REVIEW: Supergirl #3

Supergirl #3, “Misadventures in Midvale: Part Three” wraps up the conflict with Lesla-Lar only to tease bigger trouble next issue. Lots of mayhem occurs this issue, but the message and resolution is exactly what a “Super” book should be all about.

The standard cover is by Sophie Campbell. Utilizing a clever expression of the split face technique, Campbell shows Kara transforming into Satan Girl. Titled “Maiden of Fright” lets us know Supergirl’s in some real trouble.

Stanley “Artgerm” Lau’s variant is a great depiction of Supergirl and Streaky. Looking very carefree while taking a midday flight, Artgerm’s realistic style doesn’t overshadow the wonder of having superpowers.

The variant by Lesley “Leirix” Li, is a more playful take on Supergirl. Posing for a midair selfie, the softer style of Leirix’s art has you wondering if Kara is using a filter or if that’s just her natural look.

Joelle Jones & Jordie Bellaire also has a variant for this issue and there’s some uncredited limited exclusives by Lucio Parrillo and Carla Cohen.

Sophie Campbell and Colorist Tamra Bonvillain continue their interior art collaboration. The fact that Campbell is managing cover art, interior art, and writing duties, it’s amazing this book maintains its quality and still releases on time. Not only that, but you can tell Camppell is especially having fun this issue with all the crazy antics Satan Girl performs. It may be a very “cartoony” aesthetic, but the art does lend itself to an all ages appeal which adds to the overall fun of the book.

Sophie Campbell, lettered by Becca Carey, continues to show off her historic knowledge of Supergirl by giving us an updated version of Satan Girl. Rooted in the concepts of Bizarro and the Batman Who Laughs Infected Supergirl, this take on Satan Girl was brought to us by Black Kyrptonite exposure. The story’s message about assumed perceptions helps temper Lesla-Lar’s actions from being truly diabolical, but even with Supergirl’s solution, Lesla can’t escape her far reaching consequences. Consequences that could affect Kara’s relationship with Kandor.

(8/10) Either Sophie Campbell has captured a tone more suited to modern sentiments of Supergirl or I’ve merely warmed up to her style of storytelling, but ‘Supergirl #3’ was the most enjoyable issue of the series yet. The cliffhanger ending also peaked my interest and Campbell’s art has a light hearted sensibility that doesn’t feel too childish. A very approachable book that gives a bit of levity to the more world shattering DCU at large.