In his search to write a CatCo piece on the truth about Supergirl, Ben Rubel interviews a young kid named Lee Serano, who recently became friends with the Girl of Steel. As Lee struggles with their parents and bullies at school for acceptance as non-binary, Supergirl is caught between punching her way through the problem and standing beside Lee as a symbol of hope.
This is an incredible, well-written, well-crafted installment that puts the emphasis on compassion and acceptance while showing that not all heroics are about heat-vision and super-punches. Its possibly one of the best single-issue stories that any of the Big Two will put out this year, and its well-worth a read. Read Full Review
With all the craziness that's going on in this country, it was nice to see something positive and informative. I consider myself an ally to the LGBTQ community, but I am still learning about the community. This issue made me step out of my comfort zone and hope it makes others step out of theirs as well. Read Full Review
This is a great issue. The art is gorgeous throughout; there are so many stand out panels and pages. I just love Campbell's work in this. Orlando and Ayala provide a very sweet and hopeful story. There's a simplicity to it in how it examines young people trying to deal with their internal confusion especially in a society that functions in particular way. What happens when that system doesn't recognize you? It's very effective. I highly recommend this issue. Read Full Review
With Supergirl coming to an end next month, this issue very much felt like a personal, carefully crafted story that Steve Orlando and Vita Ayala wanted to write while they still had the chance and readers willing to take the time with a slower paced issue will be so very glad they did. Read Full Review
Overall the book is a triumph. Its a step forward and its something the creative team should be proud of. Its a book thats going to be talked about and start discussions and maybe help some people work through some things. I dont know that my words have done it justice but I would urge you check it out, if only as an example of something done right, and with nuance from the creative team down to the execution. Read Full Review
This is probably the best Supergirl run since Sterling Gates' time, at least. Read Full Review
Im a sucker for action and battles, but when a smaller scale story is told as well as this one is, I appreciate it all the more. Read Full Review
Kara doesn't forget the life she saved, but checks in with the troubled Lee later down the line helping the non-binary character deal with bullies at school and come out to parents. More than just saving Lee's life, Kara offered the character hope. And hope can change the world. Worth a look. Read Full Review
Orlando and Ayala knock this episode out of the park with showing the human compassion Supergirl has to offer those who struggle to have their own voice. Non-binary people are minorities in the gender identifying movement. To see a comic demonstrate the importance of accepting all scenarios of gender-identifying people is a breath of fresh air. Read Full Review
Jamal Campbell stands in with a very different style of art than we're accustomed to seeing in the issue. The tone changes to a more serious one, which is befitting of the subject it's meant to tackle but also helpful in shaking off some of the excessive goofiness of the series. Is it still light when it needs to be? Sure, and it even ham fists a winking scene, the type that feels ubiquitous in this series, though if you have been following these Supergirl reviews you know this reviewer is hardly a fan of them. Still, the style and colors make for a beautiful National City and an especially awesome-looking Supergirl (especially in a panel that shows an imaginative evil Supergirl, so dope that it demands a series unto itself). Read Full Review
While a story about how a superhero can impact one specific person is nothing new, a high level of craft ensures that Supergirl #19 soars. Read Full Review
Steve Orlando's run on Supergirl is coming to a close and this issue seems to be a very personal one he wanted to tell before leaving. Supergirl puts aside heroics to be a friend and an ear to talk to and in the end, that's a really good start. Read Full Review
Im sure this issues near 9.0 with critics has nothing to do with politics he says as he continues to wonder why he reads anything critics say.
This book was a SUPER boring after school special of embarrassing proportions. Felt like it should be handed out in sensitivity training for bullies, not sold for 3 or 4$ as "entertainment", and critics are pumping it up as something more for political brownie points.
No thanks.
wow, writing that makes Tom King look good! I'm sad this is being canceled, but OMG I don't think I could take much more Orlando garbage anyway. now that he knows he's out, he's just dumping the agenda right down our throats.
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