Summer of Supergirl Special (2026-) #1

DC Anthology Specials

by Sophie Campbell, Belén Ortega (Artist), Cian Tormey (Artist)

The quiet town of Midvale is shaken to its core when Supergirl finds herself face-to-face with the galactic bounty hunter, Lobo. Can the Maiden of Might stand up to the Main Man? Plus, two bonus stories celebrating Supergirl as she resumes her rightful place as the Heir to El!

Kindle Edition

Published June 24, 2026

About the author

One of the most exciting and talented creators working in comics today, Sophie Campbell has made her mark on IDW books such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Jem and the Holograms.

A graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design, Campbell began her career writing and drawing independent comics primarily focused on the lives of young women from all walks of life, including Wet Moon, Shadoweyes, and the Abandoned. She further proved her versatility as an artist when she began drawing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for IDW, where her kinetic action sequences and distinctive character art were a hit with fans and critics alike.

Campbell was brought on as the first artist on the IDW continuing series Jem and the Holograms, where she was responsible for the modern redesign of the characters and establishing the unique look of the comic. Her work on Jem with writer Kelly Thompson was so well received that the two were profiled by the New Yorker in 2015.

Campbell continues to work on several projects for IDW, as well as her own creator-owned independent comics.

Reviews

[Machiavelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summer of Supergirl Special #1 was a mixed bag for me, but there was still plenty to enjoy. As an anthology celebrating Kara’s legacy, it offers three very different stories with an all-star creative lineup.

The lead Supergirl vs. Lobo story didn’t really click for me. I think I’ve realized that Lobo just isn’t a character I enjoy all that much. The action was energetic and Belén Ortega’s artwork looked fantastic, but the humor and over-the-top chaos weren’t my style.

The two backup stories were much stronger. I really enjoyed the team-up between Supergirl and Mary Marvel—it captured the fun, optimistic side of both characters and left me wanting to see them together more often. The final story, which looks back at Supergirl’s history and legacy across the DC Universe, was a nice tribute and a reminder of why Kara has remained such an enduring hero over the decades.

Even if the anthology was uneven for me, the artwork was consistently strong throughout, and two of the three stories made it worth the read. It didn’t completely win me over, but it’s a solid celebration of Supergirl and earns 3 stars.

[AviChaim Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun and feel-good issue! All three stories did a great job of highlighting not only who Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) is, but also her struggles, values, and what she represents to the people around her. While she is often grouped together with Superman and sometimes dismissed as a copy of him, Supergirl has always stood on her own as a unique character. Her history is distinct, and she has served as the emotional heart of many different books over the years. Her fan base is well deserved, and honestly, it should be even bigger.
The first and main story continues the fight from Skottie Young's Lobo #4. This crossover clearly exists to help promote the upcoming movie releasing this week, but it handles that role very well. At first, I was not completely sold on Campbell's voice for Lobo, but it gradually grew on me and ended up fitting the tone of the Supergirl story nicely.
The second story was probably the weakest of the three, though not because it was bad. The other two stories were simply stronger. This one focuses on Supergirl meeting Mary Marvel for the first time and the two bonding over their places in the world and the expectations placed upon them.
The final story follows both Superboys and Steel as they go through Superman's files in the Watchtower. Through those records, they learn about Supergirl's complicated history, the sacrifices she has made, and how she has remained a symbol of hope in her own way despite everything she has endured.
I would definitely recommend this issue. It is fun, the artwork is enjoyable to look at, and it is an easy, entertaining read.
Grade: A

[Mikey Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

wrapped up the fight between Supergirl and Lobo from the last Lobo issue. A cute side story about her and Mary Marvel. And then a brief history of her. Awesome.

[rafaela (taylor's version) · Rating 4 out of 5]

3, 5

[Paxton Holley · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

That was fun!

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of tries to go for the feel of the movie.

[Mark Cubillos · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun read to start the hype for the Supergirl movie. I loved the Supergirl recap to remind every one of the many versions of Kara.

[Raymond Paquette · Rating 5 out of 5]

The main story was a bit cheesy, pun intended. Lobo didn’t feel like Lobo, but worked for the story. The two backup stories were better, and tied together some of Supergirl’s scattered history.

[David Cassady · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the multiple stories collected about supergirl. The one about being orphans with Mary from Shazam was really cute but also the continuation of her and Lobo’s story was really fun

[katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m totally mixed on this mainly because I just watched the movie and seeing so many different stories is making it difficult for me to wrap my head around the whole Lobo story 😭