The Secret Life of Catwoman

In this "at home" edition of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we travel back to December 1950 to explore Batman issue 62 and the story titled "The Secret Life of the Catwoman". This issue is a fascinating piece of comic history written by Bill Finger, the man who truly shaped the character. From weaponized Persian cats to the mystery of "reverse amnesia," we dive into the Golden Age quirks that define one of Selina Kyle’s early adventures. We also tackle the hard questions: Is Commissioner Gordon taking kickbacks for giant 1950s TVs?. In this episode, we discuss: Catwoman’s Origins: Her debut alongside the Joker and her early days as a socialite villain. The Partners in Crime: The mysterious Mr. X frees Catwoman from prison to embark on a Gotham crime wave. The Brick That Changed Everything: How a falling brick during a chase with Batman led to a shocking revelation about Selina Kyle’s past. Golden Age Quirks: Why Robin was genuinely terrified of a red Persian cat. Whether you’re a die-hard DC fan or just love hearing about the "Princess of Plunder" being as "smooth as a cat’s fur," this episode has it all. #Catwoman #Batman #DCComics #GoldenAge #ComicBookHistory #SelinaKyle #BrosFoesAndHeroes #Podcast #BillFinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.