This is one of the minifigures many of us are eagerly awaiting in this new LEGO Superheroes range. It will be available in 2012 in at least one set: 6858 Batman vs Catwoman.
In the image above, I have put side by side the two known Catwoman minifigures: The one from 2012 and the one released in 2006 in set 7779 The Batman Dragster: Catwoman Pursuit.
No major difference between the two minifigs: The mask is identical, the screen printing on the torso is based on the same costume, and it is just updated. No screen printing on the legs and I almost prefer the face of the 2006 minifigure.
The main advantage is that the 2012 version Catwoman minifigure will be available in an inexpensive set, saving you from spending between €15 and €87 on Bricklink to acquire the 2006 version.
It is presented here with a brown whip, which I would have preferred black, but the tastes and the colors, it seems not to be discussed ...
