WARNING: Contains possible spoilers for Batman No. 151!In 2018 Batman And Catwoman were close to officially getting married, but it all fell apart when Selina left Bruce standing at the altar, breaking the hearts of not only the Dark Knight but also the fans. However, DC has finally made up for their disastrous BatCat wedding with three words that give the iconic couple their well-deserved moment of vows.

With Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne and Adriano Di Benedetto Absolute power connection problem, Batman #151, the Dark Knight and Catwoman team up for 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 begin their mission not knowing what they are stealing, only that it is vital to Waller’s plans. They soon learn that the villain has acquired a boom tube, raising the stakes to a dangerous level. Amid the tension Batman and Catwoman share one of their most emotional moments, summed up in three words: “Into the unknown.”

“Into the unknown”: DC gives Batman and Catwoman the “wedding” moment they deserve

When Batman realizes that the Mother Box is on the other side of the Boom Tube, he knows his only option to save himself is to venture through it – an extremely dangerous and potentially life-threatening decision, as 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 that he will not go with her. Catwoman proves that she is truly a life-or-death warrior by not leaving Batman to face the danger aloneand says:“Into the unknown.” A feeling that Bruce gives back to her.

The exchange between Selina and Bruce “Into the Unknown” reflects the meaning of the word “I do” at weddings. In this context “Into the Unknown” chas the same meaning as traditional vows and symbolizes their promise to face an uncertain future together. This moment is especially touching because it allows them to exchange the vows they were never able to share. Batman #50 by Tom King. It’s even more powerful than a traditional wedding because it perfectly captures the essence of Selina and Bruce by putting them in a situation where everything is on the line and they’re fighting to save the world.

Is there hope for a future BatCat wedding in the DCU that actually has a happy ending?

Despite Batman #151 features an exceptionally unique and unconventional exchange of wedding vows between Selina and Bruce. Some diehard BatCat fans who crave a traditional happy ending might feel that this moment doesn’t fully make up for DC’s botched BatCat wedding. This raises the question of whether the couple will ever officially tie the knot in mainstream continuity. There are currently no plans for Selina and Bruce to marry. However, according to King, there was once a plan for a second wedding that would have been completed. If King had served as head writer for the Batman or Catwoman title, he might decide to reconsider this possibility.

Batman #151 is now available from DC Comics!

BATMAN #151 (2024)
	Author: Chip Zdarsky Artists: Mike Hawthorne & Adriano Di Benedetto Colorist: Tomeu Morey Letterer: Clayton Cowles Cover artists: Salvador Larroca & Matt Herms

Batman

One of DC’s most famous heroes, Batman is the superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Shaped by the tragedy of his parents’ deaths, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective and tactician. Bruce recruits a whole family of allies and henchmen and leads the war against evil as the Dark Knight of his hometown of Gotham City.