Read more about Cat-Man at: Wikipedia Official Site: DC Comics Catman is a modern version of a fictional character in comic book published by DC Comics, who appeared in Blackhawk #141. The modern incarnation was initially a supervillain and foe of Batman, although in recent years has developed into a more capable and antihero figure. He first appeared in Detective Comics #311 (Jan. 1963). Catman was originally Thomas Blake, a world-famous trapper of jungle cats who turned to crime because he had grown bored with hunting and had squandered most of his fortune as a millionaire. He became a burglar who committed his crimes in a catsuit made out of an ancient Africa cloth. His costume was modeled after Catwoman's disguise. Catwoman was none too pleased to have her modus operandi copied, which included Selina Kyle (Catwoman) being wrongly implicated for Catman's crimes at least once and initially helped Batman. As with many Batman villains in their first appearances, Catman was originally a gimmick villain who stole items along a "cat" theme, such as cat statue, "cat's eyes" emerald, etc. His weapon of choice was a pair of steel clawtipped gloves and the razor edged "catarang". Catman would reappear once more, this time revealing that the orange African cloth in his uniform gave him nine lives. The character first shows his capability for good causes when he rescues Batwoman from nearly dying. He gives her some of his costume fabric, believing she too will have nine lives. He resumes his criminalistic ways, but Batwoman (temporarily infiltrating his trust to be his new partner, with a new costume as "Cat-Woman") reasons the entire cloth has only nine lives, not individual pieces, and manipulates events until Catman only has one remaining, causing him to turn himself in. In 1990, Catman was revived in the pages of Detective Comics, this time working alongside Catwoman in battle against Batman. This alliance wouldn't last, however, as Catwoman became tired of Catman's abusive attitude towards women, and turned against her former partner.
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