Walter Sommer
Selina Kyle, better known as “Catwoman,” first appeared in Batman #1 in 1940, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. A master thief and antiheroine, Catwoman has become one of the most enduring characters in comic book history. Growing up in the shadows of Gotham City, Selina’s backstory varies across adaptations but often includes themes of poverty and survival in a harsh environment. After escaping an abusive home or fending for herself on the streets, she honed her skills in stealth, agility, and cunning, eventually adopting the persona of Catwoman. Her cat-like costume and abilities symbolize her independence and grace, traits that define her identity.
As Catwoman, Selina Kyle operates in morally ambiguous territory, often stealing from the corrupt while protecting the vulnerable. Her relationship with Batman is central to her story, marked by mutual attraction, respect, and conflict. While Batman embodies a strict moral code, Catwoman challenges his worldview, navigating the gray areas of morality with her personal ethics. This dynamic adds depth to her character, as she often walks the line between hero and villain. In some storylines, she transitions into a vigilante, protecting Gotham’s downtrodden communities, though she never fully abandons her independence or thieving ways.
Catwoman’s skills are legendary. She is an expert thief, skilled in lock-picking, infiltration, and evasion. Her agility and acrobatic abilities make her nearly impossible to catch, while her hand-to-hand combat skills and mastery of the bullwhip ensure she can handle any adversary. Intellectually, Selina is resourceful and cunning, often outsmarting both heroes and villains alike. These attributes have made her a formidable figure in Gotham’s underworld and an essential ally—or adversary—to Batman.
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Symphony: Catwoman
Composed by Walter Sommer and Tom Libertiny
Performed by Walter Sommer and his Orchestra
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Tom Libertiny
