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Title:
Supergirl
Synopsis:
Continuing the new arc by the freshly minted creative team of writer Nick Spencer (JIMMY OLSEN, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS, Morning Glories) and artist Bernard Chang (WONDER WOMAN, SUPERMAN)! Someone has set his sights on killing the next generation of heroes, and his latest targets are Robin and Batgirl! Who is this new foe, and how is he connected to some of Superman’s deadliest foes? Supergirl had better find out fast, before it’s time for another Bat-related R.I.P. story!
Supergirl #61 came out this week, the second issue with the new direction for the title and the first issue with James Peaty as the sole writer. Nick Spencer is gone after (I suppose) one half of one issue.
Last issue seemed to calm some of the concerns many had with the title and the loss of Sterling Gates as writer. Supergirl #60, while a bit talky, set the table for this arc, laying out the pieces and the overall plot. It wasn’t a perfect issue but it was pretty good. Would this issue pick up on the momentum of the first issue? Would the lack of Nick Spencer hurt or help the story?
For me, most importantly, the thing I want to see is the characterization from the Gates’ run pulled forward. I don’t want to see a regression in Kara’s characterization, how she acts, or what she’s like. So far ... so good ... sort of.
Last issue, 4 heavyweight Superman villains teleported in and attacked Supergirl, seemingly overwhelming her. And they should defeat her. I mean, Silver Banshee, the Kryptonite Man, Metallo, and the Parasite can all give Superman a run for his money in a one-on-one battle. So the four of them should defeat any Kryptonian. That’s why I was somewhat surprised initially to see Supergirl take all four of them out so easily. It is a very lovely splash page by Bernard Chang. And it definitely made me raise an eyebrow about the villains and if they are truly who they appear to be.
One thing I did like about these first pages is the opening line of the book: ’My name is Kara Zor-El and this is my life.’ Of course these were the opening and closing lines of Sterling Gates’ run so I thought it was a nice little technique to make this feel familiar. It also gives us some insight into Supergirl’s inner thoughts.
Alex, the villain of the piece and presumed Cadmus super-clone, is impressed with Supergirl’s abilities to defeat these villains. And with this initial test run of his Flyover app a success, he decides to leave the hallowed halls of Harvard and move on.
To make sure he is able to walk away without leaving a trail, he seems to mindwipe the students he was chummy with last issue. So the guess someone made last month that maybe some Maxwell Lord is in Alex’ genetic mix seems much more plausible.
But this is where I have to question last issue a bit. Apparently we aren’t going to see these kids anymore. So why devote so much time to them last month. In fact, why the heck would Alex even be in Harvard anyways? Why would he befriend these people? I wonder if this is the first shakedown of Nick Spencer not being on the book anymore. It seemed that the presence of these college kids served two purposes. One, it provided an easy path to exposition, explaining the Flyover app and Alex’ thoughts. Two, it showed that Nick Spencer can write snappy young dialogue. The first might be valid. But the second just wastes page space if it doesn’t impact the story.
Still, even if we are not seeing them again, it doesn’t explain what Alex was doing there in the first place.
http://comicboxcommentary.blogspot.com/2011/02/review-supergirl-61.html?m=1
Supergirl #61 came out this week, the second issue with the new direction for the title and the first issue with James Peaty as the sole writer. Nick Spencer is gone after (I suppose) one half of one issue.
Last issue seemed to calm some of the concerns many had with the title and the loss of Sterling Gates as writer. Supergirl #60, while a bit talky, set the table for this arc, laying out the pieces and the overall plot. It wasn’t a perfect issue but it was pretty good. Would this issue pick up on the momentum of the first issue? Would the lack of Nick Spencer hurt or help the story?
For me, most importantly, the thing I want to see is the characterization from the Gates’ run pulled forward. I don’t want to see a regression in Kara’s characterization, how she acts, or what she’s like. So far ... so good ... sort of.
Last issue, 4 heavyweight Superman villains teleported in and attacked Supergirl, seemingly overwhelming her. And they should defeat her. I mean, Silver Banshee, the Kryptonite Man, Metallo, and the Parasite can all give Superman a run for his money in a one-on-one battle. So the four of them should defeat any Kryptonian. That’s why I was somewhat surprised initially to see Supergirl take all four of them out so easily. It is a very lovely splash page by Bernard Chang. And it definitely made me raise an eyebrow about the villains and if they are truly who they appear to be.
One thing I did like about these first pages is the opening line of the book: ’My name is Kara Zor-El and this is my life.’ Of course these were the opening and closing lines of Sterling Gates’ run so I thought it was a nice little technique to make this feel familiar. It also gives us some insight into Supergirl’s inner thoughts.
Alex, the villain of the piece and presumed Cadmus super-clone, is impressed with Supergirl’s abilities to defeat these villains. And with this initial test run of his Flyover app a success, he decides to leave the hallowed halls of Harvard and move on.
To make sure he is able to walk away without leaving a trail, he seems to mindwipe the students he was chummy with last issue. So the guess someone made last month that maybe some Maxwell Lord is in Alex’ genetic mix seems much more plausible.
But this is where I have to question last issue a bit. Apparently we aren’t going to see these kids anymore. So why devote so much time to them last month. In fact, why the heck would Alex even be in Harvard anyways? Why would he befriend these people? I wonder if this is the first shakedown of Nick Spencer not being on the book anymore. It seemed that the presence of these college kids served two purposes. One, it provided an easy path to exposition, explaining the Flyover app and Alex’ thoughts. Two, it showed that Nick Spencer can write snappy young dialogue. The first might be valid. But the second just wastes page space if it doesn’t impact the story.
Still, even if we are not seeing them again, it doesn’t explain what Alex was doing there in the first place.
http://comicboxcommentary.blogspot.com/2011/02/review-supergirl-61.html?m=1
Cover Date:
Apr 2011
Publisher:
DC Comics
Barcode:
76194124904906111
Issue Number:
61
Volume:
5
Month:
April
Year:
2011
Variant Number:
1
Cover Letter:
A
Purchase Type:
Direct
Attributes:
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Printing:
1
Country:
United States
Print Run:
1
Cover Price:
$2.99
Era:
Modern Age
Genre:
Superhero
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Language:
English
Type of Comic:
Magazine
Characters:
Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)
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Date Added:
2018-07-02 22:37:08
Series:
SG Vol 5
Story Arc:
Good-Looking Corpse, Part 2
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$6.99
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-05-29
Date Added:
2018-07-02 22:37:08
