plays the villain Laurel Hedare in Catwoman (2004)?

The film stars Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Lambert Wilson, Frances Conroy and Stone.

How many Golden Raspberry Awards did Catwoman (2004) win?

It won Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Actress and Worst Screenplay from seven nominations.

What did Halle Berry famously hold while accepting her Razzie for Catwoman in person?

She joked that she had never thought she would be up there winning a Razzie.

Which Bond spin-off's cancellation led Halle Berry to take Catwoman?

Jinx was her character from Die Another Day.

Which actress was attached to lead the Catwoman spin-off in 2001 before dropping out?

Nicole Kidman was then considered before the studio fast-tracked Berry's version.

Who played Selina Kyle in The Dark Knight Rises (2012)?

She believed she was auditioning for Harley Quinn.

Which character did the Dark Knight Rises' Selina think she was auditioning for?

Lady Gaga and Eva Green were among others considered for Selina.

Who played Selina Kyle in The Batman (2022)?

She had already voiced Catwoman in The Lego Batman Movie in 2017.

In The Batman (2022), Selina works at which nightclub?

She is the daughter of Carmine Falcone in this version.

Who played young Selina Kyle in the TV series Gotham?

Lili Simmons played the adult Selina in the finale at Bicondova's request.

Who voiced Catwoman in Batman: The Animated Series?

The design borrowed from Pfeiffer's portrayal, with a grey catsuit and blonde hair.

Who voiced Catwoman in the Batman: Arkham games?

She first became playable in Batman: Arkham City.

Which Super Friends villain replaced Catwoman in the Legion of Doom when rights issues intervened?

The New Adventures of Batman was in development at the time.

Which Japanese studio animated the 2022 film Catwoman: Hunted?

The studio is best known for the Pokémon anime; Elizabeth Gillies voices Selina.

Which actress did Zack Snyder want as Catwoman for a Batman v Superman flashback?

Eliza Dushku, who voiced Catwoman in animation, was also considered.

Where did IGN rank Catwoman on its Top 100 Comic Book Villains list?

Wizard magazine put her 51st, and IGN also ranked her 20th on its heroes list.