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balletbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Read for Graphic Novel group at the store. This was OK, for me. The art didn't knock my socks off and two Big Bads in one trade arc leaves too many weird loose ends. Good way to introduce Supergirl - am interested in where DC is taking the character in the next issues of New 52.
cassie_grace's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it! It’s got a lot to recommend it. It gives us some mysteries, some new characters, and let’s Kara be a badass right off the bat without letting her cousin define her. It’s got the origin and first appearance of Reign and the Kryptonian Worldkillers. Compare it to the first Rebirth volume, which makes her a kid with fake parents who are cops, and this comes our way ahead.
papalbina's review against another edition
4.0
mola mucho, es una supergirl diferente a lo que estoy acostumbrada (soy carne de televisión), pero me ha gustado mucho. lo que no ha acabado de convencerme ha sido esa retirada de los worldkillers tan precipitada al final...veremos como sigue la cosa en próximos tomos...
moonpie's review against another edition
4.0
I'm digging the New 52 because it's an easy starting point. The first volume of Supergirl lays everything out clearly: Kara's crash-landing on Earth, the addition of her solar-powered superpowers, her first meeting with Superman, Krypton's destruction. Lots of fighting, lots of angst. Kara still can't speak anything but Kryptonian by the end of the collection, which is a nice realistic touch. The bottom of her costume is cut stupidly, but I don't think that's Kara's fault.
Last Daughter of Krypton was a good introduction to a character I didn't know much about. Superman has never really been my favorite, despite all my Lois and Clark and Smallville viewings, so I wasn't sure I'd like Supergirl as a character, but I did like this collection, overall, and I'll keep reading.
Last Daughter of Krypton was a good introduction to a character I didn't know much about. Superman has never really been my favorite, despite all my Lois and Clark and Smallville viewings, so I wasn't sure I'd like Supergirl as a character, but I did like this collection, overall, and I'll keep reading.
silent_layla's review against another edition
5.0
Great read! Supergirl is an amazing character and I can't wait to read more.
karkarwitch's review against another edition
4.0
A really cool origin story for Supergirl that I thought was compelling and well written.
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.
katieb94's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kaleyb25's review against another edition
3.0
Glad I finished it, even if it was only okay to me. ^^