The DCU’s Supergirl Costume Brings Back A Comics Accurate Detail We Haven’t Seen In 42 Years

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DC Studios is beginning a new era for its DC Universe, and a key part of that is introducing a new Supergirl, who will be played by Millie Alcock.

The first trailer for Supergirl has revealed that the show will be much more faithful to the character’s comic book appearance than previous live-action versions. Here’s a look at how the new costume compares to past designs and why fans are so enthusiastic about it.

Recent Live-Action Supergirls Have Had More Unique Looks

Recent live-action versions of Supergirl have taken more creative liberties with her appearance than those of Superman. While the CW’s Supergirl, played by Melissa Benoist, initially kept the classic red skirt and cape, her iconic “S” shield logo was redesigned with a red symbol on a blue background, omitting the usual yellow. This gave her a visually different costume compared to Superman’s, and later, Benoist’s Supergirl also switched from a skirt to pants.

Sasha Calle’s Supergirl in the 2023 film The Flash had a very different look. While her family symbol was similar to Henry Cavill’s Superman, her costume traded the traditional skirt for a sleek, all-blue suit with striking red shoulders.

Despite any differences, both versions were enjoyable and looked great. Still, it’s worth considering how closely they matched the original Supergirl costume from the comics.

The DCU’s Supergirl Has The Most Comic-Accurate Costume Since 1984

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What’s generating buzz about the DCU’s Supergirl is her costume. Millie Alcock’s portrayal features a look that’s remarkably faithful to the comics – the most accurate we’ve seen in a live-action film since the 1984 Supergirl movie starring Helen Slater.

Interestingly, the symbol on Kara Zor-El’s House of El crest is identical to the classic red and yellow shield worn by David Corenswet’s Superman. What’s even more striking is the return of Supergirl’s classic red skirt, which perfectly complements her cape in the latest trailer. This attention to detail, staying true to the comic books, is clearly resonating with audiences of modern superhero films.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with updating character designs. However, after seeing so many new takes on costumes, it’s really nice to see one that’s directly inspired by the original comic books – just like fans felt when they learned David Corenswet’s Superman suit would include the classic red trunks in the new DC Universe.

Supergirl releases in theaters on June 26 from DC Studios.

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2026-02-23 03:30