Summary

• Catwoman #69 promises a new era for Selina Kyle with a fresh creative team taking over the fan-favorite series this fall.
• Selina will need to leave her Catwoman identity behind and delve into a sinister international syndicate as she investigates an attempt on her life.
• Despite a possible breakup with Batman, fans can look forward to a new steamy Catwoman costume.

DC has officially announced the new creative team for Batman. While this impending breakup might surprise some fans—especially considering the recent reconciliation between Bat and Cat—there’s a silver lining: a new, steamy Catwoman costume to look forward to.

While the costume retains Selina’s signature style, it notably includes a “boob window,” a design element often seen with Power Girl.

Tini Howard and Carmine Di Giandomenico’s much-praised Catwoman run will officially be over on October 16, 2024, as Torunn Grønbekk and Fabiana Mascolo take over the series with Catwoman #69.

Howard and Di Giandomenico reimagined Selina Kyle, introducing fresh and exciting storylines that made their run a fan favorite. However, Grønbekk—known for her work on Venom and Red Sonja—and Mascolo—recognized for Night Club and Firefly: Brand New 'Verse—are set to be warmly welcomed by fans. Catwoman #69 promises to kick off a new era for Selina, bringing excitement and change to the series.

Catwoman Gets New Creative Team (& They’re Teasing the End of the BatCat Ship)

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Grønbekk and Mascolo’s Catwoman #69 teases major changes for the feline-inclined anti-hero as they continue Howard and Giandomenico’s storyline involving an attempt on Selina’s life. Having survived the attack and sought medical treatment from the infamous Hush, issue #69 will now focus on Catwoman’s quest to uncover who ordered the hit and why. The synopsis hints that Selina will need to leave her life as Gotham City's Catwoman behind and re-enter “the world of a sinister international syndicate that years ago helped transform her into the world’s foremost thief.”

The synopsis further teases that, in addition to exploring Selina’s identity, the issue will feature “broken alliances,” which may hint at the end of the BatCat relationship. Catwoman’s re-entry into the international crime syndicate could drive a wedge between her and the Dark Knight, potentially leading her to abandon her loyalty to him. This is undoubtedly distressing news for BatCat shippers, especially since the couple has just recently reconciled in Zdarsky’s Batman run after a series of conflicts over what was best for Gotham City.

Catwoman’s New Suit Features Power Girl’s Iconic “Boob Window”

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Even if Batman and Catwoman break up in Grønbekk and Mascolo’s run, there is one silver lining that fans will surely appreciate—Selina’s new catsuit. This updated look is featured across various covers for the comic, including the main cover by Sebastián Fiumara and two variant covers by Homare and Noobovich. While the costume retains Selina’s signature style, it notably includes a “boob window,” a design element often seen with Power Girl. DC has confirmed this choice as a practical feature for ventilation and to reduce “boob sweat.” Hence, it looks like Catwoman is drawing some inspiration from the Kryptonian.

Catwoman #69 will be released on October 16, 2024, from DC Comics!