Warning: Contains spoilers for Batman ’89: Echoes #4!DC’s “Keatonverse” continues to flesh out and deviate from classic DC Comics lore, with an evolving re-imagined origin for Harley Quinn. Revealed in a new preview, Michelle Pfeiffer’s version of Catwoman Officially ties to the Madonna-inspired Dr. Harleen Quinzel, as two of Gotham’s fiercest villains establish their relationship in the Batman ’89 UniverseMeaning the Tim Burton-inspired world could feature its own Gotham City Sirens.
The preview for Batman ’89: Echoes #4 – written by Sam Hamm with art by Joe Quinones – follows up on Bruce Wayne’s adventures while infiltrating Arkham Undercover. In addition, it is revealed that Dr. Quinzel has been providing therapy for Selina Kyle, and suddenly wants to stop their sessions to focus on her new TV show.
With the new study of Harley Quinn, Catwoman becomes even more integral to the fabric of the DC Universe as she returns to the batman ’89-Verse. Since Selina inspired Harleen’s persona therapy here, she takes the Joker’s place as her first major villain patient.
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Batman ’89: Echoes #4 – Written by Sam Hamm; Art by Joe Quinones, Leonardo Ito, & Carlos M. Mangual
The Keatonverse’s Selina Kyle being established as an important part of Harley’s origin is a well-deserved upgrade for the character, who has been absent for most of the Echoes series so far.
Since Jack Nicholson’s version of the Joker dies in Tim Burton’s batman (1989)The Keatonverse’s Harley Quinn was bound to undergo some changes from her most common origin as initially a love interest for the Clown Prince of Crime. The sequel comic finally casts Madonna as the iconic character and gives her a whole new story, now linked with a Catwoman based on Michelle Pfeiffer’s legendary portrayal of Selina Kyle. As a therapist turned TV host who specializes in persona therapy with the superheroes and villains of the world, this version of ​​Harley has seemingly never met the Joker of this universe.
The Keatonverse’s Selina Kyle being established as an important part of Harley’s origin is a well-deserved upgrade for the character, who has been absent for most of the Echoes series so far. Although Harley still takes inspiration from the Jack Napier incarnation of Joker, Selina makes it crystal clear in these Batman ’89: Echoes #4 preview that the idea of ​​this persona-based therapy was inspired by you; Since Harleen also has ties to the Scarecrow, it seems that her corruption into the villainous Harley Quinn will make her a major player with strong connections in Batman’s growing rogues gallery.
The Keatonverse version of DC’s iconic Gotham City Sirens may be slowly assembling
Batman ’89: Echoes #4 – Available September 11, 2024
As a trio that fans love to see reunite, it would be fascinating for this universe to have its own incarnation of the Gotham City Sirens.
With Catwoman and Harley linking up in the Keatonverse story, the only thing missing from creating a new version of Gotham City Sirens is their own Poison Ivy. Pamela Isley is one of Batman’s quintessential villains, and would fit perfectly into the world created by Tim Burton and later Flesh in the world. Batman ’89 comics. As a trio that fans love to see reunite, it would be fascinating for this universe to have its own incarnation of the Gotham City Sirens, with another acclaimed performer rounding out the group and taking on Keaton’s version of Batman together.
Although Poison Ivy was played by Uma Thurman in Batman and Robin (1997), The only films canon to Batman ’89 are Tim Burton’s films and not the two sequels directed by Joel Schumacher. This is proven by their version of two-phase resembling actor Billy Dee Williams, the original film’s Harvey Dent. since the Echoes Follow-up has seen many of Batman’s villains resemble comedians of the time, perhaps a comedy legend and Burton film alumni like Catherine O’Hara could appear as the incredible plant-powered supervillain. An image of O’Hara would fit nicely alongside Pfeiffer and Madonna as the Gotham City Sirens of this universe.
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Although Selina and Harleen seem to be sparring and butting heads in the preview for Batman ’89: Echoes #4, The members of Batman’s rogues gallery of villains are known to quarrel when working together for no reason.
without question, Pfeiffer’s Selina Kyle is more than deserving of more comic appearances, or even her own spin-off series. She almost got her own movie after being the real standout in batman returns (1992)But that version of the character never actually returned until the Batman ’89 funny. Aside from the new development with Harley Quinn raising her status, Catwoman hasn’t been featured as much in the series as she could be, so it would be wonderful for DC Comics to do the Catwoman ’92 story and develop the Pfeiffer version of The series. Character next.
Although Selina and Harleen seem to be sparring and butting heads in the preview for Batman ’89: Echoes #4, the members of Batman’s rogues gallery of villains are known to quarrel when working together for no reason. The two supervillains could either come together as an awkward dynamic duo for a common enemy or completely shake up the Keatonverse as they go to battle with each other. This version of the Batman Universe and its lore will never be the same Harley Quinn And Catwoman Collide as enemies or work together as viciously fierce allies.
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Batman Returns sees the return of Michael Keaton’s Bruce Wayne after his victory over the Joker. This time, the Dark Knight faces a new threat in the form of The Penguin, an outsider who wants revenge on Gotham City. Starring Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot, Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle aka Catwoman, and Christopher Walken as Max Schreck, Batman Returns is Tim Burton’s second and final film based on the iconic DC Comics character.