Supergirl (1st Series)
(DC, 1972-1974)
™ and © DC Comics
Although a longtime member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, this 1972 title was Supergirl’s first solo series. At the time, her costume consisted of a V-neck suit with a choker cape. The Maid of Steel lived a double-life as brunette girl’s school student “Linda Lee” and as the blonde hero Supergirl. In her latter identity, she had powers similar to her cousin Superman’s, including strength, invulnerability, heat vision, and the ability to fly. She used these powers to come to the rescue of any number of people, often fellow classmates, saving them from falling buildings, alien invaders, and other dangers.
This series also featured backup stories starring Zatanna, daughter of the famed magician Zatara (from early issues of Action Comics) and a powerful sorceress in her own right.
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Nov 1972
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W: Cary Bates, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman · A: Art Saaf, John Rosenberger, Paul Ryan
David Micheline L.O.C.; Paul Ryan art on fan fashion page; Zatanna story
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Jan 1973
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W: Cary Bates, Marv Wolfman, Len Wein · A: Art Saaf, Don Heck
Zatanna back-up story; Zatanna story
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Feb 1973
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W: Cary Bates · A: Art Saaf, Don Heck
Zatanna back-up story
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Mar 1973
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W: Cary Bates · A: Art Saaf, Don Heck
1st appearance of Super Scavenger (David Grahm); Zatanna back-up story
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Jun 1973
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W: Arnold Drake, Gardner Fox · A: John Rosenberger, Murphy Anderson
Origin of Zatanna; Reprint from Hawkman #4, edited
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Aug 1973
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W: Robert Kanigher · A: Art Saaf, Mike Sekowsky
Melba Manton story
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Oct 1973
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W: Robert Kanigher, Paul Levitz · A: Art Saaf
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Nov 1973
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W: Cary Bates, Paul Levitz · A: Art Saaf
Batman appearance, Hawkman appearance, Green Lantern appearance, Superman cameo
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Jan 1974
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W: Robert Kanigher · A: Art Saaf
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Oct 1974
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W: Cary Bates · A: Art Saaf
Final Issue