kate simone's life wasn't as bad as she likes to claim it was.
born to a middle class family in brooklyn, her parents did the best they could to support their only child. while her clothes were often secondhand, she was well fed and had a warm bed to sleep in each night. what got to her was being mocked by the other students for her clothing and her hair. no matter what she did, they didn't relent, which led to resentment for her parents.
as she grew older, it only got worse, and even though she knew that they were breaking their backs for her, teenage hormones got in the way of logic and led her to call them out. she channeled her feelings into verbal attacks, rebelling in the worst possible way. when her mother, tired from a day of work, slapped her for a particularly crude remark, kate ran.
she lived on the streets of lower manhattan for nearly a year. her parents were just a train ride away, but the stubborn teenager refused to go back home. she didn't know or care if they were looking for her. of course, her time on the streets made her realize just how lucky she had been and how selfish it had been to snap at her parents. too stubborn to admit it, she remained on the streets. she stole from tourists, broke into shops, and became adept at using her pout to get her way.
she was back home before her sixteenth birthday. things were a lot better between her and her parents after that. her resentment was gone, replaced with respect and a desire to become something so that she could get them out of their situation. of course, missing a year of school hadn't done her any favors, and she graduated from high school a year later than she was supposed to.
college wasn't on her radar until she realized their financial situation would get her an immense amount of government aid. afraid to stray too far from home, she attended kingsborough community college to gain her associate's degree, but by the time she had earned it, she was itching to get out of the city. she went south, to american university in dc, where she graduated with a business degree a few years later.
kate didn't particularly care for the nation's capital, so it wasn't long after she graduated that she moved with her former roommate to arcadia city. growing up in new york had given her a certain impression of the state of massachusetts, but she came to love it there. she bounced from job to job trying to find her niche. secretary work wasn't for her, nor was tending bar or retail. she eventually realized that she could put her business degree to good use and open one in the city. it would be a few years before she had worked out all of the details for a cat cafe named the scratching post, but in may 2013, the haven for cat lovers opened its doors.
the success of the small establishment surprised even her, but by the time everything balanced out, she wasn't living the lavish life she had expected. she knew franchising was an option, but that was a door kate wasn't ready to open. instead, she decided to resort to more illegal means to live the life she wanted. not many are aware that the cat cafe is a front for a money laundering establishment on the upper floor. kate takes a cut for keeping her mouth shut, and it has been more than enough to keep her satisfied.
born to a middle class family in brooklyn, her parents did the best they could to support their only child. while her clothes were often secondhand, she was well fed and had a warm bed to sleep in each night. what got to her was being mocked by the other students for her clothing and her hair. no matter what she did, they didn't relent, which led to resentment for her parents.
as she grew older, it only got worse, and even though she knew that they were breaking their backs for her, teenage hormones got in the way of logic and led her to call them out. she channeled her feelings into verbal attacks, rebelling in the worst possible way. when her mother, tired from a day of work, slapped her for a particularly crude remark, kate ran.
she lived on the streets of lower manhattan for nearly a year. her parents were just a train ride away, but the stubborn teenager refused to go back home. she didn't know or care if they were looking for her. of course, her time on the streets made her realize just how lucky she had been and how selfish it had been to snap at her parents. too stubborn to admit it, she remained on the streets. she stole from tourists, broke into shops, and became adept at using her pout to get her way.
she was back home before her sixteenth birthday. things were a lot better between her and her parents after that. her resentment was gone, replaced with respect and a desire to become something so that she could get them out of their situation. of course, missing a year of school hadn't done her any favors, and she graduated from high school a year later than she was supposed to.
college wasn't on her radar until she realized their financial situation would get her an immense amount of government aid. afraid to stray too far from home, she attended kingsborough community college to gain her associate's degree, but by the time she had earned it, she was itching to get out of the city. she went south, to american university in dc, where she graduated with a business degree a few years later.
kate didn't particularly care for the nation's capital, so it wasn't long after she graduated that she moved with her former roommate to arcadia city. growing up in new york had given her a certain impression of the state of massachusetts, but she came to love it there. she bounced from job to job trying to find her niche. secretary work wasn't for her, nor was tending bar or retail. she eventually realized that she could put her business degree to good use and open one in the city. it would be a few years before she had worked out all of the details for a cat cafe named the scratching post, but in may 2013, the haven for cat lovers opened its doors.
the success of the small establishment surprised even her, but by the time everything balanced out, she wasn't living the lavish life she had expected. she knew franchising was an option, but that was a door kate wasn't ready to open. instead, she decided to resort to more illegal means to live the life she wanted. not many are aware that the cat cafe is a front for a money laundering establishment on the upper floor. kate takes a cut for keeping her mouth shut, and it has been more than enough to keep her satisfied.
Indeed, Selina Kyle has led many lives as the feline fatale Catwoman—but one thing remains the same: Whenever this cat crosses your path, she's equally likely to steal your heart as well as your wallet.
Growing up an orphan in one of Gotham’s worst neighborhoods, Selina turned to a life of crime to not only keep herself alive but her friends as well. The vivacious villainess elevated cat burglary to an art form, stealing whatever may be necessary—and sometimes even more—to survive and protect those closest to her. Utilizing a cat mask and suit to steal from the city’s rich and corrupt, she's a master at hand-to-hand combat and acrobatics, stealthy as a ninja and an expert at breaking and entering.
However, despite her burglarious nature and antagonistic origins, Catwoman walks a fine line between hero and villain. She balances precariously on the precipice of good and evil, of doing the wrong thing for the arguably right reasons. And as such, Selina doesn't look at the world in black and white, but shades of gray. Guided by her own strict—if not slightly skewed—moral compass, Selina sometimes serves as one of the Dark Knight's closest allies. Their flirtatious relationship and complicated feelings for one another constantly push both in directions neither thought possible...or are always comfortable with. Particularly since there always looms the possibility that one day Catwoman will take her crimes too far, and Batman will have no choice but to see her behind bars. (Taken from DC Comics)
Acrobatics
Advanced Hand-to-Hand Combat
Stealth
Thievery
Disguise
Computer Hacking
Feline Empathy
Peak Level Strength
Agility
Original Catsuit
New 52 Catsuit
Rebirth Catsuit
Motorcycle
Claws
Whip
Thieving gear
Memories of Selina Kyle/Catwoman
Memories of Gotham
Memories of Batman
Both have been known to resort to theft and burglary.
First and middle name are reversal of Selina's initials. Her last name is a tie to Holly Robinson.