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Summary: A great start
Comment: Back when DC decided to actually stick to a continuity and allow Superman to be the only survivor from Krypton, they wanted to come up with a new supergirl. After a few touch and go years with the lackluster Matrix character filling that role, Peter David came along and breathed new life into the character, tying her to the Supergirl mythos that existed before Crisis on Infinite Earths. This is a collection of a few disjointed initial issues from the longest running Supergirl comic ever. Sadly, the book was cancelled but not before they published one of the best Supergirl stories to date with Many Happy Returns (eventhough it features Linda in that ridiculous costume).
Too bad the newest incarnation so far shows no hope of even coming close to this great series.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Interesting but choppy story
Comment: I bought the book because I enjoy the work of Peter David, but was surprised to see the story was somewhat choppy, and a little difficult to follow. What I could follow was interesting, though. The story gives a good background on the current Supergirl. I just have memories of the original Supergirl comics from the 1960's, and I liked those stories.
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Summary: Hated It!
Comment: I recently purchased several graphic novels (DC and Marvel). First major disappointment. The story jumps, and is kind of stupid. This is a flawed character and storyline that should just be shut down and forgotten.
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Summary: Dark engaging story
Comment: This graphic novel is a great retelling of the "classic" Supergirl story. The story begins with Supergirl, aka "Matrix", dealing with a life crisis. She saves a woman from a tornado only to be unable to help another man who ends up dying. Knowing that she is only a construct created by Lex Luthor of an alternate universe, she doesn't feel real, doesn't feel she has a purpose or stake in the world.Her solution comes when she comes across a dying young girl, Linda Danvers. Matrix merges with Linda's body, retaining all her powers and memories, but gaining Linda's life and humanity. The trouble begins when she discovers Linda was dying because she was a sacrifice in a Satanic ritual, and rather than being a victim, she was a cult member. On top of dealing with new emotions, Supergirl must now live a dual life, balancing her past with Linda's sorted past, becoming part of the Danvers family while staying part of the Kent family, and dealing with the frustration, pain and angst of both Matrix and Linda.
As the story develops, Supergirl/Linda settles into her new life among her family in Leesburg only to find that it is a staging ground for a battle between good and evil. The same Satanic cult which sacrificed Linda Danvers is attempting to help demons cross over and bring about the end to the word. Supergirl foils the twists and turns of their plans, which include old enemies such as Gorilla Grodd who unleashes the base and beastly nature Supergirl now contains as part of Linda. Not only is it a struggle between good and evil, it is a struggle within as well.
To cap it off, the artwork is superb, rich in color and artfully done.
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Summary: Really Super, Supergirl!
Comment: I really enjoy the Peter David/Gary Frank take on Supergirl. They have taken a fairly confusing background and created a distinct personality. Gary Frank has perfected her "look." There is no more costume changes or unnecessary fashion. Supergirl is one of my favorite characters and she is seldom given the respect she deserves. In this, the first nine issues of her solo series, she is given a chance to shine on her own. I miss Kara Zor-El, but this is a good substitute.
