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Supergirl #1

Dec 2016 · DC · 24.99 USD; 33.99 CAD
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This volume collects the earliest issues of the 2016 Supergirl series, following Kara Zor-El as she adjusts to life on Earth after the events of the 'Rebirth' initiative. Writer Steve Orlando and artist Brian Ching introduce a fresh take on the character, balancing her alien heritage with her new role as a hero in National City. The book kicks off with a storyline involving the deadly alien threat known as the Worldkillers.

In "Limited Resources," Supergirl confronts a startling truth: the memories she’s been grappling with aren’t just echoes of her past—they’re her own, tied to the legacy of Linda Danvers. Written by Peter David and brought to life by Gary Frank’s dynamic art and Cam Smith’s sharp inks, this pivotal issue dives into identity, responsibility, and the weight of a history that wasn’t entirely her own. The cover by Gary Frank and Cam Smith captures the moment’s intensity, setting the tone for a story where the line between hero and memory begins to blur.

Contains 15 stories
Limited Resources
10 pp · Superhero
Supergirl [Matrix]Pam Calhoun
Body & Soul
22 pp · Superhero
Mattie HarcourtSupergirl [Matrix/Linda Danvers]Cutter SharpBuzzChakatFred DanversSylvia Danvers
Cat's Paw
23 pp · Superhero
Supergirl [Matrix/Linda Danvers]BuzzFred DanversSylvia DanversMattie HarcourtCutter SharpChakat

In "Cat's Paw," Supergirl confronts a haunting truth: the memories she's been living with aren't just echoes of Linda Danvers—they're her own, layered with a past she never chose. As she grapples with the weight of those recollections, she must stop a demon's return and face the unsettling reality of who she truly is now.

And No Dawn to Follow the Darkness
22 pp · Superhero
Supergirl [MatrixLinda Danvers]BuzzGorilla GroddSylvia DanversFred DanversCutter SharpMattie HarcourtReverend Larry VarvelPJ Harcourt

In "And No Dawn to Follow the Darkness," Supergirl races to stop Gorilla Grodd’s sinister ritual in Leesburg, where the Heart of Darkness is turning the town’s residents into monstrous beasts—leaving only Sylvia Danvers untouched. As Supergirl fights to contain the chaos, she’s drawn into the same terrifying transformation, forcing her to confront the darkness within before it consumes her completely.

Belly of the Beast
22 pp · Superhero
BuzzGorilla GroddSupergirl [Matrix/Linda Danvers]Sylvia DanversMattie HarcourtFred DanversWallyReverend Varvel

In the aftermath of the Final Night, Supergirl is shaken awake by the sight of her father Fred Danvers’s bloodied nametag, dropped by a boy with a baseball bat—only to be drawn into a chaotic confrontation with Gorilla Grodd and a mysterious figure named Buzz. As tensions rise in a fractured city, Supergirl must navigate a web of personal loss, cryptic threats, and the unsettling presence of those she once trusted, including Sylvia Danvers and Reverend Varvel.

Chemical Imbalance
22 pp · Superhero
ChemoSupergirl [Matrix/Linda Danvers]Mattie HarcourtJonathan KentMartha KentCutter SharpSylvia DanversFred DanversReverend VarvelRichard Malverne
Perceptions
28 pp · Superhero
SupergirlMary Marvel
A Life in the Day
10 pp · Superhero
Linda Danvers [Supergirl]
Trust Fund
22 pp · Superhero
Supergirl [MatrixLinda Danvers]Rampage [Karen Lou Faulkner]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Richard MalverneSylvia DanversFred DanversWallyBuzz (villain)Christine Bruckner

In "Trust Fund," Supergirl and Superman must navigate a high-stakes crisis when Rampage—secretly Kitty Faulkner—unravels a dangerous conspiracy tied to her past, forcing her to confront a betrayal she never saw coming. With the help of her family and allies like Richard Malverne and Sylvia Danvers, Kitty must decide who she can truly trust as the truth about her inheritance begins to surface.

Art History
22 pp · Superhero
Supergirl [Matrix/Linda Danvers]Sylvia DanversFred DanversBuzzRichard Malverne

In "Art History," Supergirl [Matrix/Linda Danvers] delves into her own past through a collection of Linda Danvers’s artwork, uncovering memories that stir unease. Meanwhile, Sylvia Danvers tries to set her sister up on a blind date, adding a touch of personal tension to the mix.

My Dinner with Buzz
22 pp · Superhero
Supergirl (Linda Danvers)Sylvia DanversFred DanversBuzzTempus Fugit
Tempus Fugit
22 pp · Superhero
Supergirl [Matrix/Linda Danvers]Tempus FugitBuzzSylvia DanversFred DanversCutter SharpLex Luthor (Cameo)Martha Kent (Cameo)Jonathan Kent (Cameo)Superman (Cameo)
The Surrogate
22 pp · Superhero
The Legend Lives On
8 pp · Superhero
Shootout at Ice Flats
8 pp · Superhero

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Full credits

artist Gary Frank
inker Cam Smith
colorist Gene D'Angelo
letterer Pat Prentice
cover pencils Gary Frank
cover inks Cam Smith

Reprints

↩ Reprints Supergirl Annual #1 (1996), Showcase '96 #8 (1996), Supergirl #1 (1996), Supergirl #2 (1996), Supergirl #3 (1996), Supergirl #4 (1996), Supergirl #5 (1997), Supergirl #6 (1997), Supergirl Plus #1 (1997), Supergirl #7 (1997), Supergirl #8 (1997), Supergirl #9 (1997)

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