Batman: The Bat and the Cat: 80 Years of Romance #[nn]

In "The Cat," a standout story from Batman: The Bat and the Cat: 80 Years of Romance, Selina Kyle—under the guise of a beauty contest winner—finds herself drawn to Bruce Wayne, one of the judges, while secretly balancing her life as a salon worker and a criminal. Written by Jack Schiff and illustrated by Bob Kane with inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos, the tale captures a tender, conflicted moment in Selina’s journey, where her heart races for Wayne even as her hands plan their next heist. The story’s emotional core is spotlighted in a striking cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, capturing the duality of her identity.