10 Things DC Comics Wants You To Forget About Catwoman
9. That Sex Scene
When Catwoman got her own series following the New 52 reboot, DC wanted to start things off with a bang, and boy did they.
In an attempt to appear "mature", Catwoman #1 threw out character development in favour of gratuitous shots of Selina Kyle in her underwear. In the issue's climax (heh), Batman and Catwoman get jiggy on the floor of her apartment, whilst still wearing their costumes. It's an uncomfortable scene, literally, both characters seem to be in some pretty severe spinal discomfort and the detailed artwork only serves to make things more awkward.
The issue was incredibly controversial, not just for the excessive fan service, but for the way that Catwoman seemingly forces herself on Batman, raising eyebrows over the dubious consent of the scene.
When asked about it by Newsarama, writer Judd Winick gave a pretty classic non-answer of "This is a Catwoman for 2011, and my approach to her character and actions reflect someone who lives in our times. And wears a cat suit. And steals. It's a tale that is part crime story, part mystery and part romance. In that, you will find action, suspense and passion. Each of those qualities, at times, play to their extremes".