Ever since news of DC SuperHero Girls broke last year there has been a lot of hype and excitement for what this new branch of the world of DC would hold.
And with short webisodes exclusive to their YouTube channel, a brand-new novel that tells the tale of Wonder Woman’s entrance to Super Hero High fans are now jumping in full force to what has quickly become a interesting and thrilling view of a world that is both similar to what we have always known and new in the same breath. A feat that is challenging no matter how you spin it.
But it is only the very start for a brand, even as young as it is the series has already made an impact with fans of all ages. So much so that the now exclusive to Target range of dolls, figures and cosplay items are selling- and fast.
And with the ladies of DC’s first special slated to air on March 19th on Boomerang there is no questioning things are going to escalate.
In this upcoming special fans are introduced to a character that has been present in art, promos and even merchandise for the series but has yet to appear in any fictional content. You guess it, Supergirl. The newest student at school…and well, Earth.
Here is the full and official summary for the special:
Super Hero High is buzzing with excitement over new student, Supergirl. But when Supergirl crash lands into the cafeteria, it’s evident that though she has incredible power, she has a long way to go before she becomes a Super Hero. Too intimidated by the other supers to ask them for assistance, Supergirl turns to helpful I.T. girl, Barbara Gordon. Barbara takes Supergirl under her wing and introduces her to the sweet, old librarian, Granny Goodness. As Barbara helps Supergirl learn to harness her powers, Wonder Woman joins them and becomes a mentor and friend to Supergirl. Meanwhile, the Junior Detective Club (The Flash, Bumblebee and Hawkgirl) investigates a mysterious rash of security breaches centered around the teleportation “Boom Tubes.” Could it all be because of reformed Super-Villain and Super Hero High Vice-Principal Gorilla Grodd – or something far worse?
Can I just go on record saying how I love that they are really utilizing their full cast? In the web generated shorts we have really gotten to see primary the core focus on Wonder Woman and her transition into the school. In addition to seeing some interactions and minor development from other members of the main line up; Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Bumblebee come to mind foremost.
It is going to be interesting to see how varying Supergirl journey starts as opposed to that of her mentor, Wonder Woman. More so when you remain mindful of the currently running live-action Supergirl series that CBS is airing as well as what the actual comics show as her start. Granted, here she is a teenager, so that alone will greatly impact how things occur.
One of the things that really caught my eye was the fact that the main sub-plot is very clearly noted in the summary. It is not all that common that it is mentioned let alone bare this much detailing.
As I said back in July when the web-site went live this is really such a great thing. Already we are seeing fans, young and old as well as male and female, excited and embracing DC Super Hero Girls and what it is standing for. I cannot wait to see how far this goes and what comes next.
Be sure to tune in and watch what will likely be the first of many specials staring the DC SuperHero Girls.
Join the conversation: What are you thought, now that we know a lot more than we did last year, on DC Super Hero Girls?