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Supergirl Steals Superman Day In 2026, Pulls It from June To April

Supergirl steals Superman Day in 2026, pulls it from the 12th of June to the18th of April withy her bare hands

DC Comics has announced that Supergirl will take over their Superman Day for 2026, and move it back from last year's 12th of June to the 18th of April ahead of the new Supergirl movie. Which, um, will still be in June. But it also marks the date of the debut of Superman in Action Comics #1 in 1938. While Supergirl herself debuted in Action Comics #252 on the 31st of March, 1959, as a way to ensure trademarks…

• Supergirl: Being Super, recoloured in an updated format by Mariko Tamaki and Joëlle Jones.
• Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Deluxe Hardcover. An in‑depth look at the creation of both the comic and the film it inspired. This deluxe hardcover art book traces the journey from the pages of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow to its cinematic adaptation, exploring how the comic shaped the vision for DC Studios' Supergirl. Featuring concept art, production visuals, and new interviews with the comic's creators and the filmmakers, this volume offers a comprehensive look at how Kara Zor-El took flight in the DC Universe. With a foreword by DC's Jim Lee, the book is written by James Field with a cover by Bilquis Evely.
• Supergirl: Woman of #1 Superman Day 2026 Special Edition. An exclusive Superman Day sampler reprints the acclaimed first chapter of Tom King, Bilquis Evely, story that inspired the upcoming film as "Kara Zor-El, a loyal dog, and a furious, heartbroken child embark on a cosmic journey that will reshape Supergirl's destiny."
• Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 foil‑enhanced Special Edition Comic store exclusive ($9.99 US)
• Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 blank sketch cover Special Edition Comic store exclusive ($4.99 US),
• DC Compact Comics Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
• Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow TPBs
• Supergirl: The World—Superman Day 2026 Special Edition. Superman Day also offers fans an early look at Supergirl: The World, a landmark anthology celebrating Kara Zor-El's global impact. This limited-edition Superman Day comic sampler features two preview stories from the upcoming hardcover, which brings together writers and artists from 15 countries to explore how Supergirl's legacy resonates across cultures. The full anthology arrives in June 2026,
• Supergirl #1 Superman Day 2026 Special Edition, a reprint of writer/artist Sophie Campbell's new launch issue. This sampler introduces readers to a fresh chapter in Kara Zor-El's life as she returns to Midvale—only to discover someone else has already claimed the Supergirl mantle. Forced to confront her identity and forge an uneasy alliance with Lena Luthor, Kara steps into a new costume and a new era for the Maiden of Might.
• Action Comics #1 Facsimile Edition — Superman Day Release, a reprint of the landmark 1938 issue by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Available for $3.99 US on Superman Day,
• Action Comics #252 Facsimile Edition — Superman Day Release. $3.99 US. This faithful reprint of Supergirl's 1959 debut showcases the moment Kara Zor-El rocketed onto the scene and forever changed the Superman mythos. Featuring her first appearance and the origin of Metallo
• Superman's Good Guy Gang: Follow the Leader #1—Superman Day 2026 Special Edition featuring previews of two all-ages graphic novels: Supergirl's Zoo‑per Heroes: Krypto's Big Break and Superman's Good Guy Gang: Follow the Leader. With one graphic novel available now and the other arriving later this summer, this sampler gives families a perfect way to discover new adventures starring Supergirl, Superman, Krypto, and the Good Guy Gang—and offers retailers a kid‑friendly title to hand out during Superman Day festivities. And families can continue the adventure with Book One of Superman's Good Guy Gang, available now!
• DC Finest Presents Superman: Time and Time Again #1 Superman Day 2026 Special Edition. This sampler previews the upcoming DC Finest: Superman—Time and Time Again collection, arriving in March 2026, which follows Superman as he becomes the one constant in a fractured timeline, hurled across eras from Nazi‑occupied Europe to Camelot, prehistory, and the distant future. With the full volume available ahead of Superman Day, this sampler gives retailers a perfect way to drive immediate interest in a high-stakes, time-spanning adventure that showcases the Man of Steel's unwavering resolve—ensuring Superman remains a central part of the celebration even as Supergirl takes the spotlight.
• Superman #1—Superman Day 2026 Special Edition  a reprint of the blockbuster first issue of DC's current Superman series by Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell that launched Superman's current era. This sampler introduces readers to a bold new chapter for the Man of Steel as Superman returns to Metropolis, Lex Luthor lands behind bars, and a mysterious new "Supercorp" rises from Lex's final gambit. The Special Edition supports the upcoming Superman Vol. 1: Supercorp collection, arriving in April 2026, giving retailers a powerful way to drive interest and giving fans a perfect jumping-on point for Superman's latest adventures. For Superman Day 2026, Superman Vol. 1: Supercorp will be offered with a direct market exclusive dust jacket featuring art by Dan Mora.
• All-Star Superman: The Deluxe Edition — Superman Day Exclusive. a premium hardcover featuring an exclusive Superman Day dust jacket and a digital code for DC's All-Star Superman animated movie. Available for $39.99 US exclusively at local comic book shops

As well as plenty of stock for the following for comic shops.

• Supergirl: Being Super. From writer Mariko Tamaki and artist Joëlle Jones, this acclaimed coming-of-age story follows Kara Danvers as she juggles high school, friendships, and the strange dreams hinting at her Kryptonian past. When an earthquake rocks Midvale, Kara must finally confront who she is, where she comes from, and what it truly means to be super.
• Supergirl's Family Vacation. In this middle grade adventure, preteen Kara Zor-El plans the perfect summer trip to Argo City with Clark, Lois, and her best friend Natasha. But when an unexpected detour strands them on a mysterious planet with a dangerous secret, Kara must once again step out of her cousin's shadow and prove she's a hero in her own right.
• Supergirl: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 1. Supergirl's earliest adventures return in this collection of her classic Silver Age stories, beginning with her debut in Action Comics #252. These tales follow Kara Zor-El as she adjusts to life on Earth with the Danvers family, hones her powers, and embarks on time-traveling escapades, all while secretly aiding Superman in his fight for justice.
• DC Finest: Supergirl: Die and Let Live. This volume spotlights Supergirl in a high-stakes saga of survival and identity. As Kara Zor-El confronts cosmic threats and personal revelations, she's pushed to the limits of her power and resolve. Die and Let Live showcases Supergirl at her most fearless, blending action, emotion, and bold storytelling.
• DC's Supergirl Next Door. Love is in the air for Kara Zor-El in this charming anthology. Supergirl navigates crushes, chaos, and every rom-com trope imaginable as heroes and villains alike find themselves caught up in unexpected romance. A playful, heartfelt celebration of Supergirl's life beyond the cape.

We will also be getting a one-shot comic book Summer of Supergirl Special, the launch of the new DC Elseworlds comic book series Supergirl: Survive, facsimile editions for Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #23 and Lobo #1, an artbook-sized DC W.I.P.: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1, Supergirl-themed variant covers publishing across DC's line of comic books, and more.

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