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What If Supergirl Had Joined The Ninth Grade?

Published Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:00:53 -0500

Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures In The Ninth Grade was a mini-series from DC comics by Landry Q Walker and Eric Jones from 2009 that was collected in paperback. But never went any further.

But writer Landry just couldn't let it go. And has shared with his readers what his future plans were for the character, as well as Eric Jones sketches from what would have been the second of annual mini-series following Supergirl through her education into the twelfth grade.

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.

But what the pair are working on next? We'll find out at San Diego…