Member Reviews
I had not read any Supergirl books going into this, but I'm familiar with the basics of her story and other characters and things (Lexcorp, etc.) through TV, movies, and Superman. I like the art and the voice in this one. I really enjoyed the teen angst and friendship angle. Kara is just trying to figure out who she is, just like her human friends. And then stuff gets real when bad stuff starts to happen and she has to decide quickly who she is and what she stands for. The teen stuff might be a bit much for the patience of younger kids in my classes, but I would definitely recommend it to 12+.
My first Supergirl and I love it! Tamaki does a great job portraying the secrecy behind her upbringing and how Lex Luthor helped her remember who she is.
I enjoyed reading Supergirl: Being Super and would recommend it to my High School patrons. The book was well-illustrated and the storyline fabulous. I read the book in one sitting because I could not put it down. The themes are more for a high school audience and would be a challenging book to have in my 6th-12th library, but I will be talking about the title with my high school students. Thank you!
In the new collected volume entitled Supergirl: Being Super by Mariko Tamaki and Joëlle Jones (with Sandu Florea and Kelly Fitzpatrick), Kara Danvers finds herself in Midvale struggling with her identity, her heritage, and her resurfacing memories. She knows she is loved by her family and friends, but is there something more to her life? The story brings Kara face to face with her deepest fears, propelling her forward towards understanding. It is a fun ride, with great characters and a new villain (at least one I hadn’t heard of before – although I have to admit I’m not super familiar with her story). It is a story filled with heart and hope, complex villains and a new narrative arc, all with a familiar feel. The story moves along quickly and is not disjointed, as is the case with some comics. Kara is a relatable character, as are her friends and parents. Within just a few panels, one is able to understand her parents and the depth of their feelings for her. Kara’s friend, Dolly, is a great character who I hope to see more of in future installments. I am sure the villains will make a return visit, as well – their dastardly plot has been foiled for now, but is sure to continue anew. The end of the story reveals a surprise guest, one that will help Kara better understand her place on Earth, and one who will possibly add a spin to the storyline. Supergirl’s story is just beginning and I can’t wait to see what happens in the future.
Excellent! Great illustrations and adept storytelling. DC really knocked it out tof the park not this. Looking forward to more. Supergirl is super!
A good YA reimagining of Kara Danvers origin story from acclaimed graphic novel writer Mariko Tamaki. Dolly especially was a great addition as Kara's best friend. While I thought it started as a great story it did lose focus and steam towards the end of the book with the traditional superhero elements added. However, it was still a good introduction of Supergirl to new readers and fans of the character and show. Definitely a good buy for the library if you don't want to commit to buying continuous volumes.
The writing and the art are both great, and will please fans of Supergirl as well as those completely new to the character. Mariko Tamaki's take on Kara makes her feel as human as possible while still doing the whole coming-of-age thing where she discovers how to control her powers, etc. As an origin story, it's not exactly new, but Kara's relationships with her friends and with her parents make this one worth reading.
I've been waiting for this to come out in trade format for so long! As expected, Mariko Tamaki's writing is superb and Joelle Jones' art is absolutely gorgeous. (But Dolly Granger, Kara's best friend and a badass dyke born to country music fanatics, was a welcome surprise.) A perfect stand-alone volume for any superheroine enthusiast.