WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for BATMAN #152!TRIGGER WARNING: Non-Graphic Mentions of Death, Violence, and Self-Inflicted DeathDC writer Chip Zdarsky isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to delivering the emotional highs and lows ofBatmanandCatwoman’srelationship. From heartwarming moments to heart-stopping twists, Zdarsky’s recentAbsolute Powertie-in issue reveals that while the Dark Knight and his paramour won’t be getting a happy ending, they might have something even better in store.
InBatman#152, Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto, and Romulo Fajardo Jr. deliver a tense, high-stakes mission as Bruce and Selina race against time to steal a Mother Box from Amanda Waller. Their mission leads them into a deadly confrontation with Waller’s Suicide Squad—including the powerful Superman clone, Bizarro—on the desolate, hostile planet of Czarnia.
Facing overwhelming odds that could mean their deaths, Batman and Catwoman share several heartfelt exchanges that reveal deeper layers of their relationship. In one of these moments,they acknowledge that while a happy ending isn’t in their future, they’re headed for a“spectacular”one.
Czarnia is the home-planet of the interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter Lobo.
Catwoman Reveals What She’ll Do If Batman Ever Dies (Is Anyone Truly Surprised?)
“I’ll Kill Them All and Probably Die in the Process”- Catwoman inBatman#152
Zdarsky’s Batman run has delivered some powerful BatCat moments recently. In issue #151, Catwoman shows her unwavering loyalty by refusing to let Batman face the danger of a potentially lethal Boom Tube destination alone, telling him,“Into the unknown.”Bruce echoes her words, and together they step into the Boom Tube. Here,“into the unknown”carries the weight of traditional“I do”vows, symbolizing their commitment to face an uncertain future together.It’s a deeply moving moment, offering them the chance to exchange the vows they were robbed of inTom King’sBatman#50.
Zdarsky continues to highlight Selina’s unwavering commitment to Bruce inBatman#152, where fans get a deeper look at just how far Selina is willing to go for him. As Batman prepares for the possibility that he might not survive their mission on Czarnia, he starts to say his goodbyes. Before he can make a final request, Catwoman cuts him off, saying,“If you die and I live, I’ll kill them all and probably die in the process.”With this response,Selina makes it clear that there’s no point in Batman making any last requests—because she has no intention of living without him.
This moment underscores that Catwoman is the ultimate“ride or die,”a hardcore yet profound testament to her love for Bruce. Despite the gravity of the situation, there’s a hint of dark humor in her words, echoing the iconic meme fromBrooklyn Nine-Nine’s Rosa Diaz:“I’ve only had Arlo for a day and a half, but if anything happened to him, I would kill everyone in this room and then myself.”Like the meme, Selina’s expression of love comes through in extreme hyperbole,balancing the seriousness of the moment with a touch of levity.
Batman Already Knows How His and Catwoman’s Relationship Will End: SPECTACULARLY
DC Won’t Give BatCat a Happy Ending, But They Will Give Them a“Spectacular"One
Catwoman’s vow to kill everyone and likely die herself if Batman were to fall is quickly followed by a somber reflection:she and the Dark Knight were never meant to have a happy ending.Before she can finish her thought, though, Batman interrupts her. As she says,“Bruce, I don’t think we were ever meant to get our happy ending, but like the rest of our lives…”Batman completes her sentence by interjecting,“It’ll be a spectacular one.”Depending on the fan, this could either crush their BatCat dreams or feel like a perfectly in-character moment for the couple.
While this scene might simply be Zdarsky givingBatman and Catwomana heartfelt moment and acknowledging their fate in an abstract way, there’s also the possibility thatDC is hinting at a specific BatCat ending that won’t be happy, but will indeed be spectacular.Screen Rant hopes for the latter and that the breadcrumbs laid out by Zdarsky will lead to a fully realized moment down the line. Regardless of whether this was just an emotional exchange or a teaser for something bigger, BatCat fans will undoubtedly appreciate the depth of this moment between Selina and Bruce.
It’s Time For DC to Commit to a Batman / Catwoman Relationship End
Tom King’sOf TomorrowShort-Story Is the Perfect Blueprint for DC’s LAST BatCat Story
Batman and Catwoman have been playing their game of cat and mouse for decades, andmany fans are eager for DC to commit to the BatCat relationship one way or another.While some may wish to see Bruce and Selina’s relationship continue to grow, there is also a morbid curiosity about how their story will ultimately end. Ending such an iconic relationship could be highly controversial, but DC could handle it in a way that minimizes backlash from their reader base.
Tom King and Clay Mann’s short storyOf Tomorrow,inAction Comics#1000, offered a resolution to Superman’s story by depicting his final day on Earth as the sun expands to destroy the planet. This provided fans with closure on Superman’s journey without impacting current storylines. Similarly, DC could provide a definitive end to Batman and Catwoman’s relationship in a way that doesn’t immediately affect mainstream continuity, giving fans a satisfying conclusion without disrupting ongoing narratives. Hence,BatCat would technically live on, but fans would also have a definitive answer about how their relationship would end.
“We’ll Grab Our Moments When We Can”:The Future of BatCat Is Looking Hopeful
Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle’s Romance Is Safe For Now
Fans who aren’t ready to know the ultimate fate of the BatCat relationship need not worry.Batman#152 ends on a hopeful note for Selina and Bruce. After narrowly escaping a sudden confrontation with Darkseid, the couple finds a moment of respite on a remote beach. Here, Selina acknowledges that challenges lie ahead but reassures Bruce with,“We’ll still grab our moments when we can.”This statement suggests that, despite the obstacles, the future of the BatCat relationship remains promising, implying that there will be many more shared moments forCatwomanandBatman.
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One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
