Tag: Melissa Benoist

iReview :: SUPERGIRL #204 – “Survivors”

In the latest episode of The CW’s “Supergirl” the Maid of Might finds herself in an underground arena fighting for her life before a high-stakes audience!

Supergirl: The Mighty Maid of Steel

Upon making her first appearance (as “Super-Girl”) in Superman #123 in 1958 and then again rightfully as “Supergirl” in Action Comics #252 Kara Zor-El, the Kryptonian descendent of undoubtedly comicdom’s biggest name, Superman — Supergirl was immediately destined for stardom. The character was introduced to appeal to a new demographic reader, young women had for the most part steered away from the mostly muscle-bound, science-fiction and fantasy antics of superhero comics. Publishers, including DC Comics wanted a way of attracting new readers and still appeal to a diverse audience.