From Magic Totems to Earth-born angels
A Supergirl History By Kevin

Her presence has been felt throughout the comic book world and in popular culture for forty years. Her adventures have helped to change the course of public perception towards young women in general, and those rivers continue to be changed by her latest exploits. But Supergirl's evolution from Silver Age supporting character to 'The World's Greatest Heroine' in her own right has been a long and rocky road, fraught with creative highs and frustrating lows. With plenty of miles left for the plucky young heroine to travel, let's look back at how the character has changed and evolved.

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