Supergirl #1
This volume kicks off the 2016 Supergirl series, collecting the first several issues of her solo adventures as Kara Zor-El navigates life on Earth. It follows her struggle to find her place after the events of the New 52, balancing her Kryptonian heritage with her new human connections and facing threats that test her powers and resolve. The collection introduces key supporting characters and sets the stage for her ongoing journey as the Girl of Steel.
The New Adventures of Supergirl: The Girl of Steel kicks off with a pulse-pounding mystery as "Kal-El" traces a mysterious tattoo linked to Flamebird, leading to a tense standoff with Nightwing and the rebel leader. When the real Nightwing and Flamebird finally arrive, the truth behind the impostor’s identity begins to unravel—culminating in a shocking moment where Flamebird is guided by a voice from "Kal-El's" mother, the Saturn Queen, to unmask him and kiss him. Written by Joe Kelly and Greg Rucka, with art by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund, and a striking cover by Michael Turner, this issue sets a bold, emotionally charged tone for Supergirl’s new chapter.
In a high-stakes aerial rescue, Supergirl saves Air Force One while Superman and Batman watch from afar—only for her to soon face a new threat from the Calculator’s satellite. Tracking the signal, she confronts Batman, only to be drawn into a trap involving a disguised Batgirl, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn, all testing her limits with synthetic kryptonite. As the truth unfolds, Supergirl discovers Lex Luthor’s hidden hand behind the scheme, turning her strength into a weapon of manipulation.
In "Power, Chapter One: JSA," Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] reflects on her origins before joining Stargirl in witnessing the Justice Society of America clash with Solomon Grundy. When Power Girl arrives to help, the moment turns tense—her sudden attack on Supergirl leaves the young hero reeling, even as Green Lantern steps in to separate them. As the dust settles, Power Girl’s hostility lingers, and Supergirl, seeking connection, heads to the Kent farm—only to find Superboy [Kon-El] waiting, not as a friend, but as a challenger.
In "Power, Chapter Two: Teen Titans," Supergirl and Superboy clash above the Kent farm, their fight ending with a surprising moment of care when she resets his jaw. As tensions escalate, Cyborg and Beast Boy turn on Superboy while Wonder Girl and Raven take on Supergirl, leading to a volatile stand-off that tests loyalty and trust. When Robin, Kid Flash, and Starfire arrive, the situation shifts—only for the story to pivot to Lex Luthor, now studying his Kryptonite gauntlet with chilling intent.
In "Power, Chapter Three: Outsiders," Supergirl finds herself at odds with the Outsiders at their base, her frustration boiling over when Nightwing steps in. After a sudden, impulsive kiss, she bolts to confront Lex Luthor, sabotaging their jet to keep them from following—only for Starfire to pursue her despite the danger. As Luthor activates a barrage of Kryptonite rays, including a mysterious black one, a dark, otherworldly version of Supergirl emerges, her voice a chilling warning to Luthor that his actions have crossed a line.
In "Power, Chapter Four: J.L.A.", Supergirl faces off against her darker counterpart in a high-stakes clash that sends shockwaves through the Justice League. With Lex Luthor fleeing to the Watchtower and the League scrambling to respond, the battle escalates as Dark Supergirl takes control of Green Lantern’s ring and turns on her former allies—forcing Supergirl to confront not just her doppelgänger, but the growing threat of division among Earth’s mightiest heroes.
In "Power, Chapter Five: Supergirls," a fractured past collides with a fractured present as Supergirl confronts a terrifying doppelgänger born from Kryptonian memory and Darkseid’s influence. With the Justice League watching and the truth of her origin under siege, the line between hero and villain blurs as two versions of Kara Zor-El face off—each claiming to be the real one.
In "Candor, Part One," Supergirl finds herself in the city of Kandor, where a man claiming to be Kal-El preaches a twisted doctrine to enslaved aliens, branding dissenters as heretics. When she’s attacked for being a Kryptonian in the wrong sector, Nightwing arrives to intervene, but the situation escalates when Supergirl is forced to defend herself — and kill. As the truth about the city’s hidden past begins to surface, a voice cries out “Lies,” and Nightwing and Flamebird move to free the oppressed, only to face the enigmatic figure known as Kal-El, who erases all evidence of the uprising.
In "Candor, Part Two," Supergirl confronts a chilling deception as Ultraman—posing as Kal-El—unravels a web of betrayal tied to Flamebird’s past. With the rebel leader Basqatin and the Praisesingers caught in the crossfire, the line between ally and enemy blurs when a bomb hidden in a child’s embrace forces a brutal choice. As Power Girl and the real Nightwing close in, Flamebird is drawn into a haunting moment from her father’s memory—only to be confronted by a voice from Ultraman’s mother, the Saturn Queen, with a command that could change everything.
In "Candor, Part Three," Supergirl faces a harrowing choice as she stands on the brink of wedding Ultraman—under Saturn Queen’s mind control. Flashbacks reveal the origins of the conflict, from a desperate battle against Saturn Queen to the shocking discovery of Ultraman in the Phantom Zone, and the painful truth behind Argo City. As loyalties fracture and old wounds resurface, Kara must decide who to trust when Power Girl’s life hangs in the balance.
In "Big Girl Small World," Supergirl navigates a whirlwind of memories and moments—her strained past with Power Girl, a visit to Wonder Woman’s island, echoes of her parents’ final days on Krypton, and a tense talk with the Kents—while grappling with her own sense of identity. After selling a priceless Kryptonian device to Batman for a million dollars, she finds unexpected connection with a young girl and comfort from Wonder Girl, who’s just weathered her own family storm.
In "Rock On!", Supergirl finds herself at a high-energy superhero-themed rave, where the beat drops just as a battle erupts between Terra and an Empathosaur. Forced into the fray after the creature exploits her emotions, she must confront both the alien threat and her own doubts—especially when it shows her visions of her father. With Terra’s calm presence and unexpected strength, they manage to send the creature back where it came from, leaving Supergirl both awed and humbled. Later, she shares the night’s chaos with Captain Boomerang, Jr., who offers a new kind of adventure—one that might just be more fun than saving the world.
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