This blog is devoted to all the different incarnations of Supergirl. Why Supergirl?
I believe the character in all her various incarnations is an awesome example of modern American mythology! Supergirl has been around since May 1959, and continues to appear in comic books, TV shows, movies, and fan related productions.
She is a unique extension of the Superman Family. She has her own supporting cast, her own set of villains, and her own style and way of doing things.
She represents power with her super abilities and iconic S shield, and the genuine desire to use it in a positive way. She wants to fight the good fight because it is the right thing to do without being pretentious.
Supergirl is a Hero! Over the years she has provided help to those in need, rescued and saved countless lives, and defeated numerous villains.
She is a character who represents growth and change. The various incarnations of Supergirl change locals, wear different costume styles, and enter various professions over her journey as a person and hero.
Supergirl is a wonderful character because I relate and empathize with her! Indeed, the best characters are those who we see pieces of ourselves in.
And, finally, she is among the special class of characters in the modern American mythology who inspires and entertains me!
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Hi John :)
ReplyDeleteI knew Supergirl, and her Linda Danvers identity, in the 70's and the 80's, when she was published in France in the Superman reviews. At this time, she was drawn by Winslow Mortimer and Vince Colletta, Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano, or Carmine Infantino. She was a TV actress I think, for soaps ! Then we didn't heard about her for a long time - you must know that Marvel is very popular in France, but DC has unfortunately had a too much bad bad publication till recently. Unfortunately again, the movie which was broadcasted at us in 1984 or 86 hasn't made a big hit, but I know it has been appreciated a lot by the people who saw him ! I remember good FX and a nice story, and it features my old VHS collection :) )
We discovered her again a few years ago when Jeph Loeb and Mike Turner made her relaunch, and it has been a great pleasure for me to meet her again. She's very a sympathetic character, and pleasent to draw. I recently realized how much american people are mad about her, she's very popular in the US, and I think you're right when you talk about american mythology. This kind of new life, new birth, new chance she knowes periodically, seems to corrispond to the american dream.
I'll be glad to discover your next articles :)
Hi! :) Thank you very much for the comment! I hope to deliver more blog articles... Yes, the 1984 film was really wonderful. Helen Slater was so believable in the role. The international version of the film seems to be the best since it is one on DVDs rather then the American cut. And I'm glad to see other fans of Supergirl's days as a soap opera actress. :)
ReplyDeleteAs far as the modern Kara, I'm more partial to the work of Tony Bedard, Kelley Puckett, Sterling Gates, Renato Guedes, Drew Johnson, and Jamal Igle among others.