So what kind of character should Supergirl be? Almost any answer to that question has been tried at some point during her 40-year-long-run in DC Comics. She's been an innocent teen, a bad girl, a career woman, a sidekick, a Legionnaire, a cipher, an adventurer, an obedient daughter, a disobedient daughter and a confused teen who didn't know what she was. And those are just the ones off the top of my head.
The basic motto has been, "If you don't like this Supergirl, hang around and we'll change her soon." (Now that I think about it, Wonder Woman has the same problem - but that's a topic for a different entry - back to Supergirl.)
The latest attempt may actually stick for a while, because they're making an effort to define Kara. The springboard for that is the "New Krypton" storyline, which brings about 100,000 Kryptonians to Earth, including Supergirl's parents.
This issue is chapter five in the series, and it centers on her father discovering the reason behind Kara's changing moods and attitudes. (And I thought it was just poor writing.)
Kudos to writer Sterling Gates for a strong effort here, as questions are answered and continuity is cleaned up, giving Supergirl the possibility of a fresh start - just what she needed!
The art is also very good, with penciller Jamal Igle and inker Keith Champagne providing solid, clear storytelling, including some tender moments and some dramatic revelations.
It's another good effort and definitely a step in the right direction. The star of the comic already seems more like... well, Supergirl!
Grade: B+
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