Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

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.