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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 — Tom King, Writer; Bilquis Evely, Artist; Mat Lopes, Colorist
Ray — 9.5/10
Ray: Any time Tom King starts a new series, it’s probably going to be something special. And Supergirl-usually a lighter character-seems an odd choice for his series of Eisner-worthy, introspective character dramas. But it makes a lot more sense than it first appears-unlike Superman, she’s a character steeped in the trauma of Krypton, and that’s rarely dealt with outside of a few throwaway scenes. King promises to peel back those layers, and he’s picked a great storytelling partner in Bilquis Evely, who has quickly been becoming one of DC’s best artists over the last few years. This is a messier, more driven Supergirl than we’ve seen in a long time, and it feels like she’s needed a run like this.
But this isn’t really her story, at least at first. It’s the story of a young alien…
