27 Facts About Supergirl

Supergirl is the name of several fictional superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Supergirl plays a supporting role in various DC Comics publications, including Action Comics, Superman, and several comic book series unrelated to Superman.

In 1969, Supergirl's adventures became the lead feature in Adventure Comics, and she later starred in an eponymous comic book series which debuted in 1972 and ran until 1974, followed by a second monthly comic book series, The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl, which ran from 1982 to 1984.

The 2016 miniseries Supergirl: Being Super written by Mariko Tamaki and pencilled by Joelle Jones is a coming-of-age take on Supergirl's origins.

In May 2011, Supergirl placed 94th on IGN's list of the Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All Time.

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Unlike the traditional Supergirl, Kara is born before Superman; she is a teenager when he is a baby.

Supergirl is sent in a rocket in suspended animation to look after the infant Kal-El; however, her rocket is caught in the explosion of Krypton and becomes encased in a Kryptonite asteroid.

Supergirl arrives on Earth years after Kal-El, who has grown and become known as Superman.

New Supergirl series, written by Jeph Loeb, began publication in August 2005.

The storyline in the first arc of Supergirl depicts a darker, evil version of Kara emerging when Lex Luthor exposes her to Black Kryptonite.

The evil Supergirl implies that Kara's family sent her to Earth to kill Kal-El as revenge for a family grudge.

Supergirl's debut was delayed by her powers being stolen by a Kandorian villainess; during this period, she is adopted by Fred and Edna Danvers.

Supergirl's secret identity is a closely held secret known only to Superman, her foster parents, and the Legion of Super-Heroes, of which she is a member for a time.

Streaky the Supercat, her orange cat, acquires temporary superpowers as a result of its exposure to "X-kryptonite, " a form of kryptonite Supergirl accidentally created in an unsuccessful attempt to neutralize the effects of green kryptonite.

Post-Crisis Supergirl appears in Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes, in which she is transported to the 31st century and, as a result of her disorientation, for a time believes she is dreaming her surroundings into existence until finally convinced otherwise.

Supergirl tries to make good on her promise, following different avenues searching for a cure for his cancer.

Supergirl is captured and restrained by the Cyborg Superman, but after a struggle, she manages to escape.

Supergirl later helps Gardner against Atrocitus and his Red Lantern splinter group.

Supergirl wears a miniskirted version of Superman's costume, but does not have Superman's exact powers.

Matrix's Supergirl form resembles the Pre-Crisis Supergirl and new to Earth, Matrix begins a romance with the DC Universe's Lex Luthor, until she realizes Luthor's villainous nature in replicating her for an army.

Supergirl then began serving for a time as a member of the Teen Titans and central hero in her own right, participating in events such as Panic in the Sky, and Death and Return of Superman.

Angelic aspect of Supergirl eventually falls from grace, and Linda and the Matrix are separated into two beings.

However, finding no assurance that Ariella survived the restoration of Post-Crisis history, a dejected Linda relinquishes the role of Supergirl, sends a farewell note to Superman, and leaves for points unknown.

Supergirl possesses the ability to fire blasts of red solar energy.

Supergirl is later found to be a human girl who was altered by Brainiac on a genetic level to appear Kryptonian; she dies thwarting a plot involving Brainiac 13.

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Supergirl appeared in Lego Dimensions as a playable character voiced by Kari Wahlgren who alongside Green Arrow were only available during the Lego convention BrickLive.

Supergirl shares most of her abilities with Superman, but unlike in previous Lego games, she can turn into a Red Lantern, which is a reference to the comic “Red Daughter of Krypton”.