Catwoman facts for kids
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Textless cover of Catwoman (vol. 3) #59. Art by Adam Hughes.
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Batman #1 (cover-dated spring 1940; published April 25, 1940) |
| Created by | Bill Finger Bob Kane |
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| Alter ego | Selina Kyle |
| Team affiliations | Justice League Batman Family Outsiders Gotham City Sirens Birds of Prey Injustice League |
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| Notable aliases | The Cat Selina Calabrese Irena Dubrovna |
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Catwoman is a famous fictional character from DC Comics. She is well-known for being connected to the superhero Batman. Catwoman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane.
Her real name is Selina Kyle. She is a skilled thief from Gotham City. Catwoman often wears a sleek, one-piece suit and uses a whip.
At first, Catwoman was a villain who fought Batman. But since the 1990s, she has become more of an anti-hero. This means she is not fully good or bad. Sometimes, she even helps Batman. She is also seen as one of Batman's closest allies.
Recently, Selina Kyle stepped away from being Catwoman. Her friend and helper, Holly Robinson, took over the role. It is not known if Selina will become Catwoman again.
Catwoman is one of the most popular characters from the Batman stories. She has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Actresses like Lee Meriwether, Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway, and Zoë Kravitz have played her in films. On TV, Julie Newmar, Eartha Kitt, Camren Bicondova, and Lili Simmons have portrayed her.
Catwoman has been recognized as both a top villain and a top hero. IGN ranked her 11th on their "Top 100 Comic Book Villains of All Time" list. She was also 20th on IGN's "Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All Time" list.
Creating the Character: Catwoman's Beginnings
Batman's co-creator, Bob Kane, loved movies. His passion for films inspired many Batman characters, including Catwoman. Kane got ideas for Catwoman from actresses like Jean Harlow and Hedy Lamarr. He also got ideas from his cousin, Ruth Steele.
Kane and Bill Finger wanted a character that female readers would enjoy. Catwoman was meant to be a special friend to Batman. She would challenge him, almost like a game of chess. Batman would try to help her change her ways. Unlike other villains such as the Joker, Catwoman was never meant to be truly evil or a killer.
Images for kids
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Catwoman holding her baby, Helena
See also
In Spanish: Catwoman para niños
