Showcase Presents: Supergirl #1

In "The Three Magic Wishes: The Girl of Steel (Part 1)," Jimmy Olsen’s wish for a Super-Girl with powers equal to Superman brings Jo into existence—brave, radiant, and fiercely loyal. As she struggles to find her place in a world that sees her as a shadow of the Man of Steel, Jo faces a moment that tests her courage and her very purpose.

In "The Supergirl from Krypton!", Superman encounters a mysterious rocket crash and discovers his long-lost cousin, Jo, a survivor from Argo City. She shares the truth of her origins—how her father sent her to Earth to escape Kryptonite poisoning as her people faced extinction—before settling her into life at the Midvale Orphanage to help her adapt.

In "Supergirl Visits the 21st Century!", Supergirl makes her first journey across the time-barrier, arriving in a future where she quietly observes a gifted young orphan named Tommy on an asteroid orphanage. When the headmaster announces that a scientist and his wife are coming to adopt the child with the sharpest mind, Supergirl takes it upon herself to ensure their arrival goes smoothly—watching from the shadows as the future unfolds.

In "Lois Lane's Secret Romance!", Supergirl pulls off a playful prank that blurs the lines between friendship and mischief—sending Lois Lane a Batwoman costume under the guise of a gift from Batman, all in a bid to spark a romance between Lois and Superman. The story unfolds with clever misdirection and a dash of superheroic flair, teasing the chemistry between two of DC’s most iconic women.

In "Mighty Maid!" from Showcase Presents: Supergirl #1 (2008), Supergirl takes on a bold new identity to protect Earth when an alien threat looms. With Superman’s help, she becomes Mighty Maid, and together they devise a daring ruse—faking a marriage and a staged departure—to throw off the invaders.

In "The Girl Superbaby!", Supergirl's heroic instincts lead her into an unexpected twist when exposure to the Fountain of Youth shrinks her to baby size. Though tiny, her courage and quick thinking help the police track down two jewel thieves—proving that even in a crib, heroism still has a powerful punch.

In "Supergirl's Super Pet!", Supergirl faces a unique challenge when a piece of Kryptonite she can't neutralize ends up in the hands of a stray orange cat she never expected to meet. When Linda takes in the feline, naming him Streaky for his distinctive markings, the cat unexpectedly gains powers from the meteorite—and soon becomes a tiny, furry hero with a big heart. As Streaky uses his newfound abilities to help others, Supergirl’s playful bond with her new feline friend brings both laughter and a touch of superheroic wonder.

In "Supergirl's Darkest Day!", Supergirl takes in a boy with amnesia after rescuing him from the sea, bringing him to the orphanage where she's been helping out. As she tries to uncover his past, she discovers he's not just a lost child—he's a prince from the planet Korvia, on the run from a justice system that wrongly accuses him of a crime he didn’t commit.

In "Supergirl Gets Adopted!", Linda Danvers navigates the challenges of a temporary foster placement with the Wilkins family, a situation that tests her ability to balance her secret identity with the growing bonds of a real home. As she spends thirty days with Mr. Wilkins, a dedicated police officer, Linda must carefully manage her dual life while facing the emotional weight of potential permanent adoption.

In "Jimmy Olsen, Orphan!", a memory-loss twist sends the Daily Planet photographer to the same orphanage where Supergirl lives under her secret identity, Jo. The story explores their unexpected connection as they navigate life in a place where no one remembers who they really are.

In "The Untold Story of Red Kryptonite!", Superman’s latest encounter with the mysterious meteorite takes a bizarre turn when it triggers uncontrollable growth of his hair, beard, and nails during a deep-sea rescue. With help from Supergirl and Krypto, he’s forced to confront the chaos of Red Kryptonite’s latest side effect—while flashes of past, equally unpredictable encounters linger in his mind.

In "The Son of Bizarro! [Part 1]," Bizarro-Lois gives birth to a child who, though shaped like a young Superman, thinks like a Bizarro. When the boy’s existence becomes public, Bizarro hides him in a forgotten space capsule, but the craft crashes on Earth—landing right at the Midvale Orphanage where Linda Lee, aka Supergirl, calls home.

In "The 'Orphan' Bizarro! [Part 2]," Supergirl finds herself unexpectedly tasked with watching the newly named baby Buster, a Bizarro Jr. who’s still learning the ropes of being a hero—or at least a very confused infant. When a burst of Heat Vision accidentally sets her chemistry homework ablaze, she panics, wondering if she’s somehow turned the baby into a full-fledged Bizarro. The story unfolds with a mix of heart and humor as Supergirl grapples with her responsibilities, the mystery of Buster’s origins, and the quiet magic of the Fortress of Solitude.

In "The Bizarro Supergirl! [Part 3]," Bizarro-Jr. stumbles upon Lex Luthor’s original Imperfect Duplicator in the Fortress of Solitude and, in a moment of misguided affection, creates a Bizarro-Supergirl. When Superman and Supergirl try to return the misfit Bizarro child, Buster, to his world, the new Bizarro-Supergirl refuses to let him go—setting off a chain reaction that sees Bizarro, thrilled by his daughter’s "perfect" appearance, rally all the Bizarros in a full-scale attack on Earth.

In "Supergirl's Fortress of Solitude!" from Showcase Presents: Supergirl #1 (2008), Supergirl constructs a hidden sanctuary of her own, only to find it compromised when explorers uncover its location. With her privacy breached, she must navigate the unexpected consequences of her solitude being exposed—without revealing how she ultimately handles the threat.

In "The Second Supergirl!", Supergirl ventures to a parallel Earth to test her readiness to step into the public eye, only to meet Marvel Maid—another hero with powers like her own, yet unburdened by secrecy—and Marvel Man, a Superman-like figure who must conceal his abilities. The story explores identity, visibility, and the weight of being a hero in a world that doesn’t know you’re one.

In "The Supergirl of Two Worlds!", Jo faces a pivotal moment as she strives to prove her worth to Superman, only to realize her actions have unintended consequences. With Marvel Man’s abilities confirmed and Marvel Maid’s revelation adding new layers, Jo must confront the fallout and continue her journey of growth—far from the finish line.

In the quiet isolation of his Fortress of Solitude, Superman examines a mysterious machine he's recovered from space—only for it to explode, unraveling Earth's existence. With the planet gone and only a handful of survivors, Superman, Supergirl, and Krypto must face the unknown, stranded in the vast emptiness of space.

In this heartfelt alternate take from *Showcase Presents: Supergirl #1*, Supergirl dreams of a life where she was the one sent to Earth first—adopted by Ma and Pa Kent, who raise her as their own. Written by a team known for their emotional storytelling, the story explores what might have been, with art that captures the warmth and wonder of a family found in the most unexpected place.

When John Kiley exposes Clark Kent’s secret and traps him with Kryptonite, Supergirl must confront the Superman Emergency Squad—her own allies turned adversaries—in a clash that tests loyalty and truth. The story unfolds with high stakes and emotional tension, as the line between hero and threat blurs.

When Supergirl remains powerless after Lesla-Lar’s ray, Superman takes her back through time—only to discover her abilities return in different eras. The mystery of the time-barrier unfolds as she confronts the strange connection between her powers and the flow of history.

In "The Supergirl of Tomorrow!", a powerless Supergirl uses a time machine to journey to a dystopian future where she regains her powers and leads a rebellion against the oppressive Clan of Censors. Upon returning to the present, she discovers her abilities have returned—and even kryptonite no longer harms her—just as the truth behind Lesla-Lar’s scheme to replace her is uncovered in Kandor.