Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) dig into Supergirl's Silver Age origins as the star of her own decade-long ACTION COMICS backup feature from creators Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Leo Dorfman, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, and more.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Anthony & Daniel cover:

Forerunners to Supergirl in the years preceding her 1959 introduction
Kara Zor-El's characterization, relationship with authoritarian Superman, and initial loneliness as his "emergency secret weapon" at Midvale Orphanage
Supergirl's evolution as she makes her public debut, gets adopted, and starts college
Romantic interests Jerro, Dick Malverne, and Comet the Super-Horse
Mega-arcs featuring nemesis Lesla-Lar and the alive Zor-El & Alura

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