50 Fun Facts About Supergirl

In which comic did Kara Zor-El first appear in May 1959?

Otto Binder wrote and Al Plastino drew the debut story, "The Supergirl from Krypton".

Who created Supergirl, with Al Plastino as designer?

Binder also co-created Brainiac and the Legion of Super-Heroes for the Superman titles.

Supergirl's father Zor-El is the brother of which Kryptonian?

That makes her Superman's first cousin, and in most versions older than him.

From which surviving fragment of Krypton was Kara sent to Earth?

The city's soil turned to Kryptonite and a meteor shower doomed its people.

What secret identity did Supergirl adopt on arriving on Earth?

She lived at Midvale Orphanage and hid her blond hair under a brunette wig.

Which couple adopted Linda Lee in 1961?

Fred was an engineer and rocket scientist; the adoption came in July 1961.

For roughly how long did Supergirl act as Superman's secret weapon before going public?

Superman finally introduced her to the world in Action Comics #285 in February 1962.

Which villain killed Supergirl in Crisis on Infinite Earths?

She held him off long enough for Doctor Light to carry the unconscious Superman to safety.

Which DC executive first conceived the idea of killing Supergirl?

He later said she "never did really add anything to the Superman mythos, at least not for me."

Which writer reintroduced Kara Zor-El in 2004 in Superman/Batman?

Her modern debut came in Superman/Batman #8, arriving inside a Kryptonian asteroid.

What was the name of Supergirl's pet Super-Horse?

Krypto and Beppo belonged to the wider Superman family.

Which Legion of Super-Heroes member did Kara become close to?

The Brainiac 5 romance carried over into the Supergirl TV series decades later.

Supergirl first met Batgirl in 1967 in which title?

The two teamed up many times afterwards, including in Superman Family #171.

Supergirl's 1982 solo title moved her to which city as a psychology student?

The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl was pencilled by Carmine Infantino.

Lex Luthor's niece, a Bronze Age Supergirl villain, went by what nickname?

Nasthalthia pursued Linda to KSF-TV in San Francisco trying to prove her dual identity.

Supergirl's monthly title merged with Lois Lane's and Jimmy Olsen's into which anthology?

The merger came in 1974 and she eventually became the anthology's steady lead story.

What is the real name of Power Girl, Supergirl's Earth-Two counterpart?

She first appeared in All Star Comics #58 and became the first chairwoman of the Justice Society.

Which New 52 artist gave Supergirl a costume closer to Superman's than her cheerleader suit?

The 2011 redesign drew criticism from some readers.

Who wrote the 2021 miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow?

King's run was pencilled by the Brazilian artists Bilquis Evely and Mat Lopes.

Woman of Tomorrow's revenge plot was inspired by which Western?

Kara spends her 21st birthday drinking on a red-sun planet before a girl named Ruthye recruits her.

In Future State, what alias does an adult Kara use as guardian of the Moon?

The Moon had become a refugee colony for aliens from across the universe.

Who played Supergirl in the 1984 film?

Shields and Moore both tested; the producers wanted an unknown and paid Slater $75,000.

Who played the villainous witch Selena in the 1984 film?

Dolly Parton reportedly turned the role down; Dunaway earned a Razzie nomination for it.

Which actor played the wizard Zaltar in 1984?

O'Toole picked up a Worst Actor Razzie nomination for the part.

What powerful object must Supergirl recover in the 1984 film?

It powers Argo City and is lost after a mishap sends it rocketing to Earth.

Who directed the 1984 Supergirl film?

Lester and Wise both turned it down; Szwarc was best known for Jaws 2.

Who composed the 1984 film's score, often called its one redeeming quality?

Goldsmith had been Richard Donner's first choice for the original Superman film.

At which studio near London was the 1984 film shot?

Filming ran from 18 April to 11 August 1983.

Which actress was cast as Lucy Lane in 1984 but left to make Blame It on Rio?

Moore had also tested for the lead; Maureen Teefy ended up playing Lucy.

Roughly how much did the 1984 film gross on a $35M budget?

The flop led the Salkinds to sell the Superman rights to Cannon in 1986.

Who played Kara in the TV series Smallville?

Vandervoort's Kara arrived in the seventh season.

Who plays Supergirl in the 2015-2021 television series?

Holt and Atkinson were also considered during an extensive audition process.

On which network did the Supergirl TV series air its first season?

It moved to The CW for season two and was folded into the Arrowverse.

Where is the TV Supergirl based?

DC Rebirth later borrowed the setting, along with other elements, from the show.

In the TV series, Kara's pod was trapped for 24 years in what?

By the time she landed, the baby cousin she was meant to protect was already Superman.

Which Ally McBeal star played media mogul Cat Grant in the TV series?

Her contract required filming in Los Angeles, so she became recurring once production moved.

Who plays Kara's adoptive sister Alex Danvers in the TV series?

Alex is a DEO agent who later takes the codename Sentinel.

David Harewood's Hank Henshaw is revealed to be which hero in disguise?

Geoff Johns asked why the Manhunter idea, first a joke, could not simply happen on Supergirl.

Mon-El, played by Chris Wood, is a prince from which planet?

Daxam is Krypton's neighbouring world; he later founds the Legion in the 31st century.

Nicole Maines's Nia Nal, the first transgender superhero on TV, goes by what codename?

She joined the CatCo reporting team in season four.

Who played Supergirl in the 2023 DCEU film The Flash?

Her standalone film was scrapped when James Gunn and Peter Safran rebooted DC on screen.

Who plays Supergirl in the 2026 DC Universe film?

Alcock debuted in Superman (2025) before headlining her own film.

Who directed the 2026 Supergirl film?

Gillespie, of I, Tonya, joined in May 2024; Ana Nogueira wrote the script.

Which former Aquaman actor plays Lobo in the 2026 film?

Momoa played Arthur Curry in the DCEU from 2016 to 2023 before switching characters.

In the 2026 film, Kara hunts an adversary who harmed which companion?

Krypto returns from the 2025 Superman film; the villain is Krem of the Yellow Hills.

Who plays the villain Krem of the Yellow Hills in the 2026 film?

Krem leads the Brigands, a band of space pirates and traffickers.

Who alone appeared in all four Superman films and the 1984 spin-off?

McClure's Jimmy Olsen turns up in Supergirl; Reeve's planned cameo never happened.

Superman's absence in the 1984 film is explained by what?

Christopher Reeve bowed out early; a poster of him still hangs in Linda's dorm room.

Which classic film star did Greg Berlanti cite as inspiration for the TV Supergirl?

The idea resonated with executive producer Sarah Schechter.

Which series was developed as a direct spin-off of the Supergirl TV show?

After COVID cancelled a planned crossover, it was retconned into its own continuity.