Crónicas Superheroicas #2.22: Supergirl, la chica de acero revoluciona la Edad de Plata

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Patricio and Santi reveal how Supergirl's 1959 debut revolutionized DC Comics during the Silver Age.

The episode begins with hosts Patricio and Santi noting they are recording program 48, two episodes away from a milestone 50th episode celebration. They set the context by mentioning the Silver Age officially started in 1956. The main topic is Supergirl, chosen because her first appearance chronologically follows the previous episode's coverage. They explain Supergirl's significance as a character who appeared and stayed, unlike temporary additions. The hosts discuss how modern works like Tom King's 'Woman of Tomorrow' owe a debt to the Silver Age Supergirl. They start with the 1958 prototype Supergirl story in Superman #123, written by Otto Binder, where Jimmy Olsen magically summons a Supergirl who later dies. This served as a test for reader interest. The canonical Supergirl debuted in Action Comics #252 in May 1959, created by Otto Binder and drawn initially by Al Plastino. Her origin involves being Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, sent from the surviving Kryptonian city Argo before its destruction. Superman places her in Midvale Orphanage under the secret identity Linda Lee. The hosts note the artistic shift when Jim Mooney became the regular artist, giving Supergirl an angelic, blonde appearance. They cover early stories involving orphanage life, time travel, and science fiction elements. A key moment is Jerry Siegel taking over writing, introducing Streaky the Super-Cat in Action Comics #261. Siegel also developed longer continuities, like the multi-issue saga where the evil Lesla-Lar impersonates Supergirl. The episode touches on Supergirl's interactions with the Legion of Super-Heroes, including her romance with Brainiac 5. Other elements include the introduction of super-pets like Comet the Super-Horse and the Danvers family adopting Linda Lee. The hosts explain how Mort Weisinger's editorial direction emphasized continuity. They end by teasing the 50th episode and inviting listener questions about Supergirl.

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