DC’s New Supergirl Is an Imposter—Can She Be Trusted?

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DC is launching the Summer of Superman with a boom, and to make it more exciting, they’re assigning various members of the Super Family their own stories. For Supergirl and her canine companion Superdog (Krypto), this means resuming their roles as the main characters in a comic set around Midvale, where Supergirl used to live. Kara Zor-El is back and will once again take center stage in her individual series. However, she’s facing some significant issues. Primarily, she’s questioning whether she truly is Supergirl! This comic features two Supergirls, and by the end of it, even Kara is uncertain about which one is the genuine article.

There’s a New Supergirl In Town

Following the care of the mischievous yet endearing Princess Shark and making a swift round in the City of Kandor, Supergirl receives a call from her foster parents, informing her they’ve had a breakthrough with the D.O.A. and are relocating back to Midvale. Going back to Midvale is the last thing Supergirl desires, as she strives to steer clear of being submerged further in Superman’s reflection by returning to the unremarkable town that was once her home. Nonetheless, she decides it’s only fair to pay a visit to her parents and catch up with some old friends, and she assumes her Linda Danvers persona from long ago.

Kara discovers that Midvale isn’t as she recalls; instead, it appears to be infatuated with the promotion of Supergirl. Nearly everyone is either sporting or clinging to some form of Supergirl merchandise, and there’s hardly a spot without a sign about her. The incongruity lies in the fact that Supergirl hasn’t been in Midvale for quite some time, and the woman in the ads bears little resemblance to her. To add to the strange occurrences, upon returning home, she finds several boxes of her old belongings by the roadside, including her old costumes. Her parents would never dispose of such items casually, be it for sentimental reasons or due to her secret identity.

In either scenario, Supergirl dons her suit to rescue her longtime friend Clarissa from a car accident, leaving everyone thrilled at her return. However, their joy quickly turns sour as people begin to question her authenticity and yell accusations of impersonation. But then, another Supergirl emerges, who bears a striking resemblance to the one in the advertisements, complete with her own charming super-pet bunny!

She uses her Discombobulation Generator Prototype to douse Kara, rendering her bewildered, then departs, leaving a puzzled mess behind. She tidies away her old outfits and heads home to inquire about the situation from her parents, but they don’t seem to recognize her. To make matters worse, another Supergirl appears dressed as Linda Danvers, which her parents acknowledge. This leaves Kara doubting if she truly is the authentic Supergirl.

Who is This Imposter Supergirl?

To start off, this debut presents a plethora of engaging and entertaining storylines in a playful, Silver Age manner. It introduces characters such as a phony Supergirl, novel villains like Princess Shark, and Lar-On from Kandor who transforms into a werewolf, requiring Supergirl’s aid by the conclusion of this saga.

By the way, while in Kandor, Supergirl rescues a fiery-haired woman who is instantly smitten with her and vehemently claims she’s superior to Superman. She also bears an L-crest. A redhead with an obsession for the Super Family and an L-crest? I’d say that’s a dead ringer for a Luthor, or at least someone connected to him.

It’s not yet clear who the false Supergirl might be, but my bet is on Lesla-Lar due to her history as one of Supergirl’s adversaries from before the Crisis. Lesla had an intense desire to take Supergirl’s place and steal her life, and interestingly enough, she was also a Kryptonian like Kara. The new Supergirl appears to lean more on technology than superpowers, but she can fly and has a suspicious track record. Moreover, she seems intent on making Kara forget her identity, and by the end of the issue, Kara was confused about who she is following a blast from a Discobombuation device. Lesla hasn’t been seen for over forty years, having never appeared post-Crisis, so this could be an exciting nod to a forgotten Supergirl villain. Regardless, I can’t wait to find out who the imposter Supergirl turns out to be!

Supergirl #1 is on sale now!

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2025-05-16 22:12