Where to start reading Supergirl Comics

Looking for the best Supergirl comics to read? Whether you're a new fan from the movies or a long-time DC Comics reader, finding the right starting point can be overwhelming. In this video, we break down the definitive Supergirl reading order, covering everything from her iconic history in Action Comics #252 to modern books like Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. In this guide, we cover: A look back at the history of Kara Zor-El Deep dives into Peter David’s iconic 90s run as well as the Jeph Loeb and Sterling Gates eras A rundown of the New 52 and Rebirth-era arcs. Discussion about more standalone arcs like Supergirl: Being Super and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow My thoughts on new releases in the past year DC’s Maiden of Might has a rich history of stories. If you want to get a lay of the land and find the on page essence of Supergirl, this is your guide. Subscribe for more comic book deep dives and reading recommendations! #Supergirl #DCComics #ComicBooks #ReadingGuide #KaraZorEl Books Referenced with timestamps: 0:00 Introduction (and a little bit of fake outrage about the new movie) 2:49 History starting with "Action Comics #252" (1938) by Robert Bernstein & Al Plastino 6:16 "Supergirl" by Peter David & Gary Frank [Supergirl (1996) #1-9] 10:08 "Supergirl: Power" by Jeph Loeb & Ian Churchill [Supergirl (2005) #1-9] 12:45 "Supergirl: Who is Superwoman?" by Sterling Gates & Jamal Ingle [Supergirl (2005) #34 & #37-42] 18:32 "Supergirl, Vol 1: Last Daughter of Krypton" by Michael Green & Mahmud Asrar [Supergirl (2011) #1-5] 21:50 "Supergirl, Vol 1: Reign of the Cyborg Supermen" by Steve Orlando & Brian Ching [Supergirl (2016) #1-6] 24:30 "Supergirl: Being Super" by Mariko Tamaki & Joelle Jones [Supergirl: Being Super (2017) #1-4] 25:48 "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" by Tom King & Bilquis Evely [Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2021) #1-8] 28:21 "Supergirl #1" (2025) by Sophia Campbell 31:11 "Supergirl: Survive #1" (2026) by Ethan Parker & Griffin Sheridan 32:28 Conclusion Also mentioned: "Absolute Superman/Batman, Vol 1" [Superman/Batman (2003) #1-13] by Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuiness & Michael Turner "Crisis On Infinite Earths" by Marv Wolfman & George Pérez [Crisis On Infinite Earths (1985) #1-12] "Action Comics #301" (1938) by Edmond Hamilton & Al Plastino