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Supergirl (2005) (New Editions)
Supergirl, Vol. 2 Breaking The Chain
Alone and on an unfamiliar planet, Kara Zor-El just wants to make her father proud and all her father asks is that she kill her only living relative Superman!
Feeling that she has completely failed at having a life on Earth, Supergirl returns to her Kryptonian roots, as her father s spirit reveals to her her true origin and destiny to destroy the living magnet attracting evil phantoms to Earth: Kal-El. Does Kara have the power or desire to slay her cousin? Or will she betray her father s dying wish?
And if that weren't enough, Batgirl wants her dead, newcomer Power Boy wants her affection, someone claiming to be the true Supergirl wants her to quit, and the Legion of Super-Heroes are in town.
In SUPERGIRL VOL. 2: BREAKING THE CHAIN, Joe Kelly (JLA, SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Ian Churchill (TEEN TITANS), Ale Garza (BATGIRL), Norm Rapmund (THE FLASH) and others tell classic tales of a young woman s struggling to find her place in the world.
Collects SUPERGIRL #11, #13-22 and a story from DCU INFINITE HOLIDAY SPECIAL!"
Feeling that she has completely failed at having a life on Earth, Supergirl returns to her Kryptonian roots, as her father s spirit reveals to her her true origin and destiny to destroy the living magnet attracting evil phantoms to Earth: Kal-El. Does Kara have the power or desire to slay her cousin? Or will she betray her father s dying wish?
And if that weren't enough, Batgirl wants her dead, newcomer Power Boy wants her affection, someone claiming to be the true Supergirl wants her to quit, and the Legion of Super-Heroes are in town.
In SUPERGIRL VOL. 2: BREAKING THE CHAIN, Joe Kelly (JLA, SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Ian Churchill (TEEN TITANS), Ale Garza (BATGIRL), Norm Rapmund (THE FLASH) and others tell classic tales of a young woman s struggling to find her place in the world.
Collects SUPERGIRL #11, #13-22 and a story from DCU INFINITE HOLIDAY SPECIAL!"
274 pages, Paperback
First published September 27, 2016
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May 24, 2025
I like that Kara doesn't have her s#!t together. She bounces around the DC universe trying to find her place. She hangs out with the Outsiders (which DC totally needs to bring back) and gains a boyfriend after meeting Power Boy. Unfortunately, Joe Kelly gives her this asinine backstory where her father was cuckoo birds and forced her to kill her mother. He then sent her here to kill Kal-El to end the curse of El. "Ghosts" from the phantom zone haunt the House of El or some nonsense like that. It was really kind of unclear. Dark Angel and the Monitor show up and it's never really explained if the backstory was real or Dark Angel made it all up. This part of the book was terrible. Finally Kara crosses over into the Amazon Attacks! storyline.
February 8, 2018
This was okay.
The problem with Supergirl is keeping a writer who wants to invest. Breaking the chain provides some fun little stories by Joe Kelly. One even about abusive relationships. But it all feels rushed and not fulfilling or giving justice to the character. Also a lot of sexual took for a teenager and while we all had talks like that, and plenty of sex, it feels odd for a Icon such as Supergirl to be talking about it to be honest.
Good: The art still remains good, more cartoony than volume 1, but the fights are big and explosive. Also the dialog sometimes hits the mark and you do feel bad for Kara a lot of the time. Also how great was that superman/supergirl moment at the end? Perfect.
Bad: The abusive relationship storyline is rushed and the PSA isn't strong on that one. Also the stories are all over the place, crossovers mixed up, and you will probably be confused on what's happening a lot of the time.
Overall it's a fun book, but it's not amazing. It should be but the jump on to different writers, artist, and then eventually left behind storylines that just kind of drift away. I'd go with a 2.5 for this one.
The problem with Supergirl is keeping a writer who wants to invest. Breaking the chain provides some fun little stories by Joe Kelly. One even about abusive relationships. But it all feels rushed and not fulfilling or giving justice to the character. Also a lot of sexual took for a teenager and while we all had talks like that, and plenty of sex, it feels odd for a Icon such as Supergirl to be talking about it to be honest.
Good: The art still remains good, more cartoony than volume 1, but the fights are big and explosive. Also the dialog sometimes hits the mark and you do feel bad for Kara a lot of the time. Also how great was that superman/supergirl moment at the end? Perfect.
Bad: The abusive relationship storyline is rushed and the PSA isn't strong on that one. Also the stories are all over the place, crossovers mixed up, and you will probably be confused on what's happening a lot of the time.
Overall it's a fun book, but it's not amazing. It should be but the jump on to different writers, artist, and then eventually left behind storylines that just kind of drift away. I'd go with a 2.5 for this one.
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May 15, 2025what the hell sure
December 4, 2019
This entire run was *off* in one way or another from beginning to end.
The idea was to re-do Superman's super-sweet cousin with a darker origin.. This Kara was sent to earth to kill Superman, and she has much more trouble 'being good' than "Curt Swain" Supergirl.
Also, with an attenuated concept of normal. But we've seen this before (and since).
So, basically Wolverine (or X-23) by way of Cassandra Cain:
The art varied from very good (Ian Churchill) to barely acceptable. So did the scripts.
The idea was to re-do Superman's super-sweet cousin with a darker origin.. This Kara was sent to earth to kill Superman, and she has much more trouble 'being good' than "Curt Swain" Supergirl.
Also, with an attenuated concept of normal. But we've seen this before (and since).
So, basically Wolverine (or X-23) by way of Cassandra Cain:
The art varied from very good (Ian Churchill) to barely acceptable. So did the scripts.
May 19, 2025
Supergirl Vol. 2: Breaking the Chain
Kara continues to settle in on Earth , but finds it hard to find her niche. After apologising to Clark and Lois for trying to kill Superman, she finds her memory unlocked after an encounter with the Legion of Superheroes.
Some great art and a set of interesting, interconnected stories help lat the foundation for this new Supergirl.
Kara continues to settle in on Earth , but finds it hard to find her niche. After apologising to Clark and Lois for trying to kill Superman, she finds her memory unlocked after an encounter with the Legion of Superheroes.
Some great art and a set of interesting, interconnected stories help lat the foundation for this new Supergirl.
December 22, 2018
Like with vol.1 "Girl of steel" this book gets better about halfway through. It would be a 3.5 stars. The story gets more coherent, some stuff fom previous issues are tentatively explained (some stuff still doesn't make sense to me but I'll let it slide). A major point of improvement can also be found, again, halfway through the book, when Supergirl seems to learn about sport bras and food, her chest looks more realistic (by that I mean not like an old creep fantasy) and her body looks healthier. I was also happy to be reunited with some key point of the character such as the always present guilt at the back of her mind, even when she can't do anything about it. I have good hope for the rest of this serie, I hope I won't be disappointed.
April 19, 2020
Very cartoony art for all but the last two or three issues, those had more of my style art. More realistic, but not overly so. The whole Kara/ Boomer thing was weird for sure... I feel kinda stupid cause I did not get it was Captain Boomerang till I saw the damn ascot... durrrr!
I like the friendship aspect of it, but the possible romance is skievie... I mean, yea she's actually not really 16, but in a way she is... I also enjoyed the story between her and Power Girl.
I do not like that quite a few story lines just kinda petered out, probably because crossover, but still...
Another one about finding yourself, this one is a bit darker than volume one.
I like the friendship aspect of it, but the possible romance is skievie... I mean, yea she's actually not really 16, but in a way she is... I also enjoyed the story between her and Power Girl.
I do not like that quite a few story lines just kinda petered out, probably because crossover, but still...
Another one about finding yourself, this one is a bit darker than volume one.
September 25, 2023
Overall a very good premise that discusses the nuances of maturation from mid-teen to early adulthood. Kara faces many mini-adventures that tie into the major theme of learning to trust in one's own character, admit to mistakes, and strive to be the best version of yourself who inspires others to take a stand. Supergirl is your typical Kryptonian/American teenager and she has a lot to learn but thankfully she has a pretty cool mentor looking out for her. Love it even if the pacing/direction is a little scattered. Looking forward to Vol 3.
January 31, 2021
So, this was pretty bad. DC Comics always struggle with exposition and intermingled crossovers and that's the case here. Kara leapt from storyline to storyline without reason. Readers don't get a sense of why and sometimes who. There were some possible good ideas (Power Boy's feelings & Kara's inner turmoil) but both were handled poorly. The art was all over the place. Anywhere from terrible to good. Overall, the book is a disappointment.
May 30, 2017
I like the Amazon fight. I'm just not used to a hero that doesn't have their act together yet. Lots of soul searching in this story line.
December 20, 2017
This was a fun volume, but there wasn't that silly spark I always associate with Supergirl. Instead it was quite dark and depressing in places.
May 20, 2024
Supergirl
Excellent graphic, wording and action! what a thriller a great DC Comic book, I would recommend this book for others to read!
Excellent graphic, wording and action! what a thriller a great DC Comic book, I would recommend this book for others to read!
March 30, 2020
So to start I have not read Volume 1... but this volume sure made me want to read more.
Also Volume 2 is confusing and apparently there are a number of cross overs that take place that help make sense of the story...
It's still a good read, and this was the first Supergirl book I ever read. I've been a fan of the character and love seeing her pop up in my other books.
This version felt especially angsty, and I loved seeing Power Girl appear for a few panels.
The art is awesome! I think this was my favourite part of the book, the fantastic art.
The basics of the plot is Supergirl has been brainwashed to kill Superman, and she's got a big identity crisis, is she even Supergirl???
I can tell if I'd read volume 1 and had access to the cross overs there may be something really cool here...
The bulk of this book is great, the final 3 issues has a solid interesting story involving the Legion of Super-heroes... I'm curious where this goes, but I was not a fan of the art in these last 3 issues. As far as the art goes I wouldn't normally collect a book with that style.
Fortunately the bulk of the book was great and had amazing art.
This is either a 3 or a 4 and until I read more I won't know.
Also Volume 2 is confusing and apparently there are a number of cross overs that take place that help make sense of the story...
It's still a good read, and this was the first Supergirl book I ever read. I've been a fan of the character and love seeing her pop up in my other books.
This version felt especially angsty, and I loved seeing Power Girl appear for a few panels.
The art is awesome! I think this was my favourite part of the book, the fantastic art.
The basics of the plot is Supergirl has been brainwashed to kill Superman, and she's got a big identity crisis, is she even Supergirl???
I can tell if I'd read volume 1 and had access to the cross overs there may be something really cool here...
The bulk of this book is great, the final 3 issues has a solid interesting story involving the Legion of Super-heroes... I'm curious where this goes, but I was not a fan of the art in these last 3 issues. As far as the art goes I wouldn't normally collect a book with that style.
Fortunately the bulk of the book was great and had amazing art.
This is either a 3 or a 4 and until I read more I won't know.
July 9, 2019
Supergirl is flying up the list to becoming one of my favs.
May 16, 2017
Dude. I loved this volume so much!! All the emotions were on point. But I especially loved the last three issues when there was a different artist. Beautiful artwork. Can't wait for volume 3 to be out this summer.
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