First Photo of Catwoman from 'Dark Knight Rises'

Warner Bros. has had a busy week releasing images from their comic book properties, so it comes as no surprise that they would end the week with another one, right? To be honest, I was a bit shocked that they didn't hold this one back for a while longer, but after pictures were leaked from the set of The Dark Knight Rises of what appears to be a stunt woman riding the Batpod, the cat was out of the bag - literally.
Today, via the movie's official site, Warner Bros. released the first official picture of Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle in The Dark Knight Rises. What's most interesting about the picture is that it features Hathaway riding the Batpod.
Obviously, I'm not a huge comics guy and Tim is a loyal Marvelite, so I'll offer my meager speculation on this image, but I implore you to educate me if you're a more devoted fan. I do know that the relationship between Batman and Catwoman is complicated and not as black and white as say the Joker's relationship with Batman.
There have been hints and downright admissions for romantic feelings between the two and with the death of Rachel Dawes in The Dark Knight, it seems like a good time to explore that side of their adversarial relationship. So that begs the question, is Selina Kyle simply borrowing her "boyfriend's" ride or did she steal the Batpod?
Most people on the 'Net are jumping to the conclusion that this is a shot of Catwoman and nitpicking over the costume, but I'm not completely sold. Warner Bros. has named the file "selina_kyle.jpg" and while yes, Anne Hathaway is wearing a leather body suit, wouldn't she also simply wear a similar outfit to ride a motorcycle/Batpod?
What is missing from the costume could also be telling. There's no sign of Catwoman's tell-tale cat ears. Now, that is far from damning as we all know that Christopher Nolan has played with convention in this series of films to create his own take on the Rougues' looks. The goggles are a nice touch and as I understand it, they are a key element of one of Catwoman's latest incarnations in the comics.
This next part might contain spoilers, so skip this paragraph if you want to remain completely pure. The leaked photos online show Selina Kyle (most likely a stunt woman) riding the Batpod down steps in front of a building like a courthouse or bank. Regardless, it seems that The Dark Knight Rises is going to focus on the cat burglar angle of Catwoman.
Regardless, the image has accomplished its goal, there is very little else that people are talking about online today. You can click on the image below for a higher resolution shot.
The Dark Knight Rises is set to debut in theaters on July 20, 2012. Let us know what you think of the first show of Catwoman Warner Bros. has had a busy week releasing images from their comic book properties, so it comes as no surprise that they would end the week with another one, right? To be honest, I was a bit shocked that they didn't hold this one back for a while longer, but after pictures were leaked from the set of The Dark Knight Rises of what appears to be a stunt woman riding the Batpod, the cat was out of the bag - literally.
Today, via the movie's official site, Warner Bros. released the first official picture of Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle in The Dark Knight Rises. What's most interesting about the picture is that it features Hathaway riding the Batpod.
Obviously, I'm not a huge comics guy and Tim is a loyal Marvelite, so I'll offer my meager speculation on this image, but I implore you to educate me if you're a more devoted fan. I do know that the relationship between Batman and Catwoman is complicated and not as black and white as say the Joker's relationship with Batman.
There have been hints and downright admissions for romantic feelings between the two and with the death of Rachel Dawes in The Dark Knight, it seems like a good time to explore that side of their adversarial relationship. So that begs the question, is Selina Kyle simply borrowing her "boyfriend's" ride or did she steal the Batpod?
Most people on the 'Net are jumping to the conclusion that this is a shot of Catwoman and nitpicking over the costume, but I'm not completely sold. Warner Bros. has named the file "selina_kyle.jpg" and while yes, Anne Hathaway is wearing a leather body suit, wouldn't she also simply wear a similar outfit to ride a motorcycle/Batpod?
What is missing from the costume could also be telling. There's no sign of Catwoman's tell-tale cat ears. Now, that is far from damning as we all know that Christopher Nolan has played with convention in this series of films to create his own take on the Rougues' looks. The goggles are a nice touch and as I understand it, they are a key element of one of Catwoman's latest incarnations in the comics.
This next part might contain spoilers, so skip this paragraph if you want to remain completely pure. The leaked photos online show Selina Kyle (most likely a stunt woman) riding the Batpod down steps in front of a building like a courthouse or bank. Regardless, it seems that The Dark Knight Rises is going to focus on the cat burglar angle of Catwoman.
Regardless, the image has accomplished its goal, there is very little else that people are talking about online today. You can click on the image below for a higher resolution shot.
The Dark Knight Rises is set to debut in theaters on July 20, 2012. Let us know what you think of the first show of Catwoman