Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Batman #152! Trigger Warning: Non-graphic references to death, violence and self-inflicted deathDC writer Chip Zdarsky isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to delivering the emotional highs and lows Batman And Catwoman’s Relationship. From heartfelt moments to heart-stopping twists, Zdarski’s latest Absolute power The tie-in issue reveals that while the Dark Knight and his paramour won’t be getting a happy ending, they may have something even better in store.
in Batman #152, Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto and Romulo Fajardo Jr. Deliver a tense, high-stakes mission as Bruce and Selina race against time to steal a Mother Box from Amanda Waller. Their mission leads them into a deadly confrontation with Waller’s Suicide Squad – including the powerful Superman clone, Bizarro – on the desolate, hostile planet of Czarnia.
Facing overwhelming odds that could mean their deaths, Batman and Catwoman share some heartfelt exchanges that reveal deeper layers of their relationship. In one of these moments, They acknowledge that although a happy ending is not in their future, they are headed for a “spectacular” one.
Catwoman reveals what she’ll do if Batman ever dies (is anyone really surprised?)
“I will kill them all and probably die in the process” – Catwoman in Batman #152
Zdarski’s Batman run has delivered some powerful Batman moments recently. In issue #151, Catwoman shows her unwavering loyalty by refusing to let Batman face the dangers of a potentially deadly boom tube destination alone, telling him, “In the unknown.” Bruce echoes her words, and together they step into the Boom Tub. here, “into the unknown” Carries the weight of traditional “I do” Vows, symbolizing their commitment to face an uncertain future together. It’s a deeply moving moment, offering them the chance to exchange the vows they were robbed of at Tom King’s Batman #50.
Zdarsky continues to highlight Selina’s unwavering commitment to Bruce Batman #152, where fans get a deeper look at how far Selina is willing to go for him. As Batman prepares for the possibility that he may not survive their mission on Czarnia, he starts to say goodbye. Before he can make a final request, Catwoman cuts him off, saying, “If you die and I live, I will kill them all and probably die in the process.” With this response, Selina makes it clear that there’s no point in Batman making any last requests – because she has no intention of living without him..
This moment underscores that Catwoman is the ultimate “Ride or Die,” A hardcore yet deep testament to her love for Bruce. Despite the gravity of the situation, there’s a hint of dark humor in her words, echoing the iconic meme from Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Rosa Diaz: “I only had Arlo for a day and a half, but if anything happened to him, I would kill everyone in this room and then myself.” Like the meme, Selina’s expression of love comes through in extreme hyperbole, Balancing the seriousness of the moment with a touch of levity.
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Batman already knows how his and Catwoman’s relationship will end: spectacularly
DC won’t give BatCat a happy ending, but they will give them a “spectacular” one
Catwoman’s vow to kill everyone and likely die herself if Batman were to fall is quickly followed by a shameful reflection: She and the Dark Knight were never meant to have a happy ending. Before she can finish her thought, Batman interrupts her. as she says, “Bruce, I don’t think we were ever meant to get our happy ending, but like the rest of our lives…” Batman completes her sentence by interjecting, “It’s going to be spectacular.” Depending on the fan, this could either crush their BatCat dreams or feel like a perfectly in-character moment for the pair.
While this scene could simply be Zdarski giving Batman and Catwoman a heartfelt moment and acknowledging their fate in an abstract way, there’s also the possibility that DC is hinting at a specific BatCat ending that will not be happy, but will indeed be spectacular. Screen Rant hopes for the latter and that the breadcrumbs laid out by Zdarsky will lead to a fully realized moment down the line. Regardless of whether this was just an emotional exchange or a teaser for something bigger, BatCat fans will undoubtedly appreciate the depth of this moment between Selina and Bruce.
It’s time for DC to commit to a Batman/Catwoman relationship ending
Tom King’s from tomorrow Short story is the perfect blueprint for DC’s latest Batcat story
Batman and Catwoman have been playing their game of cat and mouse for decades, and Many fans are eager for DC to commit to the Batman relationship one way or another. While some may wish to see Bruce and Selina’s relationship continue to grow, there is also a morbid curiosity about how their story will ultimately end. Ending such an iconic relationship could be highly controversial, but DC could handle it in a way that minimizes the backlash from their reader base.
Tom King and Clay Mann’s short story from tomorrowin Action comics #1000, offered a resolution to Superman’s story by depicting his final day on Earth as the Sun expands to destroy the planet. This provided fans with closure on Superman’s journey without impacting current storylines. Similarly, DC could provide a definitive end to Batman and Catwoman’s relationship in a way that doesn’t directly affect mainstream continuity, giving fans a satisfying conclusion without disrupting ongoing stories. therefore, BatCat would technically live on, but fans would also have a definitive answer as to how their relationship would end.
“We’ll catch our moments when we can”: The future of BatCat is hopeful
Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle’s romance is safe for now
Fans who are not ready to know the final fate of the Batcat relationship need not worry. Batman #152 ends on a hopeful note for Selina and Bruce. After narrowly escaping a sudden confrontation with Darkseid, the pair finds a moment of respite on a remote beach. Here, Selina acknowledges that challenges lie ahead but reassures Bruce with, “We’ll still capture our moments when we can.” The statement suggests that despite the obstacles, the future of the Batcat relationship remains promising, implying that there will be many more shared moments for Catwoman And Batman.
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