Catwoman in other media Catwoman in other media Catwoman is a fictional character first appearing in "Batman" #1. After her debut she would appear in many forms of media appearing in the "Batman" TV series and its film adaption, "Batman Returns", the critically acclaimed "", the critically panned "Catwoman", the hit film "The Dark Knight Rises" and the popular "" series just to name a few. She has been portrayed by Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, Eartha Kitt, Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway and Camren Bicondova and has been voiced by Adrienne Barbeau, Grey DeLisle, and numerous others. Catwoman in the 1966 live action
Catwoman story arc focused on Selina Kyle's reign as a Gotham City crime boss. Following events from "Batman Eternal" and preceding those in "Batman" #28, Selina takes over control of the Calabrese crime family, after being revealed as the daughter of Rex Calabrese. During this time she stops wearing the Catwoman costume, prompting Eiko Hasigawa, heir to the rival Hasigawa family, to replace her in the role. The women confront each other several times, discussing Eiko's motivations to dress as Catwoman and whether Selina's plans for Gotham and the families are worth the sacrifices required. During one of their encounters, Selina