DC’s Upcoming Supergirl Comic Will Make Arrowverse Fans Very Happy

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Currently, it’s an exciting era for Supergirl enthusiasts! With James Gunn unveiling the DCU, Supergirl found a place within it. Notably, Gunn shared that the upcoming Supergirl series will draw inspiration from the contemporary hit Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. This revival sparked renewed interest in Supergirl comics, leading to her appearances in titles like Action Comics, Power Girl, and a standalone one-shot. In tandem with Gunn’s upcoming Superman, DC has announced a new Supergirl series by writer/artist Sophie Campbell. Campbell has been vocal about the project, recently disclosing during an AMA on League of Comic Geeks that the relationship between Supergirl and Lena Luthor will be significant in the storyline. This development is sure to delight fans, as it mirrors the emphasis placed on this dynamic in the Arrowverse’s live-action Supergirl series.

When a fan inquired about the inspiration behind the comics adaptation of Lena Luthor in the forthcoming series, Campbell acknowledged that she was captivated by actor Katie McGrath’s portrayal. Although there are some variations overall, the bond between Kara and Lena shows a significant impact.

Campbell expressed his fondness for Katie McGrath’s portrayal of Lena, stating that she is exceptional. He clarified that the comic book character is Lex Luthor’s daughter instead of his sister, which means their Lena is slightly different, more youthful and less composed compared to the Lena on The CW. Regardless, he intends to foster a strong friendship between Lena and Kara in the series.

A significant portion of Supergirl’s current appeal can be attributed to the TV series “Supergirl,” airing on The CW, featuring Melissa Benoist portraying Supergirl. Benoist’s interpretation reshaped the public’s perception of Supergirl, and a key aspect of this was her dynamic with Lena Luthor, played by McGrath. In the series, Lena Luthor is Lex Luthor’s half-sister who assumes control of LexCorp from her brother, frequently collaborating with Supergirl. This friendship became integral to “Supergirl,” and it seems that Campbell intends to build upon this relationship as a foundation for the bond between Supergirl and the upcoming Lena Luthor in the comic books.

Lena Luthor in Comics is a Little Different (And Complicated)

In the comic book series “Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane” issue #23, Lena Luthor made her debut. After Lex Luthor embarked on his criminal path, the family changed their surname to “Thorul,” a fact unknown to Lena. Both parents were tragically lost in a car accident, and it wasn’t until she met Lois Lane that Lena discovered her true lineage. Post-Crisis on Infinite Earths, the original Lena Luthor in the revamped DC universe was actually Lex’s daughter, named after his deceased foster sister. Following another reboot during Infinite Crisis, she resurfaced as Lex’s biological sister, though she was left paralyzed. With the introduction of the New 52 DC Multiverse (DC continuity being notoriously complex) in Flashpoint, Lena Luthor reappeared as Lex’s sister and became a villain to Lana Lang while she was Superwoman. Lena Luthor exhibited telepathic abilities on occasion, though at other times her intellect was merely comparable to her brother’s.

Over the past few years in the Superman comics, Lex Luthor has undergone significant changes. After being arrested for murdering Manchester Black, Lex teamed up with Superman, employing his telepathic abilities to remove Superman’s secret identity from global memory. Since then, LexCorp has been rebranded as SuperCorp, providing Superman with all its resources. However, Lex suffered memory loss during an encounter with Brainiac, gradually regaining it to unveil his ultimate plan for SuperCorp. Moreover, Lena, Lex’s daughter, has returned and formed a bond with him, appreciating this new aspect of their relationship.

Since Superman’s return to Earth following “Warworld Saga”, Supergirl has frequently been in his company, and they’ve collaborated with Lena on several occasions. Given their comparable age and personality traits, it would be intriguing to see a story where they team up like in the CW series. To give Supergirl her own distinctive supporting characters outside of Superman and his family for a potential series, moving Lena into her book is an idea brimming with possibility.

The first issue of Supergirl comes out on May 14, 2025, while Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will premiere in theaters on June 26, 2026.

– Supergirl’s first comic book issue drops on May 14, 2025, and her big-screen adventure, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, will hit theaters on June 26, 2026.

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2025-05-03 00:40