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Supergirl by Peter David
Supergirl: Book Three
Legendary writer Peter David ( The Incredible Hulk, X-Factor ) teams up with fan-favorite artists Leonard Kirk (JSA, Fantastic Four ) and Robin Riggs (BIRDS OF PREY, GREEN ARROW) in BOOK THREE, featuring classic Supergirl stories!
Linda Danvers is finally hitting her stride as Supergirl. Linda was hurtled into the world of crime-fighting when she was rescued from near death by fusing with Matrix, a protoplasmic version of Supergirl. She is getting better at balancing her old identity, including her relationships with friends and family, with her role as Leesburg’s guardian angel.
Just as Supergirl begins to gain confidence, the arrival of an intriguing new superhero named Comet rocks her world. Who is Comet? Where did he come from, and how did he end up in their quiet small town? Why is a mysterious villain named Fracture chasing him? Can Supergirl discover Comet’s true identity and figure out the reason he’s on the run? Find out in SUPERGIRL BOOK THREE.
Collects SUPERGIRL #21-31, SUPERGIRL #1,000,000 and RESURRECTION MAN #16-17.
Linda Danvers is finally hitting her stride as Supergirl. Linda was hurtled into the world of crime-fighting when she was rescued from near death by fusing with Matrix, a protoplasmic version of Supergirl. She is getting better at balancing her old identity, including her relationships with friends and family, with her role as Leesburg’s guardian angel.
Just as Supergirl begins to gain confidence, the arrival of an intriguing new superhero named Comet rocks her world. Who is Comet? Where did he come from, and how did he end up in their quiet small town? Why is a mysterious villain named Fracture chasing him? Can Supergirl discover Comet’s true identity and figure out the reason he’s on the run? Find out in SUPERGIRL BOOK THREE.
Collects SUPERGIRL #21-31, SUPERGIRL #1,000,000 and RESURRECTION MAN #16-17.
300 pages, Paperback
First published October 10, 2017
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Peter David
3,575 books1,368 followersaka David Peters
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
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March 25, 2018it wouldn't be a supergirl comic without a weird af relationship with a horse now would it
April 17, 2020
Soooooo.... this one was weird. Horse guy merges with woman... Matrix left a bunch of herself behind and it comes back.... Resurrection Man... Apoklypis.... All over the place here. Not bad, but just not for me... One more volume to read, so we'll see how that one goes.
April 16, 2025
I wasn't as sold on the third book as I was on the first two. I really liked how clear the storytelling was in the previous volumes despite all the weirdness, in this one it's a little less perfect and it creates some confusing moments. The standouts parts are definitely Wally's character and the last story, it features some wonderfully gruesome art that I loved.
The rest of the book meanders a lot and never fully delivers: the politically themed story didn't resonate with me (it would have been strangely topical around 2016 when this collection was published, though), the horse/angel/lesbian character was really strange, and an even weirder love interest than the guy Linda was dating before. The Apokolips story had a lot of potential but it was the part where the lack of clarity hit the hardest. Also the gimmick of people merging with each other or having weird connections with strangers starts to get tiresome at some point.
Still a surprisingly good read and honestly so different from most other comics that it couldn't not be worth it, but a little weaker than the previous stuff.
The rest of the book meanders a lot and never fully delivers: the politically themed story didn't resonate with me (it would have been strangely topical around 2016 when this collection was published, though), the horse/angel/lesbian character was really strange, and an even weirder love interest than the guy Linda was dating before. The Apokolips story had a lot of potential but it was the part where the lack of clarity hit the hardest. Also the gimmick of people merging with each other or having weird connections with strangers starts to get tiresome at some point.
Still a surprisingly good read and honestly so different from most other comics that it couldn't not be worth it, but a little weaker than the previous stuff.
January 31, 2024
Peter David's run on Supergirl is, and I think always will be, controversial especially who think of Supergirl as the cousin of Superman. That was something David had no control over. DC was insisting on keeping Matrix. They just wanted someone to try to make it interesting and the only writer who had any how to do it.
The result is a mix of horror, comedy, fantasy, religious commentary, complete insanity with a few stories tying into the greater DC Universe. (In this volume it is kept to a minimum as the only major crossovers are kept to Resurrection Man, a tie in to the 1,000,000, and a guest spot by Superman.
The result is a mix of horror, comedy, fantasy, religious commentary, complete insanity with a few stories tying into the greater DC Universe. (In this volume it is kept to a minimum as the only major crossovers are kept to Resurrection Man, a tie in to the 1,000,000, and a guest spot by Superman.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 5, 2024
Supergirl: Book Three
Life appears to be settling down for Linda Danvers and her parents are coming to terms with her alter ego, Supergirl. However, things begin to change when Cutter becomes Supergirl's manager and he sets out to improve her reputation.
A fun, strange, satisfying plot with some themes about hiding your true identity from your loved ones and yourself. David approaches the queer attraction between Andrea and Linda in a non judgmental way, helping to normalise "alternate" lifestyles as they were still seen in the 90s. The artwork is brash and explodes onto the page.
Life appears to be settling down for Linda Danvers and her parents are coming to terms with her alter ego, Supergirl. However, things begin to change when Cutter becomes Supergirl's manager and he sets out to improve her reputation.
A fun, strange, satisfying plot with some themes about hiding your true identity from your loved ones and yourself. David approaches the queer attraction between Andrea and Linda in a non judgmental way, helping to normalise "alternate" lifestyles as they were still seen in the 90s. The artwork is brash and explodes onto the page.
April 5, 2023
DC - "Well, Peter David, good news! We'd like to hire you to write Supergirl!"
Peter David - "That's great! I have all these ideas of horse people and pink blob corpse monsters, parents in their 50's reigniting their sex life and angel/demon romances!"
DC- "Right, so, we're excited... wait. What did you say?"
Peter David - "Which part? The horse or the hot angel-on-demon action?"
DC - "Hey, for fun, on the count of 3, let's both say what book you think we're talking about. One...two...three..."
Peter David/DC - "Supergirl!"
DC - "Well, as long as we're on the same page"
Peter David - "That's great! I have all these ideas of horse people and pink blob corpse monsters, parents in their 50's reigniting their sex life and angel/demon romances!"
DC- "Right, so, we're excited... wait. What did you say?"
Peter David - "Which part? The horse or the hot angel-on-demon action?"
DC - "Hey, for fun, on the count of 3, let's both say what book you think we're talking about. One...two...three..."
Peter David/DC - "Supergirl!"
DC - "Well, as long as we're on the same page"
December 31, 2025
Another fine volume, featuring the secret of Comet and the return of Mae (sort of), really showing that PAD's Supergirl respected both its past and its present.
However, this volume is dragged down somewhat by crossovers. The Resurrection Man crossover is a fine read, but it comes out of nowhere and it interrupts the Supergirl stories already in progress. The DC 1 Million story meanwhile is awful. (Sorry, PAD.)
Nonetheless, aside from that 1 million annual: a fine read.
However, this volume is dragged down somewhat by crossovers. The Resurrection Man crossover is a fine read, but it comes out of nowhere and it interrupts the Supergirl stories already in progress. The DC 1 Million story meanwhile is awful. (Sorry, PAD.)
Nonetheless, aside from that 1 million annual: a fine read.
April 28, 2020
Wow. This is considered a legendary run by Peter David but its bonkers. Its bizarre, rambling, corny, and totally not as progressive as its billed. David does such weird things to the character and her powers/origins. Its truly insane. Leonard Kirk's work is decent for the era but there isn't a lot he could to do fix this train wreck. Overall, an enormous miss.
August 29, 2022
Fun book, although the Resurrection Man crossover spun its wheels and the One Million issue didn't land. Overall, these issues seem to lose some momentum (I just don't find Comet (or Andy) at all compelling), although the Earth Angel mythology is still intriguing and the relationship of Linda and her parents remains excellently realized.
April 30, 2021
An odd volume, but still enjoyable.
August 19, 2021
rating: 3.5*
December 11, 2022
Peter David is a demented genius.
December 27, 2022
Sigo extrañando a Gary Frank aquí. Aunque el argumento cinv3nce 20 años después sigo sin poder con el dibujo de kirk
March 6, 2023
… the hell?!
August 12, 2025
Comet who is (kinda) trans and a improvement over the silver age HORSE.
October 19, 2025
Jamás sentí tanto que un tomo de comic fuera fan variable de calidad de un capitulo a otro... no sé que demonios había en el agua de las oficinas de DC pero que role
October 16, 2018
Awful!!!
How did this junk last a year? Silly parental issues. Plus, how could you possibly do a New Gods story so wrong?
Linda Danvers as Supergirl is okay but it had so much potential to be great. The previous volumes were so slow but I zipped this as quickly as I could because I couldn’t stand the story.
F
How did this junk last a year? Silly parental issues. Plus, how could you possibly do a New Gods story so wrong?
Linda Danvers as Supergirl is okay but it had so much potential to be great. The previous volumes were so slow but I zipped this as quickly as I could because I couldn’t stand the story.
F
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