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Supergirl: Age of Atlantis:
Soar into action in this all-new original adventure based on the hit CW TV series, Supergirl !
Supergirl (aka Kara Danvers) has been running across average citizens performing amazing feats all over National City. But that’s not even the weirdest thing going on. The Department of Extranormal Operations has captured a mysterious humanoid sea creature. Supergirl must find out what has drawn him to National City, and his connection to this surge of super-citizens. Written by celebrated author Jo Whittemore, this is one adventure fans of the TV series won’t want to miss!
SUPERGIRL and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s17)
Supergirl (aka Kara Danvers) has been running across average citizens performing amazing feats all over National City. But that’s not even the weirdest thing going on. The Department of Extranormal Operations has captured a mysterious humanoid sea creature. Supergirl must find out what has drawn him to National City, and his connection to this surge of super-citizens. Written by celebrated author Jo Whittemore, this is one adventure fans of the TV series won’t want to miss!
SUPERGIRL and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s17)
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First published November 7, 2017
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November 27, 2017
TV’s Supergirl in her first prose adventure!
TRUTH, JUSTICE & THE PROSE WAY
This book is a light prose novel, not a comic book, and it’s a tie-in product based on the Supergirl TV series, part of the “Arrowverse” (the DC Comics’ Television Universe).
This is the first prose novel of Supergirl, and if you aren’t quite aware about her TV newest version…
Kara Zor-El, 12 years old, daughter of Zor-El (Jor-El’s brother) and Alura, in the middle of Krypton’s destruction is sent in a small spaceship with the mission to protect her cousin, baby Kal-El (Jor-El & Lara’s son), but Kara’s ship got trapped in the Phantom Zone, remained frozen in time there for 24 years, eventually the ship got free and crashed on Earth, but Kal-El wasn’t a baby anymore and already known to the public as Superman, therefore, young Kara (still 12 years old due the Phantom Zone’s frozen time effect) was now without a clear purpose. Superman took her to Danvers’ home, where Eliza and Jeremiah Danvers adopted her, and now having a stepsister, Alex Danvers. Twelve years later, Kara Danvers is Cat Grant’s personal assistant at CatCo, she has hidden her powers from the world, but a falling airplane (with Alex Danvers onboard) forced Kara to reveal herself and become Supergirl, protector of National City.
This prose novel is set during the Second Season of the TV series, at least later of 13th episode “Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk” (since Kara mentions it as a past adventure), therefore, Kara Danvers isn’t Cat Grant’s personal assistant anymore; actually Cat Grant is absent; James Olsen took charge of CatCo, also he became the street vigilante “Guardian”; Snapper Carr is direct boss of Kara, since she is now an investigative reporter; Alex Danvers still is second-in-command of the DEO, and she’s having a romantic relationship with NCPD Detective Maggie Sawyer; Kara Danvers is having a romantic relationship with Mon-El, a former prince of Daxam (another world in the same solar system than Krypton); J’onn J’onzz aka The Martian Manhunter still is in command of the DEO, under the disguise of “Hank Henshaw”; and Winslow "Winn" Schott, Jr. (son of Winslow Schott aka Toyman) still is the “tech guy” at DEO (Department of Extra-Normal Operations) (US Government’s secret organization with the mission of protecting the country from alien and metahuman threats).
AGE OF ATLANTIS IS UPON US
The DEO captured a strange humanoid sea-creature and they’re having troubles to communicate with him, therefore they’re not sure why he appeared on National City and what are his intentions.
At the same time, several National City’s normal citizens aren’t normal anymore all of the sudden, in fact, they’re becoming to be known as “supercitizens” since each of them, are showing different and strange powers, some of them want to use their new found powers to protect the city just like Supergirl but with catastrophic results, while others are beginning to perform crimes with the advantage of their new abilities beyond of mortal men.
While investigating how all those National City’s citizens got powers, things got even more complicated when some DEO members (and allies) fell under the same strange situation developing new strange powers.
National City never has been so overwhelmed with so many super-powered people ramming its streets, all of them with their own agendas, some with good intentions, others with insidious ones.
This is a job for Supergirl!
PROSE SEASON?
An interesting thing about this light prose novel, is that while it’s definitely a stand-alone story, you’ll find small developments for the next prose adventure, showing a clear intention of developing a kind of “prose season” where in the middle of the current adventure, you’re reading little details preparing future stories in the prose book series.
And believe me, you’ll be surprised for those details!
The never-ending battle for truth and justice continues in the prose format!
TRUTH, JUSTICE & THE PROSE WAY
This book is a light prose novel, not a comic book, and it’s a tie-in product based on the Supergirl TV series, part of the “Arrowverse” (the DC Comics’ Television Universe).
This is the first prose novel of Supergirl, and if you aren’t quite aware about her TV newest version…
Kara Zor-El, 12 years old, daughter of Zor-El (Jor-El’s brother) and Alura, in the middle of Krypton’s destruction is sent in a small spaceship with the mission to protect her cousin, baby Kal-El (Jor-El & Lara’s son), but Kara’s ship got trapped in the Phantom Zone, remained frozen in time there for 24 years, eventually the ship got free and crashed on Earth, but Kal-El wasn’t a baby anymore and already known to the public as Superman, therefore, young Kara (still 12 years old due the Phantom Zone’s frozen time effect) was now without a clear purpose. Superman took her to Danvers’ home, where Eliza and Jeremiah Danvers adopted her, and now having a stepsister, Alex Danvers. Twelve years later, Kara Danvers is Cat Grant’s personal assistant at CatCo, she has hidden her powers from the world, but a falling airplane (with Alex Danvers onboard) forced Kara to reveal herself and become Supergirl, protector of National City.
This prose novel is set during the Second Season of the TV series, at least later of 13th episode “Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk” (since Kara mentions it as a past adventure), therefore, Kara Danvers isn’t Cat Grant’s personal assistant anymore; actually Cat Grant is absent; James Olsen took charge of CatCo, also he became the street vigilante “Guardian”; Snapper Carr is direct boss of Kara, since she is now an investigative reporter; Alex Danvers still is second-in-command of the DEO, and she’s having a romantic relationship with NCPD Detective Maggie Sawyer; Kara Danvers is having a romantic relationship with Mon-El, a former prince of Daxam (another world in the same solar system than Krypton); J’onn J’onzz aka The Martian Manhunter still is in command of the DEO, under the disguise of “Hank Henshaw”; and Winslow "Winn" Schott, Jr. (son of Winslow Schott aka Toyman) still is the “tech guy” at DEO (Department of Extra-Normal Operations) (US Government’s secret organization with the mission of protecting the country from alien and metahuman threats).
AGE OF ATLANTIS IS UPON US
The DEO captured a strange humanoid sea-creature and they’re having troubles to communicate with him, therefore they’re not sure why he appeared on National City and what are his intentions.
At the same time, several National City’s normal citizens aren’t normal anymore all of the sudden, in fact, they’re becoming to be known as “supercitizens” since each of them, are showing different and strange powers, some of them want to use their new found powers to protect the city just like Supergirl but with catastrophic results, while others are beginning to perform crimes with the advantage of their new abilities beyond of mortal men.
While investigating how all those National City’s citizens got powers, things got even more complicated when some DEO members (and allies) fell under the same strange situation developing new strange powers.
National City never has been so overwhelmed with so many super-powered people ramming its streets, all of them with their own agendas, some with good intentions, others with insidious ones.
This is a job for Supergirl!
PROSE SEASON?
An interesting thing about this light prose novel, is that while it’s definitely a stand-alone story, you’ll find small developments for the next prose adventure, showing a clear intention of developing a kind of “prose season” where in the middle of the current adventure, you’re reading little details preparing future stories in the prose book series.
And believe me, you’ll be surprised for those details!
The never-ending battle for truth and justice continues in the prose format!
November 18, 2017
This book would have been a really cool Supergirl episode! What I enjoyed the most about this book was how familiar the main characters felt and how similar to the TV series they were. I appreciated that a lot. The plot was also really cool, and the epilogue had a nice plot twist that I hope sets up the next book!
February 21, 2018
Reasonably okay Supergirl story. One specific reason why I call this reasonably okay instead of good, though I'll mention that later.
I had two specific problems enjoying this book more – 1) I knew going in that this was a young adult book – geared for people younger than me. Though I thought it’d be geared more the level of, say, 1980s Star Trek media-tie-in books (which most libraries I spotted the books in would put the books in the juvenile section). Instead, well, I just didn’t realize that the book was geared more for people in the age group below young adult. Assuming the definitions of young adult I’ve seen apply – ‘targeted at ages 14 to 21’. This book here, instead, was geared for people aged 9 to 12 (grade level 4-7). And the book really did feel that way. Both from the overall tone and story, and the numerous ‘lesson’s people learned along the way. 2) Even considering that the book was geared towards people younger than me and that might have an impact on how I interpret things and ‘they’ interpret things, I’d have to say that the ending action scene was a little messed up – which is where that ‘reasonably okay instead of good’ comes in. And where I now mention what I mean more specifically. It’s not even plot holes, but the way the story was told in a specific series of events.
Right, so. As noted: this book was geared for people much younger than me and it read that way. There were many lessons to be learned by most of the characters in the story. The action had some odd weirdness in it. Most fanfiction seems to make Mon-El out worse than he actually appears on the show, and this book here makes him out slightly better than the tv series shows him. So, I mention that to note that Supergirl’s heterosexual relationship with Mon-El was quite relevant to this book. Alex and Maggie’s lesbian relationship was included but in a barely there, blink and you’d miss it way. Though that’s kind of the nature of the situation – Supergirl is the main character, everyone else are side characters. And Mon-El is quite important to her, while Maggie, Alex’s girlfriend, is not. I mean not at the same level.
Rating: 3.0
February 21 2018
I had two specific problems enjoying this book more – 1) I knew going in that this was a young adult book – geared for people younger than me. Though I thought it’d be geared more the level of, say, 1980s Star Trek media-tie-in books (which most libraries I spotted the books in would put the books in the juvenile section). Instead, well, I just didn’t realize that the book was geared more for people in the age group below young adult. Assuming the definitions of young adult I’ve seen apply – ‘targeted at ages 14 to 21’. This book here, instead, was geared for people aged 9 to 12 (grade level 4-7). And the book really did feel that way. Both from the overall tone and story, and the numerous ‘lesson’s people learned along the way. 2) Even considering that the book was geared towards people younger than me and that might have an impact on how I interpret things and ‘they’ interpret things, I’d have to say that the ending action scene was a little messed up – which is where that ‘reasonably okay instead of good’ comes in. And where I now mention what I mean more specifically. It’s not even plot holes, but the way the story was told in a specific series of events.
Right, so. As noted: this book was geared for people much younger than me and it read that way. There were many lessons to be learned by most of the characters in the story. The action had some odd weirdness in it. Most fanfiction seems to make Mon-El out worse than he actually appears on the show, and this book here makes him out slightly better than the tv series shows him. So, I mention that to note that Supergirl’s heterosexual relationship with Mon-El was quite relevant to this book. Alex and Maggie’s lesbian relationship was included but in a barely there, blink and you’d miss it way. Though that’s kind of the nature of the situation – Supergirl is the main character, everyone else are side characters. And Mon-El is quite important to her, while Maggie, Alex’s girlfriend, is not. I mean not at the same level.
Rating: 3.0
February 21 2018
January 8, 2018
Pairing nicely with Barry Lyga's middle-grade offering The Flash: Hocus Pocus is this, Jo Whittemore's Supergirl: Age of Atlantis, a relatively bite-sized piece of fun geared for a middle-grade readership, but easily digestible for Supergirl fans of all ages. I actually liked this book somewhat more than Lyga's book, though, because even while Lyga made a few improvements on the various Flash characters compared to their TV series counterparts, there was still too much corny WestAllen stuff for me to recommend the book as wholeheartedly as I would have liked.
Not so with Whittemore, though, who not only gives just about every character from Supergirl circa Season 2 (the peak of the show's quality thus far, mostly thanks to Season 3 being too grimdark just like that same-numbered season of The Flash) the spotlight time they deserve, but also gives us some seriously bonkers metahuman action to rival Supergirl the TV series at its best. And also some much-needed (especially, again, given the dreadful plot developments of Season 3) Karamel moments, which I greatly enjoy because it's my number-one canon Arrowverse ship by far (the only ship I ship more being SuperFlash.) I'm not kidding - this book is worth buying just for one scene alone. The scene where Mon, having developed shapeshifting powers, becomes an identical copy of Kara. You can bet Chris Wood would've had a blast acting that scene opposite Melissa Benoist.
At least this time, unlike with Hocus Pocus, I know right away to expect a cool sequel: Curse of the Ancients. Which, yes, I'm going to read as soon as it comes out, as I will with Lyga's (as yet unnamed, as far as I know) Hocus Pocus sequel.
Not so with Whittemore, though, who not only gives just about every character from Supergirl circa Season 2 (the peak of the show's quality thus far, mostly thanks to Season 3 being too grimdark just like that same-numbered season of The Flash) the spotlight time they deserve, but also gives us some seriously bonkers metahuman action to rival Supergirl the TV series at its best. And also some much-needed (especially, again, given the dreadful plot developments of Season 3) Karamel moments, which I greatly enjoy because it's my number-one canon Arrowverse ship by far (the only ship I ship more being SuperFlash.) I'm not kidding - this book is worth buying just for one scene alone. The scene where Mon, having developed shapeshifting powers, becomes an identical copy of Kara. You can bet Chris Wood would've had a blast acting that scene opposite Melissa Benoist.
At least this time, unlike with Hocus Pocus, I know right away to expect a cool sequel: Curse of the Ancients. Which, yes, I'm going to read as soon as it comes out, as I will with Lyga's (as yet unnamed, as far as I know) Hocus Pocus sequel.
January 22, 2018
This was good fun. Like with the Flash novel that came out at a similar time, Hocus Pocus, DC have found an author in Jo Whittemore that understands not just the main character, but how she interacts with the other characters in her world too. Kara feels so very Kara, you can almost hear Melissa Benoist acting out certain scenes in this novel.
Because it's a novel though, we get a lot more action that would likely drain the budget on the TV show quite quickly as National City is infected with superheroes after an Atlantean artefact goes missing.
Set sometime during the tail end of season 2, this story features J'onn, Winn, Alex, Maggie, James (in a much better role than the show usually relegates him to), and Mon-El (my personal favourite) all in an extended capacity. Not only are the characters well balanced, but there's a Supergirl story, a DEO story, and a Kara Danvers at CatCo story going on throughout the book that weave in and out of each other seamlessly.
And, also like The Flash, this one ends on a cliffhanger. God damn it.
Because it's a novel though, we get a lot more action that would likely drain the budget on the TV show quite quickly as National City is infected with superheroes after an Atlantean artefact goes missing.
Set sometime during the tail end of season 2, this story features J'onn, Winn, Alex, Maggie, James (in a much better role than the show usually relegates him to), and Mon-El (my personal favourite) all in an extended capacity. Not only are the characters well balanced, but there's a Supergirl story, a DEO story, and a Kara Danvers at CatCo story going on throughout the book that weave in and out of each other seamlessly.
And, also like The Flash, this one ends on a cliffhanger. God damn it.
July 5, 2019
It brought back all of my nice memories from season 2 and reminded me why I fell in love with this show in the first place.
May 1, 2018
This was kind of a neat story. It’s got to be tough to write a book based on a television show - you’ve got to capture the characters and their personalities. The author had some of Supergirl’s little quirks down - her personality and her body language - and I kind of liked that. And I liked the idea of giving people agency over themselves. And I was glad they didn’t edit out the relationship between Maggie and Alex.
Though I was a bit disappointed in some of the writing - it was written on a much younger level than I thought it would be, and some of characters end up doing and saying silly things I don’t think they would on the show. (Or is the dialogue at this level on the show, but I don’t realize it?) But is it geared for younger watchers of the show? If so, you wouldn’t think that the characters would have to be dumbed down. I don’t know - I was really hoping for more.
Overall, I might recommend it to younger readers who are fans of the show. But I don’t think older fans would get much out of it.
Though I was a bit disappointed in some of the writing - it was written on a much younger level than I thought it would be, and some of characters end up doing and saying silly things I don’t think they would on the show. (Or is the dialogue at this level on the show, but I don’t realize it?) But is it geared for younger watchers of the show? If so, you wouldn’t think that the characters would have to be dumbed down. I don’t know - I was really hoping for more.
Overall, I might recommend it to younger readers who are fans of the show. But I don’t think older fans would get much out of it.
July 22, 2018
Citizens in National City start developing super powers just as an aquatic fishman shows up at the DEO. An easy breezy read intended for younger readers that Supergirl fans of all ages can enjoy. The writing/dialogue is a little corny and the things Winn can create are absurd. But Kara is still impulsive and has a lot of heart, just like on her TV show. The writer tosses in lots of little nods to other elements in DC comics and shows. Ends on a cliffhanger that sets up book 2 in the series. This isn't a great book but it is good fun for Supergirl fans waiting for the next season.
December 5, 2017
Based on the TV series, this was a quick read. Would be appreciated by middle grade/YA's.
A special superpower metal has been stolen and some of the population goes crazy with it despite bad side effects. Meanwhile, Kira discovers how to make amends at city hall and stand up to her editor at CatCo, saving her job.
A special superpower metal has been stolen and some of the population goes crazy with it despite bad side effects. Meanwhile, Kira discovers how to make amends at city hall and stand up to her editor at CatCo, saving her job.
February 9, 2019
This was a pretty good book. Not the best in the world but it was fine. Also, if there is anyone out there reading this who loves the Supergirl TV show, make sure to check out my group about it! If you look up Supergirl in the groups search bar it is one of the first to pop up. I am in desperate need of people!! :)
November 28, 2017
This is a recommended read for Supergirl fans! My favorite parts were related to Winn Schott (and Jeremy Jordan). I enjoyed the references. It was a really good story. I can’t wait to see what happens next in the book series. Hopefully the next two books will be available soon.
December 16, 2017
GLORIOUUUUUSSSSSS!!! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧
November 12, 2017
I like the show but I thought this book was better. Capturing the characters with a fun plot...
December 17, 2017
this was the funniest and cutest and the goodfeelings-est thing ever
January 19, 2019
I genuinely liked the book it was so similar to the T.V. show in the aspect of the mood. It was a little off on some parts. Here is my feedback:
> Mon-El was too humorous.
I get that he is not the smartest person, but his character is more than just a pretty face and some good laughs. He has a caring and loving side (especially for Kara of course), but their relationship is not completely the lovey-dovey kind, as seen in Distant Sun and Duet.
> Snapper was too grumpy.
Yes, I know how odd this comment is, but it also has to do with the personality of Snapper's character. He is more strict, untrusting, and a little bit mean. As said in the show "There is a lot about me that you don't know." Which is sort of proven with his article of physical books, but not enforced in the character.
> Maggie was left out.
I know she isn't the main character, but she holds a strong place in Alex's life and should have been more included if they were going to include her. With that being said, her character should have included her stubornness, confidence, and fierceness because she is not just a police support provider.
> Alex needed to show off her tough nature.
In the show, I love Alex's fights as much as I love Supergirl's. She proves that she is super without a superpower... We got very little of that though. Like only one scene!
> James has a Newsies ringtone.
I am not sure if I am the only one in the theatre (but mostly musicals) fandom who likes reading, but this is like a little gag and tribute for Jeremy Jordan. Those of you who don't know Jeremy Jordan, Winn, was the main character in the original Newsies. I wish on the T.V. show we'd have got to see him sing more because he didn't get to do so much on the musical episode.
> Marcus and the kiss.
I just wanted to mention how funny this is! I could see how it'd play out and loved it. The second I read this I knew I had to mention it.
> Kara and the alarm clock.
Another hilarious part: "My radio. It gave me bad news, so I killed it." Same though.
> Central City
If only for a short moment, Supergirl flew by Central City to get some CC Jitters. Although not in the same Earth, just the mentioning of it gives me that bubbly feeling. I also love how Kara thinks about Barry when passing there.
*I barely noticed when reading it that the CC in CC Jitters is for Central City. I saw a JD Jitters in Six Flags once; what does JD stand for? Does anybody know?
> Mon-El's Speech
This was actually so inspiring and (with no offense meant) needed for Kara so much. She is so strong, but she never lets that get in the way of her being kind. Which she started to do, and though it hurts sometimes it was assuring and sweet to know that someone you love or someone that like Mon-El is there to let you know what you are doing wrong.
> The title
Age of Atlantis. The events in the book all eventually connect to Atlantis, but the actually city didn't play a huge role.
> The cliffhanger
I have got to say I've never seen this one coming! Can't wait to read the next book.
As I said, this book was quite enjoyable to read (despite a lot of criticism). Maybe I would read it again; that really depends on how time carries on.
> Mon-El was too humorous.
I get that he is not the smartest person, but his character is more than just a pretty face and some good laughs. He has a caring and loving side (especially for Kara of course), but their relationship is not completely the lovey-dovey kind, as seen in Distant Sun and Duet.
> Snapper was too grumpy.
Yes, I know how odd this comment is, but it also has to do with the personality of Snapper's character. He is more strict, untrusting, and a little bit mean. As said in the show "There is a lot about me that you don't know." Which is sort of proven with his article of physical books, but not enforced in the character.
> Maggie was left out.
I know she isn't the main character, but she holds a strong place in Alex's life and should have been more included if they were going to include her. With that being said, her character should have included her stubornness, confidence, and fierceness because she is not just a police support provider.
> Alex needed to show off her tough nature.
In the show, I love Alex's fights as much as I love Supergirl's. She proves that she is super without a superpower... We got very little of that though. Like only one scene!
> James has a Newsies ringtone.
I am not sure if I am the only one in the theatre (but mostly musicals) fandom who likes reading, but this is like a little gag and tribute for Jeremy Jordan. Those of you who don't know Jeremy Jordan, Winn, was the main character in the original Newsies. I wish on the T.V. show we'd have got to see him sing more because he didn't get to do so much on the musical episode.
> Marcus and the kiss.
I just wanted to mention how funny this is! I could see how it'd play out and loved it. The second I read this I knew I had to mention it.
> Kara and the alarm clock.
Another hilarious part: "My radio. It gave me bad news, so I killed it." Same though.
> Central City
If only for a short moment, Supergirl flew by Central City to get some CC Jitters. Although not in the same Earth, just the mentioning of it gives me that bubbly feeling. I also love how Kara thinks about Barry when passing there.
*I barely noticed when reading it that the CC in CC Jitters is for Central City. I saw a JD Jitters in Six Flags once; what does JD stand for? Does anybody know?
> Mon-El's Speech
This was actually so inspiring and (with no offense meant) needed for Kara so much. She is so strong, but she never lets that get in the way of her being kind. Which she started to do, and though it hurts sometimes it was assuring and sweet to know that someone you love or someone that like Mon-El is there to let you know what you are doing wrong.
> The title
Age of Atlantis. The events in the book all eventually connect to Atlantis, but the actually city didn't play a huge role.
> The cliffhanger
I have got to say I've never seen this one coming! Can't wait to read the next book.
As I said, this book was quite enjoyable to read (despite a lot of criticism). Maybe I would read it again; that really depends on how time carries on.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 21, 2020
Supergirl: Age of Atlantis is book 1 in the Supergirl series by Jo Whittemore. As Kara Danvers, Supergirl’s secret identity, she bumps into ordinary National City residents having amazing powers. One woman can levitate objects with her mind, another can control cats, and a man has the power to command bees to do his bidding.
The main characters are the same ones found on the CW TV series, “Supergirl”—Mon-El, Jimmy Olson, Alex Danvers, the tech genius, Winn, and the Martian J’onn J’onzz, the DEO’s director. With the same setting and characters, the familiarity of the book makes it even more of an enjoyable read.
In this Supergirl adventure, Age of Atlantis, the Department of Extranormal Operations (DEO) has captured a strange humanoid sea creature. Meanwhile, superpowered citizens are running amok over National City. With the help of the DEO, Supergirl must uncover the connection between the merman and how so many ordinary citizens are suddenly super powered.
Author Jo Whittemore uses the “Supergirl” characters from episodes 18-21 of season two masterfully as they pool their resources to solve the mystery behind the spread of super abilities. While doing so, Whittemore continues the difficult relationship between Kara and her boss at Catco, Snapper Carr, Supergirl’s love interest, Mon-El, and Jimmy Olson’s obsession as the heroic Guardian.
Supergirl: Age of Atlantis is the first of a three book series including Supergirl: Curse of the Ancients, and Supergirl: Master of Illusion. All three books contain original stories not seen on the hit CW TV series, Supergirl, making these books a fun read for anyone from 11-91.
The main characters are the same ones found on the CW TV series, “Supergirl”—Mon-El, Jimmy Olson, Alex Danvers, the tech genius, Winn, and the Martian J’onn J’onzz, the DEO’s director. With the same setting and characters, the familiarity of the book makes it even more of an enjoyable read.
In this Supergirl adventure, Age of Atlantis, the Department of Extranormal Operations (DEO) has captured a strange humanoid sea creature. Meanwhile, superpowered citizens are running amok over National City. With the help of the DEO, Supergirl must uncover the connection between the merman and how so many ordinary citizens are suddenly super powered.
Author Jo Whittemore uses the “Supergirl” characters from episodes 18-21 of season two masterfully as they pool their resources to solve the mystery behind the spread of super abilities. While doing so, Whittemore continues the difficult relationship between Kara and her boss at Catco, Snapper Carr, Supergirl’s love interest, Mon-El, and Jimmy Olson’s obsession as the heroic Guardian.
Supergirl: Age of Atlantis is the first of a three book series including Supergirl: Curse of the Ancients, and Supergirl: Master of Illusion. All three books contain original stories not seen on the hit CW TV series, Supergirl, making these books a fun read for anyone from 11-91.
September 14, 2025
Considering Supergirl is my favourite of the CW shows I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to read it.
I went into this book knowing it was aimed at younger readers and the writing style reflects that.
It’s very simple, action scenes are built up, and a lot of the technology mentioned seemed a bit dumbed down- but the story is still great!
The characters have been well researched because each of the characters have their personalities- this book takes place during Season 2, so Mon-El, for example, is still finding his feet.
However, at some points I felt that Kara didn’t act like Kara- but this was rectified by the end of the book.
The story follows, basically, a pandemic, that is giving the people of National City super powers. Each one is different. That, and a new alien threat has been captured by the D.E.O.- who is he and why is he here? Are the phenomena linked?
The variety of super powers was great to read and added some variety to the story.
It wasn’t your usual super powers- like Supergirl’s, they were different and I did like this feature, however, giving Kara an extra super power, although adding to the plot, was unneeded.
There’s references to the other CW shows, and to past episodes, so as a fan it was great to see and make those connections.
There’s also a nice little reference to the wider DC universe at the end.
I flew through this book, it’s a fantastic novel and perfect for fans of CW Supergirl as an extension of a wider story.
4/5 stars.
I went into this book knowing it was aimed at younger readers and the writing style reflects that.
It’s very simple, action scenes are built up, and a lot of the technology mentioned seemed a bit dumbed down- but the story is still great!
The characters have been well researched because each of the characters have their personalities- this book takes place during Season 2, so Mon-El, for example, is still finding his feet.
However, at some points I felt that Kara didn’t act like Kara- but this was rectified by the end of the book.
The story follows, basically, a pandemic, that is giving the people of National City super powers. Each one is different. That, and a new alien threat has been captured by the D.E.O.- who is he and why is he here? Are the phenomena linked?
The variety of super powers was great to read and added some variety to the story.
It wasn’t your usual super powers- like Supergirl’s, they were different and I did like this feature, however, giving Kara an extra super power, although adding to the plot, was unneeded.
There’s references to the other CW shows, and to past episodes, so as a fan it was great to see and make those connections.
There’s also a nice little reference to the wider DC universe at the end.
I flew through this book, it’s a fantastic novel and perfect for fans of CW Supergirl as an extension of a wider story.
4/5 stars.
April 10, 2024
Good, but where was Lena?
This is a slightly more thoughtful and competent version of Supergirl than we see on the show, which I like. Her super-strength and invulnerability, however, seem much lower than they should be. Her strength is somehow overcome by random fish dudes and little girls with prehensile hair. She punches a guy made of hammers and wrenches and is like, "Oh no, I have punched metal, it hurts," and just... really? No. Punching metal should not phase a Kryptonian in the slightest.
The DEO is depicted as being weirdly small, personnel-wise. That whole skyscraper for just 15 soldier-types?
Humor is abundant and on point. Kara does make an out-of-character Spider-Man style wise-crack in the middle of crimefighting early on, but it's just the once so I can forgive it.
The Mon-El in this seems to thankfully be at the end of his season 2 arc, so he's actually a decent boyfriend and person. Still gross knowing he was the Fixer-Upper trope played straight, but this book contains no reminders of it at least.
The book erroneously declares James to be Kara’s best friend at one point. He never had this distinction; that was Winn at the start of the show, and Lena by the rough point in time the book seems to take place in. Lena is not mentioned *at all*, and that is kind of the main reason I took off a star.
This is a slightly more thoughtful and competent version of Supergirl than we see on the show, which I like. Her super-strength and invulnerability, however, seem much lower than they should be. Her strength is somehow overcome by random fish dudes and little girls with prehensile hair. She punches a guy made of hammers and wrenches and is like, "Oh no, I have punched metal, it hurts," and just... really? No. Punching metal should not phase a Kryptonian in the slightest.
The DEO is depicted as being weirdly small, personnel-wise. That whole skyscraper for just 15 soldier-types?
Humor is abundant and on point. Kara does make an out-of-character Spider-Man style wise-crack in the middle of crimefighting early on, but it's just the once so I can forgive it.
The Mon-El in this seems to thankfully be at the end of his season 2 arc, so he's actually a decent boyfriend and person. Still gross knowing he was the Fixer-Upper trope played straight, but this book contains no reminders of it at least.
The book erroneously declares James to be Kara’s best friend at one point. He never had this distinction; that was Winn at the start of the show, and Lena by the rough point in time the book seems to take place in. Lena is not mentioned *at all*, and that is kind of the main reason I took off a star.
June 21, 2021
National City is home to Supergirl, and later gains other defenders like Guardian. But suddenly, many of National City's citizens start displaying powers. Some go bad, some try and do good but lack experience, and all of them complicate life for the Girl of Steel and the DEO. Where are all these powers coming from? Well the title gives you a slight clue, but not how you expect.
Supergirl, Alex, J'Onn, Winn, Mon-El, and Guardian have to figure out what's going on, and how to keep the city safe during all these strange events, especially when the new powers start coming with side-effects. Will they be able to find all these "super-citizens" and if they do, whose side will they be on?
Set roughly during Supergirl's second season, there are various characters and nods that are familiar if you've watched the show, like Snapper Carr's brief time at CatCo, Maggie Sawyer dating Alex, the DEO still being secret (although how they did that from a skyscraper I never understood). There's a brief mention of Barry Allen (pre-Crisis, so still on another Earth) and a sort of passing reference to Aquaman (who still hasn't shown up in the Arrowverse). A decent tale for fans of superheroes, Supergirl, and the Arrowverse.
Supergirl, Alex, J'Onn, Winn, Mon-El, and Guardian have to figure out what's going on, and how to keep the city safe during all these strange events, especially when the new powers start coming with side-effects. Will they be able to find all these "super-citizens" and if they do, whose side will they be on?
Set roughly during Supergirl's second season, there are various characters and nods that are familiar if you've watched the show, like Snapper Carr's brief time at CatCo, Maggie Sawyer dating Alex, the DEO still being secret (although how they did that from a skyscraper I never understood). There's a brief mention of Barry Allen (pre-Crisis, so still on another Earth) and a sort of passing reference to Aquaman (who still hasn't shown up in the Arrowverse). A decent tale for fans of superheroes, Supergirl, and the Arrowverse.
January 1, 2025
Not really a DC comics type of person but this was a quick nice read. If you have a kid who is in middle school this book is nice for them. The pace is good and the font in this book is easy to read. Not a lot of hard words and I don't know or like the DC comics but you know the characters who are in this book. They don't have like 100 characters that you have to remember it's basically just Supergirl and whoever she "needs" to help. Also, I never watched the Supergirl on cw TV series so I don't know how much is the same or different between the two.
Kara Danvers a journalist who's boss things she can't do her job as a secret, she's Supergirl! In trying to get a interview from the mayor, weird things are happening in the city! Average humans are getting superpowers, Supergirl has her hands full when ever one is causing trouble, but the new superheroes think they are helping. Supergirl tells everyone to chill with their new powers but once everyone has a new common enemy they all team up to fight.
Kara Danvers a journalist who's boss things she can't do her job as a secret, she's Supergirl! In trying to get a interview from the mayor, weird things are happening in the city! Average humans are getting superpowers, Supergirl has her hands full when ever one is causing trouble, but the new superheroes think they are helping. Supergirl tells everyone to chill with their new powers but once everyone has a new common enemy they all team up to fight.
April 30, 2022
ok it's time to try and read some of the books i have at home. no more libraries for the moment but also yes to buying more books which is part of the problem
with all the terrible cancellations news today i just had to immerse myself back in this world for a quick second. i know i value traditionally published books more than fanfic but really what separates them??? literally just licensing and being paid to write it????? cos like while the quality of this writing was genuinely better than i thought it'd be, i'm sure there's a zillion supergirl fanfics that are as good if not better. i'm glad the author is clearly a fan and knows the broader arrowverse and DC world and can throw in lots of easter eggs and overall the story did feel like it could be an episode of supergirl.... but also it felt like a so-so karamel fic asdflasjflsdjf. it's very season 2 vibes and i'm so sad lena's not in it and i wonder if she's even in the next two (which i also own lmao)
with all the terrible cancellations news today i just had to immerse myself back in this world for a quick second. i know i value traditionally published books more than fanfic but really what separates them??? literally just licensing and being paid to write it????? cos like while the quality of this writing was genuinely better than i thought it'd be, i'm sure there's a zillion supergirl fanfics that are as good if not better. i'm glad the author is clearly a fan and knows the broader arrowverse and DC world and can throw in lots of easter eggs and overall the story did feel like it could be an episode of supergirl.... but also it felt like a so-so karamel fic asdflasjflsdjf. it's very season 2 vibes and i'm so sad lena's not in it and i wonder if she's even in the next two (which i also own lmao)
December 28, 2018
4.5 Stars
If you love the show, and you're sick of getting hooked by fantastic fan fictions on AO3 that aren't finished, this book's for you. It's a little more out there than the show (mythical Atlantis metal?) but from what I've heard that fits with the comics, where strange things happen all the time. And it was awesome to see her get more things right than the show gets sometimes; James' constant desire to have powers, Alex's deep guilt every time she doesn't get everything perfect, Kara's complete and utter ineptitude at her day job.
Honestly, my biggest complaint is that Alex calls Kara "sweetie" sometimes. No way Alexandra Danvers has ever used the word "sweetie" unironically in her entire life.
If you love the show, and you're sick of getting hooked by fantastic fan fictions on AO3 that aren't finished, this book's for you. It's a little more out there than the show (mythical Atlantis metal?) but from what I've heard that fits with the comics, where strange things happen all the time. And it was awesome to see her get more things right than the show gets sometimes; James' constant desire to have powers, Alex's deep guilt every time she doesn't get everything perfect, Kara's complete and utter ineptitude at her day job.
Honestly, my biggest complaint is that Alex calls Kara "sweetie" sometimes. No way Alexandra Danvers has ever used the word "sweetie" unironically in her entire life.
January 31, 2019
Up up and away
I like this book because it read like a whole episode of the supergirl show and though I love the show and the powers I dislike how cheesy the show can get at times and I mean I under the audience it caters to but it does get cheesy and I recommend this book to anyone who loves superheroes watching them struggle to save the day and put the bad guy behind bars brings that inner hero in all of us to the surface and I gave it four stars because though I like the story again the cheesy parts to the story could be left out but that’s just me happy reading
I like this book because it read like a whole episode of the supergirl show and though I love the show and the powers I dislike how cheesy the show can get at times and I mean I under the audience it caters to but it does get cheesy and I recommend this book to anyone who loves superheroes watching them struggle to save the day and put the bad guy behind bars brings that inner hero in all of us to the surface and I gave it four stars because though I like the story again the cheesy parts to the story could be left out but that’s just me happy reading
December 5, 2017
Really fun book that feels a lot like it could be an episode of the show. Unfortunately there was way too much Mon-El and not enough Alex. There should always be WAY more Alex Danvers in everything. Although I did appreciate that the book at least remembered that Kara has a job. Sadly, [spoiler alert!] Snapper Carr did not snap, which is pretty much the only thing I've ever wanted from the show.
February 26, 2018
Absolutely loved it! As a super-fan of the show & #Karamel this was just the doctor ordered over the 9 week hiatus !! It was funny at times and I loved how much more it explorer various relationships and friendships and the team’s whole dynamic ! And not to mentioned, that I loved how much more was Mon-el involved within the #TeamSupergirl ! I have already pre-ordered the next one and Flash !
July 5, 2018
I loved this! It held so true to the show, including the general moral of the story, the dialogue between the characters, and the ending that left a bit more to the imagination and a want for a sequel. Great job, Jo Whittemore, for bringing our favorite TV characters to the literary pages of a book!
July 15, 2018
The author does a nice job here.. the plot is decent, the humor is good, and the characters seem to be written as they are on the show. The reason that I didn't care much for this book is that Kara is reckless (not careful about protecting her identity), whiny (about her job) and prone to childlike behavior (stomping her foot when she doesn't get her way).
January 12, 2018
Definitely worth staying up all night to finish it. Loved the fact that Maggie was in it a little. My favorite thing though had to be the Newsies mention. Definitely a must read for fans of the show.
January 31, 2018
The way Jo Whittemore tells the story makes it very easy to get lost in the book and "see" the story. I honestly couldn't put this book down! I'd definitely recommend this to any sci-fi/fiction lover, and especially lovers of comics and all things Supergirl!
March 13, 2018
Just like watching an episode of the TV show—but in book form—which is what you want when you read a book like this, right? So, all in all, I enjoyed it, although I did notice the characters like to smirk quite a bit.
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