In 197 Catwoman decides to become a hero, out of jealousy basically.
She’s unhappy about Batgirl being in Batman’s life. Because, women are so hung up on men that they’ll totally give up their career if they feel their relationship is threatened.
She solves crimes in typical “female-in-a-bat-comic” fashion:
Because Heaven forbid she hit them or anything.
Batman and Robin remain wary though.
I used to carry “that certain protection” in my wallet. Never needed it. Sigh.