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WHO IS SUPERWOMAN? New Poll asks what readers think. posted December 2008

SUPERGIRL COMIC BOX COMMENTARY - an awesome site that talks about all things Supergirl - has posted a poll asking readers who they believe SUPERWOMAN will turn out to be. I suggest you go over and check out the results and vote yourself. The choices you have are: ALURA/KARSTA WOR-UL/LINDA DANVERS/EVIL CLONE THARA AK-VAR/LESLA-LAR BLACK K SUPERGIRL(EVIL SUPERGIRL)/OTHER

DIDIO TALKS SUPERGIRL Details Super-Family Future posted November 2008

Dan Didio spoke with Newsarama and answered a second round of 20 questions that were inspired by topics of interest sent in by fans. Didio mapped out the future of the creative teams, NEW KRYPTON and talked about new rising star writer Sterling Gates. excerpt from Newsarama: 3. Moving to Supergirl for a moment...issue #35 basically reset the character, and is showing us the “real” story of what’s been going on with her. What’s your take on what Sterling is doing with the character? DD: Sterling is one of the rising stars here at DC. You always get the question of where are the new writers coming from, and who are the talents we’re looking to grow, and Sterling is definitely one of them. We just put him under an exclusive contract as well, because we have a lot of belief and faith in his abilities. He’s done a great job with Supergirl - he’s been able to take what’s been going on in the Superman books and bring that level of focus and depth to Supergirl and I feel as if he’s really solidified the direction of that series. The great part also in New Krypton, we’ve had the introduction of Supergirl’s parents in Kandor – that really helps to build a strong supporting cast for that series, and Sterling has a great handle on what to do with that book. He’s the writer for the future of Supergirl. check out the rest here

SUPERGIRL MOVES UP Issue #34 gains 23.01% in sales posted November 2008

Supergirl sales jumped 23.01% in October with issue #34, introducing fans and skeptics to new series writer Sterling Gates and ongoing penciller Jamal Igle - the men responsible for a fresh approach to a character that saw consistent drops in sales over the last three years. Although the Girl of Steel's rise in ranking to no. 75 seems a bit disheartening, the title sold 33,953 units and was the highest selling title starring a female.   KaraLives.com caught up with series artist Igle and he offered a brief statement regarding the success of his first issue. read more...

New Krypton The world welcomes 100,000 Kryptonians posted November 2008

A new community has been resurrected near the polar Fortress of Solitude. After the true BRAINIAC ventured to Earth and captured Metropolis in a bottle, Superman has delivered his Kryptonian race to a new home in the Arctic. It was revealed in the most recent "NEW KRYPTON" storyline that 100,000 Kryptonians from KANDOR and Argo City had survived inside BRAINIAC's skull ship held within a bottled city. As the survivors adapt to their new surroundings, the powers gifted to the alien race by Earth's yellow sun have begun to manifest. It will be interesting to see if Kryptonians, who have had a tumultuous history thus far will accept Superman's peace-keeping mentality OR respond with a more authoritative attitude. Check out the continuity page for more story spoilers!! Superman: New Krypton Special Written by Geoff Johns, Sterling Gates and James Robinson Art by Gary Frank, Jamal Igle, Renato Guedes and Pete Woods on sale Now!

 

Why the World DOES NEED A SUPERGIRL Kara puts herself back in the limelight as she saves Earth posted October 2008

Proving that she is worth having around, SUPERGIRL saved Earth from complete annihilation after BRAINIAC sent a star destroying laser hurling toward the sun. Being able to help out with situations like these when Superman is concerned or wrapped up in other superhero actions, just proves why the world DOES NEED a Supergirl. The look on her face as she stops the weapon reveals that the Girl of Steel takes her position as Superhero seriously now and stakes claims that her intent is be a better hero and make those that look up to her proud!!! So take that Cat Grant -- I don't see a retraction coming from you anytime soon! Originally published in ACTION COMICS #870 written by Geoff Johns art by Gary Frank

Argo City Survives!! Action Comics storyline reveals Kara's flight from Krypton posted October 2008

DC Comics continues their "SILVER AGE" conversion into the modern continuity of Superheroes with the revelation that Argo City survived Krypton's destruction. In the most recent Geoff Johns Action Comics storyline entitled "BRAINIAC", Supergirl was reunited with her parents - Zor-El and Alura - along with 100,000 other Kryptonians who were held captive aboard Brainiac's skull-ship in the true bottled city of KANDOR. While attempting to rescue the city, Superman hears Zor-El's voice inside and is told that during Kandor's shrinking and ultimate theft, the shield technology that Brainiac used was tested and studied by Zor-El and Alura which allowed them to dome Argo City enabling them to survive for a short time in space. When Brainiac realized that his technology was in use, he came looking and found the floating remnants. Knowing their doom, Zor-El and Alura sent their daughter Kara to earth to find the baby Kal-El knowing that Brainiac would soon come calling for him. And as we say, the rest is history, or rather Continuity. To catch up on the entire Supergirl (New Earth/Modern) continuity click the continuity link in the navigation panel!!! click here to download a wallpaper of the Argo City survival story!

Who is Linda Lang? Kara Zor-El undercover posted October 2008

Reeling from the article "WHY THE WORLD DOES NOT NEED A SUPERGIRL", Kara Zor-El wiped her tears and realized the importance of being a role model. Along with those realizations, the Maid of Might broke her public hiatus and adopted the alter-ego "LINDA LANG" - claiming to be the niece of Lana Lang from Smallville. Originally published in Supergirl #34 written by Sterling Gates art by Jamal Igle read some reviews

Cat Grant Sharpens Claws And pounces on Supergirl posted October 2008

Cat Grant let the fur fly when she attacked Supergirl for all her heroics gone bad recently.  With her return to the Gossip column at the "DAILY PLANET", Grant showed that when it comes to opinions - she has them. The article titled "WHY THE WORLD DOESN'T NEED A SUPERGIRL" attacked the Maid of Might for her numerous foibles since her cape touting days began on Earth. It is clear that Cat has it out for anyone getting more attention than herself and looks to be a ongoing catfight! Check out Supergirl #34 for the entire story!!! Also click the continuity link in the navigation panel for all of Supergirl's exploits since her debut! Originally published in Supergirl #34 written by Sterling Gates art by Jamal Igle read some reviews