The Cat and the Claw: Part I
- Episode aired Sep 5, 1992
- Unrated
- 22m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Catwoman steals a valuable necklace to fund the purchase of land for a mountain lion preserve but is thwarted by a group of terrorists.Catwoman steals a valuable necklace to fund the purchase of land for a mountain lion preserve but is thwarted by a group of terrorists.Catwoman steals a valuable necklace to fund the purchase of land for a mountain lion preserve but is thwarted by a group of terrorists.
Kevin Conroy
- Batman
- (voice)
Bob Hastings
- Gordon
- (voice)
Adrienne Barbeau
- Catwoman
- (voice)
Herb Edelman
- Stern
- (voice)
Kate Mulgrew
- Red Claw
- (voice)
Mary McDonald-Lewis
- Maven
- (voice)
- (as Mary Mc Donald Lewis)
Neil Ross
- Additional Voices
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn order to capitalize on the hype of the live-action movie Batman Returns (1992), it was decided by the powers to be that this episode would be the first episode to air, despite being the fifteenth episode produced, because it featured Catwoman who was one of the antagonists from to the live-action movie. This animated version of Catwoman/Selena Kyle even has blonde hair, instead of being a brunette like the comics, which is based on Michelle Pfeiffers Catwoman/Selena Kyle from "Batman Returns".
- GoofsThe notes you see played on a keyboard don't match the notes heard.
- Alternate versionsHBO Max temporarily added a dedication to Kevin Conroy at the start of the episode following his passing on November 10, 2022.
- ConnectionsEdited into Bat-May: The Cat and The Claw Part I (2020)
Featured review
Sharpening The Claws
I've always been a huge Catwoman fan, so I was excited to see that the series kicks off with her in a central role. Turns out that With Red Claw actually two female villains are introduced in the first episode. I don't know if that's significant or not but it's interesting and shows where we are in the culture. I guess it could be interpreted as an empowering message for girls - you can be a terrorist leader or burglar too! Great?
The story itself is pretty cliche but that's ok, it's only episode 1 after all and it allows you to focus on character and mood. We have the classic jewel heist, the skyscraper chases, the villainous lair with a movable floor, the gangsters and guns, the witty one liners.
The idea of Ms Kyle having a kitty accomplice named Isis draped around her neck is definitely a Catwoman idea I haven't seen before. The cat seemed to provide comic relief? I don't know, it's a ridiculous thing to scale skyscrapers with a cat draped around your neck but it's only a cartoon after all.
The relationship dynamic between Batman and Catwoman has always been a tense and fascinating one. I hope they explore how Mr Wayne is torn between justice & Lust / intrigue in later episodes.
The idea of Gotham having some random potential reserve for wild cats on its outskirts is kinda goofy. But I guess it makes sense if Selena Kyle set it up.
Let's see if all of the parts come to something bigger and better later on in the series.
The story itself is pretty cliche but that's ok, it's only episode 1 after all and it allows you to focus on character and mood. We have the classic jewel heist, the skyscraper chases, the villainous lair with a movable floor, the gangsters and guns, the witty one liners.
The idea of Ms Kyle having a kitty accomplice named Isis draped around her neck is definitely a Catwoman idea I haven't seen before. The cat seemed to provide comic relief? I don't know, it's a ridiculous thing to scale skyscrapers with a cat draped around your neck but it's only a cartoon after all.
The relationship dynamic between Batman and Catwoman has always been a tense and fascinating one. I hope they explore how Mr Wayne is torn between justice & Lust / intrigue in later episodes.
The idea of Gotham having some random potential reserve for wild cats on its outskirts is kinda goofy. But I guess it makes sense if Selena Kyle set it up.
Let's see if all of the parts come to something bigger and better later on in the series.
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