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#WomanCrushWednesday: The fiercest women to challenge Batman & Superman

You could never tell if they the good guys or the bad guys, but these fierce women of the DC Universe made it complete. We look back on them as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice draws closer.

Updated on: Mar 23, 2016 2:41 PM IST

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You could never tell if they the good guys or the bad guys, but these fierce women of the DC Universe made it complete. We look back on them as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice draws closer.

Updated on Mar 23, 2016 2:41 PM

You could never tell if they the good guys or the bad guys, but these fierce women of the DC Universe made it complete. We look back on them as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice draws closer.

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Michelle Pfeiffer’s portrayal of Catwoman stole the show in Batman Returns. Her Catwoman was sultry, sneaky and so vicious.

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Michelle Pfeiffer’s portrayal of Catwoman stole the show in Batman Returns. Her Catwoman was sultry, sneaky and so vicious.

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But before Michelle Pfeiffer, Catwoman was played by Julie Newmar in the much-parodied Batman TV show from the ‘60s.

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But before Michelle Pfeiffer, Catwoman was played by Julie Newmar in the much-parodied Batman TV show from the ‘60s.

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But Anne Hathaway’s femme fatale Catwoman, or The Cat, as she’s referred to in The Dark Knight Rises was a perfect update of the character.

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But Anne Hathaway’s femme fatale Catwoman, or The Cat, as she’s referred to in The Dark Knight Rises was a perfect update of the character.

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Because Batman & Robin is by far the worst movie of the series, it’s easy to forget that Alicia Silverstone played Batgirl in it. Despite the liberties the movie took with her character, she was the only one of the lead three who looked at home in the flashy new costumes.

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Because Batman & Robin is by far the worst movie of the series, it’s easy to forget that Alicia Silverstone played Batgirl in it. Despite the liberties the movie took with her character, she was the only one of the lead three who looked at home in the flashy new costumes.

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The only good thing about Batman Forever is Uma Thurman’s scarily good performance as Poison Ivy.

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The only good thing about Batman Forever is Uma Thurman’s scarily good performance as Poison Ivy.

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And who can forget Nicole Kidman’s purring performance as the eternal damsel in distress Dr Chase Meridian? Say what you will, but she did manage to control Bruce like no other.

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And who can forget Nicole Kidman’s purring performance as the eternal damsel in distress Dr Chase Meridian? Say what you will, but she did manage to control Bruce like no other.

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The Superman and Lois Lane romances is a classic. And Margot Kidder’s take on the character captured everything the fans love.

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The Superman and Lois Lane romances is a classic. And Margot Kidder’s take on the character captured everything the fans love.

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Kate Bosworth, despite her youthful appearance and age, managed to bring a maturity to Lois in Superman Returns.

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Kate Bosworth, despite her youthful appearance and age, managed to bring a maturity to Lois in Superman Returns.

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But it’s Amy Adams’ Lois that is our favourite. Adams’ Lois Lane was part of the action. Her tenacity as a reporter and her loyalty as a partner made her the best Lois ever.

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But it’s Amy Adams’ Lois that is our favourite. Adams’ Lois Lane was part of the action. Her tenacity as a reporter and her loyalty as a partner made her the best Lois ever.

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Rachel Dawes was Bruce Wayne’s lifeline in Batman Begins, always guiding him as a person and shaping the kind of hero he becomes.

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Rachel Dawes was Bruce Wayne’s lifeline in Batman Begins, always guiding him as a person and shaping the kind of hero he becomes.

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Sure, they replaced Katie Holmes with Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Dark Knight, but she continued the evolution of the character perfectly. Her arc is central to the movie.

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Sure, they replaced Katie Holmes with Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Dark Knight, but she continued the evolution of the character perfectly. Her arc is central to the movie.

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Marion Cotillard’s Miranda Tate, or Talia al Ghul, is the quintessential femme fatale. While her reveal might have been a bit predictable, her character is a captivating woman who crushes Bruce Wayne.

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Marion Cotillard’s Miranda Tate, or Talia al Ghul, is the quintessential femme fatale. While her reveal might have been a bit predictable, her character is a captivating woman who crushes Bruce Wayne.

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Margot Robbie’s deranged performance as Harley Quinn in the upcoming Suicide Squad is one of the biggest reasons why it’s one of the most anticipated movies of the year.

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Margot Robbie’s deranged performance as Harley Quinn in the upcoming Suicide Squad is one of the biggest reasons why it’s one of the most anticipated movies of the year.

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From the first moment we caught a glimpse of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman in the Batman v Superman trailers, we knew one thing for sure: Either of them would be lucky to have her in their team.

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From the first moment we caught a glimpse of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman in the Batman v Superman trailers, we knew one thing for sure: Either of them would be lucky to have her in their team.

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