{"id":402322,"date":"2026-04-20T21:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/402322\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T21:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:21:13","slug":"catwomans-new-dc-design-reveals-major-costume-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/402322\/","title":{"rendered":"Catwoman\u2019s New DC Design Reveals Major Costume Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The last six years have been exceptional for Catwoman<\/a>. The Gotham City Siren made her debut in The Batman as part of the The Batman Epic Crime Saga, her ongoing solo comic series is approaching its 87th issue, and she has landed yet another solo title with Absolute Catwoman. Across these different media, fans have seen a variety of interpretations of the character, and her latest costume design reveal teases a major shift in the status quo of her classic look.<\/p>\n

As mentioned above, Catwoman has claimed her very own solo title in DC\u2019s Absolute Universe, a reality created by Darkseid that reimagines the publisher\u2019s most iconic heroes and villains with darker, more hardcore origin stories and costumes. Catwoman made her full<\/a>, in-costume debut in Absolute Batman #12, written by Scott Snyder.<\/p>\n

The issue revealed a brand-new look for the Gotham City Siren that felt recognizable yet wildly different from her typical costumes. The biggest change was her cat-ear helmet, a design reminiscent of the look worn by the Absolute Universe\u2019s Black Mask<\/a>. Now, DC\u2019s solicitations for Absolute Catwoman #2 from writers Scott Snyder and Che Grayson and artist Bengal reveal new details about Selina Kyle\u2019s Absolute Universe design, further highlighting just how dramatically this costume departs from the traditional status quo.<\/p>\n

Bold Reimagining \u00b7 Alternate DC Universe
\n Test Your DC Comics
Absolute Universe Knowledge<\/p>\n

\u2646\ufe0fSupermanReimagined<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd87BatmanNo billions<\/p>\n

\u2694\ufe0fWonder WomanReforged<\/p>\n

\u26a1FlashSpeed<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf10UniverseAbsolute<\/p>\n

ENTER THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE \u2192<\/p>\n

01<\/p>\n

DC\u2019s Absolute Universe is a new line of comics launched in late 2024 that reimagines iconic DC heroes in a world without the legacy advantages they traditionally have. Which DC event\/storyline set up the creation of the Absolute Universe?<\/p>\n

\n ADark Crisis
\n BInfinite Frontier
\n CDarkseid\u2019s rewriting of the DC Multiverse in the current continuity
\n DFlashpoint Beyond\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! The Absolute Universe was born from Darkseid rewriting reality in the current DC continuity. This cosmic act of villainy created a parallel world where DC\u2019s greatest heroes exist without the advantages and support systems they traditionally rely on.<\/p>\n

\u2717 That answer didn\u2019t make it through the Absolute reboot! The answer is Darkseid\u2019s rewriting of the DC Multiverse. While Dark Crisis, Infinite Frontier, and Flashpoint Beyond are all significant DC events, it was Darkseid\u2019s manipulation of reality that gave birth to the Absolute Universe.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

02<\/p>\n

In Absolute Superman, Kal-El\u2019s origin is dramatically different from the main universe. Instead of being raised by the Kents in Smallville, how does Absolute Superman grow up?<\/p>\n

\n AHe is raised by the government
\n BHe grows up on Krypton
\n CHe is raised in an immigrant community with no wealth or privilege
\n DHe is raised by Lex Luthor\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! In the Absolute Universe, Kal-El lands not with the Kents but in an immigrant community, growing up without wealth or privilege. This reimagining strips away Superman\u2019s traditional support system while keeping his core values of hope and justice intact.<\/p>\n

\u2717 That answer didn\u2019t make it through the Absolute reboot! The answer is that he\u2019s raised in an immigrant community with no wealth or privilege. The Absolute line is built on the concept of heroes without their traditional advantages, and Superman\u2019s new upbringing reflects this perfectly.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

03<\/p>\n

Absolute Batman reimagines Bruce Wayne without his billionaire status. In this version, Bruce Wayne has a very different civilian occupation. What is Absolute Batman\u2019s day job?<\/p>\n

\n APolice officer
\n BEngineer \/ construction worker
\n CTeacher
\n DJournalist\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! In the Absolute Universe, Bruce Wayne works as an engineer and construction worker. Without the Wayne fortune or Wayne Enterprises, this Bruce builds his gear and gadgets with his own hands and working-class ingenuity, making him a truly self-made Batman.<\/p>\n

\u2717 That answer didn\u2019t make it through the Absolute reboot! The answer is engineer \/ construction worker. Absolute Batman strips Bruce Wayne of his billionaire status entirely. This Bruce is a massive, imposing figure who uses his engineering skills and physical labor background to craft his own Batman arsenal.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

04<\/p>\n

Absolute Batman\u2019s costume and physique are dramatically different from the traditional Batman. This version of Bruce Wayne is much larger and more imposing. Who is the writer of Absolute Batman?<\/p>\n

\n ATom King
\n BJames Tynion IV
\n CScott Snyder
\n DChip Zdarsky\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Scott Snyder, who previously wrote the acclaimed New 52 Batman run, is the writer of Absolute Batman. His bold reimagining of Bruce Wayne as a working-class hero without billions has been one of the breakout hits of the Absolute Universe line.<\/p>\n

\u2717 That answer didn\u2019t make it through the Absolute reboot! The answer is Scott Snyder. Known for his legendary Batman run featuring the Court of Owls and other iconic storylines, Snyder returned to the Dark Knight with Absolute Batman, completely reinventing Bruce Wayne for this new universe.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

05<\/p>\n

Absolute Wonder Woman reimagines Diana in a significantly different setting. In this version, the character\u2019s mythology and origin pull from different cultural influences. Who is the writer of Absolute Wonder Woman?<\/p>\n

\n AG. Willow Wilson
\n BKelly Thompson
\n CBecky Cloonan
\n DMariko Tamaki\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Kelly Thompson writes Absolute Wonder Woman, bringing a fresh take on Diana\u2019s mythology and origin. This version reimagines Wonder Woman\u2019s world with different cultural influences while maintaining the warrior spirit at the core of the character.<\/p>\n

\u2717 That answer didn\u2019t make it through the Absolute reboot! The answer is Kelly Thompson. While all four writers are acclaimed in the comics industry, it\u2019s Thompson who helms Absolute Wonder Woman, crafting a bold new vision for Diana in the Absolute Universe.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

06<\/p>\n

The Absolute Universe was created as a result of Darkseid altering reality. A key difference is that in this universe, heroes don\u2019t have the traditional advantages and support systems. What concept describes this \u2014 that these heroes exist without their usual \u201csafety nets\u201d?<\/p>\n

\n AHeroes without legacy
\n BHeroes without hope
\n CHeroes without privilege
\n DGrounded heroes\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! \u201cHeroes without legacy\u201d is the core concept of the Absolute Universe. These versions of DC\u2019s iconic characters exist without the inherited advantages, mentors, wealth, and support networks that traditionally define them \u2014 forcing them to become heroes purely on their own terms.<\/p>\n

\u2717 That answer didn\u2019t make it through the Absolute reboot! The answer is \u201cHeroes without legacy.\u201d The Absolute Universe is built on the idea that Darkseid stripped these heroes of their legacies \u2014 Batman has no fortune, Superman has no Kents, Wonder Woman has no Themyscira as we know it.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

07<\/p>\n

Absolute Flash reimagines Wally West in the Absolute Universe. In this version, the Flash\u2019s connection to the Speed Force is portrayed differently. Who is the writer of Absolute Flash?<\/p>\n

\n AJeff Lemire
\n BJoshua Williamson
\n CMark Waid
\n DJeremy Adams\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Jeff Lemire, known for his deeply human storytelling in titles like Sweet Tooth and Animal Man, writes Absolute Flash. His take on Wally West reimagines the speedster\u2019s relationship with the Speed Force in the context of the Absolute Universe\u2019s stripped-down heroic landscape.<\/p>\n

\u2717 That answer didn\u2019t make it through the Absolute reboot! The answer is Jeff Lemire. While Williamson, Waid, and Adams have all written excellent Flash stories in the main continuity, it\u2019s Lemire who brings his unique storytelling vision to Absolute Flash.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

08<\/p>\n

Absolute Superman is written and drawn by a critically acclaimed creator who handles both the writing and art duties on the series. Who is this creator?<\/p>\n

\n AJim Lee
\n BJason Aaron (writer) with Rafa Sandoval (art)
\n CGrant Morrison
\n DJorge Jim\u00e9nez\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Absolute Superman is written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval. Together they\u2019ve crafted a powerful reimagining of Kal-El, placing him in an immigrant community without the Kent family\u2019s support, creating one of the most compelling new takes on the character in years.<\/p>\n

\u2717 That answer didn\u2019t make it through the Absolute reboot! The answer is Jason Aaron (writer) with Rafa Sandoval (art). While Jim Lee, Grant Morrison, and Jorge Jim\u00e9nez are all legendary DC creators, it\u2019s the Aaron and Sandoval team that brings Absolute Superman to life.<\/p>\n

REVEAL MY SCORE \u2192<\/p>\n

\n Analysis Complete
\n Your Absolute Knowledge\n <\/p>\n

\n \/ 8\n <\/p>\n

Are you an Absolute expert \u2014 or still in the main continuity?<\/p>\n

\u21bb TRY AGAIN<\/p>\n

New Look at Catwoman\u2019s Next DC Design Reveals Major Costume Changes<\/p>\n

Cover B Lesley ‘Leirix’ Li Variant for Absolute Catwoman #2 (2026)<\/p>\n

\"Absolute<\/p>\n

While we already know what Selina Kyle\u2019s standard Catwoman look will be thanks to Absolute Batman, a variant cover by Lesley \u201cLeirix\u201d Li for Absolute Catwoman #2 reveals some additional details. Li\u2019s cover shows the return of Selina\u2019s far more armored look, complete with the bulbous cat-eared helmet and a multi-segmented whip.<\/p>\n

However, what truly makes Li\u2019s cover stand out from the other variants, as well as from Nick Dragotta\u2019s Catwoman design in Absolute Batman<\/a>, are the glowing elements. Catwoman\u2019s solid black visor lights up with eye-shaped golden light, while the segments of her whip glow with the same color. While fans have already seen hints of Selina\u2019s whip glowing, the helmet’s illuminated eyes are a new design element.<\/p>\n

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Related<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tDC Is Redeeming Batman’s Greatest Romance With a Major Redesign After 86 Years
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

After decades of heartbreak and near-misses, DC is finally giving Batman and Catwoman the fresh start fans have waited 86 years to see.<\/p>\n

While this change slightly alters the visual design and further separates the Absolute look from Catwoman\u2019s traditional costumes, it also hints at something more significant. Typically, Catwoman\u2019s suits across the main universe and other portrayals, including live-action films, are simply outfits. The Absolute version, however, strongly suggests a suit that is infused with advanced technology.<\/p>\n

Because of that, this could potentially be the most powerful version of Catwoman fans have seen so far. The glowing eyes of the helmet and the illuminated whip both imply technological upgrades. The whip will likely possess capabilities beyond those of a standard non-tech weapon, while the helmet may serve not only as head protection but also as an advanced computer system. It may even connect Selina to one of Absolute Batman\u2019s primary antagonists.<\/p>\n

Absolute Catwoman Changes Selina Kyle\u2019s Classic Relationship With Black Mask<\/p>\n

Cover D Jonboy Meyers Variant for Absolute Catwoman #2 (2026)<\/p>\n

\"Absolute<\/p>\n

Readers who have been following Absolute Batman will remember that the first villain Bruce Wayne faced in the series was Black Mask<\/a>. His own helmet bears a striking resemblance to Catwoman\u2019s new design. The comic strongly alluded to a connection between Black Mask, AKA Roman Sionis, and Selina, suggesting the possibility that the two may share an employer or at least access to similar technology.<\/p>\n

\"Black
\n Absolute Batman #1<\/p>\n

This connection is likely to be explored further in the upcoming Absolute Catwoman series<\/a>. Even now, it is an intriguing detail that the Catwoman and Black Mask of this universe appear to be linked in some way, and may even be operating on the same side. That idea is especially interesting because it essentially flips the dynamic currently playing out in Catwoman\u2019s main continuity series.<\/p>\n

In the primary DC universe, writer Torunn Gr\u00f8nbekk recently launched a storyline where Black Mask has set his sights on Selina and is pursuing revenge against her. In that title, Selina and Sionis are enemies locked in conflict. Meanwhile, in the Absolute Universe, Catwoman and Black Mask may instead be colleagues, or at the very least allies who have worked together in the past. As a result, Catwoman\u2019s new suit is far from the only major change the Absolute Universe is making to the character and her relationships.<\/p>\n

Absolute Catwoman #2 from DC Comics is available to read on July 8, 2026!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The last six years have been exceptional for Catwoman. The Gotham City Siren made her debut in The…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":402323,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[146,85,46,397],"class_list":["post-402322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-movies","tag-entertainment","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-movies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=402322"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402322\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/402323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=402322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=402322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=402322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}