Dcs supergirl series will be cancelled, with its final issue shipping in april, writer steve orlando confirmed via twitter. Kara zorels comic book endeavors, they can still enjoy new episodes of. Warning this will contain major plot spoilers for the ongoing supergirl comic series dc announced the current comic book run for supergirl will be coming to a close may 2020. Dc has not announced whether a new volume of the series will launch following the finale and declined to comment on the cancellation.
Supergirl is the strongest superhero on tv we did the. Supergirl is the strongest superhero on tv we did the math. Even with a politicized tv series, supergirl comic getting cancelled. Supergirl and super sons comic books cancelled w steve orlando, jody houser aca. If i had been able to get my hands on a strictly supergirl comic book as a child, it would have been huge for me because it was. Supergirl in danger of being cancelled due to low ratings. Sundays is a new night for the cw and, as expected, the ratings are down. As many of you know by now, supergirl is likely getting her own network television show on cbs next year a series commitment at this point, no formal order yet. Dcs legends of tomorrow, headlines, premiere dates, renewed cancelled, supergirl tagged with. The fact that they have a supergirl book set up in the same fashion, i think, is so beneficial to young girls and older girls, too.
The series was conspicuously absent from solicitation released earlier. Last daughter of krypton is the reboot from the new 52 line and may be one of the better origins to come about for the character that has been for the most part, an afterthought in the dc universe until she became a popular television character. Each year thousands of tv shows are under threat from cancellation. May 09, 2018 batwoman is the first of the dc rebirth batbooks titles that have been cancelled, though other concluding books include blue beetle, superwoman, super sons, supergirl, trinity and cyborg. Batwoman and supergirl are in no danger of being cancelled. Supergirl isnt the highest selling book, but its doing well enough to stay afloat. Regarding the supergirl cancellation rumor, the rumor offered that crisis would create some sort of new cw dc tv universe that is said to be drastically different. Since all of the superbooks are ending, im betting that supergirl will get a new series with new numbering. Following the rumors about arrow and legends of tomorrow, now it is being said supergirl may be on the chopping block and could get potentially canceled and replaced by a tyler hoechlin superman series.
The supergirl comic book series would later be relaunched, now starring kara zorel as the girl of steel. Dc comics supergirl title is returning not in a new series, but in a continution of the rebirth era series which was cancelled earlier this year. There seems to be no way out, so theyre simply killing the book. Dcs current supergirl comic book run is coming to an end. Jul 03, 2018 supergirl is the strongest superhero on tv we did the math we broke down the numbers to rank the strongest heroes in comic book tv, including luke cage, superman, jessica jones, the incredible hulk, and a notespeciallyamazing spiderman. All the epic action of the brand new supergirl series starts here.
It would have been better off if things just continued in the pages of hell arisen instead. The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of supergirl season five. Generally, its not like a tv series where things are so incredibly planned out that if they get cancelled, things end with a cliffhanger. Has the supergirl tv show been cancelled or renewed for a fifth season on the cw.
Supergirl and super sons comic books cancelled february 21, 2018 comic book news 12 when dc comics released the may solicitations yesterday, it was unclear why there was no issue of supergirl amongst the listings, and some speculation that the issue. Dc announced the current comic book run for supergirl will be coming to a close may 2020. Feb 21, 2018 i found out today that dc comics is on the warpath, cancelling several titles. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. I have been running supergirl comic box commentary for nearly 12 years now. Supergirl uncancelled, new creative team recruited for.
Look at grayson, that book took nightwing in a totally new creatordriven direction and nearly everyone loves it. The first arc of the new series was written by jeph loeb and illustrated by ian churchill. Following rumors that the cw may cancel arrow andor legends of tomorrow, comes word that supergirl may also be axed and replaced by a superman show starring tyler hoechlin. Dcs supergirl series will be cancelled, with its final issue shipping in april, writer steve. But as the 1970s and early 1980s came along, supergirl fell out of fashion with comic fans. Meanwhile, the comic book of the same name and ostensibly same.
Warning this will contain major plot spoilers for the ongoing supergirl comic series. Will the cw cancel or renew supergirl for season five. Dc comics supergirl title is returning not in a new series. I havent had a power girl solo series in years and now supergirl cancelled. But aligning the mainstream supergirl book with the tv content, while not necessarily a terrible plan, certainly isnt the only idea they could go with. New york comic con brings new star trek picard and discovery trailers. If i had been able to get my hands on a strictly supergirl comic book as a child, it would have been huge for me because it was almost impossible to find that type of role model back then. Jody houser and rachel stott run started just back in december 2019 and managed to stay attuned to other major dc plots including event leviathan and the infected. The reason for its cancelation was explained in infinite crisis. I was actually told similar information at comic con in that crisis would be used to give the entire dc universe a soft reboot. Supergirl is the name of seven comic book series published by dc comics, featuring various characters of the same name.
When i first came up with the idea for the site, i knew that one of the things i wanted to cover was the many incarnations and little odd corners of supergirls history. Supergirl and super sons comic books cancelled february 21, 2018 comic book news 12 when dc comics released the may solicitations yesterday, it was unclear why there was no issue of supergirl amongst the listings, and some speculation that the issue of super sons was the final one for that series. The series is still doing well enough to be renewed. He says kara will be a huge part of the new superman books. Even with a politicized tv series, supergirl comic getting. Comic book characters, marvel characters, comic character, comic books art, character concept, female characters, comic art, dc comics, comics girls the bad apple started as an idea to make a pinup style illustration of snow white, and turned into a concept ad for a fake as far as i know pub.
Imo, dc was going to cancel her current book anyway in preparation for the 5g event, right like the fifth volume was canceled before the new. At this point, it is unclear if a new supergirl title is coming to replace the. If a comic book is cancelled and usually even if they keep going but the writer leaves, the current story arcs are wrapped up, or the comic continues under a new title. And yes, a reboot, a new book with the show is probably assured.
The character was created by writer otto binder and designed by artist al plastino. Turns out that the comic book series has been cancelled. Dc cancelled supergirl volume 2 in 1984, planning to launch a new title, dc double comics, starring supergirl and superboy. Jody houser and rachel stott run started just back in december 2019 and managed to stay attuned to other major dc plots including event leviathan. Supergirl, batwoman ratings soar, no cancellation in sight. Supergirl uncancelled, new creative team recruited for bendissuperman tiein story. In spite of the notable supergirl tv series on the cw, or perhaps because of it, the semilong running comic book series is being cancelled by dc comics this. Stephen king has changed parts of his new book due to the co.
Official strength comparison of marvel comic book characters. After dc cancels supergirl and super sons what next. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Feb 22, 2019 supergirl in danger of being cancelled. When i first came up with the idea for the site, i knew that one of the things i wanted to cover was the many incarnations and little odd corners of supergirl s history. With this months launch of a new ongoing monthly comic book and the debut of the second season of her television show next month, dc entertainments supergirl is flying higher than she has in. Dc has not announced whether a new volume of the series will. Supergirl and super sons comic books cancelled superman.
The seventh volume of the comic book series supergirl is coming to an. Supergirl and legends of tomorrow could still get canceled. Currently, the cw airs five dc series, including arrow. Volume 2 19821984 during its first year of publication, the second kara zorel series was titled the daring new adventures of supergirl. Supergirl is the strongest superhero on tv we did the math we broke down the numbers to rank the strongest heroes in comicbook tv, including luke cage, superman, jessica jones, the incredible hulk, and a notespeciallyamazing spiderman. Being super, that will explore her eariliest times on earth. News of the titles cancellation comes just a few months after writer jody houser and. News supergirl has been cancelled 2212018 spirit comics. Unlike most of its fellow canceled lines, kamandi had been a consistent seller. Critically acclaimed writer steve orlando midnighter comes a new beginning for kara zorel in supergirl vol. Dc cancels its current supergirl comic book run geekspin. I understand they will relaunch after some big sensesshattering event later this year.
Of course im cross that supergirls been cancelled, but its no reflection on the current creators. Department of extranormal operations to restore her lost powers once and for all. Weve been covering the entertainment industry since 1998. Something the current supergirl comic book is trying to capitalize upon. Dc to launch new supergirl origin comic book in december. So we see with a supergirl movie in development and no man of steel 2, wb possibly cancels the tv series and starts one for clark kent and lois lane the ol switcheroo. If it goes through, supergirl will be the unprecedented fifth liveaction superverse tv show in history, following the 1950s adventures of superman show with george reeves, the 1980s superboy show with james. In 1969, supergirl s adventures became the lead feature in adventure comics, and she later starred in an eponymous comic book series which debuted in 1972 and ran until 1974, followed by a second monthly comic book series, the daring new adventures of supergirl, which ran from 1982 to 1984. In the fall, supergirl will be paired with the new show valor. The final issue will ship in april according to the writer steve orlando who tweeted about it. Supergirl, the flash boss cancelled following sexual harassment claims.
Kara zor els comic book endeavors, they can still enjoy new episodes of. The comic book is in a storytelling tailspin in which supergirl is evil and looks like somebody your aunt would set you up with for the prom. And comic book readers as opposed to fans of a multimedia character dont matter nearly as much to hollywood as they think. Supergirl is a fictional superheroine appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. What if he arrived on earth a teenagerwith all the attitude and rebellion that comes with the territory. Dc comics has revealed a new supergirl miniseries, supergirl. I was actually told similar information at comiccon in that crisis would be used to give the entire dc universe a soft reboot. One of them is supergirl, a title that i had been following since rebirth began in 2016. In 1969, supergirls adventures became the lead feature in adventure comics, and she later starred in an eponymous comic book series which debuted in 1972 and ran until 1974, followed by a second monthly comic book series, the daring new adventures of supergirl, which ran from 1982 to 1984. Dc revealed a new digital first comic book series starring supergirl. Dc comics is officially calling it quits with supergirl this may. How many more superhero tv shows can the cw handle.
But why sacrifice this book when it was doing well. I found out today that dc comics is on the warpath, cancelling several titles. I almost had heart flutters when i saw the headline on the comicbook site dc cancels supergirl. But as a fateful experiment sends kara zorel rocketing toward the sun, disaster strikes at home in the form of the lost kryptonian werewolf laron.
Kamandi debuted in 1972 under his own title, but his series ended in the aptlynamed dc implosion, which saw dc cancel several of their comics in 1978. According to cbr, the network wont air more than four comic book series at a time. But what would have happened if he wasnt raised by the decent, humble souls that gave him his morals. Supergirl has had a long history in the pages of dc comics, and the cw wasnt able to adapt it all when they introduced her to the arrowverse. The majority of the titles feature superman s cousin kara zorel. Rebirth honors the richest history in comics, while continuing to look towards the future.