SUPERGIRL #1

Review by: TheHopelessGamer

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Written by MICHAEL GREEN and MIKE JOHNSON
Art and cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

Size: 32 pages
Price: 2.99

After reading Superboy last week, I got really excited to read some more teenaged-Kryptonian stories, luckily, DC lined up an action-packed issue of Supergirl to feed my hunger. Ironically, although I loved this issue, it’s pretty much as far removed as possible from last week’s Superboy. The issue is essentially one gigantic fight sequence with a very enticing final page that makes me very excited for issue #2. It’s an incredibly quick read and relies more on future superstar artist Mahmud Asrar to convey the awakening of Supergirl’s powers and conscience on Earth. There are some huge panels in here with colors that pop, and I’m completely sold on Supergirl’s new costume (of course, I’ve been really enjoying all these popped-collared designs since first seeing them).

Although the actual text is incredibly sparse, I really like the little glimpses we get into Supergirl’s train of thought and how she is trying to make sense out of a reality that is completely alien to her. Supergirl uses the time-honored teenager hero tradition of trying to sort out the main character’s thoughts while learning how not to be pummeled by giant robots.

I liked the little hints at her Kryptonian life we get throughout the issue. I’m intrigued to find out what she means when, at one point, she admits to herself that she shouldn’t be wearing her “uniform” until she graduates, but doesn’t mention what she’s supposed to graduate from. This, combined with the fact that Superman’s new costume is supposed to be some kind of traditional Kryptonian armor, has me really excited to find out more about the Superman family books and has me really excited for Superman #1 next week. I can’t wait to see what her supporting cast of characters will eventually develop into, and more so, I really want to see how she would interact with Superboy and Superman. One would figure character this closely related would have a lot to say to one another, and I hope this book is a sign that the Superman family of characters may develop some lasting relationships that matter just as much as the Bat family has. Here’s hoping for more of the same next month.

Story: 3 - Good
Art: 4 - Very Good

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