Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #2

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #2 is a stunningly good issue. The art by Biquis Evely and Matheus Lopes is beautiful and stunning and worth the cost of the book alone. Capping it off is Tom King's untraditional writing approach that allow for multi-level interpretation. If you choose to skip this series you are really missing something remarkable. Read Full Review

With the story already 25% over at the end of issue #2, King has quite a bit of ground to cover before the two characters are fully resolved in their journey. Hes got some time, but timing is going to be a huge factor in getting everything to develop as slowly as it is and still resolve by the end of the eighth issue. Evelys art seems perfectly matched with the pacing and the strange setting of a dusty interstate journey that just happens to be taking place in deep space.  Read Full Review

The story of the other survivor of Krypton's explosion has been spotty over the year, but two issues in this feels like it could be the defining Supergirl run since she returned from an extended limbo in the early 2000s. Read Full Review

Overall, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow succeeds because of both great writing and even better art. I never thought I would be quite as invested in this series as I am, but this issue absolutely has me hooked. Supergirl hasnt quite had this kind of focus and purpose for a long time and Im excited to see exactly where this book is going. Tom King, Bilquis Evely and Matheus Lopes are absolutely killing it with possibly one of the best Supergirl stories ever written! Read Full Review

Evely delivers some beautiful art throughout this issue. The style fits perfectly with these characters and the type of story being told. There are some dazzling details to be found throughout the panels as well. Read Full Review

Kings unique take on Supergirl aide, Woman of Tomorrow is proving to be a worthwhile journey and different mission for The Girl of Steel. Read Full Review

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #2 continues the True Grit "homage," adds in some stakes for Kara to accept Ruthye's mission, and it's all weird in an interesting sort of way. Read Full Review

For as well as King has developed and understands Ruthye, one can't help but feel like he doesn't know Kara at all which ultimately leads to this issue being a strange collision of flawless art and less outstanding words. Read Full Review

A unique and interesting voice carries this fine little comic along. Read Full Review

A very good Koriand'r story. But not a very good Supergirl story, a non-character in her own book, an extension of others, and frankly mostly unlikable. Knowing DC, I shouldn't be surprised. Read Full Review

Sarigar

Dec 06, 2021

Not a typical DC reader, I picked this up on a whim based on the cover art. Love the art, the plot, the main character (which isn't Supergirl) and the way King writes her dialogue. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Comics instrucciones de uso

Jul 20, 2021

Just two issues and this is already one of the best DC comics.

Avanvolk

Aug 25, 2022

Not much happened, and it was slow reading, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. King has a way of making seemingly mundane scenes captivating.

KalEl93

Jul 23, 2021

Very wordy dialog, but art is beautiful and story is unique and fun!

Ryan

Jan 15, 2025

Good comic but holy shit Tom King writes Ruthye's inner dialogue like he needs to hit a word count

Fracadactyl

Jul 20, 2021

I know people are going to complain about some things. Supergirl needs to sober up after not recovering enough in time. To the point where King comments on Red Kryptonite's effect as an unpredictable drug to the point of commodification; as least it cures Kara's hangover. As for why Krypto might or might not be dead, to the comic reader, it's because without a whole lot of popularity like Kara, nobody can know how dire the tasks she faces really are. And since she'll be doing traveling where she won't always be near a sun or Red Kryptonite, the tension rises. I'm really hoping Superdog pulls out of this run somehow. Because I am not a fan of the trope to kill pets as a coming-of-age plot device; that's an equivalent of fridging. Kara is showing some genuine care for Ruthye with just how she shows her how to wash hands properly. Which I feel is going to continue with some genuine development down the line. more

Kalaoui

Dec 10, 2024

I liked it and it kept my interest. Bilquis Evely is the star here with exquesite colors from Lopes.

Psycamorean

Jul 20, 2021

I don't see the point in criticizing this issue for apparently being influenced by what you think Tom King's wife is like. That's some parasocial cringe shit right there. Delusional, too. The issue was pretty good, but I thought the narration was overdone. I don't know if I'm on board with this series yet. I just don't have much interest. I also don't see the reason to wait till the end of the issue to reveal the aftermath of the end of the first issue. I guess it was just to give this issue some semblance of a cliffhanger and something to hook the reader into buying issue 3, instead of letting it play out chronologically and having little to nothing happen in this issue, plot wise.

pizzamain

Jan 01, 2022

way too much narrating but the juxtaposition of characters is really genius

Hulk

Jan 16, 2025

My problem with the series is that the girl talks very big and long which makes it really hard to understand. Everything else I really enjoy the art is gorgeous.

daspidaboy

Jul 20, 2021

Still not having high hopes about this run but we will see how this goes

TSMack

Jul 24, 2021

King's dialogue is good, but his story in this issue is just not that interesting. The highlight is Evely's artwork. Apparently, Supergirl's wounds in the last issue were not that severe even after taking 3 arrows to the chest. I didn't get that. It was left unclear what Krypto's fate was. The idea of an interstellar bus service was amusing. The red kryptonite actually working as planned seemed like a stretch.

Quirky Genin

Nov 08, 2021

It's just overwritten, much ado about nothing really. Still beautiful art but there isn't really room for this kind of mundane filler in an 8-issue series IMO.

YEARofTheCollector

Apr 17, 2025

RIP Krypto This issue is reaaaaally dense. Actual dialog is minimal; this is mostly a narrated episode from Ruthye's point of view. We are told a short version of their trip where apparently the vessel smelled really bad, like unbearable. The accommodation was tight, the other passengers pretty rude and that every now and then some random gentleman wanted to enact revenge against Superman by hurting Supergirl. Something g they would never dare to do against the Man of Steel himself. Supergirl dispatched these guys with easy, to the point it became boring and repetitive. Then... the red pill thing. I'm not going to pretend like it was visibly amazing to see Supergirl all powered up like a DBZ character and fly through a "Space Dragon". But, besides looking amazingly cool, it's not something I expect to see again in this story, or that it'll mean anything later on. After almost the entire issue is done, we finally get an update on Krypto. He survived the arrow know but barely. He was poison and the only way to save him is to find Krem and figure out what kind of poison he had on his arrows. Perfect motive for Supergirl to agree to be Ruthye's Father's Avenger, hence why they traveled so much together... more

Crimson Knight

Jul 20, 2021

Arts amazing, the story is fairly interesting or at least unique.

Merlyn

Jul 20, 2021

Better than the first one but that's not saying much. Supergirl is still acting like every other feminine character King writes, his stand-in for his wife probably, annoying and bitchy but at least we do see some traits of old Supergirl. The narration is so boring and cringe, though. Art was better.

BigWill71

Jul 21, 2021

Guess I'll just be blunt. The art is gorgeous, beautiful, wonderful and I've never given a rating this low to a book with such great art. But whatever is going on with Krypto seems pointless to the story, which means it's shock value. Feels very lazy. At least there seems to be wiggle room to bring the dog back (that and comic continuity re-adjustments give me some comfort). I'm on the fence about Kara's use of profanity. It's a vibe of "she's 21, get her drunk, get her cursing." Wonderful >cue eye rol l<. As positives, Ruthye, the setting, and the journey are all very engaging. That's why it's frustrating that this issue was so aggravating. If Krypto was in a "med-bay" and Kara cleaned up her mouth, I think I'd be giving this a 9. more

KFuqua

Jul 23, 2021

Done with this one as well. Poorly written and uninteresting with bad artwork.

ZorEl

Jul 20, 2021

The most beautiful drawn story. And the worst written Kara Zor-El.

Gio

Dec 12, 2025

I'm starting this off with a 1 out of 10 for Krypto. Really,you had to kill off Krypto? Is that what we have to look forward to in the Supergirl movie? What BS, now we get stuck with Ruthye who is as interesting as Bebe Newell playing Lilith on Cheers but atleast Bebe is funny and talented. The story is already crap, and Tom King continues his campaign of over-narration and he completely missed the lesson "Show don't tell. Ruthye and Supergirl in this ish are traveling through space, and Supergirl teaches Ruthye to wash her hands with soap. Yeah seriously. Back to the over-narration point this is no joke. Most of the pnls are filled with Ruthye's annying, emotionless, wordy bubbles that don't add anything to the story. She literally at the end ofish 2 explains to you what happened right after ish #1 on how Krypto dies. This was a cheap trick by King, and should have been shown to you the reader in the beginning of the comic not told to you by some manaquin. But whatever King would have done would not make up for killing Krypto. This is a comic, you could come up with any solution to save Krypto. So with Krypto out of the story, the interest is already dying down. This would be unique and nice with a favorite super-pup besides Kara (even this raunchy, nasty, modern Kara OF version). In fact with Krypto this story would stay tolerable but already the tolerability is low. So hat was really dumb Mr. King... The art is still good but that's it so far. I know you don't believe me but I tried to go into this positively despite King's involvement but he makes it very difficult... more