Supergirlhas long been a symbol of iconic beauty, but with her newly unveiled tattoo redesign, she has officially elevated herself to pin-up girl status—making her more than worthy of decorating the walls of her adoring fans. Kara Zor-El’s tattoos also subtly reveal her favorite superheroes, adding an exciting twist to the art.
…Supergirl’s sleeve includes Brainiac 5 and Comet the Horse, both of whom are notable love interests…
Superman#19 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, and Alejandro Sánchez is a monumental issue thatintroduces DC’s newest Superwoman, Lois Lane, who now wields a powerset matching her husband’s. Adding to the excitement, the issue features a stunning variant cover by Nathan Szerdy, which reimagines Supergirl adorned with full tattoo arm sleeves depicting various DC characters.
This striking design not only highlights her unique style but also hints thatSupergirl’s favorite heroes in the DC community are none other than Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman.Moreover, this gorgeous cover is part of Szerdy’s ‘Diner Tattoo Connecting Variants,’ with the accompanying cover forSuperman#18 showcasing Power Girl in her own impressive tattooed look.
Supergirl’s New Tattoo Redesign Just Revealed Her Favorite Superheroes
616 Comics Diner Tattoo Connecting Foil Virgin Variant forSuperman#19
Szerdy’s cover truly goes above and beyond in depicting Kara’s beauty, showcasing her Kryptonian-perfect facial symmetry and big blue eyes, reminiscent ofher cousin Superman. Supergirl’s signature blonde hair is impeccably styled in soft waves, complemented by a chic black headband. Additionally,Kara’s natural beauty is enhanced by cherry-red lipstick that accentuates her pouty, full lips and perfectly penciled eyebrows.She wears a white cropped T-shirt emblazoned with the Super-Family’s iconic“S”shield, paired with a flowing red cape. While these elements make the cover incredibly appealing, it’s Supergirl’s tattoos that elevate her into pin-up girl territory.
Kara’s full-sleeve tattoos run the length of her arms, featuring various DC heroes, some of whom appear more than once. Among those depicted are Wonder Woman, Black Canary, Power Girl, Wonder Girls Cassie Sandsmark and Donna Troy, Superman, Hawkman, Batman, The Flash, Catwoman, Batgirl, Doctor Fate, Zatanna, Comet the Horse, and Brainiac 5. Notably, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman each appear twice, suggesting that the Trinity might be Kara’s favorite superheroes.Other significant additions to Supergirl’s sleeve are Brainiac 5 and Comet the Horse, both of whom are notable love interests of Kara.
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Supergirl’sSuperman#19 Variant Cover Is the Definition of Poster-Worthy
616 Comics Nathan Szerdy Diner Tattoo Connecting Variant forSuperman#19
Szerdy’s Diner Tattoo variant brilliantly captures the classic Americana aesthetic, characterized by retro designs, vintage items, diner food, and classic cars. This aesthetic thrives on imagery such as diners that once lined the long stretches of rural highways, pin-up girls, and other Americana themes that evoke the spirit of mid-20th century America. These elements come together to create a vibrant backdrop for Kara, enhancing her model-worthy appearance and adding depth to the variant cover. With this fusion of nostalgia and beauty,Supergirltruly embodies the essence of a pin-up girl.
Superman #19is available now from DC Comics!
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Supergirl
Supergirl is a popular DC character that made her debut in May 1959 in the pages of Action Comics #252. Many characters have taken on the mantle of Supergirl over the years, but the most popular iteration of the character is Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin. Supergirl has appeared in many comics, video games, movies, and TV shows over the years, most notably the 1984 Supergirl movie starring Helen Slater and The CW’s Supergirl show with Melissa Benoist.
