Supergirl (Volume 5) #63
Written by James Peatty
Art by Bernard Chang
Why would Supergirl even know who Dubbilex is at the end of this? He hasn’t been around much since she made her debut. Anyways this was an only mediocre issue really saved by the beauty of Chang’s art.
Supergirl (Volume 5) #64
Written by James Peatty
Art by Bernard Chang
Meh this was an okay issue too. This version of Supergirl just never grabbed me. It is always great to see Miss Martian in a comic though. Supergirl defeats the Dubbilex clone named Alex and that is about it.
Supergirl (Volume 5) #65
Written by Kelly Sue Deconnick
Art by Chriscross
Now this was more like it. Deconnick knows how to put a lot of story in one issue which is sadly something a lot of comic writers lack these days. Supergirl goes undercover in Stanhope College after five students go missing. Can we assume this is not the Stanhope University that Linda Danvers attended. Jesus can this Supergirl ever acknowledge Linda Danvers! Anyways despite my misgiving with using the Stanhope name this was actually really good if only Chriscross’s art wasn’t so awkward sometimes. Kelly Sue Deconnick is a good writer and writes amazing dialogue! Why doesn’t she do more for DC. Loved having Starman show up too.
Supergirl (Volume 5) #66
Written by Kelly Sue Deconnick
Art by Chriscross
This is another great issue where I wish Deconnick was always the regular writer of this book. She packs so much into a single issue it is incredible and great characterization! Supergirl and the other students wandering the tunnels under Stanhope, Lois investigating the President of the college, multiple battles, Professor Ivo watching everything…..I loved it! I can’t say I have ever felt that way about this series.
Supergirl (Volume 5) #67
Written by Kelly Sue Deconnick
Art by Chriscross
This is the final issue of Supergirl before the New 52 reboot. I have to say while I didn’t like Chriscross’s art two issues ago it is growing on me and this is reminding me of his Outsiders run back in the day. This was a very great issue once again showing Deconnick’s strengths as a writer and it even ended with an adorable budding romance between Supergirl and Henry Flyte which I am sure doesn’t continute past this issue because the stupid New 52. Oh well. I never really liked this version of Supergirl. She is no Linda Danvers…but at least this series ended on a high note.