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Summary: Interesting but choppy story
Review: I bought the book because I enjoy the work of Peter David, but was surprised to see the story was somewhat choppy, and a little difficult to follow. What I could follow was interesting, though. The story gives a good background on the current Supergirl. I just have memories of the original Supergirl comics from the 1960's, and I liked those stories.
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Summary: Really Super, Supergirl!!!
Review: I really enjoy Peter Davids take on Supergirl. This is one of my favorite characters and she is seldom given the respect she deserves. The character is really given a chance to shine on her own. I miss Kara Zor-El, but this is the best thing I have seen in a long time.
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Summary: Dark engaging story
Review: I really enjoy the Peter David/Gary Frank take on Supergirl. They have taken a fairly confusing background and created a distinct personality. Gary Frank has perfected her "look." There is no more costume changes or unnecessary fashion. Supergirl is one of my favorite characters and she is seldom given the respect she deserves. In this, the first nine issues of her solo series, she is given a chance to shine on her own. I miss Kara Zor-El, but this is a good substitute.
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Summary: Really Super, Supergirl!
Review: I really enjoy the Peter David/Gary Frank take on Supergirl. They have taken a fairly confusing background and created a distinct personality. Gary Frank has perfected her "look." There is no more costume changes or unnecessary fashion. Supergirl is one of my favorite characters and she is seldom given the respect she deserves. In this, the first nine issues of her solo series, she is given a chance to shine on her own. I miss Kara Zor-El, but this is a good substitute.
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Summary: Hated It!
Review: I recently purchased several graphic novels (DC and Marvel). First major disappointment. The story jumps, and is kind of stupid. This is a flawed character and storyline that should just be shut down and forgotten.
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Summary: This is how superheroes should be written
Review: I'd heard Peter David was good, though I was never really impressed by his work on Star Trek - Also I never really liked Supergirl, though the current version is a vast improvement on the original. Somehow though, I diecided to give this book a try, and was very impressed. Peter David has taken one of the wettest superheroes around, and through a couple of neat plot devices, given the comic a really quite dark edge. The stories are consistently top notch, and the artwork is totally polished. This is no Dark Knight or Watchmen. What this is is great superhero stuff, with a bit more depth than the norm and done to perfection. I highly recommend this book
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Summary: This is how superheroes should be written
Review: I'd heard Peter David was good, though I was never really impressed by his work on Star Trek - Also I never really liked Supergirl, though the current version is a vast improvement on the original. Somehow though, I diecided to give this book a try, and was very impressed. Peter David has taken one of the wettest superheroes around, and through a couple of neat plot devices, given the comic a really quite dark edge. The stories are consistently top notch, and the artwork is totally polished. This is no Dark Knight or Watchmen. What this is is great superhero stuff, with a bit more depth than the norm and done to perfection. I highly recommend this book
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Summary: Nice reading, though mostly for fans of the super-mythos
Review: Normally I don't read much superfamily-related books, but since this was written by Peter David and I could get my hands on it cheap I was willing to try it. Never judge before you know, right ? I came out, not overly impressed but entertained more than enough. This is not the book (which collects Showcase '96 #12 and Supergirl #1-9) that will get me into super-titles but it was worth the read. No regrets. It's about:
First of all it's very vital for new-to-supermythos readers like me to pay attention to the written intro. It tells about who Supergirl was, is, and how she came to be what she is now.
The actual illustrated story starts off with Supergirl being in a major indentity crisis. It turns out she is somehow in the body of a woman named Linda Danvers. Not only is that utterly confusing because she is in someone elses body, but also because this is the first ever time Supergirl is in a fully valid human body. She is now trying out to find out what exactly she is now. Also, her powers are changing.
All the while there's a man appearing on and off who is responsible for Supergirls current state of being. He 'murdered' Linda Danvers in order to force Supergirl into her body, and former Linda Danvers isn't exactly that innocent herself (sounds confusing but it's all explained).
A big part in the second half of the book is about how Linda, who started off as an innocent girl, grew into the person she was just before she 'died', and how. For me that is also the most interesting part. Overall storywise it's nice to read, although for non-superpeople-interns a little hard to relate too. An up-point for me is that Supergirl is less noble-hearted than Superman. She doesn't fear to use harsh ways in getting what she wants. The art in the Supergirl issues is clear and nicely styled, although I think it could have been a little more powerfull. This being a (hyper) superhero-title. It's a little in between the styles of Moebius and David Mazzucchelli (in his 'Batman Year One' days). The art in the Showcase issue with which the trade starts is better, in my taste. More contrasting and colorfull.
I'd recommend it to 'Super-fans' and overall fans of Peter David (who's hand is clearly seen). But I would steer clear of it if you're not. Not because it's bad but more because there is so much better stuff out there.
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Summary: This ain't your father's Supergirl...!
Review: Peter David has proven once again why he is one of the best contemporary comic writers. He's taken a B-level DC Superhero and transformed her into a fleshed-out, fully dimensional person. Don't expect a lukewarm version of Superman...other than the shared costume, they couldn't be more different. Great clean, crisp art from Gary Frank and Cam Smith, who previously worked with David on "The Incredible Hulk". Peter David is one of the few comic book writers who can actually make me laugh out loud while reading, while still delivering a solid story. If you're a fan of Mr David, pick this one up, you will not be disappointed. If you're not, pick it up anyways!
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Summary: Not one of David's better comic book stories
Review: Supergirl has always been a second-rate DC character. When the orignal Supergirl died in Crises on Infinite Earths, it was a merciful way to put that character out to pasture. This new Supergirl is not any better, just a variation of the same character,with somewhat different origins. Why Peter David is writing this....I don't know but he can certainly work on more interesting comic book heroes then this.
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