Apr 25, 1940 CE
First Appearance as The Cat
Selina Kyle debuts as 'The Cat' in Batman #1 (cover date Spring 1940, released April 25), a jewel thief who outwits Batman. #dccomics #catwoman
Chronological Storyline (35 Milestones)
Dec 1, 1950 CE
Revealed as Selina Kyle
Batman #62 (December 1950) reveals the Cat's civilian identity as Selina Kyle, a former flight attendant turned burglar. #dccomics #catwoman
May 1, 1966 CE
Retirement in Lois Lane
In Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #70-71 (May-June 1966), Catwoman reforms and marries a Kryptonian named Robert? Actually she retires from crime, but later retconned. #dccomics #catwoman
Dec 1, 1967 CE
Bronze Age Return
Batman #197 (December 1967) brings Catwoman back as a full-time villain after a hiatus, reinvigorating her rivalry with Batman. #dccomics #catwoman
Sep 1, 1973 CE
Joker's Five-Way Revenge
Batman #251 (September 1973) features Catwoman in a major Joker story, solidifying her as a key Bat-villain. #dccomics #catwoman
Jun 1, 1986 CE
The Dark Knight Returns
In Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986), an older Selina runs a cat shelter and rekindles her relationship with Batman. #dccomics #catwoman
Feb 1, 1987 CE
Year One: Selina's Origins
Batman: Year One (1987) by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli portrays Selina as a prostitute and dominatrix who eventually becomes Catwoman. #dccomics #catwoman
Jun 1, 1989 CE
Her Sister's Keeper
The one-shot Catwoman: Her Sister's Keeper (1989) delves into Selina's relationship with her sister Maggie, adding depth to her backstory. #dccomics #catwoman
Sep 5, 1992 CE
Animated Debut: BTAS
Catwoman appears in Batman: The Animated Series episode 'The Cat and the Claw' (September 5, 1992), voiced by Adrienne Barbeau. #dccomics #catwoman )
Aug 1, 1993 CE
First Ongoing Series
Catwoman vol. 2 #1 (August 1993) launches as her first ongoing series, written by Jo Duffy and drawn by Jim Balent. #dccomics #catwoman )
Dec 1, 1996 CE
The Long Halloween
Batman: The Long Halloween #1 (December 1996) by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale features Catwoman as a key ally and love interest. #dccomics #catwoman
May 1, 1999 CE
Cataclysm and No Man's Land
Catwoman plays a major role in the 'No Man's Land' storyline (1999), acting as a gang leader in a devastated Gotham. #dccomics #catwoman
Jul 1, 2000 CE
Catwoman: Year One Arc
Storyline in Catwoman vol. 2 #51-53 (July-September 2000) retells her origins, drawn by Javier Pulido. #dccomics #catwoman
Jan 1, 2002 CE
Brubaker and Cooke Run Begins
Catwoman vol. 3 #1 (January 2002) by Ed Brubaker and Darwyn Cooke redefines her as a street-level anti-heroine in a noir style. #dccomics #catwoman )
Dec 1, 2002 CE
Batman Hush: Romance Rekindled
Batman: Hush #1 (December 2002) by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee showcases a passionate romance between Batman and Catwoman. #dccomics #catwoman
Apr 1, 2003 CE
When in Rome
Catwoman: When in Rome #1 (April 2004? Actually 2004-2005) miniseries by Loeb and Sale explores Selina's search for her past in Italy. #dccomics #catwoman
Jul 19, 2004 CE
Catwoman Film Released
The critically panned Catwoman film starring Halle Berry is released on July 19, 2004, straying far from source material. #catwoman #movies )
Oct 1, 2005 CE
Infinite Crisis
Catwoman appears in DC's Infinite Crisis (2005-2006) event, fighting alongside heroes against the Secret Society. #dccomics #catwoman
Sep 1, 2006 CE
One Year Later
After One Year Later, Catwoman takes on the mantle of protector of Gotham's East End in Catwoman vol. 3 #53 (September 2006). #dccomics #catwoman )
Jun 1, 2009 CE
Gotham City Sirens Launches
Gotham City Sirens #1 (June 2009) teams Catwoman with Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy as an anti-hero trio. #dccomics #catwoman
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52 Reboot
Catwoman vol. 4 #1 (September 2011) launches as part of DC's New 52, with a younger, more impulsive Selina. #dccomics #catwoman )
Oct 18, 2011 CE
Arkham City Game Appearance
Catwoman is a playable character in Batman: Arkham City (released October 18, 2011), voiced by Grey DeLisle. #catwoman #videogames
May 1, 2012 CE
Death of the Family
Catwoman vol. 4 #13-14 (May-June 2013) ties into 'Death of the Family' where she resists the Joker's manipulation. #dccomics #catwoman
Jun 23, 2015 CE
Arkham Knight Appearance
Catwoman features in Batman: Arkham Knight (released June 23, 2015) as both ally and objective. #catwoman #videogames
Jun 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth Lead-Up
Selina appears in Batman vol. 3 #1 (June 2016) as part of DC Rebirth, setting up her role in Tom King's run. #dccomics #catwoman )
Aug 1, 2017 CE
Batman/Catwoman: The Wedding Prelude
The 'The War of Jokes and Riddles' and 'Rules of Engagement' arcs (2017) build toward Batman's proposal to Catwoman. #dccomics #catwoman )
Jul 4, 2018 CE
The Wedding (Almost)
Batman #50 (July 4, 2018) features Batman and Catwoman nearly marrying, but Selina leaves at the altar. #dccomics #catwoman )
Jul 25, 2018 CE
Catwoman Rebirth Series
Catwoman vol. 5 #1 (July 25, 2018) by Joëlle Jones launches, focusing on Selina's solo adventures after the wedding. #dccomics #catwoman )
Dec 1, 2020 CE
Batman/Catwoman Maxiseries
Batman/Catwoman #1 (December 1, 2020) by Tom King and Clay Mann explores past, present, and future of their relationship. #dccomics #catwoman )
Oct 5, 2021 CE
Catwoman: Lonely City
Catwoman: Lonely City #1 (October 5, 2021) by Cliff Chiang imagines an older Selina in a dystopian Gotham. #dccomics #catwoman
Mar 1, 2022 CE
Catwoman: Fear State
Catwoman vol. 5 #39 (March 2022) ties into 'Fear State' event, with Selina aiding the city against the Magistrate. #dccomics #catwoman )
Oct 1, 2022 CE
Batman: One Bad Day – Catwoman
The one-shot Batman: One Bad Day – Catwoman (October 2022) by Mariko Tamaki and Max Wittert explores Selina's 'bad day'. #dccomics #catwoman
Jun 1, 2023 CE
Gotham War Event
Catwoman leads an army in the 'Gotham War' storyline (June-October 2023) across Batman and Catwoman titles. #dccomics #catwoman
May 1, 2024 CE
Catwoman Vol. 6 Begins
Catwoman vol. 6 #1 (May 2024) by Tini Howard and David Talaski starts a new era, with Selina as a crime boss. #dccomics #catwoman )
Oct 1, 2024 CE
DC All In Relaunch
Catwoman gets a new #1 as part of DC All In (October 2024), continuing her role in the DC Universe. #dccomics #catwoman