Summer is the season of change, and for Selina Kyle, that change is taking many forms. First, there are her upcoming nuptials to Bruce Wayne in what’s sure to be the biggest wedding of the year. (Sorry, Harry and Meghan!) There’s also her new solo series, written and drawn by Joëlle Jones, debuting this July. And it appears she’ll soon be adopting a fresh look as well, with a sporty new costume designed by Jones and seen for the first time on the cover of CATWOMAN #2.
Yes, we know. That cover, cool as it is, is also pretty dark and very obscured. You really can’t see the costume all that well in it (turns out there IS such a thing as too much Catwoman). Thankfully, Jones has also given us two additional drawings of Selina in her new costume that we can exclusively share with you. After all, we know what rampant curiosity can do to cats…
Selina’s sticking with the black, but gone are the goggles in favor of a cowl, along with some much sleeker, more stylish gloves and boots. The new costume also seems to have some reinforcement in the middle and some openings under her shoulders, which add a bit of flair while also giving her arms slightly more mobility—something that would be particularly important in Selina’s…ahem, line of work.
Catwoman has had quite a few looks since she debuted in 1940 in the pages of BATMAN #1. While Jones’ redesign is a subtle one, that hasn’t always been the case in the past. In celebration of her newest look, we thought we’d revisit some of Selina Kyle’s many costumes over the years. Enjoy this gallery of Gotham City glamor, from Catwoman’s comic book debut (in a costume that is probably pretty far from what you might expect) to one of the most buzzworthy wedding dresses in years.
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In her first appearance in 1940's BATMAN #1, Selina wore a costume—but it was that of an old woman. She was later revealed to be "the Cat," and just like that, a comic book legend was born. -
Selina's first masked costume was...not so stylish, as seen here in the pages of BATMAN #3. Um...meow? -
It didn't take Catwoman long to ditch the furry mask for something a little closer to what we associate with her, as seen here in 1954's DETECTIVE COMICS #203. -
As we moved into the 1960s, Selina began adding a bit of style to her costume, though, admittedly, it looks pretty dated now. Still, the Catmobile's pretty cool! Can we bring that back? -
This black cat can cross our path any time! As seen in the 1966 Batman series, Julie Newmar's Catwoman brought style and sex-appeal to the then-villainess. So much so that it would influence her costume generations later. -
Catwoman eventually returned to something close to her Silver Age appearance, giving Batman a run for his money in the cape department. -
In the 1980s, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's BATMAN: YEAR ONE would introduce a new look for Selina, complete with whiskers and tail. It would be used again in her 1989 limited series. -
Mrow! In 1992's Batman Returns, Michelle Pfeiffer brought newfound popularity to the character, and a stitched-together new look that has never been duplicated (though it did make a cameo in a recent issue of Batman). -
In 1993, Catwoman would get her first ongoing series and a sleek look that was notably different than her recent onscreen costume. The distinct purple suit would last for nearly a decade. -
1996's BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale would keep the purple, but bring back the tail and whiskers for a hybrid, muscular look. -
Change was in the air at the start of the millenium, and for a brief while, Selina tried out a new, slightly less extravagant look. It didn't last long. -
In 2002, in a new ongoing series written by Ed Brubaker and drawn by Darwyn Cooke, Selina would debut her now-iconic black bodysuit. She'd stick with variations on this theme through the present day. -
Instead of a domino mask or cowl, she used goggles to hide her identity, and would wear her whip around her waist in place of a belt. Stylish AND efficient! -
In 2012's The Dark Knight Rises, Anne Hathaway would become the third actress to play Catwoman on the big screen in a costume similar to Selina's comic book counterpart's. -
Two years later, Genevieve Valentine and Garry Brown would give Catwoman's ongoing series a soft reboot, reinvisioning her as a Gotham City crime boss who was just as striking (and fierce) out of costume as in. -
This summer, Selina Kyle will marry Bruce Wayne in a wedding—and a dress—that is sure to be remembered for years. Don't miss the big day in BATMAN #50, in stores on July 4th!
Catwoman’s new series debuts on July 4th, 2018. Solicit information for August’s second issue can be found below…
CATWOMAN #2
Written by JOELLE JONES
Art and cover by JOELLE JONES
Gotham’s a toxic litter box for Selina Kyle of late, so she hits the road looking to clear the air, change her look and clear her name, too—there’s a copycat burglar swiping her M.O. who needs sorting out. In her hometown, Catwoman runs afoul of a crime boss who’s also hunting this impostor. Can the two declare a truce to hunt a mutual enemy, or will Selina end up just more roadkill?
On sale AUGUST 1 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+
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