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Title: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: Xorn on June 12, 2007, 07:03:15 AM
I hope this turns out good...

http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=5838

If it does maybe it could lead to a Supergirl movie later on...
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: catwhowalksbyhimself on June 12, 2007, 07:08:46 AM
It could be interesting.  They are making their ages a lot closer though.  They could have made her much younger, but I guess they want the main cast to continue to be closer to the age of those that have grown up watching the show.

It does give Clark another family member, with Martha Kent leaving the series.  It also allows another angle in storytelling for Clarke to learn more about his own background from his cousin.  With everyone else but Clark flying, you have to wonder what the justification for the creators continuing to be stubborn about this are.
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: catwhowalksbyhimself on June 14, 2007, 05:42:19 AM
Further news about this:

It looks like they're using a version of the modern origin--that Kara was sent as a teen to take care of baby Clark, but got caught in stasis for years, waking up to find out that her baby cousin is now older than she is.
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: Tomato on June 14, 2007, 04:16:14 PM
I'm sorry, but isn't this like, the second or third supergirl now? Supergirl is not such a standout character that they need her in smallville. I'd be more interested in some more conventional superman villains
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: catwhowalksbyhimself on June 14, 2007, 05:00:32 PM
They brought in Bizzaro, doesn't that count?

And on this show, this is the first real supergirl.  Everybody named Kara, or who happens to be a female Kryptonian does not count.

This is the actual Kara Zor-El, this time.
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: Silver Shocker on June 14, 2007, 11:02:15 PM
Quote from: catwhowalksbyhimself on June 14, 2007, 05:00:32 PM
They brought in Bizzaro, doesn't that count?

True, but it's not the REAL Bizarro. I'd rather they went with the post-crisis deteriorating clone concept.

Personally, I'd like to see the Toyman.  The Superman TAS version was gleefully creepy, and it would be fairly easy to tweak him enough to fit into Smallville.

QuoteAnd on this show, this is the first real supergirl.  Everybody named Kara, or who happens to be a female Kryptonian does not count.

This is the actual Kara Zor-El, this time.

I hope she's hot. I know that's horrible, but I do.
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: catwhowalksbyhimself on June 15, 2007, 04:54:28 AM
QuoteTrue, but it's not the REAL Bizarro. I'd rather they went with the post-crisis deteriorating clone concept.

Actually, even post-crisis, there have always been multiple versions of Bizzaro.  The clone you mentioned is not even the current one.  That means that this Bizzaro can even die, perhaps become an inspiration to whoever makes the next Bizzaro.

QuoteI hope she's hot. I know that's horrible, but I do.

She hasn't yet been cast, so we'll see.
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: JeyNyce on June 16, 2007, 06:38:30 AM
I thought Clarke flew a couple of time last season?  He still can't fly!
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: catwhowalksbyhimself on June 16, 2007, 08:34:39 AM
Clark as Kal-El flew, but not Clark in his normal personality. There's a "No flights, no tights" rule in effect for the show.
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: bredon7777 on June 16, 2007, 08:28:26 PM
Not anymore.

[spoiler]
Kara will be able to fly because "Girls mature faster than boys".
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: catwhowalksbyhimself on June 16, 2007, 08:40:29 PM
The "no flights, no tights" rule has always been interpreted to mean just Clark, so the rule still stands.
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: Silver Shocker on June 17, 2007, 12:41:30 PM
Quote from: catwhowalksbyhimself on June 15, 2007, 04:54:28 AM
QuoteTrue, but it's not the REAL Bizarro. I'd rather they went with the post-crisis deteriorating clone concept.

Actually, even post-crisis, there have always been multiple versions of Bizzaro.  The clone you mentioned is not even the current one.  That means that this Bizzaro can even die, perhaps become an inspiration to whoever makes the next Bizzaro.

I knew there was at least one more Post Crisis Bizarro (who made an appearance in a Superman/Batman storyline), but I didn't know how many exactly still exist. I was simply referring to the one who I read a old 90's issue about (a deranged, delusion Luthor-made clone who was in love with Lois Lane) because the TAS version was nearly identical (and I liked the initial storyline he appeared in)

QuoteShe hasn't yet been cast, so we'll see.

I've been saying in years that in tv, comics and movies, "they try to make the female characters attractive unless the script says otherwise" this of course is specific to a certain age group.

Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: catwhowalksbyhimself on June 17, 2007, 01:30:28 PM
Actually, there were three or four pre-crisis Bizzaros as well.  The very first Bizzaro died in the very fist comic in which he appeared.
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: Sevenforce on June 17, 2007, 05:11:33 PM
And cured the blindness of Lois Lanes sister, if I remember correctly.

...

Now I've gotta read it again. Damn thee all! :lol:
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: Panther_Gunn on June 17, 2007, 10:29:30 PM
Quote from: Sevenforce on June 17, 2007, 05:11:33 PM
And cured the blindness of Lois Lanes sister, if I remember correctly.


.......wow.....that dragged the memory of that storyline out from *way* at the bottom of the pile of mental archives!
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: JeyNyce on July 12, 2007, 05:41:01 AM
Update:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20045784,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines

She looks Super-girlish  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Supergirl Flies Into Smallville
Post by: Silver Shocker on July 14, 2007, 08:21:15 AM
She's not a bad choice for Supergirl, but man I don't like her cheekbones. Maybe it's just the photo, I don't know.