Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #1
In "A Very Strange and Special Girl," Supergirl grapples with a disorienting twist when Ms. Mesmer manipulates her perception, making her believe the world sees her as Linda Lee—prompting her to flee the chaos of a battle with the Gang. Meanwhile, the Gang abducts Johnny Ostrander, desperate to track down a mysterious package he’s hiding. Written by Paul Kupperberg and illustrated by Carmine Infantino with inks by Bob Oksner, this 2016 issue blends psychological tension with high-stakes intrigue, all rendered in bold, classic style. The cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano captures the moment’s emotional weight with striking clarity.
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Ms. Mesmer makes Supergirl think that people can see her as Linda, so she flees the battle with the Gang to protest her secret identity, while the gang kidnaps Johnny Ostrander to find the location of a package that he has that belongs to them.
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