Supergirl

Supergirl Episode 2 Is Even Better Than The First. Here’s Why.

KryptonSite previews the second episode of Supergirl, titled “Stronger Together”

Published

8 years ago

November 1, 2015

CBS made the second episode of Supergirl available early to press, and I can happily report that it’s even better than the first episode, which I liked a whole heck of a lot.

What makes it work?

Nobody’s perfect. Supergirl comes to National City, and suddenly she’s this perfect hero? Not so much. The Maid of Might goes through some growing pains on her next week on the job, and not everything goes as well as she’d like for them to. Does the city see her as a Spider-Man-like menace? Maybe not yet, but if she keeps it up…

Name dropping. Remember how the first episode avoided saying “the big guy’s” name for most of the episode? Not so much here. Superman is directly referenced more than once, and names like Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Perry White might come in, as well. Additionally, we learn a little bit about Cat’s back story and what led her to becoming the CatCo entrepreneur that she is today. We don’t need to see the Daily Planet to know what goes on there; that story has already been told. It is, however, nice to know that that part of the universe is not ignored.

We see Supergirl does what she does because it’s the right thing to do, and it’s the right thing to help people. I could even go so far as to say that’s a “House of El” thing, and we get some insights to the kinds of things Kara learned as a child on Krypton.

Kara helps her friends, and her friends help Kara. Stronger together, right? Not only are Kara’s relationships with Winn and James explored, but her interaction with her sister is strengthened as well. There’s also some interesting interaction with Cat and some interesting developments involving Hank Henshaw and the DEO.

The “Astra” thing makes sense. One of my criticisms of the Supergirl pilot was that I found it a little bit silly that Kara’s aunt looked just like her mother. That criticism is alleviated partly by the casting of the very fantastic Laura Benanti, who plays the characters so differently that you definitely don’t get confused. I’m also going to assume that Andrew Kreisberg is going for a “The Master looks just like Nyssa’s father on Doctor Who” type approach here too, where someone that is going to be so hated looks just like someone that the main character loves.

The Hellgrammite. Already, in Episode 2! I have a feeling this is just the first of many characters from the comics lore who will cause trouble on the show.

Cinematic visual effects and look. I feel like I’m watching a movie when watching Supergirl. You kind of expect that from a pilot episode, but Episode 2? Really? Glen Winter did another great job directing, and the VFX team did top-notch work. But between the effects, the filming locations, the sets, and the general look of the show, I’m just very impressed.

Great writing. The story from Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg and the teleplay from Andrew Kreisberg and Ali Adler are top notch.

Supergirl Episode 2 airs Monday night, November 2 on CBS. Come join the countdown to the episode’s airing on our Supergirl forum and if you’d like to see some preview photos, look below!

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"Stronger Together" -- When Kara's attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Chyler Leigh Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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New Supergirl Featurette Includes Laura Vandervoort, Melissa Benoist & More

Supergirl actresses Laura Vandervoort, Melissa Benoist, Sasha Calle, and Helen Slater are included in a retrospective featurette on The Flash Blu-ray.

Published

8 months ago

August 25, 2023

Craig Byrne

One of the rare good elements from the recent Flash movie was the inclusion of Sasha Calle as Supergirl, and now, we can revisit her and a few old Supergirl favorites, as Laura Vandervoort (Smallville), Melissa Benoist (Supergirl TV series from The CW & CBS), and Helen Slater (movies’ original Supergirl) are all included on a featurette on The Flash movie home release. These are all new interviews with the actresses, and in some cases, these are their first interviews about the character in years. The title of the featurette is “Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton.”

Although a Twitter/X report from “Sennaverse” on Twitter notes that the documentary can be found on the MAX streaming service, we have had no luck finding it there so far. The featurette is included, however, with purchase of The Flash movie on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. The set is due for release on Tuesday, August 29. You can purchase that here and support KryptonSite if you wish!

We’re looking forward to seeing these new interviews and spotlight on the Woman of Tomorrow!

Supergirl

New Superman & Supergirl Movies Announced

James Gunn and Peter Safran have announced new Supergirl and Superman movie projects.

Published

1 year ago

January 31, 2023

Craig Byrne

New DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have announced two new movies that will make Super-fans take notice. One is a new Superman film titled Superman: Legacy and it will be out in 2025; the other is based on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic book series.

Scheduled for July 11, 2025, Superman: Legacy will be written by James Gunn and the hope is that he will also direct it. “t’s not an origin story. It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Superman represents truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old fashioned,” Peter Safran said during the announcement.

“With our stories, we want to take it away from good guy vs. bad guy. There are really good—almost saintly—people and Superman is among them. There are really terrible villains like Gorilla Grodd or the Joker. And then there’s everybody in between them, so there are all these shades of gray which allow us to tell complex stories,” Gunn added.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is based on the comic book miniseries by Tom King. “In our story, we have Superman who was sent to Earth and raised by incredibly loving parents. Kara was on Krypton. She was on a piece of Krypton that drifted away from the planet and she lived there for the first fourteen years of her life in a horrible situation where she watched everyone around her die. So, she’s a much harsher and more f*cked up Supergirl than you’ve been used to thus far,” Gunn promises.

No word yet on if the movie projects will affect TV, but they have expressed a desire to fully tie in the TV and the movies. See DC Studios’ TV plans here.

Comics

Nicole Maines Is Introducing Dreamer To Superman: Son of Kal-El

Supergirl actress Nicole Maines is introducing Dreamer in a Superman: Son of Kal-El comic book she is writing

Published

2 years ago

April 14, 2022

Craig Byrne

The Supergirl character of Nia Nal a.k.a. “Dreamer” has appeared in a DC Pride comic before, but now she is coming to the DC Universe proper with a special upcoming issue of the acclaimed Superman: Son of Kal-El comic book with a particularly special co-writer: Nicole Maines herself!

Maines will be co-writing Superman: Son of Kal-El #13 with series writer Tom Taylor. The issue hits comic book stores on July 12, 2022.

“I’m so excited to work with Nicole Maines to bring Dreamer from the screen to the pages of Superman: Son of Kal-El and to the DC Comics Universe,” said Tom Taylor. “I want to thank all the people at DC who have championed Dreamer and who recognize the importance of this powerful trans superhero in this time.”

“Jon Kent and Nia Nal are two characters that have a lot in common, both as superheroes with the weight of the world on their shoulders, and as young people with impossibly big shoes to fill,” Nicole Maines added. “Weaving their stories together for Superman: Son of Kal-El with Tom was a complete pleasure, and there is only a little pun intended when I say that Superman and Dreamer make for a brilliant new Dream-Team.”

Here’s a teaser for the issue:

It’s the dramatic DC Universe debut of Dreamer! When every hero on Earth is threatened by Henry Bendix’s machinations, it’s a race against time for Dreamer to warn Superman before it happens! But will this mysterious new ally’s premonition become a nightmare for Jonathan Kent?

Superman: Son of Kal-El #13 will be available at local comic shops on July 12, 2022.