Supergirl
Creation & Design
Supergirl was created to be a female counterpart to Superman, appealing to a broader audience and expanding the Superman mythos.Early Years
Initially introduced as Superman's cousin, Supergirl quickly became a beloved character in her own right, featuring in various comic series and adaptations.Character Development
Over the years, Supergirl has evolved from a sidekick to a fully realized character with her own stories, struggles, and triumphs, reflecting the changing dynamics of female representation in comics.Cultural Reception
Supergirl has been well-received by audiences and critics alike, often praised for her strong character development and relatable struggles.Character Details
Real Name:
Kara Zor-El
Aliases:
Girl of Steel, Kara Danvers
Species:
Kryptonian
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League, Teen Titans, Superman Family
Abilities:
Super strength, Flight, Heat vision, X-ray vision, Super speed
Equipment:
Kryptonian technology, Supergirl's costume
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 7"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde
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Prototype of Supergirl
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Prototype of Super-Girl, a companion for Superman wished into existence by Jimmy Olsen
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Prototype of Super-Girl, a companion for Superman wished into existence by Jimmy Olsen
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Full page teaser ad of the first appearance of Supergirl in Action Comics #252
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Full page teaser ad of the first appearance of Supergirl in Action Comics #252
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1st appearance of Supergirl
1st appearance of Metallo
1st appearance of Zor-El, the father of Supergirl
1st appearance of Allura In-Ze, the mother of Supergirl
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1st appearance of Supergirl
1st appearance of Metallo
1st appearance of Zor-El, the father of Supergirl
1st appearance of Allura In-Ze, the mother of Supergirl
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2nd appearance of Supergirl
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1st appearance of Dick Wilson, later Dick Malverne, a love interest of Supergirl
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1st appearance of Dick Wilson, later Dick Malverne, a love interest of Supergirl
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1st appearance of Streaky the Supercat
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Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians derive their powers from Earth's yellow sun
Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians are as powerful as ordinary humans under their native planet's red sun
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Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians derive their powers from Earth's yellow sun
Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians are as powerful as ordinary humans under their native planet's red sun
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First meeting of Superboy and Supergirl
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3rd appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes
First meeting of the Legion and Supergirl
1st appearance of Chameleon Boy
1st appearance of Invisible Kid
1st appearance of Colossal Boy
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3rd appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes
First meeting of the Legion and Supergirl
1st appearance of Chameleon Boy
1st appearance of Invisible Kid
1st appearance of Colossal Boy
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1st appearance of Sun Boy, a solar-powered member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Phantom Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who has the ability to phase through objects
1st appearance of Triplicate Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can split into three identical bodies
1st appearance of Bouncing Boy, a density-changing member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Shrinking Violet, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can shrink to sub-atomic size
1st appearance of Braniac 5, a genius and time-traveling member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Supergirl joins the Legion of Super-Heroes
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1st appearance of Sun Boy, a solar-powered member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Phantom Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who has the ability to phase through objects
1st appearance of Triplicate Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can split into three identical bodies
1st appearance of Bouncing Boy, a density-changing member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Shrinking Violet, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can shrink to sub-atomic size
1st appearance of Braniac 5, a genius and time-traveling member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Supergirl joins the Legion of Super-Heroes
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Marriage of Jimmy Olsen and Supergirl
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Supergirl is introduced to the world
Classic cover art by Curt Swan
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Supergirl is introduced to the world
Classic cover art by Curt Swan
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Origin of Comet the Superhorse
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First team-up of Supergirl and Wonder Woman
First DC comic to headline two female superheroes
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First team-up of Supergirl and Wonder Woman
First DC comic to headline two female superheroes
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3rd appearance of Batgirl
First team-up of Supergirl and Batgirl
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3rd appearance of Batgirl
First team-up of Supergirl and Batgirl
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Giant-Size issue featuring Supergirl
Origin of Supergirl
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Giant-Size issue featuring Supergirl
Origin of Supergirl
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Battle of Wonder Woman vs Supergirl
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Giant-Size issue featuring Supergirl
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Begin ongoing stories featuring Supergirl
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Supergirl models multiple costumes
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Supergirl debuts new costume
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First Supergirl solo title
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First team-up of Supergirl and Zatanna
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 7
Death of Supergirl
Origin of The Monitor, Anti-Monitor, Pariah and Guardians of Oa
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 7
Death of Supergirl
Origin of The Monitor, Anti-Monitor, Pariah and Guardians of Oa
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1st appearance of Supergirl, Linda Danvers merged with a shapeshifter called Matrix
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1st appearance of Supergirl, Linda Danvers merged with a shapeshifter called Matrix
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1st appearance of the DCAU (DC Animated Universe) Supergirl in comics
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1st appearance of the DCAU (DC Animated Universe) Supergirl in comics
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Reintroduction of Supergirl, Kara Zor-El
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner, limited to 499 numbered copies
German reprint of Superman/Batman #7 and #8
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner, limited to 499 numbered copies
German reprint of Superman/Batman #7 and #8
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
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First meeting of Lobo and Supergirl
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Variant cover art by Josh Middleton
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Variant cover art by David Mack
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Cover art by Ale Garza featuring Damian Wayne and Supergirl
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Cover art by Ale Garza featuring Damian Wayne and Supergirl
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1st appearance of Reign
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1st appearance of the Red Daughter of Krypton, Supergirl as a Red Lantern
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1st appearance of the Red Daughter of Krypton, Supergirl as a Red Lantern
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner
San Diego Comic Con 2017 Aspen Comics exclusive
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner
San Diego Comic Con 2017 Aspen Comics exclusive
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
This cover was meant to be a sample of Artgerm's ability to draw Supergirl but the editor enjoyed it so much that it became the first to kick-off the cover run
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
This cover was meant to be a sample of Artgerm's ability to draw Supergirl but the editor enjoyed it so much that it became the first to kick-off the cover run
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
The first of three issues that explore Supergirl's costumes through time - original costume designed by Dick Sprang in Superman #123
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
The first of three issues that explore Supergirl's costumes through time - original costume designed by Dick Sprang in Superman #123
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
The second of three issues that explore Supergirl's costumes through time - from "Superman: The Animated Series" which aired on the WB in the 90s and first appeared in comics in Superman Adventures #21 (1998)
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
The second of three issues that explore Supergirl's costumes through time - from "Superman: The Animated Series" which aired on the WB in the 90s and first appeared in comics in Superman Adventures #21 (1998)
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
The last of three issues that explore Supergirl's costumes through time - Michael Turner's Supergirl costume design introduced in Superman/Batman #13 (2004)
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
The last of three issues that explore Supergirl's costumes through time - Michael Turner's Supergirl costume design introduced in Superman/Batman #13 (2004)
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1st appearance of Krem of the Yellow Hills
1st appearance of Ruthye Marye Knoll, an ally of Supergirl
[January 2023 - DC Studios will develop a 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' titled movie project inspired by this series that sees Supergirl as a more aggressive hero after a traumatic upbringing / January 2024 - Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl / September 2024 - Matthias Schoenaerts cast as Krem]
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1st appearance of Krem of the Yellow Hills
1st appearance of Ruthye Marye Knoll, an ally of Supergirl
[January 2023 - DC Studios will develop a 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' titled movie project inspired by this series that sees Supergirl as a more aggressive hero after a traumatic upbringing / January 2024 - Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl / September 2024 - Matthias Schoenaerts cast as Krem]
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