REVIEW: Supergirl #19

Supergirl #19 explores the idea of a powerless Kara, this issue was low on action, but heavy in heart as Kara goes on a journey of discovery to figure out what life is like without powers.

But before we get into the issue itself, let’s take a look at the covers. The main cover is by Sophie Campbell is a great teaser for the issue. I really love the colour palette here and I love how instantly recognisable everyone’s emotions are.

The variant by Chuma Hill is nothing short of stunning, I really love their art style, it is so distinctive and it really has a sense of whimsy to it which I really appreciate.

Miguel Mercardo’s variant is stunning too. I really love the detail of the cape, the whisps of hair flowing in the wind and also the use of lighting and shadow here. It’s quite unique, but has an impactful effect.

There are also variants available by Karen S. Darboe and Gerald Parel.

Supergirl #19 opens up right where we left off as Supergirl and her new found army defend themselves from the threat that was teased in the previous issue. I have to say this whole sequence felt rushed to me, there wasn’t even a whole page of action here as the villain decided the army were too much for them. Not to mention the fact that they used gold kryptonite, which I’m sure they would have known what the effects were. I’m not really sure how to explain it, but it feels like there is no real consequence or threat with this villain and honestly the same can be said for most of the villains in this series so far.

With that said the rest of the issue is a bit of a discovery for who Supergirl is without her superpowers. Whilst this journey is an interesting and important one for Supergirl, it is quick to show how her friends perceive her and Supergirl as separate entities as others instantly try to argue who is best to replace her. But what I did love about this journey is how writer Sophie Campbell really inspires the reader – sure, Supergirl doesn’t have powers in this issue but that doesn’t mean she can’t help in other ways and these moments are just so relatable, making readers feel like heroes themselves. But this issue also acts as an introduction to a new Supergirl – just whilst they figure out Kara’s issue with the gold kryptonite. What was really fun about this issue was the fact that we get to see Supergirl live her life as a ‘human’, getting a hair cut, struggling to open jars, they are simple things but I really enjoyed getting to see her enjoy herself here. This really gives her a chance to see things from the backseat, having to help her friends hide their secret identities from her new campus roommate and not to mention the fact that the new college has its very own vigilante, who is extremely familiar…

(7/10) Supergirl #19 had a huge focus of discovery as Kara figures out what life might be like without superpowers. This issue felt like it was a bit of a breather before more chaos erupts as people become aware that Supergirl has been left powerless and it’s only a matter of time before they figure out her location.