Power Girl

Worlds’ Finest #1

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worlds-finest-1-coverOf all the comics scheduled in DC’s Second Wave (the six new titles taking the place of the first six casualities of the New 52) the one I found the most intriguing was Worlds’ Finest which centers around two DC heroines with complicated histories. I’ve got to say I enjoyed almost everything about this first issue from writer Paul Levitz with art by George Perez and Kevin Maguire.

Early on its made clear the Power Girl is the Supergirl from Earth-2 (which keeps to the most recent history of the character pre-New 52) and the Huntress in indeed Helena Wayne, the daughter of Earth-2’s Batman (although she’s recently been using the name Helena Bertinelli, the Earth-1 Huntress pre-New 52, as a cover). Through an accident both have found themselves trapped on a parallel Earth which already has a Supergirl and Robin (the identity we’re told Huntress used on her world).

Worlds’ Finest is missing the grim 90’s feel which has been far too present in most of the New 52 titles. It’s fun! And, aside from an unfortuante new costume for Power Girl, it’s really well done.

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If I Rebooted the DCU (Part Four)

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With DC Comics reboot of their entire universe with 52 new first issues now underway I take a final look at what I would do if I rebooted the DCU.

Where I could I kept ideas DC wanted to explore in the relaunch (when not incredibly stupid like Voodoo), and even included titles I’m personally not all that high on but characters I know have a devoted fan base. You’ll find I’ve also kept far more of the current titles than DC’s proposed reboot, and brought back a few personal favorites as well.

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Power Girl #27

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power-girl-27-coverTime is running out for Power Girl, in more ways than one. As a metaphor for the end of the series writer Matthew Sturges gives Kara the task of saving victims trapped in three separate life-threatening situations in under one-minute. The man behind the deadly tests is the Calculator who knows Power Girl won’t be able to stop all three attacks. But, then again, he doesn’t know our girl very well, does he?

The issue works on its own as a solo adventure as well as a not too obvious send-off for Power Girl who (at least right now) doesn’t look to have a spot in the new DCU. Those picking the issue up three years from now out of a longbox might not even realize its the series’ finale.

Although it was never quite as good as Batgirl or Secret Six, I’m sorry to see this title go away. It’s provided some extremely entertaining stories including magic dinosaurs, a misunderstood Arab super-hero, appearances by Batman, Superman, and Zatanna, clones, a Power Girl fan convention, and more. Worth a look.

[DC, $2.99]

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Girl Power

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Power GirlThere are many reasons to love this issue, including a great message to young female comic book readers which the entire story is centered around. Power Girl goes to speak at a convention, in front of fans of all ages dressed up their hero, and ends up relying on their help when one of the fans turns out to be an alien who abducts them all in an attempt to steal Kara’s powers.

The story stands out its own and it’s definitely worth a read, but I also want to spend time talking about the other takeaway from this issue which flies right in the face of DC’s massive reboot scheduled for September. Over the past fourteen issues, since Judd Winick took over the writing duties, the character has not only become fun to read but relevant as well. And now another writer, Matthew Sturges proves he can pick up the baton and not miss a beat.

We don’t need a chronological reboot and massive redesign to make heroes at the edge of the DCU relevant again. All we need are good writers telling good stories, just like this one. Must-read.

[DC, $2.99]

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Power Girl #25

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power-girl-25-coverThe second half of “We Can Be Heroes” may not be quite as good as the first, but writer Judd Winick finds a way to wrap up Rayhan Mazin’s storyline in more than satisfactory fashion. It’s too bad the DC reboot is looming and we won’t get to see what this character might have become.

Mazin fights off both Batman and Power Girl, causing storms across the city, in an attempt to get to his father’s death bed for a few final moments together. Power Girl goes to the skies in an attempt to control the weather unleashed by Mazin’s anger by doing her “Meteorological Girl Thing.” Heh. Batman’s attempts to slow down Mazin in the hospital are less effective.

The final scene between Mazin and his father works well, as does Power Girl’s conversation with the hero branded a terrorist (even if it does feel slightly rushed). However, Kara’s final pages with Batman feel a little awkward and don’t flow nearly as well as similar scenes she had with Dick Grayson a few issues back. Worth a look.

[DC, $2.99]

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