Supergirl #3
In "Superman: Family," Supergirl grapples with her place in time as Brainiac 5 uses the chronexus to show her alternate versions of Superman, revealing pivotal moments from his past and glimpses of her own future, including a clash with Blackstar. With the device, she’s briefly sent back to aid her younger cousin, bridging the gap between their lives across the timeline. Written by Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza, and Geoff Johns, with art by Renato Guedes and Jose Wilson Magalhaes, and a cover by Drew Johnson and Ray Snyder, this 2017 issue offers a heartfelt, time-spanning journey through the Kent family legacy.
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As Brainiac 5 tries with his invention, the chronexus, to help Supergirl find a way back to her time, they view alternate versions of Superman before finding her Superman. They witness some of the major incidents of his life before seeing Supergirl's arrival on Earth and Superman's admission to Lois that it's great to have a family again. They continue to view events in Supergirl and Superman’s lives, now extending into Supergirl’s future, including a battle with Blackstar. With the chronexus, Brainiac 5 is able to briefly send Supergirl’s mind into the past to allow her to help her cousin.
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