Batman/Catwoman # 1 Jim Lee Variant 2020 NM-

Batman/Catwoman # 1 2020 is the debut issue of a 12-part DC Black Label limited series written by Tom King and illustrated by Clay Mann. It serves as a non-canon conclusion to King's earlier 85-issue run on the main Batman title. 

The issue is structured across three distinct timelines that weave together to explore the complex romance between Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle: 

• The Past: Depicts the early days of their relationship as they first fall in love. It highlights the tension of their "hero-villain" dynamic and includes a scene where the Joker confronts Selina about her involvement with Batman.
• The Present: Bruce and Selina are a couple, but their lives are disrupted when Andrea Beaumont (the Phantasm from Batman: Mask of the Phantasm) arrives in Gotham seeking Bruce's help to find her missing son.
• The Future: Set years later after an elderly Bruce Wayne has died from cancer. A grieving Selina Kyle tracks down an elderly man—revealed to be the Joker—to settle an old score now that Bruce is no longer there to stop her. 

Key Plot Points 

• The Phantasm's Debut: This series marks the character's significant introduction into the comic book continuity.
• The Joker's Presence: The Joker serves as a "chaperone" throughout every stage of their relationship, affecting their lives in all three timelines.
• Helena Wayne: The future timeline introduces their daughter, Helena, who has taken on a legacy role (Batwoman). 

Production Details 

• Format: 32 pages, full color.
• Maturity Rating: DC Black Label (Ages 17+) due to more mature themes and content.
• Creative Team: Written by Tom King, art by Clay Mann, and colors by Tomeu Morey.