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It’s Supergirl like you’ve never seen her before, in a character-defining sci-fi/fantasy masterpiece from Mister Miracle writer Tom King and Wonder Woman artist Bilquis Evely! Kara Zor-El has seen some epic adventures over the years, but she now finds her life without meaning or purpose. Here she is, a young woman who saw her planet destroyed and was sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who ended up not needing her. What was it all for? Wherever she goes, people only see her through the lens of Superman’s fame. Just when Supergirl thinks she’s had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesn’t help her, she’ll do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core. This volume collects Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1-8.
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I don't follow DC at all, so I know very little about Supergirl or what her characterization typically is. As I read this, I read it as presented. And as presented, I really enjoyed it.
Supergirl goes to another planet that is under a green moon so that she can actually get drunk - but she's waylaid by a young girl, Ruthye, hunting for the murderer of her father, and that murderer hurts Supergirl (and Krypto, that asshole!) and ends up taking her ship off planet. Thus begins a great journey as Supergirl and Ruthye travel the stars hunting down the villain Krem and having adventures along the way.
The story reads from Ruthye's perspective, which is both folksy and weirdly stilted. Her narrative is of her writing the story of her time with Supergirl, and it's her perspective that drives the emotional narrative. Supergirl does what she does, and I loved the view of her here. Because of what Krem is doing, they're basically witnesses to atrocities and mass murder sprees, and it wears Supergirl down time after time. The emotional weight she has to carry as she tries her best to help people who have already been hurt - that she couldn't prevent these massacres before they happen - is displayed really well.
I will say that midway through the book it does start to drag - especially the story where they end up on a planet with a green moon again and Supergirl is incredibly sick for the duration. It's supposed to be a story of strength for Ruthye, but it dragged.
Everly's art is fucking FANTASTIC. Something about it feels old and modern all at once, very timeless and dynamic and beautiful. Everyone from Supergirl to various aliens are lovingly drawn with emotions and depth. They feel like real characters on the page. The color work is gorgeous, very muted and understated but it works with Everly's style.