With all the news last week and reviews galore to go over, I almost forgot to comment on the 'Who is Superwoman?' trade that was released.
The trade has a lot going for it. For one, the cover is the spectacular cover of Supergirl #38, one of the most beautiful pieces Josh Middleton has produced for the title. There is something eerie about the spectral Superwoman looming over Supergirl. It is also tagged as a 'New Krypton' trade, broadening its appeal.
It also includes the variant cover of Supergirl #34 at the back of the trade.
Of course, one of the more interesting things of the trade is the introduction written by none other than Helen Slater. It is a warm piece comparing Supergirl's struggles to those of any teenager albeit written on a bigger scale. It is a nice piece and I am glad to see Slater is finding some place in the Supergirl family.
The trade itself includes Supergirl #34, and then Supergirl #37-42 - the first issue of the Gates/Igle run and the subsequent"Who is Superwoman?' arc. I have to say that in rereading the issues in one sitting, it is good read. In particular, that first issue still stands out as such a wonderful story - both acknowledging what has happened before and breaking from it.
I would have liked to see issues #35 and 36 included here as we jump from the introduction of Linda Lang to a post-New Krypton, post-Zor-El murder world. We don't, for example, see the Kryptonite poisoning cure here or Zor-El's death. But those issues were so enmeshed with the opening New Krypton story I can understand the need to put them elsewhere.
Still, the trade stands up with a great Superwoman story and I am glad that #34 was included as that is such a key issue moving forward.
The trade sounds good.
ReplyDelete(Slightly) off topic, ahve you seen this:
http://www.aquamanshrine.com/2009/11/jla-at-sea-world.html
It's the JLA at seaworld and includes Kara. Not to mention Black Canary and Mera!
Anj said...
ReplyDeleteOf course, one of the more interesting things of the trade is the introduction written by none other than Helen Slater. It is a warm piece comparing Supergirl's struggles to those of any teenager albeit written on a bigger scale. It is a nice piece and I am glad to see Slater is finding some place in the Supergirl family.
HEAR HEAR! Man I can't wait to see what she has instore come Supergirl #50! BD
I would have liked to see issues #35 and 36 included here as we jump from the introduction of Linda Lang to a post-New Krypton, post-Zor-El murder world. We don't, for example, see the Kryptonite poisoning cure here or Zor-El's death. But those issues were so enmeshed with the opening New Krypton story I can understand the need to put them elsewhere.
I personally hated the fact that PTB at DC didn't include these along with the Sup/Bat dealing with Supergirl's newly adopted Lind Lang alias come this time around collected trade. *sighs* :(
I just received my copy last night, and I agree that it is a great read when you see it all at once.
ReplyDeleteI found it interesting that Slater did not use the introduction to talk about herself, but rather how Supergirl relates to teenagers and to ourselves.
On that note, today is the 25th aniversary of Supergirl debuting in theaters. Here is a set of commercials from that week that includes one advertising the movie. Try not to laugh too hard at the McDonald's one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_YjTNPG9mA
Well, Helen Slater seems like she really cares about the character. I'd also like to add that today November 21st 2009 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Supergirl movie premiere.
ReplyDeleteWherever you are tonight Ms. Slater I hope you are proud and happy of your unique status as the First Supergirl of record.
:D
John Feer
Hey Saranga!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting that link. I never heard of JLA at Sea World before. Another forgotten chapter in Supergirl's 50 year history revealed...
I recall seeing the JLA at Seaworld, the Joker attempted to hypnotize Supergirl, didn't work out too well.
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John Feer
The trade sounds good.
ReplyDelete(Slightly) off topic, ahve you seen this:
http://www.aquamanshrine.com/2009/11/jla-at-sea-world.html
Thanks for the link!
Awesome!
I found it interesting that Slater did not use the introduction to talk about herself, but rather how Supergirl relates to teenagers and to ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I thougnt she would have talked about her thoughts on playing the character. But it really was more a comment on the story and how people can reflect on it.
Wherever you are tonight Ms. Slater I hope you are proud and happy of your unique status as the First Supergirl of record.
ReplyDeleteI think she has embraced her place as Supergirl rather than shy away from it.
But I will thank her too!
A great cover, looks like a Star Wars poster of some sort but it is amazing, the facial expressions on both women is amazing beautiful.
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