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97-625: Intergang appears in the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman , Supergirl , Superman & Lois , the cartoons Superman: The Animated Series , Young Justice , and My Adventures with Superman as well as the DC Extended Universe film Black Adam (2022). Intergang first appeared in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133 (October 1970) and was created by Jack Kirby . Members of Intergang were first shown in

194-466: A 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 15 reviews, with an average rating of 6.9/10. The critical consensus states: "Heavier themes lead to higher stakes, but Supergirl gives its eponymous heroine and her fellow supers plenty of room for growth, creating a well-balanced, engaging third season." The fourth season reports an 87% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.27/10 based on 7 reviews. The website's critic consensus reads: "Though it's

291-563: A cybernetic eyepatch after Hall partially blinds him. He later reunites with his father, who encourages him to reform. The second, unnamed Golden Eagle is a white supremacist and member of the Aryan Brigade who is equipped with mechanical wings. James Gordon Jr. was created by Frank Miller and Dave Mazzucchelli , first appearing in Batman #407 (May 1987). He is the son of James "Jim" Gordon Sr. and Barbara Kean Gordon, and

388-816: A different Earth from the other Arrowverse series, Supergirl's storyline became intertwined with the rest of the franchise during a multiverse event in its fifth season , which resulted in the merging of all Earths in the Arrowverse. The series was officially picked up on May 6, 2015, after receiving a full series commitment in September 2014. Following a full season order on November 30, 2015, it transitioned to The CW for its second season onward. Supergirl received mixed-to-positive reviews from television critics, with praise for its creative direction, cast performances—especially Benoist's—and its handling of relevant themes such as empowerment and social justice . It won

485-653: A figurehead. Moxie and his remaining lieutenants were later captured by Superman. When last seen, Intergang was run by a criminal cyberneticist named Frank Sixty. Intergang is later seen in Metropolis robbing a bank during the Justice League 's absence, only to be stopped and beaten by the Avengers . There was some suggestion that Boss Moxie (who was a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains at

582-543: A larger role than the previous season. The four-way crossover event, titled " Crisis on Earth-X ", took place on November 27 and 28, 2017, across Supergirl and Arrow (on the first night) and The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow (on the second night). In May 2018, Arrow star Stephen Amell announced at The CW upfronts that the next Arrowverse crossover would feature Batwoman and Gotham City . The crossover, titled " Elseworlds ", aired in December 2018, ahead of

679-546: A little tonally inconsistent, Supergirl's fourth season still soars thanks to strong, relevant writing brought to life by its charming cast." The book Adapting Superman: Essays on the Transmedia Man of Steel includes a chapter titled "Forging Kryptonite: Lex Luthor's Xenophobia as Societal Fracturing, from Batman v Superman to Supergirl ," which analyzes Lex Luthor's actions in Season 4 as "a representation exploring

776-510: A meeting between Metropolis' gang-leaders, an older clone of Moxie exploded enough to kill them all with Noose killing Vincent Edge. As Dabney Donovan went to look for fresh DNA samples to make use of, Moxie declared himself the new head of Intergang. The new Intergang spent much of their time tracking down Jimmy Olsen , whom Moxie believed knew Superman 's secret identity . Following a short-lived attempt by Morgan Edge to regain control, Lex Luthor gained control of Intergang, retaining Moxie as

873-481: A member of the Injustice Society. Ghost-Maker ( Minhkhoa Khan ) is a fictional character first appearing in Batman vol. 3 #100 (Dec. 2020). He was created by James Tynion IV and Jorge Jiménez. Khan is a Singaporean vigilante who was trained alongside Batman early in his career but split apart, eventually taking on the "Ghost-Maker" mantle utilizing a high-tech suit and several vehicles. After

970-512: A mining company called Ridge Ferrick in regions such as Australia , and also having expanded into nations such as Oolong Island, Bialya, and Yemen , reorganized along quasi-religious lines, complete with a "holy" text known variously as the Book of Crime or the Crime Bible , which treats Cain as a heroic, if not semi-divine, figure for his role according to Judeo-Christian theology in creating

1067-564: A new threat, Leviathan , while adjusting to life on the newly created Earth-Prime following the multiverse-altering Crisis on Infinite Earths. Kara also faces challenges working under Lex Luthor, as Leviathan continues their covert operations. Season 6 In Season 6 , the final season, Lex seeks to continue the Anti-Monitor's work by conquering the multiverse and imprisons Kara in the Phantom Zone , where she discovers her father

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1164-538: A physical form and recruits it into the Crime Syndicate of America . During the " Forever Evil " storyline, Grid aids the Crime Syndicate in their plan to take over the world before being defeated by Cyborg and trapped within his body. During the " Darkseid War " storyline, Owlman downloads Grid into Metron's Mobius Chair before the two are seemingly killed by a powerful entity . Gridlock

1261-460: A potential 2019 solo series for the character. Supergirl was confirmed to have a participating episode in August, which closed out the three-part crossover, trading nights with The Flash just for the event. Therefore, the show's participating episode aired on Tuesday, December 11. The end of "Elseworlds" teased the next crossover event, " Crisis on Infinite Earths ". Supergirl' s episode opened

1358-655: A power source before Batman stops him and returns Gorilla Boss to his body. Gorilla Grodd later mind-controls Gorilla Boss, Congorilla , Djuba , Monsieur Mallah , and Sam Simeon . However, Grodd's psychic abilities inadvertently damage his brain, freeing them. Gotham (Henry Clover Jr.) and Gotham Girl (Claire Clover) were characters created by DC Comics , debuting in DC Rebirth . They were created by Tom King and David Finch . The Clover's operate as twins with Superman-like powers, having bought them through their family's money, trading in their lives for them as

1455-545: A prince from Daxam , Krypton's neighboring planet. Meanwhile, James becomes the vigilante Guardian , Alex begins dating Maggie Sawyer , and J'onn forms a bond with M'gann M'orzz, a White Martian . Season 3 In Season 3 , Kara grapples with Mon-El's departure, only for him to return from the 31st century, where he has founded the Legion and married Imra Ardeen . J'onn reunites with his father, M'yrnn J'onzz, and Kara's new friend, Samantha Arias, unknowingly transforms into

1552-477: A prominent evil figure in ancient Atlantis's history and the former ruler of Mu , whose people culturally resemble ancient Egyptians . He is also alleged to be an ancestor of the Titans hero, Tempest (formerly Aqualad) and a distant relative to significant DC characters such as Aquaman , Ocean Master , and Zatanna through his brother's bloodline. The eldest twin of Arion and son of Majistra and Calculha, Garn

1649-481: A pupil of Hawkman . After Hall is seemingly killed in battle, Parker becomes the new Hawkman and is revealed to be Ch'al Andar , the son of the Thanagarian Fel Andar and the human Sharon Parker . However, he attacks Kendra Saunders , is revealed to have orchestrated Hall's death, and is sent to Thanagar to be judged. Eventually, he is pardoned, becomes the leader of a group of Wingmen, and gains

1746-527: A recurring role. The series was renewed for a third season in January 2017, with Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner taking over as co-showrunners. Supergirl was renewed for a fourth season , which premiered on October 14, 2018, followed by a fifth season in October 2019. On January 7, 2020, the series was renewed for a sixth season , which premiered on March 30, 2021. On September 22, 2020, it

1843-454: A shared hallucination. After "Invasion!", Guggenheim felt "If there's an appetite for it from the fans and from the network," the crossover next year could be "a proper four-part crossover." At the 2017 Paleyfest event, Kreisberg reiterated the creative team's intention to do a full four-way crossover the following year. At San Diego Comic Con in 2017, it was confirmed that another four-way crossover would take place, with Supergirl playing

1940-413: A spin-off series titled Superman & Lois , with Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch reprising their roles as Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane. In January 2020, Superman & Lois was ordered to series. The series premiered on February 23, 2021. Originally presented as being set in the same continuity as Supergirl , the series was retroactively established to be set in an adjacent universe to

2037-510: A superhero known as the Flash . The Flash helped Joan when the former's father was kidnapped. She would remain a girlfriend and confidante to the Flash. Unlike Lois Lane and Superman , Joan was always aware of the Flash's secret identity. The events of Crisis on Infinite Earths reconnected both Jay and Joan and the entire Keystone City citizens as being in a coma until Barry Allen revived

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2134-421: A thing could be. Meeting renegade Project Cadmus geneticist Dabney Donovan , he arranged for himself and his dead gang members from the 1940s to be cloned into youthful bodies with superpowers which involved Dabney having to do some grave robbing. This led to his henchmen Ginny "Torcher" McCree , Mike "Machine" Gun , Noose , and Rough House being cloned and receiving superpowers. Using Vincent Edge to arrange

2231-448: A while." In August 2015, Tassler revealed that while there were no plans at the time to do crossover storylines, the three series would have crossover promotions. Pedowitz regretted passing on the series when presented it in mid-2014, saying, "We hadn't launched The Flash yet, we weren't ready to take on another DC property. In hindsight we probably should've gone that direction...Sometimes you lose great shows." In January 2016, during

2328-472: A writer and executive producer. Additionally, Arrow , The Flash , and Smallville alum Glen Winter was revealed to be directing the pilot episode. Principal photography for the pilot took place from March 4 to March 29, 2015, with filming locations including the Warner Bros. lot, which had previously been used for Lois & Clark . Each episode cost approximately $ 3 million to produce, one of

2425-434: Is "Author X". Bruno Mannheim was informed by two of his men that the attack on "Author X" has failed. He throws the two men into the swimming pool and electrifies it. Lois and Jon later visit Cora Benning's office and find a note stating that she was taken by Intergang. While leaving the office, the three of them encounter Bruno Mannheim in the hall who claims that he is asking for directions. Lois thinks to herself that Mannheim

2522-498: Is a Checkmate agent and one of their Rooks who was later injected with a formula containing Starro DNA. Grid is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Grid originated as a cybernetic system inside Cyborg that passively searched for information and developed aspects of the hackers and viruses that it encountered. During the " Trinity War " storyline, Atomica grants Grid sentience and

2619-643: Is a fictional supervillain introduced in Warlord #62 (July 1982). His character is the major antagonist in both Arion, Lord of Atlantis and Arion the Immortal titles, serving as Arion's arch-enemy. He is affiliated with the Lords of Chaos, originally stated to be one of their agents. Later and modern revisions of the character instead mention him as a genuine Lord of Chaos. In the DC Universe , he serves as

2716-582: Is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is a mammoth-sized alien conqueror who was exiled from his home planet for his plans to conquer the universe. Afterwards, he joins the Brotherhood of Evil and battles the Doom Patrol while occasionally working with them for his own gain. In " Dawn of DC ", Garguax is depicted as the emperor of the Moon. Garn Daanuth

2813-600: Is also trapped. After being rescued, Kara and her team face the 5th Dimension Imp Nyxlygsptlnz, who escaped the Phantom Zone and seeks revenge on her father. Lex eventually allies with Nyxlygsptlnz, leading to the final showdown in the series. In September 2014, Warner Bros. Television Studios began development on a television series centered around Supergirl . The series was executive produced by Greg Berlanti , Ali Adler , and Sarah Schechter from Berlanti Productions , with DC Comics ' Geoff Johns also attached to

2910-501: Is in a gang war with Tobias Whale . Intergang buys him out and makes Tobias Whale the CEO of Kord Enterprises which has become a front for Intergang's criminal activities. In 2011, The New 52 rebooted the DC universe. Gotham City has fallen to Intergang's Religion of Crime branch. During a gunfight between his gang and the police, Mister Untouchable claimed that Intergang has cut him out of

3007-542: Is preparing for an invasion of Gotham City . Two weeks later, the pair finally have a confrontation with the two operatives of Intergang in Gotham, Whisper A'Daire and Kyle Abbot , known in the public eye as the manager of HSC International Banking , an holding connected to Intergang itself, and her bodyguard . In the weeks that follow, the further investigations of Montoya and the Question reveal Intergang to be operating

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3104-490: Is raised by Majistra within the city-state of Mu. Majistra teaches Garn black magic in accordance of a prophecy regarding two brothers in eternal conflict over the fate of Atlantis as an agent of the Lords of Chaos. Garn becomes a rival of Arion after he drains power from the Zodiac Crystals, bleaching his skin and seemingly killing Majistra. Garn becomes an ally of Vandal Savage, who assists him in his goal to undermine

3201-471: Is reimagined as an unemployed Californian surfer and ally of Titans West who is later killed by a member of the Wildebeest Society . In Hawkman (vol. 4), Charley Parker is reimagined as a courier for the criminal Mick Valdare who was fired after turning eighteen. Desolate, alone and without the luxuries he had grown accustomed to, Parker considered suicide before being rescued by and becoming

3298-490: Is saved by Barry Allen . Afterwards, she gets a job interning at Iris West-Allen 's Central City Citizen newspaper. Allegra later investigates Black Hole , helps Team Flash stop various supervillains, reforms her cousin, develops a protégé-esque acquaintance with Nash Wells , and enters a relationship with Chester P. Runk . Esperanza Garcia is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics . She

3395-472: Is the adoptive mother of Allegra Garcia . Esperanza Garcia appears in The Flash , portrayed by Alexa Barajas and voiced by Erika Soto in the seventh season . This version is Allegra Garcia 's cousin and possesses similar electromagnetic spectrum-based abilities. She is presumed dead following the explosion of S.T.A.R. Labs ' particle accelerator, but is secretly taken in, revived, and trained to become

3492-536: Is the daughter of supervillain Eduardo Reyes / Wavelength, and inherited similar light manipulation powers. Allegra Garcia was raised in the Santa Marta slums of Rio de Janeiro by her foster parents Ramon Garcia and Esperanza Garcia. Upon emigrating to Gotham City while developing the ability to emit electromagnetic light, she fell in with some gangs and took parts in robberies before being stopped by

3589-588: Is the name of two supervillains in DC Comics. Adam Fells was a hired gun with earth-manipulating abilities, a member of the Injustice Society , and an enemy of the Justice Society of America . He is later placed in suspended animation by Ultra-Humanite and accidentally killed by Icicle when he tries to free him. An unnamed man with similar powers became the second Geomancer and

3686-451: Is trying to get her to lower her guard. When Lois goes to pick up Jon from school and finds him in the library, they are ambushed by Intergang agents who then trap them in a tool closet which they set on fire. Jon's superpowers manifest as he manages to break down the door. When Jon gets Lois out of the burning tool closet, they are then surrounded by Intergang thugs. Breaking off his fight with Blackrock, Superman manages to save Lois and Jon as

3783-472: The Arrowverse tie-in comic Earth-Prime #2, consisting of Bruno Mannheim, Barrage , Hi-Tech, Loophole, Thaddeus Killgrave, Sleez , and Terra-Man . Supergirl (TV series) Supergirl is an American superhero drama television series developed by Ali Adler , Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg that aired on CBS and later The CW from October 26, 2015, to November 9, 2021. Based on

3880-465: The Arrowverse , the same universe as his other series Arrow and The Flash , and in January 2015, The CW president Mark Pedowitz revealed that he was also open to a crossover between the series and networks (due to Berlanti executive producing all three and The CW being co-owned by CBS). However, CBS Entertainment chair Nina Tassler stated that month that "those two shows are on a different network. So I think we'll keep Supergirl to ourselves for

3977-467: The DC Comics character created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino , the series follows Kara Zor-El (played by Melissa Benoist ), Superman 's cousin, and one of the last surviving Kryptonians from the planet Krypton . As Supergirl, Kara uses her powers to protect National City and later becomes a key member of the Arrowverse —a shared universe of interconnected superhero shows. Initially set on

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4074-540: The DC Universe . She is a clone of Victor Hewitt who is rescued by Firestorm . Her telepathic ability is shown to be limited to those participating in the Firestorm matrix and strongest with Jason Rusch. She becomes a romantic interest for Rusch throughout Firestorm: The Nuclear Man (vol. 2) and a participant in the matrix. She is killed by Deathstorm in Blackest Night #3 (September 2009). The Geomancer

4171-589: The Dominators . Supergirl and The Flash also featured in a musical crossover, featuring several covers of existing songs along with two original numbers. Similar to "Invasion!", the crossover begins at the end of the Supergirl episode " Star-Crossed " and primarily takes place during The Flash episode " Duet ", featuring the Music Meister as the antagonist who puts both The Flash and Supergirl in

4268-671: The Joker War , Ghost-Maker becomes the leader of Batman Incorporated and Clownhunter 's mentor. Dr. Asa Gilmore is a character appearing in DC Comics . The character first appeared in Flash vol. 2 #144 (January 1999), and was created by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn . He was behind the origin story of Malcolm Thawne / Cobalt Blue . Gilmore's negligence killed the child of the con artists Thawne family, covering his mistake with Malcolm who he lied about being stillborn to Nora Allen and Henry Allen . Malcolm tracked down Gilmore for

4365-609: The Most Exciting New Series at the 5th Critics' Choice Television Awards in 2015. Kara Zor-El was sent to Earth from Krypton as a 13-year-old by her parents, Zor-El and Alura . Kara was tasked with protecting her infant cousin, Kal-El , but her spacecraft was knocked off course and trapped in the Phantom Zone for 24 years. By the time her spacecraft crash-landed on Earth, Kal-El had already grown up and become Superman . The series begins 12 years later, with Kara embracing her superhuman powers and adopting

4462-502: The Television Critics Association press tour, he said that The CW was still interested in a crossover with Supergirl if the producers could find a way to do it, and Berlanti added that while no official conversations had taken place, internal ones had concerning how a crossover would work. He also noted that for a crossover to happen during Supergirl 's first season, it would have to be figured out "in

4559-403: The "most sacred" crime of murder. It has even been revealed that the original text is bound by the stone with which Cain slew Abel. In issue #25, Bruno Mannheim was revealed as the current head of Intergang, which is also behind the kidnapping of many of the world's "mad scientists", in a grand plan to take over America by the end of the year. He shows himself now acting like a cult leader, exalting

4656-458: The Arrowverse in its second season finale. Mike Gunn (comics) The Galactic Golem is a solar-powered creature created by Lex Luthor who is an enemy of Superman . Creator Len Wein said that he created the Golem "because I needed somebody Superman could hit! The problem with Superman's rogues' gallery was, they were all thinkers ...they were scientists, or guys who built toys. With

4753-415: The D.E.O. to protect my city from alien life and anyone else that means to cause harm. I am Supergirl!" - Opening monologue from the first season. The second season saw a change in filming location, moving production to Vancouver , instead of Los Angeles , where the first season was shot. This move was made to reduce the high production costs, which had contributed to CBS's hesitation in renewing

4850-534: The Golem, he could hit Superman, and Superman could hit him back". It only made two appearances: Superman #248 (February 1972) and 258 (November 1972), before being erased from continuity following Crisis on Infinite Earths . Paul Gambi is a tailor in Central City and associate of the Rogues . He later created the "ultimate super-costume", which was first worn by serial killer Dell Merriwether until he

4947-675: The Intergang thugs are caught in the explosion. Here is the known membership of Intergang: A possible future incarnation of Intergang appears in " Armageddon 2001 ", in which they take Metropolis hostage with a nuclear bomb. However, one of their members grows nervous and detonates it too early, leading to several deaths, such as Lois Lane's, and Superman destroying every nuclear weapon on Earth. Intergang appears in DC Universe Online , with Bruno Mannheim, Whisper A'Daire, and Kyle Abbot as prominent members. Intergang appears in

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5044-795: The UV rays in the sky to fry him. Deathstroke declined Allegra's offer to join up with him, stating that she has a lot of growing up to do. Allegra Garcia / Wavelength appears in The Flash , portrayed by Kayla Compton. This version is a young metahuman with abilities based on the electromagnetic spectrum who wants to become a reporter. Despite coming from a criminal background and having been previously incarcerated in Iron Heights Penitentiary , Cecile Horton helps her turn her life around. After an attack by her metahuman cousin Ultraviolet and being framed for her crimes, Allegra

5141-518: The action occurring in Metropolis by selling the location of their meth laboratory to the law enforcement. Attackers from Intergang ambush Lois Lane and Jon Kent when she was driving him home from school. They run Lois' car off the road and into the woods. While Jon knocks out one of the attackers, Lois contacts Superman who defeats the attackers. Later at their barn, Lois and Clark figure out that their attackers are from Intergang and had followed Lois from her meeting with Cora Benning suspecting that she

5238-619: The ancient Atlantean government. Bedlam , a magical manifestation of Garn's power, appears in Young Justice (1998). He is eventually defeated by Young Justice and Impulse , who use time travel to depower him. Joan Garrick is a fictional character from DC Comics , a supporting character and romantic interest of Jay Garrick / The Flash . The character was created by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert , and first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (January 1940). She appeared in

5335-540: The assassin Ultraviolet by Black Hole . Amidst this, Black Hole scientist Dr. Olsen removes her vocal cords and gives her a mask to help her speak. After making minor appearances in the sixth season , Esperanza seeks revenge on Dr. Olsen in the seventh season, but is foiled by Allegra and receives medical help from Dr. Caitlin Snow to heal from her past before being killed while hunting Black Hole's remnants. Garguax

5432-500: The body of a gorilla. Due to no longer being able to speak, he uses a pad and pencil to order Doc Willard and his henchmen to procure the required funds to transfer him into Batman 's body. However, Batman manages to escape and defeat him. Aliens later transfer Gorilla Boss' brain into an alien beast as part of their plans to take over Earth. Superman and Batman thwarted the alien invasion, but Gorilla Boss escapes with Willard. Sinestro later steals Gorilla Boss' brain and uses it as

5529-485: The book The Flash Companion wrote positively of the character's depiction by Sheldon Mayer which he felt was an example of "strong females" at the time. John Wells, in the same book, compared Gardner Fox 's deriving of the character to other works of characters like Dian Belmont of Sandman , Inza Cramer of Doctor Fate and Shiera Hall of Hawkman that the female romantic interests were not just lovers but also confidantes of their respective superheroes as depicted at

5626-483: The brother of Barbara Gordon . James Jr. is introduced in Batman: Year One as a child before Batman: The Black Mirror reintroduces him as a sociopathic serial killer and inmate of Arkham Asylum . Gorilla Boss is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. George Dyke is a crime boss who was executed in a gas chamber, with his brain being transplanted into

5723-508: The cast and crew. In Canada, Supergirl aired in a sim-subbed simulcast on Global alongside the American broadcast during the first season . For the second season , the series moved to Showcase under the same arrangement. In the United Kingdom, Supergirl premiered on Sky One on October 29, 2015. In Australia, Supergirl premiered on FOX8 on December 6, 2015. Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gave

5820-489: The commissioner of Union 242. Golden Eagle is the name of two fictional characters published by DC Comics . The original Golden Eagle is Charley Parker , an orphan living in Midway City who idolized Hawkman . After being hit by a strange light, he gains powers similar to Hawkman's and becomes the superhero Golden Eagle. However, he eventually loses his powers and joins Titans West . In 1989, Golden Eagle

5917-504: The costume for striking a perfect balance between classic nostalgia and modern design. The Washington Post similarly lauded Atwood’s ability to successfully transition "cartoon-y tints" to darker tones in her design. However, E! Online criticized the costume, comparing it to a "cheap Halloween costume" and expressing dissatisfaction with the washed-out colors and the "gritty, 'street style'" look that Atwood intended. TV Guide echoed this sentiment, suggesting that although Benoist

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6014-527: The costume, and the use of Eurojersey fabric. The Martian Manhunter costume, first seen in the Season 1 episode "Human For a Day", was created through visual effects, but a physical version was later used in subsequent episodes. This costume proved to be one of the most challenging for the costume team. The reception to the Supergirl costume was mixed. Entertainment Weekly 's Natalie Abrams commented that

6111-597: The costume’s new look felt like a positive departure, noting the avoidance of exposing the character's midriff, as seen in the Michael Turner comic version, and Benoist's tights worn underneath the skirt with over-the-knee boots. Abrams also compared the costume's texture to that worn by Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013), and remarked on the shift away from the bright blue and red color scheme traditionally associated with Supergirl. Andrew Dyce of Screen Rant praised

6208-563: The cover alongside the Flash on the issue. She would remain the supporting character of the titular character throughout the Golden Age, and she was revived through the Silver Age in " Flash of Two Worlds ", where she is revealed to be a part of Earth-Two . Joan Williams was depicted as the college crush of Jay who Joan originally rejected. Later, Jay used speedster powers as a football star to impress Joan and later decided to be

6305-443: The cultural effects of encroaching xenophobia" from society to the family, reflecting the years following the 2016 United States presidential election. Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gave the fifth season of Supergirl an 92% approval rating from critics, with an average rating of 7.0/10, based on 8 reviews. The site's consensus states: "While Supergirl ’s fifth season suffers from too many plot threads, it still delivers

6402-470: The first issue of Kirby's Forever People in 1971. Intergang was founded in the 1920s by a gangster, Moxie "Boss" Mannheim , who was later killed by rivals. It was then revived by Morgan Edge and run by Boss Moxie's son Bruno "Ugly" Mannheim . Bruno was, however, getting orders and weaponry from Darkseid , who was using Intergang to help track down the Anti-Life Equation . Morgan Edge

6499-497: The first season of Supergirl a 92% approval rating from critics, with an average rating of 7.53/10, based on 72 reviews. The site's consensus states: " Melissa Benoist shines as Superman 's plucky little cousin in Supergirl , a family-friendly comic-book adaptation that ditches cynicism for heart." Metacritic , which uses a weighted average, reported "generally favorable reviews" with an assigned score of 75 out of 100, based on reviews from 38 critics. Cliff Wheatley of IGN gave

6596-452: The five-part crossover on December 8, 2019, with the final two installments airing on January 14, 2020. At the end of the event, the new Earth-Prime was formed, which saw Earth-38 merged with the former Earth-1 and Black Lightning ' s earth, creating a fictional universe where all of the CW series exist together. In October 2019, The CW and Warner Bros. Television announced development on

6693-600: The heart, action, and timely storytelling fans expect from the series." For the sixth and final season, Rotten Tomatoes reported an 88% approval rating, with an average rating of 6.8/10, based on 6 reviews. The consensus reads: "In its final stretch, Supergirl struggles to juggle its many characters and subplots, but it still manages to close the story with an emotional and satisfying conclusion, led by Benoist's strong performance." 2015 critics' top ten lists   2016 critics' top ten lists   In November 2014, Berlanti expressed interest in Supergirl existing in

6790-474: The highest license fees ever for a first-year show. "When I was a child, my planet, Krypton, was dying. I was sent to Earth to protect my cousin. But my pod got knocked off-course, and by the time I got here, my cousin had already grown up to become... Superman. And so, I hid my powers, until recently when an accident forced me to reveal myself to the world. To most people, I am an assistant at CatCo Worldwide Media. But in secret, I work with my adoptive sister for

6887-457: The local vigilantes and remanded to Arkham Asylum . To reunite with his daughter after some villains he knew saw Allegra, Wavelength hired Deathstroke and his version of the Titans to spring her out of Arkham Asylum, fighting through Batman and some of Arkham Asylum's inmates when they tried to escape. When the mission was a success, Deathstroke's Titans brought her to Brazil, where Allegra lashed out against her father for abandoning her and used

6984-426: The next month or so". Glenn Geller, Tassler's successor at CBS, then stated on the matter, "I have to be really careful what I say here. Watch and wait and see what happens." On February 3, 2016, it was announced that Grant Gustin , who appears as Barry Allen / Flash on The Flash , would appear in the eighteenth episode of the first season, " Worlds Finest ". While no plot details on the episodes were released at

7081-625: The pilot episode a 7/10, praising Benoist's performance as Kara and the fun take on the Superman mythos. Rotten Tomatoes gave the second season a 92% approval rating from critics with an average rating of 7.88/10, based on 20 reviews. The site's consensus reads: "The arrival of the more famous cousin in Supergirl does nothing to detract from the show's lead, who continues to deliver strength, action, and relatability." Metacritic reported "universal acclaim" with an assigned score of 81 out of 100, based on reviews from 4 critics. The third season holds

7178-435: The power of crime as the dominant order in the 21st century, and now becoming a cannibal, eating anyone he kills who refuses to join Intergang. At the same time, Magpie and Ventriloquist swear their allegiance to Intergang. Bruno "Ugly" Mannheim returns as a giant wielding alien technology, claiming that someone other than Darkseid is behind Intergang's current activities. In the storyline Gotham Underground , Intergang

7275-604: The powers would affect their life-span. The two would assist Batman against Solomon Grundy and the Kobra Cult . Henry Jr. was killed by the Psycho Pirate while an unstable Claire later joined the " Flashpoint Batman ". Gravedigger is the name of two different characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Ulysses Hazard is a soldier who operated during World War II . His grandson Percy Hazard operated as Hazard of Squad K. Tyson Sykes

7372-465: The project. Early titles considered for the series included Super and Girl . Berlanti confirmed the project shortly thereafter, citing inspiration from the actress Ginger Rogers for his portrayal of the character, which resonated with executive producer Schechter. On September 20, 2014, CBS committed to the series with a premiere planned for the 2015–16 television schedule . In January 2015, CBS Entertainment Chairman Nina Tassler revealed that

7469-460: The real Edge was imprisoned. The original Edge would later escape with the help of Jimmy Olsen. During an ensuing battle with Intergang, the clone was mistaken for the original by Intergang hitman Tombstone Gear and incinerated. The real Edge was soon free to resume his role as Galaxy's president. Following the clone's death, different Intergang members had to run Intergang in Edge's absence. Joe Danton

7566-417: The series inhabits is Earth-38 in the Arrowverse multiverse, and has been informally referred to as "Earth-CBS" by Marc Guggenheim , one of the creators of Arrow . During the second season, Supergirl appears in " Invasion! ", a crossover episode of The Flash , Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow , when she's recruited by Barry Allen and Cisco Ramon at the end of " Medusa " to help fight off an invasion by

7663-461: The series would be a procedural drama , blending serialized story arcs with crime-solving elements. Melissa Benoist was cast as Supergirl in January 2015, following a lengthy audition process. Other actresses considered for the role included Claire Holt and Gemma Atkinson . Blake Neely , composer for Arrow and The Flash , was confirmed as the series' composer in March 2015. The show

7760-559: The series. Filming for the third season began in Vancouver on July 6, 2017, and wrapped on April 28, 2018. However, on March 12, 2020, Warner Bros. Television shut down production of the series due to the COVID-19 pandemic . The sixth and final season was initially scheduled to begin filming on September 28, 2020, and conclude by April 5, 2021, but production was temporarily postponed due to delays in receiving COVID-19 test results for

7857-437: The skirt could be "a little daunting" but also expressed that it was a challenge she welcomed. Promotional photos of Benoist wearing Atwood's design were released on March 6, 2015. Atwood aimed to "embrace the past" while also making the costume suitable for the street-style action hero of today. Atwood further revealed practical elements of the design, such as the cape being fastened to an undersuit to prevent it from pulling on

7954-767: The superhero alias "Supergirl". Season 1 In Season 1 , Kara reveals her powers to become National City's protector. She discovers that numerous criminals her mother imprisoned have escaped to Earth, including her aunt Astra and her uncle Non . Kara works with her adoptive sister Alex Danvers , the Green Martian J'onn J'onzz , James Olsen , and tech genius Winn Schott to fight these threats. Season 2 In Season 2 , Kara and her allies face tensions between humans and extraterrestrials while investigating Project Cadmus , run by Lillian Luthor, Lex Luthor 's mother. Kara befriends Lena Luthor , Lillian's adoptive daughter, and navigates her romantic feelings for Mon-El ,

8051-775: The time) was slain during the miniseries Infinite Crisis . The suggestion comes from a sequence during the Battle of Metropolisuring which Superboy-Prime snaps a villain's neck, killing him. In an interview DC editor-in-chief Dan DiDio confirmed that Boss Moxie did indeed die in Infinite Crisis #7 by stating that Superboy-Prime snapped his neck. In the pages of 52 , Intergang members Noose and Rough House visit Kahndaq and offer Adrianna Tomaz as tribute to Black Adam in exchange for safe passage for their group's smuggling activity. Both of them are killed by Black Adam. In week 9, Question tells Renee Montoya that Intergang

8148-453: The time, Ross A. Lincoln of Deadline Hollywood noted that "the in-universe reason" for the crossover was due to Barry's ability to travel to various dimensions, thus implying that Supergirl exists on an alternate Earth to Arrow and The Flash in a multiverse. The Flash episode " Welcome to Earth-2 " confirmed this, showing an image of Benoist as Supergirl during a sequence where characters travel through that multiverse. The earth that

8245-468: The time. In " The New Golden Age ", it is revealed that Joan and Jay had a child named Judy Garrick (also known as Boom) before she mysteriously vanished. In reality, the Time Masters had kidnapped her in an attempt to save her from being killed by Doctor Manhattan 's alterations to the timeline, and she is eventually recovered and transported to the present day. Gehenna is a superhero in

8342-671: The truth and murdered the doctor in a rage. A similar character named Dr. Malcolm Gilmore appears in the ninth season of The Flash as an alias of Eddie Thawne / Cobalt Blue . Goldface is an enemy of Green Lantern and the Flash . He was created by Gardner Fox and Gil Kane , and first appeared in Green Lantern (vol. 2) #38 (1965). Keith Kenyon was a political sciences student who gained gold-manipulating abilities after being exposed to gold that had been affected by toxic waste. Later on, he reforms, marries Amunet Black / Blacksmith , moves to Keystone City , and becomes

8439-489: The two. The couple ultimately married, and Jay retired from the Justice Society of America for a while until later returning to the group. Joan was described as an essential part of the Golden Age Flash's life in later decades by Mark Ginnochio of Comicbook.com. Joan and Jay's marriage is cited as being "among the most popular of DC's earliest married characters" by Vaneta Rogers of Newsarama . Jim Beard in

8536-626: The world-killing weapon known as Reign . Season 4 In Season 4 , Kara confronts rising anti-alien sentiments fueled by Lex Luthor, who manipulates Ben Lockwood into forming a human-first group, the Children of Liberty. Meanwhile, a Kara clone, dubbed Red Daughter , is trained by Kasnian forces to fight Supergirl at Lex's request. Tensions arise as Col. Lauren Haley joins the DEO, demanding that Supergirl reveal her identity, which she refuses to do. Season 5 In Season 5 , Kara and her friends face

8633-485: Was announced that the series would conclude after its sixth season, ending in November 2021. The costume for Supergirl was designed by Colleen Atwood , who had previously worked on the costumes for Arrow and The Flash . Melissa Benoist , who portrayed Kara Zor-El/Supergirl , acknowledged being aware of the more modern comic depictions of the character’s outfit, noting that the frequently "micro-mini hemline" of

8730-570: Was arrested, but managed to escape. He attempted to disappear through a "Boom Tube" (a New Gods transporter), but it collapsed when he was halfway through. Some time later, Mannheim's father "Boss" Moxie Mannheim, a gangster who had been in prison since the 1940s after being captured by the Newsboy Legion , was released. Discovering that the Newsboys were, seemingly, the same age as when he first fought them, he determined to find out how such

8827-589: Was defeated by Flash and Green Lantern and sentenced to the electric chair . However, the suit unexpectedly gained sentience and became indestructible. In the " DC Rebirth " reboot, Flash unsuccessfully invades Gambi's business to find the Rogues. Paul Gambi appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold #15. Allegra Garcia is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics . She

8924-712: Was officially picked up to series on May 6, 2015, and the pilot premiered at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2015. Adler explained that Superman 's role in the series would be minimal to maintain focus on Supergirl. In November 2015, CBS ordered seven additional episodes, bringing the total for the first season to 20 episodes. On May 12, 2016, it was announced that the series would move to The CW for its second season , premiering in October 2016. The move to Vancouver for production raised concerns about Calista Flockhart 's continued involvement, as her contract required filming near Los Angeles . Flockhart ultimately remained in

9021-409: Was posed to appear as a powerful hero, the combination of thigh-high boots and the pleated skirt made the outfit look more like a "moderately-priced Halloween costume." For the show's fifth season , the costume was redesigned to feature pants instead of the traditional skirt. In February 2015, it was announced that Andrew Kreisberg , co-creator of Arrow and The Flash , had joined Supergirl as

9118-514: Was sent after Intergang crime boss Samuel Simeon, he was saved by Superman, though he was later apprehended by Superman trying to start a new mob outside of Metropolis. In the Post- Crisis DC Universe , Morgan Edge was the leader of Intergang, until he suffered a heart attack due to stress. While he believed he was working for Darkseid, his Apokoliptian contact was actually DeSaad , whose only aim in supplying him with weaponry

9215-405: Was the first to run Intergang and he was later killed by a car bomb. Then Max Danner became the new Intergang leader. He led Intergang in some criminal activities until he got apprehended. Clark Kent appeared as a key witness until he had to briefly leave to rescue Mr. Xavier. The outcome of the trial was not shown. When Intergang was dissolved, SKULL took over their territories. When a SKULL assassin

9312-537: Was the head of the Galaxy Broadcasting System television network (which had recently purchased the Daily Planet and had Clark Kent transferred to its Metropolis affiliate WGBS-TV as its anchorman ). It was later revealed that this was not the real Morgan Edge, but a clone from the "Evil Factory". When the clone could not bring itself to kill the original Edge at the order of Darkseid,

9409-450: Was to cause suffering. While he was in the hospital his legitimate businesses were taken over by his father Vincent Edge , and Intergang was taken over by Bruno "Ugly" Mannheim, who trained on Apokolips with Granny Goodness . A later retcon has it that Mannheim was the original leader of Intergang, dealing knowingly with DeSaad. How Edge took over is unrevealed. Eventually, Intergang was brought down by Clark Kent and Cat Grant , Mannheim

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