So, you have finally watched the Supergirl teaser trailer, and now a thousand questions are likely racing through your mind. You might be wondering who Supergirl actually is, what her origin story looks like, and why her personality seems so drastically different from Superman. Furthermore, what is this new movie actually about?
There is no need to worry because today we are going to break it all down for you. We will dive into Supergirl’s true identity, the plot of the upcoming movie, and even explain the surprising role of Lobo. Interestingly, the comic book story this movie is based on didn’t originally feature Lobo, so his inclusion is a fascinating twist.
Who is Supergirl? The True Origin Story
To understand the character, we need to look at her baseline comic book origin, which first appeared in Action Comics issue #252. While there have been changes over time, the core story remains quite tragic. When Krypton was facing its final days, Jor-El sent his son to Earth in a space pod.
However, a massive landmass from Krypton, known as Argo City, managed to survive the initial explosion. It drifted away into deep space, giving its inhabitants a false glimmer of hope. The people of Argo City thought they had been given a second chance at life, but a new deadly threat soon emerged to challenge their survival.
The ground beneath them began to turn into Kryptonite due to the immense pressure and radiation from the explosion. The population started dying slowly. That was when a scientist named Zor-El, the brother of Jor-El, came up with a desperate plan. He decided to cover the entire ground of Argo City with lead sheets to block the radiation.
The Escape to Earth
Zor-El’s plan worked, and he was hailed as a hero. Years passed, he married, and they had a daughter named Kara Zor-El. But peace was temporary. A meteor shower eventually struck Argo City, shattering the lead barriers and releasing the deadly radiation once again. Zor-El knew he could not fix it this time.
In a final attempt to save their lineage, Zor-El and his wife searched the cosmos for a safe haven. They found Earth and discovered a hero there known as Superman, who was actually a fellow Kryptonian. Realizing this was their best hope, they prepared a survival pod and a super-suit for their teenage daughter, Kara.
Kara was sent to Earth just before Argo City was completely destroyed. Upon arrival, she met Superman and revealed her story. Clark Kent was stunned to learn that Zor-El was his father’s brother, making Kara his biological cousin. Thrilled to have family, Superman took her under his wing, and she adopted the human name Linda Lee.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Movie Plot
The new movie is heavily inspired by the comic run "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow." In this version, Kara is often depicted with a more aggressive nature compared to Superman. She is a young adult trying to understand heroism and the concept of saving others, rather than just being a perfect symbol of hope from the start.
As for the casting, Milly Alcock will star as Supergirl, Eve Ridley will play Ruthye, and Matthias Schoenaerts will appear as the villain, Krem of the Yellow Hills. Fans of the comic will recognize these names and know that the story is set up to be a gripping revenge tale rather than a standard superhero origin.
The Lobo Twist Explained
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: Lobo. Played by Jason Momoa, his presence has confused many comic readers because Lobo was not in the original "Woman of Tomorrow" comic book. So, why is he here? It turns out that when writer Tom King wrote the first draft of the comic, he actually included Lobo.
It was meant to be a space adventure where Supergirl and Lobo teamed up to find a common enemy. However, editors at the time felt Lobo was too chaotic and removed him. James Gunn, the head of the new DCU, decided to revive this original idea. This suggests Lobo won't necessarily be the main villain.
Instead, we are likely looking at a chaotic team-up movie. Supergirl in the DCU is described as less of a "boy scout" and more hardened, while Lobo is a maniac.
