Superman Annual #1
In "Superman's First Exploit," a 1960 DC Annual, Superman encounters a mysterious crashing rocket and uncovers his long-lost cousin, Supergirl, who reveals the fate of Argo City and her journey to Earth. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Al Plastino, the story follows Superman as he helps her settle into life on Earth at the Midvale Orphanage. The cover, by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, captures the moment of their first meeting.
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Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin Supergirl. She tells him how Argo City survived the destruction of Krypton and how her father sent her to Earth when the inhabitants of Argo City were threatened by Kryptonite poisoning. Superman sets her up in Midvale Orphanage so she can adjust to life on Earth.
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