DC’s Summer of Supergirl Special #1 Main Cover By Belén Ortega (All Images Courtesy of DC Comics)
This summer, DC Comics is putting the spotlight squarely on one of its most enduring heroines with the release of Summer of Supergirl Special #1, a vibrant, all-star anthology celebrating the legacy—and future — of Supergirl.
Arriving June 24, this 48-page one-shot brings together an impressive lineup of creative talent, including Sophie Campbell, Mark Waid, and Gail Simone, with artwork by Belén Ortega, Cian Tormey, and Emma Kubert. The result is a trio of stories that explore different facets of Kara Zor-El, reaffirming her place as a central figure in the DC Universe.
The lead story, crafted by Campbell and Ortega, drops Supergirl into the seemingly quiet town of Midvale — only to have the calm shattered by the arrival of the infamous intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo. The clash promises high-energy action and sharp character contrast, as the “Maiden of Might” goes head-to-head with the irreverent “Main Man.”
DC’s Summer of Supergirl Special #1 variant covers by Tula Lotay (above) and Pablo Villalobos (below).
Two additional stories round out the issue. One, from Waid and Tormey, and another from Simone and Kubert, each take a more reflective approach, celebrating Supergirl’s resilience and her evolving identity as the rightful “Heir to El.” Together, the stories balance spectacle with legacy, offering longtime fans and new readers alike a compelling snapshot of where Supergirl stands today.
Visually, the issue is just as ambitious. Ortega provides the main cover, while standout variant covers come from Tula Lotay and Pablo Villalobos, along with a Supergirl movie-inspired variant by Mahmud Asrar — making the book as collectible as it is readable.
Summer of Supergirl Special #1 Supergirl Movie Variant Cover By Mahmud Asrar
Summer of Supergirl Special #1 is part of a broader publishing initiative that underscores DC’s renewed focus on the character. The “Summer of Supergirl” lineup also includes the Elseworlds series Supergirl: Survive, facsimile editions of Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #23 and Lobo #1, as well as the oversized art book DC W.I.P.: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1. A wave of Supergirl-themed variant covers across DC’s ongoing titles further reinforces the character’s prominence this season.
Retailing at $5.99 (with card stock variants at $6.99), this one-shot isn’t just another release — it’s a statement. With a powerhouse creative team and a character enjoying a well-deserved resurgence, DC’s Summer of Supergirl is shaping up to be both a celebration and a reintroduction of Kara Zor-El for a new era.