DC is firing on all cylinders right now, and a great example of that is Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, by writer Tom King and artist Bilquis Evely. Supergirl has always been an amazing hero, and this comic leans into that, sending her on an interstellar quest with a young girl to avenge the girl's family and find a cure for a poisoned Krypto.

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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is a comic that only rarely comes about, and it's remained one of Tom King's best works. There are many amazing things about it, all of which make it a must-read, not just for Supergirl fans but any DC Comics fan.

Updated on February 17th, 2023 by Mayra García: Following James Gunn's announcement on the future of the DCU, Supergirl fans are thrilled to know Woman of Tomorrow will get a film adaptation as part of the first chapter of this cinematic universe. Between its writing and its art, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is an incredible series. Fans can only hope the DCU will be able to capture this.

15 Bilquis Evely's Art

Cover to Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Bilquis Evely got massive attention because of The Dreaming. Her style was perfect for a book grounded in dreamscapes, and her artwork was reminiscent of some of the best classic fantasy comic art. Evely's art proved utterly brilliant and was perfect for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

Bilquis Evely's pencils take the fantasy and sci-fi elements of Tom King's scripts and bring them to life in ways that readers have never seen before. Comics are all about story and art, and Evely's art is truly something amazing to behold in this book. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow's one of the most beautiful comics on the market, month in and month out.

14 It Takes Place Far From Earth

Kara, Ruthye and other aliens waiting for a bus

When thinking about a Supergirl story, it makes sense for readers to imagine her in Metropolis (or even National City for comics post-Arrowverse). Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow shakes things up. From the very beginning, the series takes place far from planet Earth, following Kara and Ruthye as they travel through space together.

Throughout their intergalactic quest, Kara and Ruthye meet all kinds of creatures and visit all kinds of places in the DC universe. This keeps the story entertaining. Besides, it allows King and Evely to take things to the next level, inserting plenty of novelty into Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

13 Its Wholesome Vibe

Kara about to teach Ruthye how to wash her hands in Woman of Tomorrow

Although it's named Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, this comic places special focus on Ruthye. The girl, who is trying to get revenge for her father's murder, learns about life outside her farm during her intergalactic quest. This often occurs thanks to Supergirl.

Near the start of the series, Ruthye observes Kara as she washes her hands and questions her, leading Kara to learn Ruthye has never done that before. The scene where Kara teaches her what to do makes for a cute, wholesome scene that emphasizes Kara's humanity.

12 Tom King Keeps Readers Guessing

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Tom King is known for his psychological look at superheroes. Even stories that were ostensibly sci-fi like Omega Men, Mister Miracle, and Strange Adventures were more about the characters than the sci-fi, and he's rarely written any kind of fantasy stories.

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These two factors are some of the best things about Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Tom King changes things up in each issue, mixing soupcons of fantasy and sci-fi while still adding in his trademark psychological storytelling. Every issue brings another surprise for readers.

11 Supergirl Shines On Her Own

Supergirl Woman Of Tomorrow DC Comics Fighting Injured By Arrows Grabbing Sword Blade

Supergirl is one of DC's greatest legacy heroes, which is a blessing and a curse. The Big Red S brought her to the dance, but it also limited her in many ways. Supergirl is looked at in a certain light, and while that has led to some great stories over the years, she rarely gets acknowledged as her own character.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow goes entirely in the opposite direction. The book talks about her heroism and her legend throughout the universe, divorced from Superman. It goes out of its way to show just how resourceful Supergirl is on her own and why she deserves to be remembered among DC's greatest heroes.

10 Supergirl Uses Her Brains

Supergirl holds a sword and clarifies her age in Woman of Tomorrow

Supergirl has always been a powerful superhero, but Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow takes all of that away from her right off the bat. For the first several issues, she's almost entirely without her powers. Additionally, other comic issues find ways to downplay her superpowers and force her to adapt to new situations.

Supergirl is defined by her powers as much as anything else, so taking them away boils her down to her essence. It allows readers to see her heroics from a different perspective than they're used to, making Supergirl use her brains and show off what all those years of experience have given her.

9 There Are Space Pirates

Supergirl versus a space pirate ship

Space pirates are pretty common in sci-fi, and they play a huge role in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The story's primary antagonist, Krem of the Yellow Hills, steals Supergirl's ship. Joining up with one of the most vicious space pirate crews in the universe, Krem helps them spread chaos and death across the stars.

Eventually, Supergirl attacks the space pirates themselves. Instead of a classic sci-fi spaceship, the space pirates are in a ship that looks reminiscent of one that plied the Caribbean in the 1700s, down to its cannons that fire high-tech projectiles. Evely makes it look amazing, a great visual that stands out in a book full of standouts.

8 It Makes Red Kryptonite Cool Again

Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow 2 Earth-born Angel Red Kryptonite header

Kryptonite is a massive part of the Superman mythos, and the Silver Age introduced multiple varieties beyond the deadly green, each one having different effects on Kryptonians. Red Kryptonite was always one of the more interesting varieties, as it brought about completely unpredictable changes in the Kryptonians exposed to it.

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In order to protect the starliner she and Ruthye are traveling on, Supergirl has to take a Red Kryptonite pill. This gives long-time fans a great callback to the Peter David/Gary Frank Supergirl series of the late '90s and becomes one of the best-looking moments of the series, impeccably enhanced by Evely's art.

7 It Honors Supergirl's History

Supergirl and Comet

\The Maid of Might has had some strange adventures over the years. Tom King and Bilquis Evely make sure to tap into Supergirl's history in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. This meant readers could enjoy discovering all kinds of Supergirl Easter eggs throughout Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

One of the best Easter eggs is the return of Comet, Supergirl's super horse, and one of the best super-pets in DC. Comet has a long and storied history with Supergirl, one that's often been ignored because of its weirder elements. However, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow keeps things classy, becoming a feast for Supergirl fans.

6 It's Story Is Unique

Ruthye in front of Supergirl

Like Superman, Supergirl has always been the embodiment of good. Given this, comics often pit her against two-dimensional bad guys in typical "good vs. evil" stories. Even with high stakes, these narratives aren't exciting enough. Especially because good defeating evil is a thumb rule in comics.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow features some familiar threats throughout its pages. However, in the end, this comic is less about action-packed, senseless showdowns and more about Kara's character development and how this connects to Ruthye's personal vendetta.

5 It's Both A Fantasy Romp And A Sci-Fi Epic

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One of the best parts about King flexing rarely used muscles and Evely's often breathtaking art is that Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow combines the fantasy and sci-fi elements that make it tick. The first issue is very much a fantasy story, set on a medieval planet before jumping into more sci-fi elements as the book goes on. However, it also never really loses that fantasy flavor either.

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Superhero comics can be a very stratified place. It's rare to see a book combine two disparate genres at precisely the same time, but Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow pulls it off. It's very much a multi-faceted story, borrowing from multiple genres to create a story like a few others out there.

4 Ruthye Is The Perfect Narrator

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While the comic says Supergirl on the cover, it's actually the story of the girl Kara meets in the first issue, Ruthye. Ruthye's the perspective character, and most of the first issue sets up her life story and why she wants Supergirl's help. Ruthye leaves her homeworld alongside Kara and becomes the reader's window into the bizarre worlds they navigate while hunting for Krem.

Seeing Supergirl through Ruthye's eyes — a girl from a medieval planet who's learning about her new friend as they travel — changes the tenor of the story completely. Readers get to look at these new worlds with wonder but also see Supergirl in an entirely new way.

3 It's A Three-Dimensional Portrayal Of Supergirl

Kara flying with Ruthye on her back in Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow (DC Comics).

Supergirl fans can agree that, except for a couple of stories, this heroine's comics tend to be much ado about nothing. Some of these series even reduce her to a gender-flipped Superman. Tom King does the opposite. He pays homage to the character, giving special attention to her and her only.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow paints a new image of Kara in her most vulnerable — powerless, far from home, and often desperate. However, it does it from the eyes of Ruthye, who admires the Girl of Steel from the very beginning. This allows for a powerful character study.

2 It Highlights Argo City's Final Days

Supergirl In Argo City

Supergirl fans know a lot about her, especially her origin. Kara was rocketed away from Argo City as a teen, coming to Earth years after her cousin Kal. Several issues in, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow takes a fresh look at the demise of Argo City. It goes into the horror of the city slowly dying after being jettisoned from a destroyed Krypton, with Kara Zor-El doing everything she can to help save her people.

The whole thing is poignant and heartbreaking, demonstrating the kind of person Supergirl is. The horrors she saw never destroyed her like they would others, and she tried to be a hero right to the end. Tom King highlights the hero's the inner turmoil, letting readers know what they can overcome, and Evely illustrates it all beautifully.

1 There's Emotional Realism

Kara All Battered Up Looking Concerned In Supergirl Woman Of Tomorrow

One of the highest points of Woman of Tomorrow is its poignant emotional realism. This doesn't come as a surprise: Tom King's work always has a philosophical but tender quality. His constant reflection on human nature combines with the literary dimension of his writing, making his comics incredibly touching.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is a space opera, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Even if they are in the middle of an interstellar adventure, King's portrayal of both Ruthye and Kara tends to be about their inner life. Their emotions, hopes, and fears take the spotlight, making them highly relatable.

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