Like more of Catwoman‘s brand new costume was unveiled in DC Comics, covers for future issues illustrate just how similar it is to Halle Berry’s look in the disastrous, but iconic, 2004 movie. The attempted solo movie Catwoman Disregard the character’s comic origins and identity, and the film’s story is largely ignored by comics in return. However, recent costume developments show that DC hasn’t completely forgotten Barry’s version of the anti-hero.
Seba Fiumara’s gorgeous cover for Catwoman #71 – written by Torunn Grønbekk with art by Marianna Ignazzi – provides the latest look at Catwoman’s sleek new costume. scratched and sat in a bath of ice, Selina Kyle’s new look bears a striking resemblance to the costume worn by Halle Berry’s Catwoman.
CATWOMAN #71 (2024) |
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December 18, 2024 |
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Torunn Grønbekk |
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Marianna Ignazzi |
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Seba Fiumara |
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Lee Bermejo, Frank Cho, Davis Nakayama, Noobovich |
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With an all-new creative team debuting this updated costume, DC references their biggest cinematic flop yet has gained some more cultural appreciation over the years. Although Catwoman Was a critical and financial failure, it became a campy cult classic, with some thinking it could be resurrected.
Selina Kyle’s new design is a throwback to the infamous Halle Berry version of Catwoman
Catwoman #71 – written by Torunn Grønbekk; Art by Marianna Ignazzi; Cover by Seba Fiumara
The new Catwoman costume comes from the unique version of the 2004 film with aspects of the design that still remember Selina Kyle’s long and storied run in DC Comics. The costume history of the character spans over eight decades, with various legendary looks that may be responsible for her most classic or most memorable design. From wearing a literal cat head to her famous purple, gray, and all-black suits, Catwoman’s sense of style has always been a pivotal piece of her character’s history in DC Comics, as she’s transitioned from villain to anti-hero to Full-blown hero over the years.
On Seba Fiumara’s cover for Catwoman #71, the battle-worn iteration of the character is highly reminiscent of the Patience Phillips iteration of the ferocious feline thief.
Selina Kyle’s fashions span the world of comics to film, television, video games and even more. Throughout the character’s costumed live-action appearances in movies and television, Michelle Pfeiffer’s version of Tim Burton’s batman returns (1992) may be the most recognizable. However, Selina Kyle isn’t the only Catwoman to have appeared in a movie, with 2004’s Catwoman Join the fray in a costume that has become iconic in its own right. On Seba Fiumara’s cover for Catwoman #71, the battle-worn iteration of the character is highly reminiscent of the Patience Phillips iteration of the ferocious feline thief.
Who is Patience Phillips? DC’s other Catwoman, explained
The much-maligned cinematic Catwoman
Halle Berry’s Patience Phillips was an original creation for Catwoman (2004)Making her first and last appearance in the film. Patience was a nerdy, shy and shy woman working for a cosmetic company, but transformed into a bold and confident anti-hero after a near-death experience and a mystical awakening with a bunch of street cats. Her story is Similar to the twisted origin of Michelle Pfeiffer’s Selina Kyle, as both were given Catholic powers when nearly killed by their employers. After her superhero origin, Patience sought guidance from a woman named Ophelia Powers, who fittingly helped her feel her powers.
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Ophelia Powers taught Patience about an aspect of the film invented that was ignored by DC Comics, claiming that there have been various Catwomen throughout history dating back to the goddess Bust. The spiritual element of this version of the character helps her stand apart, along with Halle Berry’s fun and campy performance in the film for which she earned the Worst Actress Rosie Award. Berry embraced the movie and beautifully owned her place as Patience in one of DC’s biggest cinematic flops, helping the character become an admittedly infamous but legendary piece of Catwoman’s history.
The new Catwoman look proves Halle Berry’s version deserves a comic follow-up
A reappraisal two decades later
With fans and Halle Berry herself giving a loving reappraisal to the much-maligned movie, it’s clear that some kind of follow-up would certainly be enticing for the film’s fan and the harshest critics. Batman ’89 Continues Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman story in the comic book format, and A Catwoman ’04 Series would be a fascinating way to develop the story of Patience Phillips and build the world of the cult classic. As Catwoman’s new look draws parallels to the film version of the costume, DC is seemingly aware of the movie’s return to the cultural landscape with a fresh perspective.
Catwoman does Appearing to take fashion tips from Barry’s character with her bold new costume.
Despite all the costume comparisons, Grønbekk and Ignazzi’s latest arc probably won’t take any other cues from Halle Berry’s version of the anti-hero. Catwoman #71 Will see Selina Kyle continue taking on crime lords and sneaking into fancy parties rather than rubbing catnip on her face, doing extraordinary basketball tricks, and fighting Sharon Stone over evil skin cream as Patience Phillips. While fans don’t need to worry about Selina’s personality changing or her stealing Patience’s thunder in the DC Universe, Catwoman Does Appearing to take fashion tips from Barry’s character with her bold new costume.
Catwoman #71 Will be available December 18, 2024 from DC Comics.
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