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The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl (1982-1984) Vol. 1 Kindle & comiXology

by Paul Kupperberg (Author), Joey Cavalieri (Author), Carmine Infantino (Illustrator, Artist), Format: Kindle Edition
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She was only 15 when she first came to Earth, fleeing the destruction of her world's last refuge. Following in the footsteps of her legendary cousin, the Kryptonian teenager named Kara Zor-El joined Superman's never-ending battle for truth and justice as his partner in crime-fighting-Supergirl!

But the Girl of Steel isn't a kid anymore. With high school behind her, this hero is ready to fly on her own!

Disguised as the brilliant brown-haired college student Linda Danvers, Supergirl sets out from the safety of Metropolis to see her adopted country for herself. From the streets of Chicago to the hills of San Francisco, she encounters loyal new friends and powerful new foes, astounding new discoveries and terrifying new dangers. Can she stand on her own outside of Superman's shadow? Looks like this is a job for...Supergirl!

The original icon of girl power hits new heights in THE DARING NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL, collecting issues #1-12 of the classic series by writer Paul Kupperberg and legendary artist Carmine Infantino. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to Kara's world, you'll believe a girl can fly!
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The man most closely associated with the Silver Age Flash, Carmine Infantino began working in comics in the mid-1940s as the artist on such features as Green Lantern, Black Canary, Ghost Patrol and the original Golden Age Flash. Infantino lent his unique style to a variety of super-hero, supernatural, and Western features throughout the 1950s until he was tapped to pencil the 1956 revival of the Flash. While continuing to pencil THE FLASH series, he also provided the art for other strips, including Batman, the Elongated Man and Adam Strange. Infantino became DC's editorial director in 1967 and ultimately its president before returning to freelancing in 1976. Since then he has pencilled and inked numerous features, including the Batman newspaper strip, GREEN LANTERN CORPS and DANGER TRAIL.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01GKGB4SY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DC (July 19, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Paul Kupperberg

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Paul Kupperberg is the author of dozens of books of fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages and an Eisner Award-nominated writer of more than one thousand comic book stories.

According to bestselling author Alex Segura (Poe Dameron: Free Fall, Secret Identity), SUPERTOWN, Paul’s young reader novel coming in February 2013 from Heliosphere Books and now available for pre-order as an e-book, is “... A top-flight sci-fi adventure that introduces readers to a very memorable—and relatable—protagonist in Wally Crenshaw. Paul Kupperberg blends his decades of expertise writing fun, engaging superhero comics with skillful prose to create a can't miss YA novel.”

Paul’s other books include JSA: RAGNAROK (2020), THE SAME OLD STORY: HITLER’S BELLHOP AND OTHER STORIES, all from Crazy 8 Press, as well as PAUL KUPPERBERG’S ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO WRITING COMICS (Charlton Neo Press, 2020), I NEVER WRITE FOR THE MONEY BUT I ALWAYS TURN IN THE MANUSCRIPT FOR A CHECK (Comics Career, 2020), and for Buffalo Avenue Books, DIRECT COMMENTS: COMIC BOOK CREATORS IN THEIR OWN WORDS (2021), THE UNPUBLISHED COMIC BOOK SCRIPTS OF PAUL KUPPERBERG (2015) and SON OF THE UNPUBLISHED COMIC BOOK SCRIPTS OF PAUL KUPPERBERG (2021). He is also the author of SPIDER-MAN: CRIME CAMPAIGN and SPIDER-MAN AND THE HULK: MURDERMOON (Pocket Books, 1979), and JEW-JITSU: THE HEBREW HANDS OF FURY (Kensington, 2008).

He is the co-creator and a contributor to the Crazy 8 Press fantasy anthology trilogy, REDEUS: DIVINE TALES, REDEUS: BEYOND BORDERS, and REDEUS: NATIVE LANDS, as well as a contributor to the collections BAD ASS MOMS, THRILLING ADVENTURE YARNS, the PANGAEA trilogy, THEY KEEP KILLING GLENN, and the upcoming PHENOMENON: EVERY LIVING CREATURE. He has also contributed stories to anthologies from Ace, DAW Books, Pocket Books, Warner Books, Moonstone Books, and others, and is a columnist for the comic book website, 13thDimension.com.

His earlier young readers novel include WISHBONE: THE SIRIAN CONSPIRACY (Wishbone Books, 1999), POWERPUFF GIRLS: BUTTERCUP’S TERRIBLE TEMPER TANTRUM (Scholastic, 2002), KEVIN (Grosset & Dunlap, 2013), based on the first gay character in the Archie Comics Universe, was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award, and EMMA’S LANDING (Buffalo Avenue Books), a time travel adventure story set in the Florida Everglades, was published in 2021. He has also written storybooks and color & activity books featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Firehouse Tales, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind, and others for Stone Arch Books, Dalmatian Press, Simon & Schuster, and others, as well as MAD LIBS for Grosset & Dunlap. He authored more than a dozen non-fiction books for young readers on subjects ranging from history and science to biography and business for Rosen Publishing and Facts on File.

Paul’s comic book career includes writing such characters as Superman, Supergirl, the Doom Patrol, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Star Trek, Conan the Barbarian, the Simpsons, Scooby Doo, and scores of others, including his own creations, ARION LORD OF ATLANTIS, CHECKMATE, and TAKION. His alternate reality take on a grown-up Archie Comics gang in THE LIFE WITH ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE series (Archie Comics, 2009 - 2014) changed the face of Archie Comics, culminating in the bestselling “Death of Archie” storyline that made headlines around the world. He has also written humor and satire for Marvel's CRAZY Magazine, syndicated newspaper strips (SUPERMAN, TOM & JERRY), online animation, and advertising. Past day jobs include 20-years as an editor for DC Comics, executive editor of WEEKLY WORLD NEWS, and senior editor of World Wrestling Entertainment's WWE KIDS Magazine.

You can visit Paul at PaulKupperberg.com or on Facebook and Twitter.

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Juan Carrillo
5.0 out of 5 stars girl of steel
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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You want to know the original history of the girl of steel then start here..supergirl came to earth as a teen and originally Superman’s secret weapon, now the girl of steel has her own rich history and evolution that must be explored and appreciated for what it is and that’s her history. Start here to see the beginning of what the girl of steel will become.
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thirdtwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Same Powers Nearly Identical Suit Superman With Different Hair
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2016
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Curious as to who likes this character better...females because it's an empowered woman- or male readers because of the art? I don't have the answer but it's a very enduring and endearing character regardless even if a lot of writers haven't used the character to best effect and some of the stories over the years have been repetitive as a result or she's been relegated to a supporting role. Curious as to which segment of the audience has made her last this long and break into the mainstream in 2016 with a tv show.
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Reed
4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Strange and Special Heroine!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
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This TPB collects the first 12 issues of The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl, originally released in 1982. Featuring fantastic artwork by the incomparable Carmine Infantino and Bob Oskner, and some interesting writing by Paul Kupperberg, these stories introduce a new direction in Kara/Linda Lee/Supergirl's life, something she desperately needed. Kupperberg decided to differentiate SuperGIRL from SuperMAN by taking her out of television (just like her cousin Clark Kent) and placing her back in a college setting in Chicago, where she decides to major in psychology. As she explains to her new friend Joan Raymond, "I suppose I've always been interested in how the human mind functions..." which makes perfect sense, considering the criminals she's fought in her career! Paul Kupperberg introduces a diverse cast, from the stereotypical Jewish landlady Ida Berkowitz to the African-American couple Cheryl Delarye and Daryll Simmons, from her absent-minded Psychology adviser Dr. Barry Metzner to her doofus neighbor Johnny O, all of whom end up kidnapped, in danger, or otherwise not so discreetly placed in the middle of the action the moment Supergirl enters their lives. Kupperberg works hard to give Kara a real personality, and succeeds- Kara comes across as funny and witty with a positive point of view, as she observes to herself early on; "Sure I was different from the other kids, but in my case, different wasn't bad--it was special." She even takes a train from NYC to Chicago, even though she could have flown herself, in order to be as 'normal' as possible. As she adjusts to life in Chicago, Kara gets a visit from her adoptive parents, fights new baddies like Psi, Decay, Matrix-Prime, and the Gang, and teams up with the New Doom Patrol to fight Reactron, which leads to one heck of a final confrontation with The Council. She also, despite being doused with a serious case of radiation poison, manages to go out on a date with cutie Phil Decker during all this. I would have given this TPB 5 stars, except that a special sneak preview of this new direction, which had Supergirl explaining the reasons for her move to Superman in Superman #376, wasn't included, and it should have been. This TPB says Vol. 1, and I really hope it sells well enough to warrant a second volume, which would conclude the run by Kupperberfg and Infantino, and showcase Supergirl's new costume, headband, and hairstyle and feature guest appearances by Superman, Ambush Bug, and battles with Blackstarr and the Parasite.
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stephen dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars ... been reading supergirl when I was young i in joy reading every day its fun to
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
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I have been reading supergirl when I was young i in joy reading every day its fun to have
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Stargazer
3.0 out of 5 stars The pre Crisis Supergirl at her sometimes best
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2020
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A little background is in order to understand the context in which these stories were written. Supergirl had been part of an anthology book titled "Superman Family", correct, you heard that right, along with sharing the spotlight with Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Clark Kent and others. The Chris Reeve Superman movies had been popular at this point and the makers of the Super movies announced a Supergirl movie as well. In order to cash in on the buzz, DC Comics produced a Supergirl comic written by Paul Kupperberg and illustrated by Carmine Infantino. By this point in his career, Infantino was past his prime, but never the less producing exciting layouts although his figures tended to be a bit bulky as well as sharp and angular looking. Veteran artist Bob Oksner was brought in as an inker to soften up the figures. Together they did an admirable job (although I didn't appreciate them at the time) giving the book a unique look and feel.
The stories are typical 80's fare with mutants, monsters, scorcerers, etc., pretty standard stories with stereotypical supporting characters. Occasionally, some of the stories stood out and Supergirl and alter ego Linda, received nice character personalities making her stand separately from her more famous cousin. In context of the 80's, Supergirl is on par with the average pre Crisis Superman books. Entertaining, but nothing exceptional. During this time DC was producing New Teen Titans, Swamp Thing, Camelot 3000 as well as the underrated Blackhawk by Evanier and Spiegle. (Shame on DC for not reprinting those gems).
As far as the presentation of both volumes 1 and 2, there are a few stories that SHOULD have been included and weren't. There was a preview story that ran as a backup in the Superman 376 book which set up Kara's current status quote by the same creative team as the ongoing. Additionally, a parallel story involving Superman which ran that same month, depicting how he escaped a similar death trap than Supergirl would have created the contrast the books were trying to create. Finally, DC Comics Presents starring Superman, Supergirl and Blackstar should have been included as well as the Supergirl movie adaptation with nice art by Gray Morrow. This would have closed out the pre Crisis Supergirl as she died shortly thereafter. The production quality on these 2 books are pretty poor, with DC opting to go with poor quality paper. All in all, a nice trip down memory lane, for those who remember that time period and a curiosity for modern followers of the current excellent TV show.
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Ronald T Shafer
5.0 out of 5 stars Daring Supergirl
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2016
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I Love 'SUPERGIRL'.
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Scott A. Misko
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for collectors of Supergirl
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017
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Good book. As a collector of Supergirl comics of old, its great to see many of these issued bound in a collection and makes reading them easier. Thanks and appreciate it.
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Marcelo Battigane
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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There are much better stories in the Supergirl of the Silver Age.
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Amazon customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Super fun retro comic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2021
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Nice artwork and fun to read. Good for nostalgic 80s comic fans
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C A França
5.0 out of 5 stars Daring Adventures of Supergirl 1
Reviewed in Brazil on July 10, 2019
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Excelente.
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Rahul Jambholkar
5.0 out of 5 stars School days memories !
Reviewed in India on October 16, 2019
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I liked the stories as they took me back to my schooldays when I first started reading DC.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2016
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I love this book, not because I was a fan in any way of Supergirl. Rather, I am a fan of Carmine Infantino who is at his best here, you get the bonus of him being inked by the great Bob Oskner , a neglected artist of great talents, who also had a good run on Supergirl in the late sixties. if you have an "educated eye" toward drawing style, you notice that Oksner could not help himself and redraw a few faces and figures in there. It is obvious that DC is putting out this book to "ride" the Supergirl Tv show but I am quite happy that we get this reprint which is a wonderful forgotten gem of the 80s. ( which Dc would reprint the Oskner Supergirl run form Adventure comics but I won't hold my breath for that one. The only drawback her is that now amazon keeps sending me notice about any Supergirl product. SIGH!
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Shane haynes
4.0 out of 5 stars Looks like job for......Supergirl.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2023
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The daring new adventures of Super girl by Paul Kupperberg, Volume 1 is an enjoyable read. Super girl a.k.a Kara Zor El has moved to Chicago under the name of Linda Danvers. She enrolls as a student at the local college and, makes some new friends along the way.

However trouble is brewing as a secret organisation, known as the council are stirring up trouble but, first, Super girl must do battle with two villains called PSI and, the other known as Decay. Will the maid of might succeed?. Sorry, no spoilers.

The writing overall is pretty good and, the artwork in the panels by Carmine Infantino are very nicely drawn. Can't wait to read volume 2.
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