22 May 2008
Catwoman made her debut in January 1940 in Batman #1. She and the Joker were Batman's first two enemies. Her run in the comics has been long and interesting. For a time, she was unavailable (1954-66) due to morality concerns, but it took Batman (on TV) and Lois Lane (in the comics) to change that.
Those old comics are clearly worth a LOT of money today. They can be difficult to obtain, too. However, one can suppose that, if someone has defaulted on their student loan or needs to raise money for legal costs, one could obtain them for a song.
Yeah! Right!
Since 1966, readers have enjoyed following Catwoman's adventures on a regular basis. Her character has changed at different times since 1970, and she has had three comic book series. In addition, she has also starred in special issues, as well as guest starred in other comics such as Batman and Birds of Prey.
And since 2000, Selina Kyle has had company.
Just as the current Catwoman comic began its run, Stan Lee wrote his own version of the Feline Fatale. Just Imagine: Stan Lee's Catwoman (2002) provided an alternate take on the character, two years before Patience Price went on the prowl.
Now, the DC Comics universe has gone through further changes with the "One Year Later" story arc.
Including Catwoman.
Selina is no longer Catwoman; another woman has assumed that role. In fact, Selina is now a mother, Holly has taken her role—for now. All this comes on the 40th anniversary of Catwoman's return to the comics. Stay tuned for further news, because it looks like the wildest is yet to come!
—Timothy J. Forbes
As per the Catwomen shown in the above illustration, they are:
Center: The current Catwoman.
Clockwise, from left: the Jim Balent version, 1993-2001; the first comic version, 1989; the original, from 1939; Batman: The Animated Series; the Tara King version, 1969-74; 1966 version, Lois Lane comic; 1966 version, Batman comic; 1975 version.
