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Supergirl, Volume 1: Last Daughter of Krypton by Mike Johnson, Michael Green
3.0

This wasn't half bad. I mean, it's been tough finding a really GOOD Supergirl story so me saying this isn't bad is a big thing. So New52 basically rebooted most characters and Supergirl is no exception. She comes to earth similar ways of her original origin once more. She lands on earth and is confused on what is happening.

The story is basically one big confusion and fight. Kara goes after Clark because she's scared. She hears the truth, and doesn't believe it. Goes into Space to find the truth, sure does find it, and then meets the destroyers. These people, aliens, created for the sole purpose of destroying worlds.

Good: Overall liked Kara a lot here. She's scared, but she's supposed to just be a teenager. Her past is shown instead of completely explaining it to you so you don't feel like a moron. The art is solid and some of these fight scenes are amazing.

Bad: The story becomes a bit typical. It hits all the beats you would come to accept in a superhero story. I also thought Clark, being a lot younger here, didn't make too much sense talking. He just doesn't. Not the New52 one. Also the ending builds up but kind of just ended.

Overall this was enjoyable, and I read through it quickly. I just thought it could have been better. I'd still give it a 2.5 or maybe a 3 on a good day.