Supergirl (2005) (New Editions)

Series · 5 books · 2015-2019

By Kelley Puckett, Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, and more

Books in series

Supergirl, Vol. 1

The Girl of Steel

2015

This now-classic run by Jeph Loeb features the first chapter of Kara Zor-El's triumphant return! When Superman's Kryptonian parents rocketed their infant son to Earth, his aunt and uncle did the same with their young daughter, Kara Zor-El. The two cousins were meant to arrive on Earth together, but instead Kara arrived just a few months ago, after spending decades in space in suspended animation. Now taking the name Supergirl, Kara possesses strength and speed that rivals (or even surpasses) her cousin Superman's. As she searches for her role in this new world, she'll cross paths (and trades blows) with the JSA, the Teen Titans and the Outsiders. But while she's facing off against other heroes, Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor has uncovered a truth that could change the Girl of Steel forever! SUPERGIRL VOL. 1: THE GIRL OF STEEL features creators Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Ian Churchill and more. Collects SUPERGIRL #0-10, #12

Supergirl, Vol. 2 Breaking The Chain

2016

Alone and on an unfamiliar planet, Kara Zor-El just wants to make her father proud and all her father asks is that she kill her only living relative Superman! Feeling that she has completely failed at having a life on Earth, Supergirl returns to her Kryptonian roots, as her father s spirit reveals to her her true origin and destiny to destroy the living magnet attracting evil phantoms to Earth: Kal-El. Does Kara have the power or desire to slay her cousin? Or will she betray her father s dying wish? And if that weren't enough, Batgirl wants her dead, newcomer Power Boy wants her affection, someone claiming to be the true Supergirl wants her to quit, and the Legion of Super-Heroes are in town. In SUPERGIRL VOL. 2: BREAKING THE CHAIN, Joe Kelly (JLA, SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Ian Churchill (TEEN TITANS), Ale Garza (BATGIRL), Norm Rapmund (THE FLASH) and others tell classic tales of a young woman s struggling to find her place in the world. Collects SUPERGIRL #11, #13-22 and a story from DCU INFINITE HOLIDAY SPECIAL!"

Supergirl, Vol. 3

Ghosts of Krypton

2017

Since Kara Zor-El of Krypton came to Earth, she has been confused by its people and customs. In her role as Supergirl, she's found it hard to adapt to her new home and still struggles with the loss of her family and home planet. The world views her as a lesser version of the Man of Steel—her cousin, mentor and only living family member. What will it take for the most powerful girl on Earth to prove herself? That's what the Kryptonian teen wants to find out. Her quest will take her from her own past on doomed Krypton to the distant future of the Legion of Super-Heroes. And on Earth, she vows to save a little boy from the cancer that is killing him. Superman and Wonder Woman believe that Kara's obsessions are dangerous and want her to stop. Will she be able to save Earth and its people...or will she fail after trying too hard to show the world that she is worthy of her title? Critically acclaimed author Kelley Puckett (BATGIRL) with artists Drew Johnson (WONDER WOMAN) and Ron Randall (OUTSIDERS) test the Girl of Steel's mettle in these classic Supergirl stories. Collects SUPERGIRL #23-33.

Supergirl, Vol. 4

Daughter of New Krypton

2018

Does the world need a Supergirl? With the Daily Planet labeling her a super-tart, and her Kryptonian mother questioning her allegiance, Supergirl is lost, confused and angry. Enter Superwoman. At first, the mysterious super-heroine appears a sympathetic friend to the beleaguered Kara. But when Supergirl is tasked with capturing Reactron—a gold Kryptonite-wielding psychopath—it's clear that Superwoman may not be the ally Supergirl believed. But Supergirl's not only contending with Superwoman; she's also struggling to choose sides for the battle Kara's long-lost Kryptonian parents are waging on Earth. Torn between the people of their adopted home and the survivors of the world they lost, Superman and Supergirl must choose sides...but what happens if they choose differently? Writer Sterling Gates (THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL), accompanied by artists including Jamal Igle (NIGHTWING), Keith Champagne (SUPERBOY) and Jon Sibal (ACTION COMICS) bring you the next chapter of the classic series in Supergirl's journey as the most powerful teenager on Earth...that nobody wants around. Collects SUPERGIRL #34-43.

Supergirl, Vol. 5

The Hunt for Reactron

2019

Written by award-winning authors Sterling Gates and Greg Rucka, Supergirl Vol. 5: The Hunt for Reactron sees Kara Zor-El finally coming face-to-face with the man who murdered her Reactron! It's the end of the road! The violent escalation of Supergirl and Flamebird's blood feud! Kara's first encounter with Nightwing! And the conclusion of Supergirl's hunt for the man who killed her father, Zor-El...Reactron! Everything comes to head in this classic collection of Rucka and Gates' epic run in Supergirl Vol. 5: The Hunt for Reactron . Collects Action Comics #881-882, Supergirl #44-50, Supergirl Annual #1 and pages from Secret Files 2009 .

Authors

Kelley Puckett

Author · 42 books

Kelley Puckett is a comic book writer. He is the creator of the character Cassandra Cain, the Batgirl who succeeded Barbara Gordon and who was succeeded herself by Stephanie Brown, as well as the second Green Arrow, Connor Hawke.

Jeph Loeb

Author · 160 books

Joseph "Jeph" Loeb III is an Emmy and WGA nominated American film and television writer, producer and award-winning comic book writer. Loeb was a Co-Executive Producer on the NBC hit show Heroes, and formerly a producer/writer on the TV series Smallville and Lost. A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.

Sterling Gates has written stories featuring some of the biggest superheroes in the world, including Superman, Supergirl, Spider-Man, Batman, Green Lantern, and the Flash. He is the cowriter of the New York Times best-selling "Superman: New Krypton Saga" graphic novel series, including SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON, SUPERMAN: THE LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON, and SUPERMAN: WAR OF THE SUPERMEN. Gates was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and studied filmmaking and art at the University of Oklahoma. He moved to Los Angeles in 2006, where he worked first as a writer's room production assistant and later as personal assistant to comic book legend Geoff Johns. Gates' critically acclaimed run on SUPERGIRL with artist Jamal Igle redefined the character for a new generation and was named one of the "100 Greatest Superhero Comics of All Time" by The Hollywood Reporter in 2016. ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL Vol. 1 was selected by YALSA as one of 2017's "Great Graphic Novels for Teens." Gates and artist Matthew Clark contributed a Supergirl story to the Eisner and Ringo award-winning anthology, LOVE IS LOVE. Gates has written for various other media, including the independent superhero film THE POSTHUMAN PROJECT, Marvel Animation Studios' SPIDER-MAN, and The CW's SUPERGIRL and THE FLASH. A proud Eagle Scout, Gates currently resides in Los Angeles, California.