manuelte's review against another edition
3.0
During the weekend I read Supergirl Volume 1, part of The New 52 series from DC Comics. The approach given to Kara is good, highlighting how alien she feels in our planet and not making the common mistake of having her speak English as soon as she arrives. I like how they have prepared Simon Tycho to be her Lex Luthor, with the money and science approach to match, plus what promisesd to be an interesting set of powers.
However, not all is great. The worldkillers storyline feels out of place and contradictory of the rest of the Kryptonian history we have so far, and the "ultimate weapons of world destruction" just don't live up to their hype. I also didn't like the encounter with Superman, Kara throwing a punch as soon as possible makes no sense (don't they have disagreements in Krypton? Must every "NO" be accompanied by an immediate punch to the face?). And finally her uniform, obviously meant to be a sexy version or Superman's suit, should be much more similar to Superman's, since we are told it is the female version of the kryptonian armor, and as such one would assume should offer the same level of skin coverage to protect the female soldiers who didn't enjoy invulnerability in their home planet.
Overall, it's not a bad story, but it could do better. I'll give the series a chance and follow up with Volume 2.
However, not all is great. The worldkillers storyline feels out of place and contradictory of the rest of the Kryptonian history we have so far, and the "ultimate weapons of world destruction" just don't live up to their hype. I also didn't like the encounter with Superman, Kara throwing a punch as soon as possible makes no sense (don't they have disagreements in Krypton? Must every "NO" be accompanied by an immediate punch to the face?). And finally her uniform, obviously meant to be a sexy version or Superman's suit, should be much more similar to Superman's, since we are told it is the female version of the kryptonian armor, and as such one would assume should offer the same level of skin coverage to protect the female soldiers who didn't enjoy invulnerability in their home planet.
Overall, it's not a bad story, but it could do better. I'll give the series a chance and follow up with Volume 2.
kaleyb25's review against another edition
3.0
Glad I finished it, even if it was only okay to me. ^^
mahoua's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
katieb94's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
moadore's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the Supergirl TV show, so I thought it was high time I became acquainted with her comic book version. The only complaint I had was her lack of clothing compared to Superman. You'd think I'd be used to this in comic world by now but it still annoys me. The story here was still good though.
venus_reads_'s review against another edition
3.0
just fine, idk.
couldn't really look past the blatant sexualization of her outfit and poses.
(especially while characters will keep reminding us she is only a teen!! could the creators not have put two and two together?? like holy shit pls it's so gross)
I know it's just the common thing in comics but that doesn't make me hate it any less.
couldn't really look past the blatant sexualization of her outfit and poses.
(especially while characters will keep reminding us she is only a teen!! could the creators not have put two and two together?? like holy shit pls it's so gross)
I know it's just the common thing in comics but that doesn't make me hate it any less.
punkystarshine's review against another edition
5.0
VERY different backstory from the show, but that's okay, I like this Kara anyway.
Spoiler
I love that she beat the shit out of Superman, and never stopped fighting, and instantly cared about innocent lives, even though she was scared, confused, and alone.jobinsonlis's review against another edition
3.0
This was fine. It was okay for a retelling of Supergirl’s origin story (or maybe it was a re-re-re-telling; Christ in a hand-basket, DC, quit rebooting your universe already). I definitely prefer Supergirl as Clark’s cousin instead of an angel thing or whatever she was in the 2000s. I hated her costume though. It was especially terrible because there were parts I liked (the cape and the segmented top) but then there would be a frame highlighting her stupid knee-less boots (just why) or it would focus entirely on her ass with the bizarre gold trim on the back. By the way, DC and Marvel, both of you listen a sec here: I never need to see a teenage girl’s ass featured that prominently in that many frames. Come on. She can wear that little pleated skirt the old Supergirl had since I know asking for pants would be a crime. Anyway, all of this was pointless because they’ve rebooted the DC universe from the New 52 so I don’t even know what’s going on with Supergirl now. Maybe she’s back to being an angel. Maybe she has pants. Skip this unless you’re a huge Supergirl fan because it’s just rehashing an old story with a worse costume.
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
I thought that this was well-done, although I think that it could've been stronger. The beginning of this volume is a well-written story about a lonely, alienated (well, literally alien, I guess) teenager who has to cope not only with her new location and powers, but the loss of everything that she's known. It's this loneliness and uncertainty that I think has always made Superman appealing, and it works here, without Kara coming off as obnoxiously angsty or bratty, which, in itself, is a big accomplishment.
I enjoyed the beginning of the volume more than the latter issues. While I appreciate the parallels between the Worldkillers and Kara, namely that they're seeking their purpose, knowledge of their origins, and a new place to belong, I don't really like the Worldkillers as villains. Eh. Also, it's like all the Worldkillers had to be female since Kara is female and can fight them? Or maybe artist Mahmud Asrar just likes drawing aliens boobs and boob armor? I do like the art, though which is less "shiny" than most other New 52 art with more pencil marks remaining for shading.
I enjoyed the beginning of the volume more than the latter issues. While I appreciate the parallels between the Worldkillers and Kara, namely that they're seeking their purpose, knowledge of their origins, and a new place to belong, I don't really like the Worldkillers as villains. Eh. Also, it's like all the Worldkillers had to be female since Kara is female and can fight them? Or maybe artist Mahmud Asrar just likes drawing aliens boobs and boob armor? I do like the art, though which is less "shiny" than most other New 52 art with more pencil marks remaining for shading.
squid7000's review against another edition
3.0
An easy, fun read. I debated between 3 and four stars, but I just came out of it wanting a little bit more, though I can't quite figure it out what it is the book needed. I thought the beginning was stronger than the ending, but overall I really enjoyed tapping into Kara's anger and fear over being an alien on earth who crash-landed on Earth.