Supergirl is one heroine who truly stands out from the crowd, and her incredible powers are a major reason why. The first time comic book readers ever saw her? She was included in Action Comics #252 for the very first time in May of 1959.
Most recently, Melissa Benoist is the actress to take on the heroic role on television but prior to her small-screen version of the character, Laura Vandervoort was the face a lot of people recognized from her time on Smallville as Supergirl in seasons 7 through 10. There is a lot to uncover about this DC heroine -- including whether she can time travel or not!
10 Supergirl Was A Sorority Girl In College
In Action Comics #318 from November of 1964, it is revealed that Kara has graduated from Midvale High School. She did a great job keeping up with her academics because she won herself a four-year scholarship to college.
The university she attended was called Stanhope College and she decided to join a sorority called Alpha Lambda sorority during her time as a student.
9 Supergirl Can See The DNA Of Human Beings
Supergirl can easily tell people apart without even seeing their faces or hearing their voices. How? She is able to read DNA using her X-Ray vision. The way human beings come together under their skin is made possible with DNA and she uses that to her advantage.
If a group of human beings have their backs turned to Supergirl, she isn't concerned at all. She can easily decipher who each person is on a genetic level.
8 Power Girl And Supergirl Are The Same Person From Different Earths
Although Power Girl and Supergirl are definitely two different characters, they are also almost the same person. Long story short -- a cosmic accident led the two heroines into being in the same universe at once. Power Girl is Kara from Earth-2 and Supergirl is Kara from the Earth-1.
Another difference these two have is based on the spelling of their names. Kara Zor-El comes from Earth 1 and goes by Supergirl while Kara Zor-L comes from Earth 2 and goes by Power Girl. Of course, these are not the only two versions of Supergirl, either. Like most heroes, there are multiple versions of Kara, including Matrix, Linda Danvers, Bizarro Supergirl, and more.
7 Supergirl Accidentally Gave Her Cat Superpowers
Supergirl was doing experiments with kryptonite and didn't remember to properly dispose of everything after she was done. She left kryptonite out for her cat to get into. Thus, Supercat was born.
After gaining new powers her cat, Streaky, was able to exhibit similar abilities that Supergirl has. Her cat suddenly had super strength, amazing vision, speed, and the ability to fly.
6 Matrix Supergirl Replaced Supergirl For Over A Decade
Supergirl was cloned for over a decade which sounds crazy, even for comics... but it is true. Lex Luthor replaced the real Supergirl with Matrix Supergirl between 1988 and 2002.
The only reason this was possible is that it occurred in an alternative universe where Clark Kent passed away in his childhood. On top of having all of Supergirl's known superpowers, the Matrix clone also had the power of telekinesis, complete invisibility, and she could shapeshift.
5 Supergirl Was Once Part Of The Red Lantern Corps
In 2007 the Red Lantern Corps, a group of anti-heroes, made their debut. Being part of this scary group means wearing a red ring that causes the wearer to exhibit fierce powers based on how angry they are.
Supergirl is the type of heroine who feels real emotions and rage is one of those emotions! Seeing her lose her cool and give up all control to her rage while wearing the red ring makes for an interesting storyline.
4 Supergirl Went On A Date With Comet, The Horse
The first time comic book readers saw Comet the Super-Horse, it was in a "Superboy" comic back in 1962. His origins? He first existed in ancient Greece as a centaur but due to the curse of a witch named Circe, he became a regular horse with superpowers.
Comet got romantically involved with Supergirl after he was able to turn into his human form under the name of "Bronco" Bill Starr.
3 Supergirl Once Died In 1985
Back in 1985, Supergirl didn't actually survive one of the battles she was part of. In the DC comic "Crisis on Infinite Earths", Supergirl dies trying to protect her cousin -- Superman.
Anti-Monitor is the villain they are up against and in a dramatic turn of events, Supergirl is not ultimately able to survive against him in her attempt to keep her cousin safe.
2 Supergirl Hid Behind The Name Linda Lee Danvers
In Action Comics #252 from May of 1959, Superman decides the best and smartest thing to do is to place Kara in an orphanage. He instructs her not to reveal her powers to anyone and she agrees. While she is there she takes on a new name.
Linda Lee Danvers is the name Kara chooses. Instead of rocking her normally blonde hair, she wears a brunette wig to keep her identity completely hidden.
1 And Yes, Supergirl Can Time Travel
In Action Comics #255, a comic from the 1950s, Supergirl traveled through time to access the 21st Century. In the story, she experiences what life is like in the future but the depiction of the 21st Century is far from accurate.
In the story, Supergirl tries to prevent a probe from crashing into an orphanage. *Spoiler alert* but she isn't actually the heroine who ends up stopping the probe! Her ability to travel through time is the highlight of this particular comic book story.