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| The Legend Of Supergirl Throughout Superman's existence, several heroines have operated under the alias of Supergirl. A cosmic archetype, the typical elements of each are that she possesses powers and abilities similar to those of Superman. Also, many of the Supergirls share intimate links to The Man of Tomorrow - whether they are a cousin and fellow survivor of Krypton, or possibly his daughter. Another common trait of Supergirl is blonde hair and a costume with colors and designs similar to those of Superman. The first recorded Supergirl was conjured up by Jimmy Olsen, during one of his most bizarre adventures. This Supergirl had brown hair, and an orange and green costume, with the S-shield resembling that of Superman's. The second Supergirl was an actual being: Kara Zor-El. Arriving on Earth as a teenager, this Supergirl was groomed by Superman to become a major super-hero of Earth and the Universe. She took on the identity of Linda Lee Danvers, and operated throughout the United States of America - whether in the small town of Midvale or the big cities of San Francisco and Chicago. She was a valiant member of both The Legion of Super-Heroes and The Justice League of America. This Supergirl died at the hands of the reality-conquering Anti-Monitor. When reality was saved, her existence was stricken from all records. To date, only a |
| few individuals throughout the known cosmos recall this Supergirl. The third Supergirl was an entity named Matrix, which could assume the genetic construct of any known organism. Ultimately, this individual assumed the classic form and abilities of Supergirl and paved the way for a new legend of Supergirl to emerge. This third Supergirl was succeeded by a fourth - an angel which claimed the body and identity of a recently deceased teenage girl. This newest Supergirl, using angelic powers and operating on a spiritual belief of righteousness, became a close confidant of Superman. A fourth Supergirl - an update of the legendary Kara Zor-El, recently appeared in our reality, and assisted her fellow Supergirl, Superman, and Superboy through many adventures. Now, a fifth Supergirl has come into being... one claiming to be the daughter of Superman. Brought into modern reality by mysterious beings called The Futuresmiths, this Supergirl... also called Cir-El, is a true enigma. Unlike the previous incarnations, this Supergirl has short, black hair, and wears a black costume with a completely different S insignia. There is yet another interpretation of the Supergirl archetype... the heroine known as Power Girl. In a preceding reality, Power Girl was the twentysomething cousin of Superman. Proving herself as a brave, powerful hero, Power Girl became a member of the fabled Justice Society of America, and briefly served in two splinter groups of the JSA: The Super Squad, which included herself, a grown Robin, and the original Star-Spangled Kid; and Infinity Inc., which included several sons, daughters, and protege of the Justice Society members. Surviving the Crisis on Infinite Earths, Power Girl's origins were apparently altered. But recent times have shown her original, actual origin may still be valid, and Power Girl has displayed powers similar to those of Superman, and likewise, a weakness from exposure to Kryptonite. Still a vibrant, twentysomething super-heroine, Power Girl has carved her own legend, and has served as a member of both, The Justice League of America and The Justice Society of America. bio courtesy of the Superman Homepage! |
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