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Batman '89: Echoes has Catwoman looking brand-new. She's rocking a fresh golden choker, and thigh-highs have taken place in place of her usual leather bodysuit. Her leather torso currently has a gold zipper, which accentuates her futuristic and edgy vibe.
Michelle Pfeiffer's legendary performance of the role in the 1983 film Scarace greatly inspired Catwoman's fresh appearance in Batman '89: Echoes. Selina Kyle's civilian outfit—bob haircut, shades, suit—directly pays homage to Pfeiffer's role in the movie. For those who value the classic movie, it's a great Easter egg that accentuates the comic's general homage to '80s and '90s cinematic theme.
The new Catwoman design is important because it honors Michelle Pfeiffer's legacy as Catwoman rather than only changes in attire. Batman '89: Echoes's creators are appreciating the legendary quality of her depiction and including her into the comic book universe. Celebrating the legacy of the '80s and '90s cinema, it also gives the narrative a layer of nostalgia by transporting fans back to the golden age of Batman movies.
Catwoman's fresh appearance pays great respect to '80s and '90s film, so complementing Batman '89: Echoes' general motif. Like the original Tim Burton films, the comic book series finds influence in vintage great movies. To replicate the look and feel of a '80s film, the designers borrow character inspirations like Martin Short as the Riddler or Jeff Goldblum as Scarecrow. Another tribute is Catwoman's fresh look, which closely borrows Scarface's visual aesthetic.
Batman '89: Echoes has Catwoman in a multifarious capacity. Batman's love interest and enemy at once is her. She is a talented burglar and a mysterious person that liven the narrative. The narrative will look at their interaction together and how their past will shape their present relationship. Catwoman's part in the comic will be crucial in guiding the story and forming the Burtonverse events.
Although our exact date is yet unknown, Joe Quinones verified that Catwoman is making a comeback to the Burtonverse in Batman '89: Echoes. Though fans can be confident she will be returned and her comeback will be a major comic event, the waiting will be difficult. She will be a crucial actor in the next plot, hence ideally she will be at peace with Bruce after he broke his no-kill rule.