Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman #151!Back in 2018,BatmanandCatwomanwere poised to officially tie the knot, but everything fell apart when Selina left Bruce at the altar, breaking not only the Dark Knight’s heart but also the hearts of fans. However, DC has finally made up for their disastrous BatCat wedding with three words that give the iconic couple the exchanging of vows moment they deserved.
This moment is particularly touching because it allows them to exchange the vows they never had the chance to share inBatman#50 by Tom King.
In Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, and Adriano Di Benedetto’sAbsolute Powertie-in issue,Batman#151,the Dark Knight and Catwoman team upfor what could be the most important heist of their lives, potentially shifting the balance in favor of DC’s heroes as they battle Amanda Waller and her power-stealing Amazo robots.
Bruce and Selina start their mission with little knowledge of what they’re stealing, only that it is vital to Waller’s plans. They soon learn that the villain has obtained a Boom Tube, escalating the stakes to dangerous levels. Amid the tension,Batman and Catwoman share one of their most heartfelt moments, captured in three words:“Into the unknown.”
“Into the Unknown”:DC Gives Batman and Catwoman the ‘Wedding’ Moment They Deserved
Once Batmanrealizes that the Mother Boxis on the other side of the Boom Tube, he knows his only option for recovery is to venture through it—an immensely dangerous and potentially life-threatening decision, given that he has no idea what awaits him on the other side. Aware of the risks, he tells Selina to hide, leave the island, and go back underground, implying he will not be leaving with her. However,Catwoman proves she’s truly ride or die by refusing to let Batman face the danger alone, saying, “Into the unknown.“A sentiment Bruce echoes back to her.
Selina and Bruce’s exchange of the words“into the unknown”mirrors the significance of saying“I do”at weddings.In this context,“into the unknown” carries the same weight as traditional vows, symbolizing their promise to face an uncertain future together. This moment is particularly touching because it allows them to exchange the vows they never had the chance to share inBatman#50 by Tom King. It’s even more powerful than a traditional wedding because it captures Selina and Bruce’s essence perfectly by placing them in a high-stakes situation where they are fighting to save the world.
Is There Any Hope For a Future BatCat Wedding in the DCU That Actually Gets a Happy Ending?
DespiteBatman#151 offering Selina and Bruce an exceptionally unique and unconventional vow exchange, some die-hard BatCat fans who long for a traditional happily-ever-after might feel this moment doesn’t fully make up forDC’s botched BatCat wedding. This raises the question of whether the couple will ever officially tie the knot in mainstream continuity. Currently, there are no plans for a wedding in the works for Selina and Bruce. However, there was once a plan for a second wedding that would have been completed, according to King. If King returns as the main writer for theBatmanorCatwomantitles, he might choose to explore this possibility again.
BATMAN #151 (2024)
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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.
