Summary
CatwomandonsBatman’scape and cowl in a pitch-perfect variant cover, proving that potential successors of the Dark Knight shouldn’t be limited toRobins. This striking piece of art is more than just eye candy; it raises exciting questions: Has the time come for Selina Kyle to be Gotham’s foremost protector? Is Zdarsky planning to pull a Daredevil/Elektra with Batman and Catwoman? Fans will have to wait till August to find out.
Zdarsky could be laying the groundwork for a story arc in hisBatmanrun reminiscent of his work onDaredevil, where Elektra took on Matt Murdock’s mantle inDaredevil#25 (2019).
Hitting comic shelves on July 30, 2025, Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto, and Tomeu Morey’sBatman#151 will be available. This issue teases an exciting team-up betweenthe Dark Knight and Catwomanas they take on Amanda Waller’s Suicide Squad.
BATMAN #151 (2024)
Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto, and Tomeu Morey
Salvador Larroca
Variant Covers:
Guillem March, Alex Saviuk, Jason Geyer, Olivier Coipel, Gabriele Dell’Otto, James Harren, and Stevan Subic
A device critical to Amanda Waller’s plans is hidden on a remote, highly protected island. Batman can get there, but only one burglar has a chance of stealing the device and getting it off the island safely. But the device isn’t what they expect, and getting off the island turns out to be the least of their problems! Plus: a backup story reveals the chaos unleashed in Gotham City when Arkham is unlocked and the Bat-family are nowhere to be found.
Alongside the captivating story,this issue features phenomenal BatCat art, including a variant cover by Guillem March that shows Selina Kyle playfully donning the Batman costume.While this art may be purely for visual enjoyment, it could also hint at potential plots and story arcs in the works.
Catwoman Dons Batman’s Cape and Cowl, Becoming Gotham’s Next Dark Knight in Stunning Cover Art
March’s variant cover showcases Catwoman crouched atop one of Batman’s gear cabinets, donning what appears to be an early version of the cape and cowl, indicated by its blue coloring and cloth-like texture. Aside from the cape and cowl, Selina is dressed in her typical skin-tight bodysuit as she looms over Bruce, who is in the midst of suiting up, already adorned in most of his modern-day Batsuit.Both characters sport subtle smiles, hinting at their awareness of each other’s presenceand creating a playful atmosphere. In the background, various cowls andyellow utility beltsare on display.
While it’s apparent that Selina isn’t earnestly preparing to become Batman, it does prompt the intriguing question of what circumstances might lead her to assume her lover’s heroic mantle one day.For Selina to adopt the Batman identity, several conditions would likely need to align. First, Bruce would have to be dead or incapacitated. Second, all ofBatman’s former and current Robins—Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, and Damian Wayne—would also need to be dead or out of commission. Third, there would need to be a compelling reason for the need of a “Batman” figure to return.
Does March’s Variant Cover Tease Zdarsky Pulling a Daredevil/Elektra with Batman and Catwoman?
While it’s improbable, Zdarsky could be laying the groundwork for a story arc in hisBatmanrun reminiscent of his work onDaredevil, where Elektra took on Matt Murdock’s mantle inDaredevil#25 (2019). With Matt incarcerated and Elektra seeking his assistance in reforming The Fist to combat The Hand, she assumed the role of Daredevil and safeguarded Hell’s Kitchen to gain his trust (which she did successfully). Therefore, March’s variant cover could potentially be hinting that Zdarsky has forthcoming plans to explore a similar narrative withBatmanandCatwoman.
Batman #151will be released on June 02, 2025, from DC Comics!
Batman
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.
