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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Superboy #5
DC
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1949
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Vol. 1
Prototype of Supergirl
Superman #123
DC
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1958
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Vol. 1
Prototype of Super-Girl, a companion for Superman wished into existence by Jimmy Olsen
Prototype of Super-Girl, a companion for Superman wished into existence by Jimmy Olsen
Action Comics #251
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
Full page teaser ad of the first appearance of Supergirl in Action Comics #252
Full page teaser ad of the first appearance of Supergirl in Action Comics #252
Action Comics #252
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
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
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
Action Comics #253
DC
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1959
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Supergirl
Action Comics #256
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dick Wilson, later Dick Malverne, a love interest of Supergirl
1st appearance of Dick Wilson, later Dick Malverne, a love interest of Supergirl
Action Comics #261
DC
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1960
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Streaky the Supercat
Action Comics #262
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
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
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
Superboy #80
DC
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1960
•
Vol. 1
First meeting of Superboy and Supergirl
Action Comics #267
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
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
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
Action Comics #276
DC
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1961
•
Vol. 1
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
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
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #57
DC
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1961
•
Vol. 1
Marriage of Jimmy Olsen and Supergirl
Action Comics #285
DC
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1962
•
Vol. 1
Supergirl is introduced to the world
Classic cover art by Curt Swan
Supergirl is introduced to the world
Classic cover art by Curt Swan
Action Comics #293
DC
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1962
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Comet the Superhorse
Brave and the Bold, The #63
DC
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1966
•
Vol. 1
First team-up of Supergirl and Wonder Woman
First DC comic to headline two female superheroes
First team-up of Supergirl and Wonder Woman
First DC comic to headline two female superheroes
World's Finest Comics #169
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Batgirl
First team-up of Supergirl and Batgirl
Action Comics #360
DC
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1968
•
Vol. 1
Giant-Size issue featuring Supergirl
Origin of Supergirl
Wonder Woman #177
DC
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1968
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Vol. 1
Battle of Wonder Woman vs Supergirl
Action Comics #373
DC
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1969
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Vol. 1
Giant-Size issue featuring Supergirl
Adventure Comics #381
DC
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1969
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Vol. 1
Begin ongoing stories featuring Supergirl
Adventure Comics #397
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
Supergirl models multiple costumes
Adventure Comics #400
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
Supergirl debuts new costume
Supergirl #1
DC
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1972
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Vol. 1
First Supergirl solo title
Supergirl #7
DC
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1973
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Vol. 1
First team-up of Supergirl and Zatanna
Crisis on Infinite Earths #7
DC
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1985
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Vol. 1
"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 7
Death of Supergirl
Origin of The Monitor, Anti-Monitor, Pariah and Guardians of Oa
"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 7
Death of Supergirl
Origin of The Monitor, Anti-Monitor, Pariah and Guardians of Oa
Supergirl #1
DC
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1996
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Vol. 4
1st appearance of Supergirl, Linda Danvers merged with a shapeshifter called Matrix
1st appearance of Supergirl, Linda Danvers merged with a shapeshifter called Matrix
Superman Adventures #21
DC
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1998
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the DCAU (DC Animated Universe) Supergirl in comics
1st appearance of the DCAU (DC Animated Universe) Supergirl in comics
Action Comics #767
DC
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2000
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Superman / Batman #8
DC
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2004
•
Vol. 1
Reintroduction of Supergirl, Kara Zor-El
Variant cover art by Michael Turner
German reprint of Superman/Batman #7 and #8
Limited to 499 copies
Variant cover art by Michael Turner
German reprint of Superman/Batman #7 and #8
Limited to 499 copies
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
Brave and the Bold, The #3
DC
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2007
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Vol. 3
First meeting of Lobo and Supergirl
Variant cover art by Josh Middleton
Variant cover art by David Mack
Superman / Batman #77
DC
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2010
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Ale Garza featuring Damian Wayne and Supergirl
Supergirl #5
DC
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2012
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Vol. 6
1st appearance of Reign
Green Lantern #28
DC
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2014
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Vol. 5
1st appearance of the Red Daughter of Krypton, Supergirl as a Red Lantern
1st appearance of the Red Daughter of Krypton, Supergirl as a Red Lantern
Variant cover art by Michael Turner
San Diego Comic Con 2017 Aspen Comics exclusive
Variant cover art by Michael Turner
San Diego Comic Con 2017 Aspen Comics exclusive
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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2021
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Vol. 1
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]
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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