- In celebration of the Summer of Supergirl, I wanted to revisit a 2014 classic that, in my opinion, is one of the most underrated Supergirl stories out there: Supergirl: Red Daughter of Krypton by Tony Bedard, Yildiray Cinar and Emanuela Lupacchino.
- The premise for Red Daughter of Krypton is this: The Red Lanterns are split.
- After Atrocitus sends out nine new rings to recruit the angriest beings in the universe, Supergirl becomes the latest member of the Corps.
- As a Kryptonian Red Lantern, Kara is now one of the deadliest beings in the universe.
- There’s a brief recap that goes over why Kara is especially angry at the start of this run which includes finding out her first love was a monster and having to kill him, suffering from Kryptonite poisoning as a result, meeting a better version of herself (Power Girl) and feeling like a failure in comparison, and going back in time and to make sure her home world of Krypton blew up.
- On paper, becoming a Red Lantern also sounds like something of a prison sentence.
- But that’s not really how it goes with Supergirl; as a Red Lantern, she has a new team, a new purpose and new responsibilities, and she ends up doing well!
- One of my favorite aspects of Red Daughter of Krypton is how we see Supergirl interacting with her fellow Red Lanterns and utilizing her anger, in a literal sense, to become her own hero—one who looks very different from her cousin, Superman.
- The New 52 was peak angry teenage Supergirl.
- Both carry the history and culture of their entire world all on their own.
- Supergirl as a Red Lantern was one of the most bold and badass things anyone has ever done with her character, to this day.
- With the high stakes and intergalactic plot points driving the storyline, I remember being so blown away by the ambition and fast-paced nature of Supergirl: Red Daughter of Krypton.
Supergirl: Red Daughter of Krypton, a 2014 comic by Tony Bedard, Yildiray Cinar, and Emanuela Lupacchino, presents a transformative journey for Supergirl as she joins the Red Lantern Corps.2369
The storyline begins with Supergirl grappling with profound anger stemming from personal losses, including the revelation that her first love was a monster, leading her to kill him. This emotional turmoil is compounded by Kryptonite poisoning and feelings of inadequacy when compared to her counterpart, Power Girl.5
As a Red Lantern, Supergirl becomes one of the deadliest beings in the universe, yet the narrative reveals that her new role is not merely a prison sentence. Instead, it offers her a fresh purpose and responsibilities, allowing her to thrive within the Corps.4
The comic explores her interactions with fellow Red Lanterns, showcasing how she channels her anger into heroism, diverging from the traditional image of Superman. The high stakes and intergalactic plot points contribute to a fast-paced narrative that captivates readers.13
Ultimately, Supergirl as a Red Lantern is celebrated as a bold and groundbreaking evolution of her character, marking a significant moment in her comic book history.1112
The ambition and depth of the storyline have left a lasting impact on fans, making it a standout entry in the Supergirl saga.
“The article revisits the 2014 storyline 'Supergirl: Red Daughter of Krypton', showcasing Supergirl's transformation into a Red Lantern. It emphasizes the character's bold evolution and the ambitious narrative that captivated readers.”
