by Bryan Scheidler
While that has been the problem with other “adaptation” comics I have read, The Adventures of Supergirl does not suffer from this. Reading this book you would think writer Sterling Gates was actually apart of the shows writing staff. We are treated to the characters that we have come to recognize from the show. Kara is eager to prove she is a capable hero, Alex is eager to rush in to protect her invulnerable sister, and Hank is the pessimistic leader that doesn’t yet have full confidence in Kara’s abilities. The story in Chapter 1 is like reading an extra script for the TV series. Of course Gates is no stranger to Supergirl, he was writing her from 2008-2011, so it is possible the show version is based off of his vision for the character.
If you are a fan of the show you will enjoy reading this comic. From its spot on representation of the characters to the wonderful art, this book works on many levels for me. Honestly the only complaint I have about it is that it is short. Since it is only chapter 1 it feels like we only got the first part of the story up until the commercial break, but at least they know I will be back for more. You can get The Adventures of Supergirl Chapter 1 today from readdcentertainment.com.
0 comments:
Post a Comment