Review: Supergirl 34
In his first issue of “Supergirl,” writer Sterling Gates provides a take on the character that’s the freshest of the current series.
Under fire from gossip columnist Cat Grant, Supergirl questions her place in the world, and discusses her problems with Superman, Wonder Woman and the Teen Titans. She comes to a conclusion that sets up a new status quo.
Gates has a good ear for dialogue, and handles the variety of characters who show up in “Supergirl” #34 with aplomb. Gates’ vision and affinity for Supergirl comes through strongly.
Gates is ably assisted by artist Jamal Igle, an underrated DC Comics mainstay. Igle’s style fits in well with what Gary Frank is doing on “Action Comics,” but Igle’s line is even smoother. Igle’s take on Superman and Clark Kent have me excited that Supergirl will cross over more with the Man of Steel — his Clark Kent channels the goofy/clever dynamic the character needs. His Superman — described in sketches as Chris Reeve meets Clint Walker — seems both iconic and fresh, a hero hailing from the heartland of America.
He’s also got a good handle on Supergirl — she’s teenager rather than sexpot; Igle and Gates seem to want to downplay the Britney Spears aspects of the character and instead examine more what’s going on in the character’s head than what’s up her skirt.
– Matt Price
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Supergirl hasn’t had the Britney Spears aspect for a whole year since Puckett took over writing duties. I know a lot of people may have dropped the book during Kelly’s run and that’s what they remember, but let’s give credit to Puckett for being the one to take Supergirl out of that sexpot mentality.
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