Supergirl: The Silver Age Omnibus #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis massive hardcover collects Supergirl's earliest Silver Age appearances, from her debut in Action Comics #252 through her solo adventures in Action Comics and her own series. It covers the classic stories by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, establishing Kara Zor-El's origin, her time at Midvale Orphanage, and her early days as a superhero in the shadow of her famous cousin. The volume also includes her team-ups with the Legion of Super-Heroes and other key Silver Age tales that defined the Maid of Might for a new generation.
In "The Supergirl from Krypton!", a young Linda Lee discovers a stray orange cat she names Streaky, unaware the feline will soon gain superpowers from a hidden piece of Kryptonite. When the cat's antics draw the attention of Supergirl, a playful, high-energy duo forms—until the powers inevitably fade. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated with vibrant energy by Jim Mooney, this Silver Age classic features dynamic art and heartwarming moments, all brought to life with colors by Rick Keene and letters by Milt Snapinn. The striking cover by Darwyn Cooke captures the whimsy and wonder of the story.
In a story that redefines family and legacy, Superman encounters a young girl from a doomed planet—his cousin, Supergirl—after her rocket crash-lands on Earth. As she recounts her origins through flashbacks of Argo City and her father Zor-El’s desperate act, Superman helps her begin a new life in Midvale Orphanage, where she’ll learn to navigate her powers and her past.
In a rare journey beyond her time, Supergirl slips through the veil into the 21st century, where she watches over a young genius named Tommy Tomorrow on an asteroid orphanage. As the boy learns he’s been chosen for a new life with a mysterious couple, Supergirl quietly ensures their arrival—guiding fate with a single, unseen hand.
Supergirl, ever eager to help, accidentally drinks from the Fountain of Youth while assisting Julu the Elder—only to find herself transformed into a baby. Despite her tiny size, her superpowers remain, and she uses them to outwit Mojax and the jewel thieves in a surprising showdown with the police.
In a lighthearted Silver Age adventure, Supergirl [Linda Lee] takes on a new kind of mission when she rescues a stray orange cat from a dog, bringing him to the orphanage where she lives. Named Streaky for his distinctive markings, the cat soon stumbles upon a piece of Kryptonite, gaining surprising super-powers that lead to a series of playful, super-charged escapades. With Miss Hart watching from the sidelines, Supergirl reunites with her new feline friend in a moment of fun and furry heroism.
In "Supergirl's Darkest Day!", Supergirl [Linda Lee] pulls a young boy from the ocean, his mind wiped by trauma. As she shelters him at the orphanage, she uncovers the shocking truth: he’s Prince Valzorr [Johnny Blank] of the distant planet Korvia, on the run from a justice system that has wrongfully branded him a criminal. With danger closing in and the weight of his past threatening to consume him, Supergirl must protect a boy who may be more than he seems—while grappling with the cost of her own choices.
Supergirl [Linda Lee] faces a new kind of challenge when she’s placed in the care of the Wilkins family for a month, determined to keep her secret identity safe. As she navigates life as a regular teenager under the watchful eyes of Mr. Wilkins, a policeman, and the kind but curious Mrs. Wilkins, she’ll need all her wits—and powers—to avoid being adopted.
Supergirl builds her own Fortress of Solitude as a private sanctuary, but when explorers discover it, they threaten to expose her secret unless she helps them get rich. With Superman watching from afar and her trusty cat Streaky at her side, Supergirl must outwit a pair of villains—Professor Damon Brant and his wife Mrs. Brant—whose schemes threaten to unravel her quiet retreat.
In a bold step toward proving her readiness, Supergirl [Linda Lee] journeys to a parallel Earth where she meets Marvel Maid [Lea Lindy], a hero who wields powers like her own without fear, and Marvel Man [Ken Clark], a man whose strength rivals Superman’s but must live in secrecy. As she observes their lives, Supergirl confronts the weight of her own hidden identity and the choices that come with power.
In "The Supergirl of Two Worlds!", Supergirl [Linda Lee] faces a test of her mettle when Marvel Man [Ken Clark] proves his worth under Marvel Maid's [Lea Lindy] guidance. As she tries to impress Superman, her confidence leads to a critical misstep—one that sends her back to the drawing board, with training still ahead and the weight of her legacy to carry.
Supergirl takes on a history report with a twist—zooming back to witness Annie Oakley, Betsy Ross, and Pocahontas in their prime, each moment bringing her closer to danger. But as she tries to observe these legends, she’s shadowed by kryptonite, testing her courage and power across three pivotal moments in time.
In a heartwarming twist on the classic origin, Supergirl dreams of a life where she arrives on Earth first—adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent, her cousin Superman already a hero. With the Kents’ kindness guiding her, and even Squawky the Super-Parrot by her side, this alternate path explores what might have been if the Kents had raised her instead.
When Lesla-Lar’s ray leaves Supergirl powerless, Superman takes her on a journey through time—only to discover her powers mysteriously return in past eras. As they race against time, the true nature of the time-barrier begins to unravel.
In a bold journey across time, a powerless Supergirl [Linda Danvers] uses a time machine to leap into the future, where she regains her powers and fights to free humanity from the oppressive rule of the Clan of Censors. Returning to the present, she discovers her abilities have returned—and she’s now immune to kryptonite—just as the sinister scheme of Lesla-Lar to replace her is uncovered in Kandor.
When three Red Kryptonite meteors strike Earth, Supergirl finds herself transformed—first into a giant, then into a creature of the deep, and finally a mermaid. She journeys to Atlantis, where Jerro, smitten and unaware of Lenora Lemaris’s own feelings, proposes to her. With Superman and her family watching from afar, Supergirl navigates the strange new shape of her body and the tangled emotions of the underwater world.
In "The Death of Luthor!", Supergirl [Linda Danvers] faces an unexpected turn when Lex Luthor dies during their clash—only to embark on a desperate quest across Atlantis and into the depths of space to bring him back. With Luthor revived, his hatred for her burns hotter than ever, now twisted by the humiliation of being saved by the very hero he once sought to destroy.
In "The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!", Supergirl faces a chilling threat as the Phantom Zone villains manipulate Fred Danvers through telepathy, forcing him to orchestrate a cruel plan: her tears, shed in sorrow, are to be harvested as a weapon of mass destruction. With the help of her family—Edna Danvers and her father, Fred—and the memory of her lost parents, Zor-El and Alura, Supergirl must confront the emotional toll of a scheme that weaponizes her deepest pain.
In "Superman's Super-Courtship!", Supergirl [Linda Danvers] takes it upon herself to help her cousin Superman navigate a whirlwind of romantic possibilities—courting Helen of Troy, Saturn Woman, and the dazzling Luma Lynai of Staryl—only to learn that even with her best intentions, some destinies are best left to chance. With the adult Legion of Super-Heroes watching on and her family nearby, she discovers that love, like heroism, can't always be planned.
When a mysterious gift from Phantom Girl triggers a Red Kryptonite mishap, Supergirl’s well-meaning kiss unleashes a wave of unexpected powers—turning her mother Edna Danvers, her friend Dick Malverne, and the alien Jerro into super-powered allies. Now, with her family and friends suddenly wielding abilities beyond their control, Supergirl must navigate the chaos while the Supergirl Emergency Squad and the Legion of Super-Heroes—represented by a few figurines—watch from the sidelines.
When Superman is away, Mr. Mxyzptlk turns his mischievous attention to Supergirl, reshaping the world with Bizarro chaos before resurrecting her parents, Zor-El and Alura, only to propose a most unexpected union. With Fred and Edna Danvers caught in the crossfire, Supergirl must face a bizarre courtship from the mischievous fifth-dimensional prankster—before she can even process what’s happening.
In a heartfelt flashback, Supergirl learns the truth behind her loyal companion Comet—the super-horse once known as Biron, a man once loved by the sorceress Circe, whose jealousy turned him into a horse. As memories unfold, Supergirl grapples with the deeper bond she shares with her equine friend, while echoes of ancient magic and betrayal linger in the shadows.
In "The Mutiny of Super-Horse!", Supergirl is stunned when Comet, her equine companion and fellow hero, seems to favor actress Liz Gaynor over her during the filming of a new adventure movie. But when Superman uncovers the truth—Comet has lost his memory and no longer recalls his powers or his bond with Supergirl—the stakes shift from jealousy to urgency, as a forgotten hero’s identity hangs in the balance.
In a story that blends mystery and superheroics, Supergirl teams up with Lena Thorul—Lex Luthor’s little sister, a young woman with emerging telepathic abilities—to uncover the truth behind her past and prove her worth to the FBI. When Lena’s psychic talents are dismissed, Supergirl journeys into the past, discovering that her powers stem from an accidental experiment tied to Lex Luthor’s early years, and that Lena’s quiet determination may be the key to a daring plan against criminals.
When a string of uncanny coincidences makes Dick Malverne convinced that Lena Thorul is Supergirl, his growing attention stirs unease in Linda Danvers—until Lena’s shocking confession leaves Linda reeling. With secrets thickening and identities blurring, the line between truth and illusion begins to fracture.
In "The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!", Supergirl [Linda Danvers] faces a dire threat when Kandorian scientist Lesla-Lar swaps places with Lena Thorul and unleashes General Zod, Jax-Ur, and Kru-El from the Phantom Zone. With the trio recovering a cache of long-banned Kryptonian super-weapons, Supergirl is pushed to her limits—forcing her to seek unlikely aid from Lex Luthor, whose own motives are tied to rescuing his sister from Kandor.
Lex Luthor gains incredible powers by allying with escaped Phantom Zone villains, but when their true intentions surface, he must decide where his loyalties lie—especially as Supergirl, Superman, and even his own sister Lena Thorul face a threat from Gold Kryptonite. With the Legion of Super-Heroes making a brief appearance and the fate of Kandor hanging in the balance, Luthor’s choices could redefine his role in the battle for Earth.
When a super-powered baby boy arrives at the Midvale Orphanage with a pair of adults who look just like the Kents, Supergirl is baffled—until she discovers the truth behind the curious visit. The mystery unfolds as the young boy, Superbaby, and his Kandorian androids take center stage in a cinematic audition for a mento-movie about Superman’s life.
In a whimsical twist of fate, Comet the Super-Horse finds himself transformed into Bronco Bill, a charismatic rodeo rider, whenever a comet passes overhead—thanks to a spell cast by Prince Endor of Zerox during a past adventure. Now on Earth, he must keep his true identity hidden from Supergirl, even as he helps her navigate a mystery involving ancient creatures like the Chimera and Cerberus, all while dodging the sinister schemes of Lord Nomed of Zerox.
When Atlantean scientist Vostar retaliates against Supergirl and Comet for thwarting his plans, he uses telepathy to unleash Comet on a rampage across time and space—leaving Supergirl, Lori Lemaris, and Jerro scrambling to stop the chaos before it's too late.
When Jan Danvers—long thought lost in Korea—returns home, Supergirl Linda Danvers shares her secret with him, granting him temporary powers to help him adjust. But as secrets unravel and a shocking truth emerges, Linda must grapple with betrayal, sacrifice, and the weight of a lie that ends in tragedy.
In "The Maid of Menace!", Supergirl [Linda Danvers] faces off against Black Flame [Zora], a mysterious villainess who claims to be her descendant from the 40th century—only to reveal a far more unexpected origin tied to Kandor. As secrets unravel and the truth behind her powers begins to surface, Supergirl must outthink a foe whose connection to her past runs deeper than she ever imagined.
Karen Blair resents Supergirl with a bitterness rooted in a tragedy she blames on the alien hero’s arrival. When Supergirl learns the truth behind Karen’s anger, she sets out to clear her name—not just from suspicion, but from the weight of a past she never knew she’d be blamed for.
Supergirl, believing she's been poisoned by radiation that kills any super-being she touches, makes the heart-wrenching decision to be exiled to the Phantom Zone. With Superman and her closest allies—Streaky the Super-Cat, Krypto, and Comet the Super-Horse—by her side, she faces an uncertain fate, even as a mysterious villain named Sklor and a fleeting glimpse of the Legion of Super-Heroes hint at deeper dangers ahead.
Supergirl’s Wedding Day! takes a delightfully absurd turn when the escaped Kryptonian criminal Tor-An declares his intention to marry her, turning the day into a chaotic spectacle. With help from her telepathic ally Saturn Girl and the unexpected support of her friends and family—including her adoptive parents Fred and Edna Danvers, her dog Comet, and even the residents of Kandor—Supergirl must outwit Tor-An’s schemes before the wedding bells ring.
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