Let Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Be the DCU’s Weird High-Fantasy Space Western

When lots of announcements It might be a little overwhelming to know what DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran unleashed on comics lovers this week. Like a young alien child sent to Earth to protect his cousin after his family and planet were destroyed, but to find him all grown up and one of the most powerful people in the universe. Alright, that may not be exactly it, but it brings us to one of the most unexpected projects in the new DCU movie slate: Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow. .

The title sounds familiar because it’s taken directly from the recent Tom King and Bilquis Evely limited series of the same name. It’s a darker take on the beloved character (as with much of King’s work), but at a press event attended by IGN, Gunn and Safran were clearly excited to bring it to the screen, stating, “She’s much more Hardcore, not our Supergirl.” re used to’ — this comic has more than just another horrifying and gritty version of Krypton’s most famous daughter.

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In a world saturated with superhero stories, an audience very familiar with Kara Zor-El and her very famous cousin, the Eisner-nominated Woman of Tomorrow offers something completely different. . It’s not just dark comic book threads—they’re everywhere—it’s a gorgeous, fantastic take on the western that could bring an entirely new superhero subgenre to the big screen. The Jonah Hex movie and much more successful Legends of Tomorrow show delved into Western comics. That series often ventured into Western territory with its ragtag heroes headed for the Old West in multiple episodes. Her passion for the genre was cemented with the introduction of Spooner (Resise Chavez), a radical Latina cowboy with deep ties to space, aliens and sci-fi adventures. But Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’s use of her fantasy deep-space western framework could be a whole new frontier for an all-new cinematic DCU.

Evely and Lopes create a wholly unique range of universes, a vibrant visual landscape unlike anything found in most superhero comics. A swirling galaxy flows across the sky, contrasting with a grimy space coach filled with gigantic creatures and unexpected alien allies. gives

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Adapting The Women of Tomorrow would be distinctly different than any Supergirl we’ve seen before. Christopher Reeve-era Supergirl movies was Although fantasy, it was very much aimed at a younger audience. Jolly and glamorous on her CW Supergirl show, Melissa her Benoist Carlaon her Earth follows in her cousin’s footsteps and finds her way in the world. We know The Flash will introduce a big-screen version of our hero, but how that version will turn out, or whether the actress who brought her to life, Sasha Kull, will continue her role in this film. I don’t know.

Giving Supergirl her first DCU solo film and throwing her into space in a John Wick-inspired vengeful adventure would feel completely refreshing.

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Either way, giving Supergirl her first DCU solo movie and throwing her into space in a John Wick-inspired vengeful adventure would feel totally refreshing. Although done on a much smaller budget, DC already has a framework for female-led deep space adventures thanks to Legends of Tomorrow. It often subverted genre expectations by having a female lead take on the role.Hero. The show also played with Western backgrounds and characters in Johann Hex and A Visit to the Old West.

A recent trend in lone wolves and cubs-style tales centers around gray-haired men and their suspicions. Both The Mandalorian and The Last of Us play with this trope. It leans very heavily on True Grit, as a grumpy elder takes a young woman on a violent mission. . Lucy is a farmer’s daughter, and in her own words, his death would mean she would lose the whole world, which Supergirl is desperately able to figure out. After witnessing the destruction of the planet, I have seen more terrible sights than most people can imagine.

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It’s remarkable to see a whiskey-drinking Kara tired, frustrated living in her cousin’s shadow, and depressed about the trauma she’s lived against against the swirling colors of the galaxy. And once the story begins on a planet more Lord of the Rings-like than a Fortress of Solitude, viewers will explore a brave new world while getting to know this grumpy, (true grit)-layered Supergirl. Who wouldn’t want to see Kara Zorel wielding a flamboyant sword battling vagabonds in a bar? Who among us isn’t a big fan of stories about reluctant heroes who want to drink to the edge?

The Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow movie, like any good comic book adaptation, is an opportunity to find the best way to translate material, add new nuances, and bring stunning visuals to another medium. . Evely and Lopes’ art should be at the heart of that adaptation. Because their eye for the celestial nature of the universe is a unique selling point that takes this True Grit rendition to a whole other level. Then, help Kara, Ruthye, and Krypto embark on a dark mission for justice, always remembering who Kara is.

Get this story right and it could become a new superhero classic. However, there is one important change we are looking for right now. Keep your super pet alive.