There’s a new Supergirl in town… which annoys the old one, as she’s still here as well! Your Major Spoilers review of Supergirl #2 from DC Comics awaits!

SUPERGIRL #2

Writer: Sophie Campbell
Artist: Sophie Campbell
Colorist: Tamra Bonvillain
Letterer: Becca Carey
Editor: Brittany Holzherr
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: June 11, 2025

Previously in Supergirl: Discover Lesla’s transformation from an awkward nerd in Kandor to a bombshell superbabe. Who knew Supergirl’s quest for good could inspire such evil? Back in Midvale, our hero faces a gigantic problem with kryptonite-like powers. Titano, the super-ape, is here to take over the idyllic town! To defeat him, Supergirl will have to rely on an unexpected new ally from Metropolis… Lena Luthor!

“IF I WAS SUPERGIRL”

On the surviving Kryptonian city of Kandor, young Lesla-Lar is at once Supergirl’s biggest fan and her most super-hater. Though she loves the Girl of Steel, she is filled with a burning envy at how easy Supergirl’s life must be, teleporting herself to Midvale to build the life she thinks she deserves. Once there, Lesla is filled with yellow sun radiation, giving her super-powers, and uses her own technological “super-cosmetics” to become a perfect duplicate of Supergirl AND of Linda Danvers. Their battle rages across Midvale, escalating when Lesla attacks with Titano, whom she has been keeping miniaturized in a bubble. During the battle, though, things go wrong for Lesla-Lar, and while her ruse is exposed, Supergirl still can’t undo her technological brilliance to undo the damage to her costume. Fortunately, she has Lena Luthor for the tech and a LOT of old costumes to draw upon.

I LOVE THE FASHION SHOW

By far my favorite part of the issue is the revival of the ’70s Mike Sekowsky costumes from Supergirl’s uniform box, including costumes that probably shouldn’t exist anymore, like the one she wore when she was killed by the Anti-Monitor back in ’86. The final page reveal that both Lesla and Kara are going into battle featuring dynamic new looks is kind of wonderful, and reminds us that we’re dealing with a hero who is also a young woman who digs fashion.

Sophie Campbell’s script is equally appropriate for the apparently now college-age Supergirl, making her feel young and cool without resorting to Buffy-speak or other such shortcuts that might make the character seem ditzy. Lena Luthor is likewise well-characterized, even as Lesla-Lar ends up being much more villainous than Lex’s daughter has ever managed to be.

BOTTOM LINE: ENERGETIC AND ENTERTAINING

In short, Supergirl #2 does a lot in the space of a few pages, and while it’s not all earth-shattering chaos or high-stakes drama, it’s also exciting stuff with some very real personal stakes, earning 4 out of 5 stars overall. Just the fact that this issue acknowledges all of Supergirl’s fashion disasters from days past makes it a winner for me, but it’s also a well-drawn comic book, with three interesting female spotlight characters and a “great for younger readers” vibe.

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SUPERGIRL #2

77%

77%

Feels Like The Old Days (With Better Plotting)

This issue is a lot of fun to read, hearkening back the Adventure Comics of the 1970s, but with much more interesting art and coloring, and a story that I enjoyed, but should also appeal to young readers.

• Writing

  8
• Art

  8
• Coloring

  7
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