Warning: Spoilers for Gotham City Sirens #4Catwoman Don has a number of iconic costumes over the years while rolling across Gotham City, all of which draw from the cat imagery that inspired her vigilante name. One of her most popular looks is just referenced in the funniest way possible in a scene that’s an absolute treat for longtime Catwoman readers.
in Gotham City Sirens #4 by Leah Williams, Daniel Hillyard, Ted Brandt, and Ro Stein The titular team—comprised of Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy—set out on a mission to research an energy drink known as XO Punch. In a shocking twist, Selina finds herself dosed with XO Punch, and before she can realize what’s happening, she starts having wild and vivid hallucinations. in her hallucination, Catwoman undergoes a sudden transformation into a purple cat.
This hilarious sequence serves as An homage to Catwoman’s iconic purple costume from the 1990sA subtle yet pitch-perfect reference that is sure to bring a smile to the face of any Catwoman fan.
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Of all the costumes Catwoman has worn throughout her history, her purple costume is a fan favorite. She’s since swapped purple for black, but it’s finally making a comeback — just not in the way readers might have expected. Selina’s XO Punch-induced hallucination of herself as a purple cat Subvert expectations of this suit’s return In all the right ways. Her old suit is known for being skin-tight, so making it a part of her skin like purple cat fur is a hilarious way to poke fun at it, while also satisfying fans who miss seeing Catwoman in purple.
With the clever nod to Catwoman’s past, it’s clear that her purple costume is appreciated by writers, artists and readers alike.
The sequence isn’t the first time Catwoman has revisited her classic costume in recent memory. in Catwoman #59 By Tini Howard and Stefano Raffaele, Selina wears her old costume for the first time in years, reviving her purple look for the modern era. Additionally, she wears a purple space suit on the cover of Catwoman #64 – by David Nakayama – with cat ears that emulate her namesake. These instances, though temporary, prove that Purple is still a perfect fit for CatwomanAnd it seems she can’t escape the color even now. Fans still look back fondly on her purple suit as one of her best, and it looks like Catwoman herself does the same.
Catwoman needs to return to her iconic purple look
Even her subconscious seems to agree
With the clever nod to Catwoman’s past, it’s clear that her purple costume is appreciated by writers, artists and readers alike. In fact, even Selina Kyle has her old look on her mind. Her subconscious conjures up the image of herself as a purple cat, hinting that She may miss Lila as much as the reader does. Although Catwoman just got a brand new costume for her new DC All In era, there’s always a chance she’ll bring back the purple again sometime. In the meantime, fans of her ’90s suit can enjoy Gotham City Sirens‘ Fun reference to one of Catwomans most beloved periods.
Gotham City Sirens #4 is available now from DC Comics.
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