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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
First Appearance:
Superboy #5
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:
6' 7"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Superboy #5
DC ⋅ 1949
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Superboy #5
 
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Prototype of Supergirl

Superman #123
DC ⋅ 1958
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Superman #123
 
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Prototype of Super-Girl, a companion for Superman wished into existence by Jimmy Olsen

Action Comics #251
DC ⋅ 1959
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Action Comics #251
 
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Full page teaser ad of the first appearance of Supergirl in Action Comics #252

Action Comics #252
DC ⋅ 1959
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Action Comics #252
 
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1st appearance of Supergirl

1st appearance of Metallo

1st appearance of Zor-El, the father of Supergirl

[December 2023 - Milly Alcock as Supergirl rumored to be introduced in Superman]

Action Comics #253
DC ⋅ 1959
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Action Comics #253
 
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2nd appearance of Supergirl

As of April 2024, CGC census states: only 8 copies grade higher

Action Comics #261
DC ⋅ 1960
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Action Comics #261
 
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1st appearance of Streaky the Supercat

Superboy #80
DC ⋅ 1960
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Superboy #80
 
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First meeting of Superboy and Supergirl

Action Comics #267
DC ⋅ 1960
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Action Comics #267
 
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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

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1st appearance of Colossal Boy

Action Comics #276
DC ⋅ 1961
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Action Comics #276
 
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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

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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

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #57
DC ⋅ 1961
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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #57
 
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Marriage of Jimmy Olsen and Supergirl

Action Comics #285
DC ⋅ 1962
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Action Comics #285
 
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Supergirl is introduced to the world

Classic cover art by Curt Swan

Action Comics #293
DC ⋅ 1962
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Action Comics #293
 
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Origin of Comet the Superhorse

Action Comics #360
DC ⋅ 1968
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Action Comics #360
 
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Giant-Size issue featuring Supergirl

Origin of Supergirl

Wonder Woman #177
DC ⋅ 1968
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Wonder Woman #177
 
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Battle of Wonder Woman vs Supergirl

Action Comics #373
DC ⋅ 1969
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Action Comics #373
 
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Giant-Size issue featuring Supergirl

Adventure Comics #381
DC ⋅ 1969
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Adventure Comics #381
 
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Begin ongoing stories featuring Supergirl

Adventure Comics #397
DC ⋅ 1970
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Adventure Comics #397
 
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Supergirl models multiple costumes

Adventure Comics #400
DC ⋅ 1970
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Adventure Comics #400
 
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Supergirl debuts new costume

Supergirl #1
DC ⋅ 1972
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Supergirl #1
 
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Series premiere of Supergirl's 1st solo title

Supergirl #7
DC ⋅ 1973
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Supergirl #7
 
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First team-up of Supergirl and Zatanna

Crisis on Infinite Earths #7
DC ⋅ 1985
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 7

Death of Supergirl

Origin of The Monitor, Anti-Monitor, Pariah and Guardians of Oa

Superman #16
DC ⋅ 1988
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1st appearance of Supergirl as the Matrix

Supergirl #1
DC ⋅ 1996
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Supergirl #1
 
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Premiere issue of Linda Danvers as Supergirl

Superman Adventures #21
DC ⋅ 1998
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Superman Adventures #21
 
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1st appearance of the DCAU (DC Animated Universe) Supergirl in comics

Action Comics #767
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DC ⋅ 2000
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Action Comics #767
 
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Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Superman / Batman #8
DC ⋅ 2004
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Reintroduction of Supergirl, Kara Zor-El

Superman / Batman #8
International ⋅ DC ⋅ 2004
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner, limited to 499 numbered copies

German reprint of Superman/Batman #7 and #8

Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #23
1:10 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2006
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Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #23
 
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes

Supergirl #50
1:10 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2010
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Variant cover art by Josh Middleton

Justice League of America #45
1:10 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2010
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Variant cover art by David Mack

Superman / Batman #77
DC ⋅ 2010
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Cover art by Ale Garza featuring Damian Wayne and Supergirl

Supergirl #5
DC ⋅ 2012
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Supergirl #5
 
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1st appearance of Reign

Green Lantern #28
DC ⋅ 2014
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Green Lantern #28
 
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1st appearance of the Red Daughter of Krypton, Supergirl as a Red Lantern

Superman / Batman #8
SDCC ⋅ DC ⋅ 2017
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Variant cover art by Michael Turner

San Diego Comic Con 2017 Aspen Comics exclusive

Supergirl #12
Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2017
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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

Supergirl #18
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Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2018
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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

Supergirl #19
Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2018
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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)

Supergirl #20
Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2018
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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)

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1
DC ⋅ 2021
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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1
 
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Eight-issue series by Tom King that imagines Supergirl as a hero with a traumatic past and an aggressive demeanor

[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]

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