7) Catwoman
As both the oldest and most iconic ‘hero’ on this list, Catwoman’s sexual preferences have been the subject of speculation for decades now. Few comic book characters are as sexualized as Selina Kyle, who basically flirts with every single person she encounters, but it wasn’t until 2015 that DC finally confirmed Catwoman is bisexual.
The storyline in question revolves around Kyle’s decision to retire as Catwoman in order to take control of one of Gotham’s premier crime families. New character Eiko adopts the Catwoman mantle, but not before Kyle worries for her safety, leading to a passionate kiss between the two women.
After this revelation, writer Genevieve Valentine was quick to confirm that Catwoman’s sexuality isn’t the result of mind control or anything else that could be dismissed as temporary. It’s rare for a character as prominent as Kyle to be portrayed as genuinely bisexual, especially considering the bizarre misconception that genuine attraction to both genders is rooted in make believe or denial.
Halle Berry’s movie obviously had a negative impact on the publics perception of Catwoman, but numerous filmmakers have all had their own take on everyone’s favourite jewel thief. It wouldn’t be much of a stretch to imagine a new version hitting cinemas in the near future, one which incorporates Kyle’s newly confirmed sexuality. Those who worry that a new Catwoman movie could suck as much as the last should bear in mind that this is physically impossible.
