Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) is a Kryptonian superheroine, cousin of Superman, who escapes Argo City's destruction, arrives on Earth, and becomes a hero. Her journey includes training, sacrifice during the 1985 Crisis, and a cosmic quest as the Woman of Tomorrow.
Supergirl debuts in Action Comics #252, created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Kara Zor-El is introduced as Superman's cousin from Argo City, a fragment of Krypton that survived its destruction. #comics #superhero )
Argo City is destroyed by a meteor shower, forcing Kara's parents to send her to Earth in a rocket. She lands in Midvale, where she is adopted by the Danvers family. #comics #origin )
Kara becomes a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th century, appearing in Adventure Comics. This establishes her as a key figure in the DC Universe. #comics #legion )
Supergirl receives her own solo series, Adventure Comics #397-424, later renamed Supergirl. The series explores her adventures on Earth and in space. #comics #solo )
Kara relocates to San Francisco and attends college, balancing her civilian life with superheroics. This era humanizes her character. #comics #college )
In Superman #383, Kara's secret identity is exposed to the public, leading to a period of adjustment. #comics #identity )
In Crisis on Infinite Earths #7, Supergirl sacrifices herself to save Superman and the multiverse from the Anti-Monitor. Her death is a pivotal moment in DC history. #comics #crisis )
Following Crisis, Superman's history is rebooted, and Kara Zor-El is erased from continuity. A new Supergirl, Matrix, is introduced. #comics #retcon )
Kara Zor-El is reintroduced in Superman/Batman #8-13, 'The Supergirl from Krypton.' She is revealed to have been in suspended animation. #comics #return )
A new Supergirl ongoing series launches, written by Jeph Loeb and later Joe Kelly. Kara struggles to adapt to Earth and her powers. #comics #ongoing )
Kara becomes a member of the Justice League of America, appearing in Brad Meltzer's run. She proves her worth as a team player. #comics #justiceleague )
A critically acclaimed all-ages miniseries by Landry Q. Walker and Eric Jones, reimagining Kara's early years. #comics #allages )
As part of DC's New 52, Supergirl is rebooted with a new origin and costume. She is a more aggressive and alien character. #comics #new52 )
The New 52 Supergirl series launches, written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson. Kara arrives on Earth with no memory of Krypton. #comics #new52 )
In Red Lanterns #21, Kara becomes a Red Lantern after being corrupted by rage. She later overcomes the ring's influence. #comics #redlantern )
Following DC Rebirth, Supergirl gets a new series by Steve Orlando. Kara returns to a more classic characterization and costume. #comics #rebirth )
The Supergirl TV series debuts on CBS, later moving to The CW. Melissa Benoist stars as Kara Danvers. #tv #superhero )
A four-issue miniseries by Mariko Tamaki and Joëlle Jones, exploring Kara's adolescence in a grounded, coming-of-age story. #comics #comingofage )
In Brian Michael Bendis's Legion of Super-Heroes, Kara becomes a key member, reconnecting with her future teammates. #comics #legion )
Kara is infected by the Batman Who Laughs' toxin, becoming a villainous version of herself. She is cured by her friends. #comics #infected )
DC announces an eight-issue miniseries by Tom King and Bilquis Evely, focusing on Kara's cosmic journey. #comics #womanoftomorrow
The first issue of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is published. Kara takes a young alien girl on a quest for revenge across the galaxy. #comics #cosmic
The miniseries ends with Kara embracing her role as a hero and finding purpose. It is critically acclaimed for its emotional depth. #comics #conclusion
Sasha Calle portrays Supergirl in the film The Flash, introducing Kara to the DCEU. #movie #dcu )
DC Studios announces a film adaptation of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, with Milly Alcock cast as Kara. #movie #announcement )