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Supergirl

Supergirl is the name of several superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original Supergirl is Kara Zor-El, the cousin of superhero Superman. The character made her first appearance in Action Comics #252 (May 1959) and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino.

Key facts

Comics set index.creators: Kara Zor-El:Created by Otto Binder and Al PlastinoKara Zor-L:Created by Gerry Conway, Ric Estrada and Wally WoodMatrix:Created by John ByrneLinda Danvers:Created by Peter David and Gary FrankCir-El:Created by Steven Seagle and Scott McDanielAriella Kent:Created by Peter David and Dusty Abell
Comics set index.characters: Kara Zor-ElMatrixLinda DanversCir-ElPower GirlAriella Kent
Comics set index.cat: super
Comics set index.subcat: DC Comics
Comics set index.hero: yes
Comics set index.sortkey: Supergirl
Comics set index.image: The_Supergirls.jpg
Comics set index.caption: Iterations of Supergirl: Kara Zor-El (top left), Matrix (top right), Linda Danvers (bottom left), and Cir-El (bottom right)
Comics set index.publisher: DC Comics
Comics set index.debut: As Super-Girl:Superman #123 (August 1958)As Supergirl:Action Comics #252 (May 1959)

Article

23 sections

Contents

Concept
Precursors
Original character: Kara
Debut
Biography
Post-''Crisis'' versions
Matrix
Matrix/Linda Danvers
Cir-El
Supporting characters
Enemies
Other notable versions
Alternate universe versions
In other media
Film
Television
Live-action
Animation
Video games
Homages and pastiches
See also
References
External links

After the appearance of Kara Zor-El, the original Supergirl, other characters have taken up the mantle of Supergirl, sometimes at the same time, including Matrix, Linda Danvers and Cir-El.