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So far I'm enjoying the origin story, the disbelief Kara feels about the destruction of krypton, her adjusting to her powers, and her making a new friend almost immediately upon meeting the person. However, I just can't imagine why the writers are giving her so many challenges and enemies. It's over the top at this point. She lost her planet, her family, has some random guy claiming to be her cousin,she's going through a massive body changes, doesn't speak the native language, is unintentionally destroying most of what she touches, has been abducted, experimented on, her stuff stolen, her stuff used as bait to lure her into traps, the last remnants of krypton as she knows it is being used by the guy who abducted her, and she had to give up her friends to keep them safe. There is not one good thing happening to her or for her to look forward too. There needs to be balance and she needs to have her own space somewhere like the fortress of solitude, but not that villains make using her stuff.

moonpie's review against another edition

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3.0

Girl in the World continues Supergirl's story as she continues to adapt to her new life and makes a friend who can conveniently speak Kryptonian. I enjoyed the Silver Banshee's storyline and liked finding out more of Kara's backstory. Honestly, I don't remember much else about this collection. It was good but not mind-blowing. The eeeeevil scientist showed up again, which was fun. I think Superboy made an appearance in this one, too, which confused the crap out of me because I'd never heard of him.

Anyway. Onward!

scottpm's review against another edition

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3.0

Not as strong as the first volume but still a solid effort.

manuelte's review against another edition

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2.0

Early on we are introduced to a character who can speak Kryptonian, her powers, she says, are to fully master any language having heard just a few words. This expands to alien languages, and even animal calls. Amazing character, I think, they found a way for Kara to have partners and friends without breaking her alien background, and her partner being a linguistic instead of another tank works great. But before the issue is over she is revealed to be the Silver Banshee, a mystical powered character whose powers have nothing to do with language, and is now another boring superhero with an unclear power set that runs in her family.

The rest of the book is basically background for Kara, a couple of unimpressive battles, and a tie in to a Superman/Supergirl story to come. All in all, not a great book, even though I keep wanting to like it because we need more female heroes that are well written. Alas, that is not the case here.

leesapollo's review against another edition

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4.0

Apart from the banshee storyline which felt a little out of place, the ending was a real cliff hanger as we go back to krypton and learn of Kara's last few hours....the underwater fortress? Brilliant! Hope she takes permanent residence :)

katieb94's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mahra's review

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4.0

For the entirety of Supergirl Vol. 6

Overall, I like it. It was not bad.

Supergirl is one of the most underrated characters of all time. I really want her to be done justice.

This started very well. The backstory, the characterization… But then, it was overshadowed by other stories.

What a shame.

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