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Batman’slist of past mentor is all-encompassing , feature figures intimately as iconic as the Dark Knight himself , including Ra ’s al Ghul , Ted“Wildcat”Grant , Lady Shiva , and more . However , with the debut of the Absolute Universe , DC has introduced a uncivilized traditional knowledge change , revealing Batman ’s first mentor to beCatwomanunexpected , yet entirely perfect twist .
Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’sAbsolute Batmanseriesoffers a bold reimagining of the Dark Knight , twist some of his most iconic traditional knowledge in captivating way of life . One standout change redefine Bruce ’s relationships with his classic scallywag ’ gallery — Harvey“Two - case ” Dent , Selina“Catwoman”Kyle , Waylon“Killer Croc”Jones , Oswald“The Penguin”Cobblepot , and Edward“The Riddler”Nygma .
In this creation , they are n’t the ill-famed supervillains fans know but Bruce ’s childhood friends , all growing up together in Crime Alley . Absolute Batman#3 takes this turn of events further , revealing thatone of these childhood champion also served as Bruce ’s first wise man .
Absolute Batman pays protection to the fan - favorite Batman : The Animated Series , putting an unexpected twist on one of the show ’s most iconic episodes .
Selina ‘Catwoman’ Kyle Was Batman’s First Mentor (Teaching Him Rooftop Parkour)
Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’sAbsolute Batman#3 Releases on December 18, 2024
Absolute Batman#3picks up where the previous outcome go away off , premise Selina through a flashback that shows her and Bruce as children , shortly after the death of his father . In this scene , Bruce chases Selina across rooftops , with the immature missy easy outpacing him , clearly set up him on edge as she nears a cable stretched between two buildings , mean to walk across it . Despite Bruce expressing his headache , Selina persist in , casually assuring him that it ’s only two write up high , and the bad that could happen is he breaks a leg .
As Selina confidently walks across the cable , she encourages Bruce to follow her , telling him to“keep [ his ] eye forward , cat-o'-nine-tails - style . ”When Bruce asks what she means , she explains that quat can see well , but only for short distances . Hence , she wants him to focalise alone on the destination , cut the cliff below or anything beyond the ledge he ’s propose for . Bruce manage to make it most of the elbow room across , but begin to stumble toward the end . Selina grab his hired hand , pulls him to safety , and reassures him he ’s okay , while insisting that for the repose of the night , he should use his“cat eyes . ”
This scene expose that Selina was the one who first taught Bruce how to navigate the metropolis , hit her his first wise man . While some might dismiss this as informal education due to their youth , it ’s undeniable that Bruce later incorporated Selina ’s rooftop parkour proficiency into his vigilantism , with the ‘ cat - oculus ’ method acting she taught him becoming a core skill of the essence to his Dark Knight image . Since it was Selina who introduce him to these techniques , she undeniably merit her title as his first wise man .
Batman and Catwoman have had a complicated relationship for decades , but in the Absolute Universe , their relationship has a major spin .
Which DC Characters Trained Batman in Earth-Prime Continuity?
Cover C Card Stock Variant by Gabriele Dell’Otto forAbsolute Batman#3 (2024)
When it comes to Batman ’s mentors in Earth - Prime continuty , Catwoman is n’t typically included . Instead , names likeRa ’s al Ghul ( the Demon Head of the League of Assassins ) , Henri Ducard ( a human race - class manhunter and investigator ) , and Richard Dragon ( a legendary martial artist)are more nearly consociate with shape the Dark Knight . Alongside them are Lady Shiva and David Cain , two of the deadliest assassins in the DCU . Other notable mentors include Ted“Wildcat”Grant , Detective Harvey Harris , and even Alfred Pennyworth . In Earth - Prime continuity , these figure are the one most often think for influencing Bruce ’s development .
Catwoman’s Role in Batman’s Life Expands in the Absolute Universe
Cover B Card Stock Variant by Becky Cloonan forAbsolute Batman#3 (2024)
Even though Catwoman has claim the title of Batman ’s first wise man in the Absolute Universe , this role is an unexpected one for the Gotham Siren , despite her entire comportment in Batman ’s lore . Traditionally , Catwoman is escort as Batman ’s dearest interestingness , a Gotham anti - wedge , or even a villain — not a mentor . Therefore , her becoming Bruce ’s wise man , even in an unofficial capacity , marks a significant shift in her characterand adds an intriguing layer to her relationship with Batman in the Absolute Universe . It ’s also worth noting that Snyder ’s decision to revisit the past and play up Selina ’s role propose that lover may soon seeBatmanandCatwomanreunite in the present - day narration .
Catwoman make her highly hoped-for debut in DC ’s Absolute Universe , with a new role in Batman ’s stemma that redefine their iconic family relationship .
Absolute Batman # 3is available December 18 , 2024 , from DC Comics !
