Catwoman

Catwoman (Selina Kyle) is a fictional Batman character who appears in comic books by DC Comics. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, she debuted as "the Cat" in Batman #1 (spring 1940). She is sometimes a villain or Batman's assistant in fighting crime. She is sometimes called "Batman's girlfriend" because of her love-hate with Batman. Catwoman wears leather clothing and has a whip. In some comics, her father was mobster Carmine Falcone.

Bob Kane's inspiration for Catwoman was included Jean Harlow, Hedy Lamarr, and his cousin, Ruth Steele. 

 Fictional character biography 
Selina Kyle is often portrayed as a thief and cat burglar with divided loyalties. Her criminal activities are often tempered by a reluctant altruism, making her an inconstant villain and occasional ally to Batman. She regularly eludes capture by the Dark Knight and maintains a complicated relationship which frequently fluctuates between flirtatious to romantic. 

 Powers and abilities 
She is a dangerous, clever and resourceful fighter, known for precise, agile attacks and speedy getaways. Her formidable hand-to-hand combat skills are augmented by her cat-like speed, agility, reflexes, balance, and flexibility.

 In other media 
Catwoman has been adapted in various media incarnations. She is played by Lee Meriwether in Batman (1966), Julie Newmar and Eartha Kitt in Batman, Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992), Halle Berry in Catwoman (2004), Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Camren Bicondova in Gotham (2014-2019) and by Zoë Kravitz in The Batman (2022).

References

Category:Batman characters
Category:DC Comics adapted into movies
Category:DC Comics supervillains
Category:Fictional characters introduced in 1940