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Power Girl (comic book)
Power Girl is an American comic book series featuring the character of the same name, published by DC Comics, beginning with a four-issue limited series that debuted in June 1988. The series returned as an ongoing series in May 2009 and continued until October 2011. After a hiatus, it was relaunched in May 2023, beginning with a one-shot special as part of the Dawn of DC relaunch, with later issues tying in with DC All In.
The second volume was launched in 2009 after its announcement at the 2008 New York Comic Con. The early issues were written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, and illustrated by Amanda Conner. The series aimed to balance Power Girl's superhero and personal lives, distinguishing her from Earth-one counterpart Supergirl with a lighter, action-focused narrative. Critics praised the early issues for their storytelling and artwork.
The third volume, launched in 2023 with a one-shot special introducing her new secret identity, Dr. Paige Stetler, and her new powers she had after the Lazarus Planet storyline and Dawn of DC relaunch. The series focuses on the title character's identity struggles, her relationship with the Superman family, and battling her own enemiese. The debut issue in November 2023 was well-received, ranking as the 36th best-selling comic and praised for its engaging storytelling and art.
The second volume of the series was first announced at the New York Comic Con in 2008, although it took about a year for the comic to be released, with the first issue debuting in May 2009. The delay occurred because the series' artist, Amanda Conner, was still finishing up work on the Terra miniseries. Later on, DC announced that Judd Winick will take over as the writer and Sami Basri as the artist for the series, starting with issue #13, following the departure of the previous creative team.
In 2023, DC announced a third volume set to debut as part of the Dawn of DC relaunch in September 2023. The series written by Leah Williams and illustrated by Eduardo Pansica. Prior to the series launch, a special one-shot titled Power Girl Special #1, featuring Williams and artist Marguerite Sauvage was released on May 30, 2023 as an induction to the series.
Jimmy Palmiotti explained that the series focused on balancing Kara Zor-L's superhero life with her personal life, particularly her secret identity as Karen Starr. Their goal was to distinguish Power Girl from her Earth-1 counterpart, Supergirl, by making her story lighter, action-packed, and fun, avoiding the darker tones often seen in other DC stories. The series is set in and around New York City, introducing a new supporting cast and "old villains" like Ultra-Humanite, and exploring Kara's personal challenges and independence. Palmiotti and Gray wanted to blend superhero action with character-driven moments, aiming to make Power Girl more relatable through her personality and relationships. Artist Amanda Conner's "expressive" work was noted for playing a role in the series' success. It was credited with adding depth through detailed facial expressions and body language, in a style noted to be similar to the works of Bruce Timm and Darwyn Cooke.
After the previous creative team left following issue 12, Judd Winick became the main writer. He noted that he wanted to build on their work while bringing a fresh perspective. His run tied Power Girl to Justice League: Generation Lost, as he noted that the title character had a history with the Justice League International that he wanted to explore. Winick also wanted to establish the character as "a force of her own rather than rely on her past connections with Superman or the Justice Society", while also aiming to maintain what the previous creative team had established. As he said: "It's about trying to tell a solo book with Power Girl - adventures and stories that make her unique. And I think that Jimmy, Justin and Amanda before me laid the groundwork and told terrific stories and really got her up and running." He also wanted to keep the character "self-sustained", and the series is filled with action and humor, but not goofy-type humor.
The third series kicked off with a one-shot special, introducing the title character's new powers and mission following the events of Lazarus Planet and DC Comics' Dawn of DC. In Power Girl Special #1, Power Girl faces Johnny Sorrow, a villain obsessed with her who holds Earth hostage. Following the special, the ongoing series began with Power Girl #1. The series follows Kara as she deals with her new powers, identity, and emotional challenges, especially her relationship with the Superman family, and faces new enemies. During this run, Kara adopted a new alter ego, Dr. Paige Stetler, a scientist focused on sustainable technology.
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Power Girl (comic book)
Power Girl is an American comic book series featuring the character of the same name, published by DC Comics, beginning with a four-issue limited series that debuted in June 1988. The series returned as an ongoing series in May 2009 and continued until October 2011. After a hiatus, it was relaunched in May 2023, beginning with a one-shot special as part of the Dawn of DC relaunch, with later issues tying in with DC All In.
The second volume was launched in 2009 after its announcement at the 2008 New York Comic Con. The early issues were written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, and illustrated by Amanda Conner. The series aimed to balance Power Girl's superhero and personal lives, distinguishing her from Earth-one counterpart Supergirl with a lighter, action-focused narrative. Critics praised the early issues for their storytelling and artwork.
The third volume, launched in 2023 with a one-shot special introducing her new secret identity, Dr. Paige Stetler, and her new powers she had after the Lazarus Planet storyline and Dawn of DC relaunch. The series focuses on the title character's identity struggles, her relationship with the Superman family, and battling her own enemiese. The debut issue in November 2023 was well-received, ranking as the 36th best-selling comic and praised for its engaging storytelling and art.
The second volume of the series was first announced at the New York Comic Con in 2008, although it took about a year for the comic to be released, with the first issue debuting in May 2009. The delay occurred because the series' artist, Amanda Conner, was still finishing up work on the Terra miniseries. Later on, DC announced that Judd Winick will take over as the writer and Sami Basri as the artist for the series, starting with issue #13, following the departure of the previous creative team.
In 2023, DC announced a third volume set to debut as part of the Dawn of DC relaunch in September 2023. The series written by Leah Williams and illustrated by Eduardo Pansica. Prior to the series launch, a special one-shot titled Power Girl Special #1, featuring Williams and artist Marguerite Sauvage was released on May 30, 2023 as an induction to the series.
Jimmy Palmiotti explained that the series focused on balancing Kara Zor-L's superhero life with her personal life, particularly her secret identity as Karen Starr. Their goal was to distinguish Power Girl from her Earth-1 counterpart, Supergirl, by making her story lighter, action-packed, and fun, avoiding the darker tones often seen in other DC stories. The series is set in and around New York City, introducing a new supporting cast and "old villains" like Ultra-Humanite, and exploring Kara's personal challenges and independence. Palmiotti and Gray wanted to blend superhero action with character-driven moments, aiming to make Power Girl more relatable through her personality and relationships. Artist Amanda Conner's "expressive" work was noted for playing a role in the series' success. It was credited with adding depth through detailed facial expressions and body language, in a style noted to be similar to the works of Bruce Timm and Darwyn Cooke.
After the previous creative team left following issue 12, Judd Winick became the main writer. He noted that he wanted to build on their work while bringing a fresh perspective. His run tied Power Girl to Justice League: Generation Lost, as he noted that the title character had a history with the Justice League International that he wanted to explore. Winick also wanted to establish the character as "a force of her own rather than rely on her past connections with Superman or the Justice Society", while also aiming to maintain what the previous creative team had established. As he said: "It's about trying to tell a solo book with Power Girl - adventures and stories that make her unique. And I think that Jimmy, Justin and Amanda before me laid the groundwork and told terrific stories and really got her up and running." He also wanted to keep the character "self-sustained", and the series is filled with action and humor, but not goofy-type humor.
The third series kicked off with a one-shot special, introducing the title character's new powers and mission following the events of Lazarus Planet and DC Comics' Dawn of DC. In Power Girl Special #1, Power Girl faces Johnny Sorrow, a villain obsessed with her who holds Earth hostage. Following the special, the ongoing series began with Power Girl #1. The series follows Kara as she deals with her new powers, identity, and emotional challenges, especially her relationship with the Superman family, and faces new enemies. During this run, Kara adopted a new alter ego, Dr. Paige Stetler, a scientist focused on sustainable technology.