2011 Comic Book News Archives

June 16, 2011: Missed Opportunity - Supergirl in the 9th Grade

In 2009 Supergirl fans delighted to the six-issue miniseries "Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade" by writer Landry Q Walker and artist Eric Jones. However, Walker reveals the two had plans for Supergirl's cosmic adventures to continue on into the 9th Grade, but these plans only ever made it as far as story ideas and sketches... which Walker now shares with fans via his Blog site.

    One of the things I would like to point out about these images is the evolution of Kara's design. When the first series was announced (along with an image never intended for the public) the common complaint was that our Supergirl was boyish. That she was rough looking. That she looked awkward and maybe even a little weird.

    Eric could have drawn Supergirl as the epitome of style and grace. But that wouldn't have been our Supergirl. Our Supergirl was a character who needed to grow. She was overly self-aware, insecure and gangly, that's part of being a young teenager (particularly as younger teens see themselves from within) and therefore an important part of the storytelling.

    I think with the slight changes to the artwork here we really begin to see Kara's self confidence manifest physically. This would have continued on a curve, all through 12th Grade. By the end (and there was a definitive end planned) 18 year old Kara would have looked like an adult - particularly because you watched her grow up.

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Check out more details and additional images at Landry Walker's official blog.



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