Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2021-2022) #2

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

by Tom King (Writer), Bilquis Evely (Illustrator), Mat Lopes (Colorist)

After the shocking conclusion of last issue, Supergirl and her new friend Ruthye find themselves stranded with no way to pursue Krem, the murderous kingsagent. Each moment this fugitive roams free, the more beings become dangerously close to dying by his hand. There is no time to lose, so our heroes must now travel across the universe the old-fashioned way…by cosmic bus!
Little do they know, their journey will be a dark one filled with terrors that not even the Maid of Might is prepared to face! Can Kara Zor-El lie low long enough to ensure their safe passage?

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Comic Book, Graphic Novels, Superheroes, Superman, Fantasy

30 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 20, 2021

Reviews

[Nat · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second issue focuses more on their journey through space. It was fun, cute and explores a little bit of Supergirl's backstory. There were some humorous moments, especially with Ruthye's witty disposition. The momentum of the story continues to move forward; however it was overall lacking compared to the first one. Still, loved the art and dynamic between the characters.

3.8 stars

[Jayson · Rating 2 out of 5]

(B-) 71% | Satisfactory
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #1-8 can be found here: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

[hater ★ · Rating 4 out of 5]

i absolutely love her and krypto

[Brooke (taking a break) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kindness, good hair, and vengeance with a purpose. 💞

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really fun second issue.

This time we have the duo go through space areas, face off against a dragon, and learn how to wash your hands. Yep, no joke. It's cute, fun, and interesting. Get a little backstory and forward momentum on the rest of the series by the end. The art is FANTASTIC.

[Katherine (Kat) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 Stars - Chapter Two: "Wounded, Stranded, and Impotent"

[vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

“all i knew is that first there was a botheration. then there was supergirl. then everything was peaceful once again.”

i love girlhood. i’m crying.

[Myles Likes Tacos and Rice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the chemistry between the dead pan and ever so serious narrator and W.G.W. Supergirl . I know this is supposed to be a fantasy / sci fan revenge story, but I'm seeing this more as a road trip comic.

Think when this is all done, this will be a good comic to study as Tom King is somehow making wordy narration and a wild mix of genres work here

[Marina Vidal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Número cuqui, que establece las relaciones entre personages. El dibujo y el color es in stanladaso.

[mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really fun second issue, it put down lots of info for the story and kara's and the girl's relationship. I also really love the narration voice.

[King RB · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am BEGGING They don't cut the handwashing Scene from the Movie

[Oneirosophos · Rating 2 out of 5]

The only redeeming quality of this borefest is the amazing art. But nothing else...

[Cloe · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute

[ryka 𖦹‧⭑.ᐟ · Rating 4 out of 5]

she’s so freaking cool omg

[yohana · Rating 4 out of 5]

amando muito até agora

[angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

shes so cool ugh

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay. Good issue but no way are they going to let what happens at the end of this issue stick.

[Shawn Ingle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, VERY wordy, as the narrator recounts her weeks-long space journey with Supergirl on their road to vengeance. Supergirl, on the other hand, is presented as very pensive and somewhat sullen. Not much happens to further the main storyline. Instead, we're given glimpses into Supergirl's persona through several minor occurrences along their way such as dealing with unruly fellow travellers and teaching proper bathroom etiquette. The artwork is wonderful and does a great job of capturing the emotional nuances of the storytelling.

[Dylan · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was pretty upset about the first issue. Refer to that review for more thoughts on Tom King's take on Supergirl.

On top of that, I think the story takes a pause here to establish some weird Tom King humor that makes no sense. It skips over Kara and Krypto surviving what happened to them in the last issue to show monsters smelling bad and sitting between Ruthye and Kara. And why would anyone sit between Ruthye and Kara when this is the least patient and most selfish take on Kara I've ever read...?

I get why so many people like this story. Because it's familiar. It's literally just New 52 Wonder Woman with Tom King's generic edgelord character-writing. Instead of Greek myth, it's space.

It's a hot-take, but if Kara is going to be a supporting character in her own story, I'd rather just read a Superman story written well with Kara in it. The more she gets her own stories, the less she feels like Supergirl. That's my problem here. If this story was called "Ruthye's Quest," and Supergirl was a different character, I think I'd actually give this five stars. But that's the problem—Tom King's weakness is character-writing. You can literally swap out Supergirl for ANYONE in DC, and it'd be the same story.

The art is beautiful, but it definitely doesn't gaslight me into thinking the story is good. Tom King has been doing this for years.

[Kerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art is gorgeous, and worth the price of the book alone. But this is an unappealing version of Supergirl, one that doesn’t feel like Supergirl at all. Most of the story in this issue was dull and reading it was laborious. And I find myself not at all caring about any of the characters. For the girl traveling with Supergirl, Tom King is trying to write in a high, older style of English. But it comes off sounding unnatural and unconvincing, and as drawn out as it is I found myself simply wanting it to end. I’ll keep picking the series up just for the art, but King needs to up his writing game for me to recommend the story beyond this issue.

[Ashe Catlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

The girls are now traveling together, they bump into a few people who have gripes with Superman. I would love to say that liven things up but honestly it just felt like a long journey with nothing much happening. 

Supergirl keeps getting reminded that her whole family is dead and the other girl is just talking about killing Krem. I'm not too thrilled with this take on Supergirl she just seems more boisterous and has a potty mouth, that's about it. 

We don't find what more out about the characters and even though they are traveling together they don't really interact. Is all the main girls inner monologue and occasional argument with a random traveler. 

[Colin Post · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really special book. It indulges in the craft of storytelling, at times it has the feel of a lay, even reminiscent of Chaucer in its sweep from the profane to the divine. Ruthye’s self-aware narration is a treat in this regard.

The story ranges from the cosmic — Supergirl fighting a space dragon — to the particular — an intimate scene of SG teaching Ruthye how to wash her hands. Evelyn’s art absolutely sells it too, communicating hugeness and grandeur equally as well as small and strange.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 3 out of 5]

King logra que en un viaje en un transporte espacial (más bien un bus interstelar), lo más interesante no sea el enfrentamiento de una empastillada Kara contra un dragón cósmico. Con la narración de la pequeña vengadora vamos asentando mejor su relación con Supergirl en este viaje que estoy deseando ver a dónde nos lleva.

[Benja Calderon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Empezamos a tener los primeros acercamientos del viaje de Ruhtye y Kara, que habiendo esta última buscado un planeta con sol rojo, toma bastante más tiempo de lo esperado

Así el uso de ferrys espaciales, una que otra pelea y monstruos espaciales son parte de la narración, dando también hay espacio para un vistazo rápido al psique de Supergirl

[K.J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW is very similar to the titular character herself. full of pain, but also full of hope. this issue’s incredible, not only does kara vow vengeance for the assault on krypto, but she helps ruthye learn to wash her hands and also becomes a phoenix at one point (it’s badass). such an awesome series.

[˙⋆✮ ariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

the brief mention of her mom with such tender memory made my stomach turn a bit, i feel so bad for her. We are introduced to her as a strong character who doesn't allow herself to stay down after something horrible happens. IF SOMEONE HAD KILLED MY DOG ISTG there would be no galaxy big enough for them to run from me

[Morganeuh · Rating 2 out of 5]

On s'emmerde. C'est visuellement magnifique, Supergirl est cool mais la narration sous forme de journal qui détaille tout alors qu'il se passe rien est soporifique. En plus je suis pas fan des quêtes et de ce genre de SF avec plein de planètes et d'espèces différentes.

Avec la sortie du film j'ai voulu tester le support original, mais c'est pas pour moi 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Dani Rohan · Rating 4 out of 5]

after the first volume this was a more laid back read, taking place entirely on a convoy ship through the cosmos, we see the little moments instead between Supergirl and Ruthye.

Subtle moments that brings the connection of our characters to the frontview while also emphasising subtle worldbuilding.

[Callum Thirlby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A slow burn issue of them travelling through space together as Ruthye learns more about Supergirl and shows her who she is in really beautiful and subtle ways. We get snippets of Supergirl and her past too. Ruthye has some good monologues in this aswell to show her maturity and how she is viewing this adventure.

[Nabiila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good second issue + awesome cover art. A road trip story is always fun!!

For me, this issue successfully shed light on the core of Supergirl’s character and added momentum to their mission in the end. But my favorite was seeing the chemistry between Ruthye & Kara. I think Ruthye’s wordy monologues and Kara’s more casual way of speaking, when meshed together, kind of works? in a weird way. I’m not complaining. And I love the way Ruthye speaks highly of Kara.