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Catwoman vs. Batgirl: Can the First Female Bat Film Ruin the Legacy? The women of Gotham have long shaped the legacy of Batman—and none spark more debate than Catwoman and Batgirl. With Catwoman hitting theaters and Batgirl making waves in recent animated and print appearances, the question looms: Can the first-ever female-led Batman film redefine the city’s guardians—or unintentionally undermine decades of iconic tradition? ### The Legacy of Female Batwomen Catwoman first caught Gotham’s attention over half a century ago, but it was the 2004 Catwoman starring Halle Berry that sparked intense discussion. The film reimagined the character as a morally ambiguous anti-hero, blurring lines between vigilante and villain. Meanwhile, Batgirl—Batman’s inspired but independent protégée—has appeared in Justice League comics, animated series, and comic relaunches like Batgirl (2022)—grounding her as a fierce, intelligent crime-fighter rooted in Batman’s ethos.