Supergirl: The Silver Age #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Supergirl from Krypton!", Supergirl grapples with a mysterious Kryptonite meteor while Linda Danvers navigates life at the orphanage—until a stray orange cat with white markings, whom she names Streaky, stumbles upon the alien rock and gains unexpected powers. With help from a clever feline and a little superheroic teamwork, the story sparkles with charm and wonder, all drawn in the classic style of Jerry Siegel and Jim Mooney, and spotlighted on a cover by Michael Cho.
In a heartfelt Silver Age tale, Superman discovers his cousin Supergirl after spotting a crashing rocket, uncovering her origin as the last survivor of Argo City. Through flashbacks, we learn of her father Zor-El’s desperate act to save her from Kryptonite poisoning, and her journey to Earth. Now under Superman’s care, Supergirl begins her new life at Midvale Orphanage, where she meets Miss Hart and learns what it means to be a hero on a world far from home.
In a quiet moment of wonder, Supergirl crosses the time-barrier from 1959 into the distant future, where she watches over a young genius named Tommy Tomorrow on an asteroid orphanage. As the boy is chosen for a fateful adoption, Supergirl quietly ensures the arrival of the scientist and his wife—Mr. and Mrs. Tomorrow—whose lives are about to change. With a touch of hope and a careful hand, she guides destiny without ever revealing her presence.
Supergirl [Linda Lee] finds herself transformed into a baby after encountering the Fountain of Youth while aiding Julu the Elder. Despite her tiny size, she uses her powers in surprising ways to help the police track down Mojax and another thief. Even as a baby, her courage and quick thinking shine through — but how long will this form last?
In a heartwarming twist of fate, Supergirl [Linda Lee] finds an unlikely companion when she rescues a stray orange cat from a dog, unaware that the feline will soon become her most unexpected ally. After naming him Streaky for the white markings on his side, she discovers the cat has gained superpowers from a hidden piece of Kryptonite—leading to a series of playful, super-powered escapades that bring joy to the orphanage and a thrilling reunion with her heroic self.
In "Supergirl's Darkest Day!", Supergirl [Linda Lee] pulls a young boy from the ocean, his mind blank and his origins unknown. As she shelters him at the orphanage, she uncovers a shocking truth: he’s Prince Valzorr of Korvia, a fugitive accused of a crime he didn’t commit. With danger closing in and the weight of his past pressing down, Linda must protect the boy while unraveling a mystery that threatens to shatter her faith in justice.
When Supergirl [Linda Lee] finds herself unexpectedly up for adoption, she’s forced to play the role of a regular teen—complete with a 30-day trial stay with the Wilkins family. As she navigates school, homework, and a policeman father who’s suspicious of her odd habits, Linda must outwit her own future while keeping her true identity hidden. With Miss Hart watching closely, the real challenge isn’t just fitting in—it’s staying invisible.
Supergirl constructs her own Fortress of Solitude as a private sanctuary, but when explorers discover it, they threaten to expose her secret unless she grants them wealth and power. With Superman watching from afar and her loyal cat Streaky by her side, Supergirl must outwit the Brants—Professor Damon and his wife—as they exploit the fortress’s secrets, all while the statues of Jerro, Lori Lemaris, and Ronal stand silent in the icy halls.
In "The Second Supergirl!", Supergirl [Linda Lee] journeys to an Earth-like world where she encounters Marvel Maid [Lea Lindy], a hero who wields powers like her own yet lives openly, and Marvel Man [Ken Clark], who shares Superman’s abilities but must conceal them. As she observes their lives, Supergirl grapples with her own readiness to step into the spotlight—while Superman watches from afar.
In "The Supergirl of Two Worlds!", Supergirl [Linda Lee] faces a test of worth when Marvel Man [Ken Clark] proves his mettle under pressure, earning recognition from Marvel Maid [Lea Lindy]. But in her eagerness to impress Superman [Clark Kent], Supergirl makes a critical error—one that sends her back to the drawing board, with her training far from over.
Supergirl takes on a history report with a twist—traveling to three different eras to witness Annie Oakley, Betsy Ross, and Pocahontas in action, only to find each time period haunted by kryptonite. With Superman’s help and her own courage, she must navigate the past without letting the green menace compromise her mission.
In a heartwarming twist on the familiar tale, Supergirl dreams of a world where she was the first Kryptonian sent to Earth—adopted as a child by Jonathan and Martha Kent, long before her cousin Superman arrived. With the Kents' love shaping her journey, this alternate origin explores what might have been, as the echoes of Jor-El and Lara whisper from the past and a young Superman watches from afar, while even Lex Luthor and Lana Lang make brief appearances in the quiet moments of this tender, imaginative what-if.
In a daring leap across time, a powerless Supergirl journeys to the future, where she regains her abilities and fights to free humanity from the oppressive rule of the Clan of Censors. Upon returning to the present, she discovers her powers are restored—and even kryptonite no longer harms her—just as a shocking revelation about Lesla-Lar’s scheme in Kandor comes to light.
When three Red Kryptonite meteors strike Earth, Supergirl—Linda Danvers—finds herself transformed into a mermaid, leading her to visit Atlantis. There, she reconnects with Jerro, who surprises her with a proposal, unaware that Lenora Lemaris, Lori Lemaris’s sister, also harbors feelings for him.
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