Reverend Varvel

Reverend Varvel is a minor supporting character in the Supergirl series, a clergyman connected to the Danvers family's community who helps ground the series in everyday, small-town life alongside Linda Danvers and those close to her.

Reverend Varvel stepped into the DC Universe in 1996, part of Peter David and Gary Frank's celebrated modern reinvention of Supergirl — a run that remains a fan favorite to this day. This supporting figure inhabits the quieter, more grounded corners of that world, sharing pages with Supergirl herself alongside the Danvers family and their circle. With only six catalogued appearances spread across Supergirl and Supergirl Plus, Reverend Varvel is the kind of character who gives a superhero's world its texture and humanity — a reminder that the best comics are built on more than just capes.