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ISSUE #1:
This is basically an updated version of the Silver Age Supergirl. She is Linda Danvers, although now she goes by Kara. (Krypto goes by "Skip.") She uses a "chromatic super-comb" to change the color of her hair when she switches back-and-forth between Linda/Kara and supergirl. She worked on the TV soap opera "Secret Hearts" as both a camera operator and (briefly) an actor. Her Earth parents are Jeremiah and Eliza Danvers, on leave from the D.E.O, (Department of Extranormal Operations), and they are currently in the process of renovating their old house in Midvale.
Antecedant action: Superman has been exiled from the Bottle City of Kandor since the "Phantom Zone incident." I'm not sure what that is, but the criminals from the Zone are now confined in Kandor itself. Supergirl's duties now include regular patrols of Kandor. She wears the "yellow ring of Nor-Kann" to allow her to have powers while in the city.
Supergirl is visiting her parents in Midvale. the first person she meets is Clarissa Giltedge. (If this is a returning supporting character from a previous series, I'm unfamiliar with her.) Other of their friends mentioned are Ingred and Janet. Dick Malverne has passed away. (Again, I'm not sure when that happened or where/if that story was told.) she soon comes to realize that there is another Supergirl, and imposter, currently living in Midvale and making quite a name for herself. The two Supergirls meet and have a skirmish, but the pulic sides with the fake one. Supergirl goes to the Danvers' house, as Linda/Kara, looking for an answer, only to discover not only that they don't know who she is, but that the imposter is living there as Linda Danvers!
The series is written and drawn in a crisp, clean style (a desription which applies to both the story and the art) by Sophie Campbell, who also re-designed Supergirl's costume.
Issue #2 ships tomorrow.
You left off "The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl"
Ah. Forgot about that one. Thanks. Added.
ISSUE #2:
I read Trinity #1 first this week, which featured a little DC Nation Spotlight on Supergirl, and right there, with the words, "I think the cat's already out of the bag by now," Supergirl writer Spohie Campbell spoiled the reveal of the identity of the imposter Supergirl. I guess I can't be too upset because her identity was revealed on page one of #2, but I still would have rather learned about it from the story itself.
The first five pages, in fact, relate her origin and backstory. The imposter is an insecure egotist who secretly puts people in the danger she then saves them from. [Where have I encountered that trope before...?] From there she enlarges Titano. The real Supergirl lures it away from innocent bystanders (depriving the imposter of her audience), while Krypto fights Kandy, the imposter's super-bunny. Her plan to "defeat" Titano didn't work, leaving it to the real supergirl to clean up her mess. In the process, the imposter's disguise comes off, revealing that she is someone else. Her attack on Supergirl has changed her costume from a red & blue "S" to a purple and green "P", and the townsfolk take to calling her "Phonygirl" (and the impstor "Regular Supergirl").
Two other cast members are introduced: Terri and Clarissa, friends of Linda. Supergirl then seeks help from abother friend, Lena Luthor, Lex Luthor's daughter. I'm not familiar with this version, but I haven't been following the super-books regularly for a while. She is in Midvale, too, and Streaky is hanging out with her, glaring and hissing. She knows supergirl's secret identity and has a "Braniac" tattoo on her forehead. Until Supergirl's new costume can be repaired or replaced, she must find something else to wear. Luckily, the imposter threw out all of her old ones, so she puts on a "fashion show" for Lena. (It's fun seeing their reaction to seven different costumes before finally deciding on one. Meanwhile, the imposter, too, has donned a new costume of purple, orange and green.
Interesting choice to give Kara and the impostor different body types and not point that out in words. The impostor's thighs were definitely chubbier than Kara's.
Actually, Sophie Campbell did point it out. (I just didn't mention it.)
In the first issue, when Kara first sees a cartoon image of the imposter, she thinks, "Look how busty they made me, too."
In the second issue, when [name withheld] first transforms, she says, "Look at me... I'm beautiful."
She worked on the TV soap opera "Secret Hearts" as both a camera operator and (briefly) an actor.
Secret Hearts was a DC title from 1949 to 1971.
I was checking DC Comics Infinite for something else and discovered that the new Supergirl #1 was available to read. I enjoyed it and will happily read the next issue when it’s available on the site. My pull list has three titles on it and rarely exceeds that.
Secret Hearts was a DC title from 1949 to 1971.
Ah. I now remember seeing house ads in other DC comics for Secret Hearts, but I wouldn't have made the connection if you hadn't pointed it out. Sophie Campbell is on record as being a fan of the its contemporary 10-issue 1972 Supergirl series.
I was checking DC Universe Infinite for something else and discovered that the new Supergirl #1 was available to read. I enjoyed it and will happily read the next issue when it’s available on the site. My pull list has three titles on it and rarely exceeds that.
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