Kara finally goes to make her last stand against those who destroyed Krypton"Rogol Zaar and Gandelo"but, like much of this Supergirl story, it doesn't go as planned. That might actually be what makes this issue and the bulk of this run a genuinely worthwhile story. Read Full Review

So many things to appreciate about this issue, but I think what makes it most impressive is that it appears so easy and light. The visuals and narrative are all so clean and precise that it comes off as one of those tales that writes itself. It didnt, of course, and it takes skilled artists and writers at the top of their game to pull off such an achievement. Read Full Review

The focus is shifting from this issue. The bright colored action takes us readers through the ringer, getting the intense action we'd expect from an issue this cosmic. The villains responsible are coming closer and closer to Supergirl's grasp. With the storyline closing up, the visions of that conversation looming on our mind, anything could happen as a result. Read Full Review

Andreykos story has been lurching through the first half of the year, occasionally coming across with brilliance and sometimes feeling strangely dull. With this issue, Andreyko regains a sense of power and impact about the series that will hopefully launch it in a good direction for chapters to come. Maguire really aids the series. He seems to have a much better grasp of how to bring Andreykos story to the page in a way that feels interesting. Read Full Review

In conclusion, this was a very fun issue, which ends on a suspenseful note that will get you hyped for the next installment. I can't wait to see where things head next. Read Full Review

Kevin Maguire delivers some impressive and beautiful art in this issue. The sequence between Gandelo and Rogol Zaar is fantastic, especially the progression of that final moment panel by panel. Read Full Review

Brainiac is given an offer. Where's it going to lead to? I don't know. But I am excited to see. This is a real solid issue of this title. Read Full Review

As usual with Supergirl #32, this title is better than the parent title, but it also suffers from a lot of the same problems keeping it from reaching its potential. Read Full Review

Supergirl #31 is another fine issue that is bogged down by wordiness and a lack of character. The action is well-done thanks to clean panel structures and animated art, but that's about the only thing that I loved about this issue. Maybe Supergirl can find her way when this crossover wraps up. Read Full Review

Supergirl #32 is a beautifully paced battle sequence, packed with witty banter. Read Full Review

The pacing is the strength of this issue, it's an easy read that works well as, other than page one, we're not to bogged down with exposition. We're treated to different threats that our heroes, despite their powers, do not have an easy time taking down. The strange goings on of this world are something that neither of them is prepared for. It makes for a competent chapter in a strange story that we weren't ready for. What happens to the antagonist is a shock as…to be continued. ***(8.2 rating) Read Full Review

Anyways, this thing looks more bug-like, a nice look. And I guess I'll see where this goes. So on the plus side, Kara likes Earth again. She works well with Jon. She wasn't eager to kill. But so much happens so quickly, I felt a bit unsatisfied. And that faceplant is idiotic. Read Full Review

Supergirl gives us a fairly basic and “by the numbers” issue this month as we get our classic monologuing villain that leads into a big fight scene. Some really great art in this issue really brings this battle to life and it really is great to look at. Unfortunately, the rest of the issue is just very basic. Not bad, but not good either. Read Full Review

The best appearance of Rogal Zaar so faar.

Very entertaining this issue. I like the team up of Supergirl with Jon and Krypto. And shocking death of Gandelo.

Pd: I was surprised for the return of Z'ndr, I hope to see more stories of him, especially with Supergirl (I ship them lol).

A fine issue, if not a bit unsatisfying. We've been building up this villain for a while and Rogol Zaar offing them within minutes is not a good payoff.

Oh, well, RIP I guess.

Holy expository pages, Batman! That second splash page ("Earlier") looks like the writer threw up.

The back and forth witty banter between Supergirl and Superboy is forced and intrusive to the story.

As to the story itself, we learn that Gandelo is evil and tricky...and, thanks to Zaar, dead. Zaar is obsessed with getting his axe back, which Supergirl valiantly tries to prevent. Doesn't end so well, hence the pre-Year of the Villain interlude cliffhanger.

I've enjoyed Kevin Maguire's work over the years. Nice, clean lines, good character work, excellent expressions and good page composition. He has the chops from his Justice League run to make some of the books' jokes work, but the execution of said jokes is just tired. Is it on him? On the writer? Something isn't right. more