Explains the back story of Superman's cousin, Kara Zor-El-- Supergirl--from her life as a teenager on Krypton and her arrival on Earth after years in suspended animation to her efforts to adjust to human society and her role as a superhero.

"Supergirl based on the characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. By special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family." At head of title: DC Comics. Includes index.