Supergirl (2025-) #3

Supergirl (2025) #3

by Sophie Campbell

Kara and the daughter of Lex Luthor, Lena, have come together to battle a commonenemy posing as Midvale’s very own Supergirl! Will Lena’s brains and Kara’s brawnbe a match for the super-powered super-genius from Kandor? It’s Supergirl versusSupergirl in a fight for the ages! Plus, the debut of Satan Girl!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Superheroes, Comic Book

Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2025

About the author

One of the most exciting and talented creators working in comics today, Sophie Campbell has made her mark on IDW books such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Jem and the Holograms.

A graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design, Campbell began her career writing and drawing independent comics primarily focused on the lives of young women from all walks of life, including Wet Moon, Shadoweyes, and the Abandoned. She further proved her versatility as an artist when she began drawing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for IDW, where her kinetic action sequences and distinctive character art were a hit with fans and critics alike.

Campbell was brought on as the first artist on the IDW continuing series Jem and the Holograms, where she was responsible for the modern redesign of the characters and establishing the unique look of the comic. Her work on Jem with writer Kelly Thompson was so well received that the two were profiled by the New Yorker in 2015.

Campbell continues to work on several projects for IDW, as well as her own creator-owned independent comics.

Reviews

[Machiavelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Maiden of Fright” leans into the fun, and it totally works. “Supergirl” converts PhoneyGirl into Satan Girl and goes head-to-head with her and her demonic dog in an issue that feels like a throwback to classic Silver Age chaos — but with modern flair. Campbell nails Kara’s voice with just the right mix of confidence and snark, while Bonvillain’s colors make every page pop. It’s stylish, fast-paced, and cute.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am still having a lot of fun with this title. Supergirl is turned into Satangirl and we get some sill hijinx. There is a heartfelt ending that did feel a little rushed but I still enjoyed it. The book is still gorgeous to look at. I love this team.

[Anna Quilter · Rating 3 out of 5]

MISADVENTURES IN MIDVALE . PT 3
July 2025

"You're the best PhonyGirl ..we love you!"
" You can call me Supergirl now though"

in different circumstances..Lesla-Lar and her sidekick bunny Kandy are interesting characters...sad and looking for validation..somewhere/ somehow

[Reader · Rating 1 out of 5]

A pure chaos gremlin take on Satan Girl crashes into this issue, bringing more Saturday morning cartoon energy than Silver Age menace. For a series clearly paying homage to Golden and Silver Age roots, this interpretation feels jarringly untraditional—more webtoon than classic comics. That said, the quieter moments shine. There’s subtle but satisfying character development for the supporting cast.

[Cybernex007 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yeah…that sorta makes sense. I mean part of that ending was yell in your face ridiculous and we shall definitely see them in court next issue, lol, but that was an overall enjoyable issue. Very supergirl, which is perfect. Although it took me WAY too long to connect the wardrobe change at the end of the last issue with the silver age supergirl series the writer directly mentioned as an influence. Nice touch, short lived and sweet. As we jump into this issue the town is still hypnotized but they know their supergirl was a fake and know the new super flying girl, they call phonygirl (Kara) is pretty cool and really helpful…which of course infuriates Lesla-Lar. Alternatively I love the friendship growing between Kara and Lena Luthor, as Lena has grown up in solitude and is just now getting exposure to all the suburban neighborhood level friendship activities that can occur…it’s fun and sweet to see!

But getting back into the action, it doesn’t take long as Kara is trying to fly around and use her X-ray vision to investigate Lesla, and find out why she is so obsessive and angry over Kara, for Lesla to fly up in her new “villain” super suit and start attacking Kara. Which of course immediately leads to Lesla whipping out the black Kryptonite gun she made last issue and refusing to hear Kara out about any of the problems they may have in common that are driving Lesla to do this on the first place. GIRL, Kara is a very compassionate person you do not need to be this evil and lonely. But she doesn’t listen and both Kara and Krypto are hit by the black Kryptonite ray…immediately turning her into an evil version of herself called Satan girl! Luckily she doesn’t go full Earth-X on us, and instead opts for petty pranks around the town. Pantsing everyone, smashing a birthday cake, Krypto melting a guys truck with his pee…the list goes on until Kara ends back up at her hypnotized parents house and starts tearing up their garden. As Lesla tries to intervene, the town still rejecting her and her lies, she becomes increasingly confused on why Kara is doing…well…all of this petty stuff. Satan girl then proceeds to tunnel underground and dig up all of Lesla’s “science nerd junk,” but suddenly Kara becomes weak as her powers become unstable under the effects of the black Kryptonite. Lesla sees that her “experiment” should come to an end, but the consequences of her actions quickly catch up as Kara’s mutated arm grows ten fold and smashes Lesla in the face. As Satan girl begins to go for her own very confused parents, Lesla decides that none of them deserve this and she finally smashes the device mind controlling them. With the Danvers freed and acting of their own accord their are able to get away as Lesla shields them from any outbursts from Satan girl. Alternatively Lena had been overhearing and working on a solution the entire time, and after a slight negotiation with streaky, she is able to get a super cat ride with a tiny weaponized titano to get to the scene! Using the tiny weaponized titano, which I absolutely love the silliness of, she is able to use the Kryptonite beams to hit Kara and Krypto just enough to shed off the evil personas. With supergirl back, Lena is able to toss her the shield of her repaired costume which she is awesomely able to attach to her body and form her proper costume around herself…only for Kara to gear up and give Lesla what she deserves…a hug and a second chance of course! Kara not her family hold grudges, but they do forgive and try and give second chances…which Lesla graciously accepts. But I know someone who probably doesn’t have “second chances” in their vocabulary…Lesla’s parents, who immediately teleported in after the mess was resolved to mention that Lesla is in violation of Kandor codes forbidding her from leaving and Kara is a terrible influence on their “impressionable” daughter. Thus they shall take both of them to Kandor for sentencing! WHAT in the puritan household trying to sue the beetles crap is this?! Taking Kara to court for being a bad influence? Give me a break. I mean Lesla I get, she is definitely not supposed to leave Kandor, but Kara?! HA!

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 3 out of 5]

La disputa entre Lesla-Lar y Kara por el puesto de Supergirl titular alcanza su climax derivado de esta recreación actual de elementos y dinámicas de la Silver Age como puede ser los efectos de una kryptonita negra que vuelven a nuestra cándida Kara (y a Krypto de paso) en una versión "Satánica" que puede que más pronto que tarde escale en pesadas "diabluras".

Es cierto que aún me estoy haciendo a la propuesta de Sophie Campbell. Ya no tanto en aspecto gráfico para el que ya me está gustando las curiosas expresiones cartoonish (sobre todo sus mohínes y labios apretados dejando asomar parte de la paleta de dientes superiores) de sus visiones de personaje. La artista busca el recuperar ese espíritu tan idealista como el de su primo tras unos años donde ha estado exhibiendo más la fuerza e ímpetu kryptonianos a un nivel que estaba bien en historias concretas como la Woman of Tomorrow de Tom King. Pero gusta volver a topar a Kara queriendo acabar con las amenazas con una sonrisa y los brazos abiertos. Siendo otro punto que espero que Sophie Campbell potencie más pronto que tarde, la presencia de Lena Luthor como gran allegada de Kara. Esto, sabiendo su devastadora situación paternofilial derivado de la cabecera troncal de Superman, hace más interesante ese acercamiento a Kara buscando una amistad sincera (si es que el super gato en guardia lo permite).

La escena final vuelve a recurrir a las partes más hostiles de los remannetes Kryptonianos. Dejando cierta intriga en cómo esta cabecera encarará los próximos números.

[Steven Eisenpreis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not just another pretty face!

Sophie Campbell's SUPERGIRL is the best take on the character since the Peter David-Leonard Kirk production of the 1990's,bar none except the Arrowverse
version. SC's SG is more human,and the conflict with her dark side makes for compelling reading. If James Gunn's upcoming feature is a gourmet dinner, Campbell's SOUP -ergirl (See what I did?) is the perfect appetizer!

[Jerry Aguirre · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly, kind of a let down. The first book built the suspense of what the heck is happening. The second book built the suspense that they were going to fight once they came across each other. So this third book I was really excited for. But it just turned into a juvenile, mid comic about the power of forgiveness and second chances.

[Richard A · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always been a big fan of Supergirl. I was excited when this series came out but after 3-episodes, not so much now. This story reminds me of something that came out in the 70's and 80's only for children. I will continue reading with the hope that they become more geared for adults.

[Madison · Rating 4 out of 5]

One thing I love about this run is how fun it is. Like it’s a bit goofy but it totally embraces it yet it knows when to be serious like come on the amount of sympathy I felt for Lesla was just immense. Her loneliness driving her to do all this? So sad and then Kara just holding her?? So so sad.

[Scratch · Rating 3 out of 5]

More of a 2.5, but I'm rounding up because I appreciated the message about showing kindness to lonely people.

[Andy Waldron · Rating 4 out of 5]

i just adore all of the supercritters in this book. and the art is SO good

[Powerman61 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Supergirl#3 was action packed from start to finish.
The introduction of a new character made the supergirl
storyline better than ever.

[Roland Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is really fun. Kara is at her best when goofy shenanigans ensue. I’m glad they’ve refocused the character. It was grim there for a while

[alejandro galvez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good.

Love the character designs. Really good designs. The art is just amazing. The story is cheesy but in a good way. Very fun comic.

[Jesse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite as good as the first two, but black kryptonite Supergirl was fun and looked awesome.

[Jadyn❀ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent theme really in keeping with the Superfam branding right now.

[Colin Post · Rating 4 out of 5]

Campbell draws some gnarly, funny stuff this issue - see demon Krypto pissing radioactive on the hood of a truck.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Satan Girl? WTF?

[Abbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Weird and silly silver age stuff.

[brianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

supercorp reference?

[Joseph Crook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saturday morning cartoon fun.

[Zoe · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5*
“Supergirl, more like pooper-girl”

[Gabriel Dickens · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a ton of fun

[Mark Cubillos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the best book out there, but still a lot of fun.