Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2021-2022) #3

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

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

Supergirl’s journey across the cosmos continues! Her hunt to bring the killer Krem to justice brings her and the young alien in her care to a small planet, where they discover that there are still some very small minds, even on the outer edges of the galaxy. The cold welcome the locals give the Woman of Steel makes her suspicious enough to go looking for secrets they want to keep buried, and what she finds is nothing short of horrifying. Can she and Ruthye get off the planet alive now that these deadly sins have been exposed?

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

28 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 17, 2021

Reviews

[Nat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this issue. It may have a less propulsive plotline, but its emotional weight is undeniably searing. I appreciate how unflinching and unfiltered it is in portraying the harsh realities of inequality across different castes. Telling the story through a child’s perspective adds a layer of innocence and clarity that makes it all the more melancholic. It’s a visceral and deeply unsettling depiction of a genocidal dilemma. Despite the grim narrative, Supergirl and Ruthye’s bond strengthens, and I loved every moment of their exchanges.

4.7 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 5 out of 5]

oh yeahhh supergirl keep spreading the anti-genocide agenda, we love to see it!!!

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is some great and interesting storytelling. From the perspective of Ruthye, her father was murdered by Krem. She is seeking a ruthless killer to enact revenge. But powerful men mock her. She bumps into Supergirl. Supergirl gets underestimated, often seen as the 'lesser' of the Supers. She has a reputation for patience but Ruthye sees another side of her.

Supergirl refuses the call to hunt the killer Krem with Ruthye at first. But Krem is a major dirty creep and gives Supergirl a good reason to team up with Ruthye and hunt down Krem the murderer for justice. Now we also gotta save Krypto so the stakes are high. They make an amazing team full of compassion and heart.

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

This series is brilliant. Having a superhero story told from a point of view that isn't from the super hero themselves, makes them seem more heroic

The story in this issue isn't anything super original, but seeing everything unfold from Ruthye's point of view adds so much emotion that I actually got lost in this world and forgot I was reading a comic.

Also love the full page spreads in this book, in particular the one where Kara is flying with Ruthye.

Hope that King, Evely, and Lopes can continue this for the next 5 issues

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Supergirl unreveals the truth on a certain planet and you get to see just how small a single person is compared to the horrors of the world. This was a really solid issue with excellent art.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

"It's too big. We're too small."

[Katherine (Kat) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 Stars - Chapter Three: "Modest, Calm, and Quiet"

[vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

THIS IS SO GAS

[Sophie Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

this chapter is so striking. there’s a scene where one of the blue’s (type of alien) shoots kara in the eye and the bullet is crumpled where a tear could be.

really interested in seeing how james gunn is going to adapt the overt genocide that’s happening on this page.

[justine · Rating 5 out of 5]

★★★★★

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Man, that last page hits hard.

[ryka · Rating 3 out of 5]

The balance of wholesomeness and the dark turns in the story oml
I love the dynamic between Ruthye and Supergirl… also need a piggy back ride from Supergirl while she flies around that sounds so fun

[angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

i really hope this storyline is in the movie😭😭😭😭😭 soooo important rn

[Raymond Paquette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic story where a stranger walks into town and discovers a hidden secret. The artwork was nice and the story was well done. It wasn't anything special or unexpected but the racist undertones of the story and the violence it causes are all to common. Confronting them is the only path forward.

[yohana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aqui genocida não se cria porra

[Shawn Ingle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb storytelling and artwork.

[clara · Rating 5 out of 5]

solo diré una palabra: lesbianas

[Ashe Catlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Where are the Purple People at? Where are the Purple People at? Where are the Purple People at?

That’s all this issue seems to be asking and it’s so long, this series has been such a slog to get through. At least this one featured Krem but the girls are supposed to be chasing him through the universe and have apparently spent months travelling, so it just seems like it isn’t that important to track him down. The girls spend a lot time at cafes and in this instance annoying the locals, yet we still don’t have the girls really interacting. The main girl is narrating the whole thing so Supergirl only occasionally gets to speak and I’d love to say what comes out is interesting but mostly it’s quite antagonistic.

Now there was a reveal in this but I just don’t care. Given all the praise this series is getting, I expected a lot more and aside nice art that’s all it’s really got because story and depth just isn’t there.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me ha gustado como Tom King ha jugado con mis expectativas. El primer número de esta nueva serie para Kara parecía proponer una sencilla road movie espacial con buen regusto de Sword and Planet sin más. Pero llegados a esta tercera entrega queda bien claro que esto no es un simple "paseo" para Tom. Desde luego que me hubiese gustado que el misterio que propone este alto en el camino del viaje de Supergirl y su protegida se hubiese extendido un número más al menos. Pero el shock sigue funcionando y golpea de forma devastadora tanto al lector como a la Mujer de Acero. Desde luego esto no se siente como la usual historia en la que podría verse implicada ella o su primo. La persecución del infame Krem sigue siendo un camino totalmente espinoso para nuestras protagonistas.

[Colin Post · Rating 5 out of 5]

The episodic nature of the story works so well — both in advancing the narrative and with the medium of comics. Each issue tells a story that also acts as a kernel of the larger quest.

The allegory here — blues segregating and then aiding in the extermination of purples — is lacking in depth, but it works well as an allegory. We learn more about Supergirl’s moral compass in the process as well. She’s more than just a surly, cursing wayfarer!

Evely’s art, as in previous issues, steals the show. She imbues each interstellar stop in the journey with whimsy, spectacle, and painful beauty. Plus, she does a fantastic job with action sequences: SG swiping a bullet from her eye; SG and Ruthye flying, blasting through the sky.

[janel · Rating 5 out of 5]

easily my fave issue so far. the art is so vibrant & panelling soo masterfully paced & composed to suit the moment. story so perfectly balances* the intimate personal, character relationship between supergirl & ruthye with the larger stakes & isolated story of the planet they're on...

started reading this series as per my friend's recommendation & the pitch that the supergirl film will be adapting this run...idk if the movie will touch on this but i hope if they do this issue - they either do it right or not at all lol

(*forgive the lack of a better word - they're not quite at odds but sometimes can feel like it in other stories.)

[K.J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

“it’s too big. we’re too small.”
this line is said just as darkness falls upon maypole in issue 3 of SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW. this series continues to impress. it tackles the topic of genocide in a heartfelt way, illustrating that feeling of helplessness and frustration with the world. this is just such an important story that also happens to be insanely well told and illustrated. there’s so much to say, but i’ll leave that for my entire series review.

[Callum Thirlby · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great look into life beyond Ruthye and her planet and the horrors she didn’t believe possible as she takes it all in and explores this new world. Supergirl trying her best to protect her too whilst also being a force amongst the corrupt people of this planet. Some commentary on racism and segregation too.

[Kevin Matthews · Rating 5 out of 5]

An odd and delightful chapter in this storyline, this presents a small population all acting sweet and innocent until their masks slip. Tinged with horror, the very real horror of misdeeds and deaths swept under the carpet, this is an impressive exploration of how readily individuals will cover up a massacre that ultimately proves beneficial to them.

[Sean Kottke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best issue so far

[avi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best issue.

[Andrew Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of King's better

Tom King continues to grow as a writer. This road trip story is awesome and this issue is one of the better. The narrator really makes the whole thing.

[brianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

i'm getting Joel and Ellie vibes

[Nia · Rating 5 out of 5]

but they are such nice people living such nice lives