Stargirl by Geoff Johns #[nn]

When newly arrived Jo discovers her stepfather Pat Dugan was once Stripesy, the sidekick of the Star-Spangled Kid, she’s stunned—especially when she accidentally activates the cosmic belt and finds herself thrust into a new role. Now, with a horde of hissing, hooded students invading her first school dance, Jo and Pat must step up as the new Star-Spangled Kid and S.T.R.I.P.E., facing a mystery that’s as much about identity as it is about the past.

In "True Colors," Courtney and Pat face off against their unexpected foes: a villainous art teacher known as Paintball and a rogue robot suit gone haywire. As the Star-Spangled Kid and S.T.R.I.P.E. battle through a surreal, color-drenched chaos, they must confront both external threats and the hidden tensions between them.

In "Waking the Dead!", the Marvel Family faces off against Solomon Grundy during a visit to Blue Valley, forcing a reluctant Courtney to confront her fears after S.T.R.I.P.E. warns her of Grundy’s deadly past. As more undead rise, Dr. Occult arrives to guide the heroes toward the source of the supernatural threat, leading them into a battle that tests their courage and resolve.

In "The Subs, Part One," Young Justice arrives in Blue Valley chasing rumors of a new Star-Spangled Kid, only to uncover a far stranger mystery: a wave of alien impostors has taken over Courtney’s school, slipping in as substitute teachers with hidden agendas. As the team scrambles to untangle the deception, they must navigate the everyday chaos of high school while staying one step ahead of something far more dangerous than they expected.

In "The Subs, Part Two," Pat, Mary, and Robin race against time as alien forces continue to transform their allies, turning the tide of battle with a desperate plan to reconfigure the transformation gun. With their friends' minds and bodies still at risk, they push forward—determined to reverse the change and send the invaders packing.

In "You Kids Today!", the Star-Spangled Kid clashes with Shiv in the halls of their school, the fight escalating into a high-stakes showdown that ends with Shiv captured by the Dragon King’s forces. As the full identity of the Dragon King is revealed for the first time, his minions take her away for further transformation under Dr. Graft’s control. Meanwhile, Mary stumbles upon a love note in her locker, and somewhere in the Himalayas, a long-buried figure begins to rise.

In "Crisis in Blue Valley," the lingering threat of the Nebula Man resurfaces, drawn to the cosmic energy scattered across Earth—starting with Courtney's Cosmic Converter Belt. With Pat rallying the team, Courtney must face the ancient menace alone, using her wits and the belt’s power in a desperate bid to stop the surge of energy before it's too late.

In "A Chilly Day in Opal," the Star-Spangled Kid and S.T.R.I.P.E. team up with Starman to stop the new Icicle in Opal City during a school field trip, while Ted Knight is drawn into memories of his past—specifically, a time when he had to rely on his old cosmic rod and help from Sylvester Pemberton to face the first Icicle while repairing his belt.

In "The Final Hour for the 7 Soldiers of Victory," Pat shares the gripping tale of the Seven Soldiers of Victory’s last mission, a moment that defined their legacy. Through his memories, the story unfolds with quiet intensity, revealing the weight of duty and the unexpected bonds formed in the face of inevitable sacrifice.

In "Knight Time," Shining Knight helps Courtney escape Dr. Graft's lab, offering a surprising glimpse into his past as he recounts how he ended up working as a janitor in Blue Valley. Just as they reach the Dugan home, the sanctuary is overrun by the Dragon King’s minions and Shiv, leaving Courtney and her ally with no time to catch their breath.

In "Dragon Food!", Courtney teams up with Mike and Patton, alongside the Star-Spangled Kid, S.T.R.I.P.E., and the Shining Knight, to stop Shiv and the Dragon King’s forces from launching a mind-control attack on America’s youth. With the fate of the nation hanging in the balance, Pat formally names Courtney the new Star-Spangled Kid before they race to the Dragon King’s lair to uncover his sinister plan.

In "The Defiant Ones," Courtney fights to reclaim her mind from the Dragon King’s control, rallying S.T.R.I.P.E. and the Shining Knight to stop his dangerous scheme. As the dust settles, Shiv answers a call from Johnny Sorrow, while Courtney sets off with Jay Garrick for JSA duties—leaving behind a quiet home that just moments ago held a visitor she never saw.

In "Heirlooms," Pat brings Courtney home to meet her father, hoping to bridge the gap between her and the man she’s never known. When the reunion falls short, Pat lifts her spirits with a thoughtful gift that carries more weight than either of them expected.

In "A Star Is Born," Courtney and Pat head to Atlantic City, where Courtney confronts her biological father, Sam Kurtis, only to discover he’s working with the Royal Flush Gang. As the truth unfolds, Courtney faces a painful reckoning that forces her to decide what kind of hero she wants to be—and who she wants to be apart from her past.