Review – Supergirl #2: A Tale of Two Supergirls
Supergirl #2 cover, via DC Comics.
Ray: Supergirl looks like it's going to be one of DC's most chaotic books going forward, as Sophie Campbell is fusing modern sensibilities with silver age wackiness in a gorgeous package. Things are already off to a fast start, as Kara has returned to Midvale to check in on the Danvers clan – only to find out that she's been replaced. Another Supergirl has taken over her life, brainwashing the entire town including Kara's adoptive parents. A flashback shows that this is Lesla Lar, a Kandorian would-be scientist who got rescued by Supergirl at some point – and bitterly resented her for being smarter and more beautiful than her. Leaving Kandor (along with her pet bunny, who also gained superpowers on Earth) she deduced Kara's secret ID and decided to take it for her own. And as the two confront each other, the fake Supergirl unleashes Titano on the small town and proceeds to try to clean up her own mess and frame Kara. The admirer. Via DC Comics.
With Kara's life in flux and even her own Midvale friends not sure whose side to take, Kara winds up seeking out a newer friend – Lena Luthor. The teenage super-genius broke from her father and from Mercy after the events of the last few Superman issues, and has given herself a makeover to signify her fresh start – now sporting dark hair that makes her look a little more like another version of the character. Shipper-senses will be wagging, but right now Kara is more concerned with clearing her own name. As Lesla starts hatching a plan to eliminate Kara and take over her life for good, Kara picks out a new costume and sets up a showdown next issue. This story is a lot of fun, with an antagonist who might not be overtly villainous but has a high-school level grudge and the power to do something about it. Campbell is hitting it out of the park on both writing and art.
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