WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for ZERO HOUR 30TH-ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1!Supergirlhas now claimed her very own version ofSuperman’sall-black recovery suit—the same one the Man of Steel wore to absorb more solar energy and heal faster after his brutal and fatal battle withDoomsday. But unlike Superman, Kara Zor-El isn’t wearing the suit to heal; her reasons are far darker and more tragic.
Zero Hour 30th-Anniversary Special#1 by Dan Jurgens, Ron Marz, and others, sees Green Lantern Kyle Rayner transported—more accurately, Flash-napped by Wally West—to an alternate timeline vastly different from his own. In this strange new world, Kyle discovers thatParallax-infected Hal Jordanhas reshaped reality, saving Coast City from its original destruction by Cyborg Superman. However, in doing so, Hal has created a world where DC’s heroes are nearly unrecognizable or dead.Among those who have undergone significant changes in both design and destiny is Supergirl.
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After being dumped into this alternate timeline and almost immediately blamed for Wally West’s death, Kyle flees to Metropolis, hoping that Superman can help him make sense of what’s happening. But instead of the Man of Steel, he encounters a Supergirl who has no idea who he is—much like everyone else on this Earth, much to Kyle’s dismay. What makes this meeting even more striking is thatthis Kara has ditched Supergirl’s iconic red, blue, and yellow for a black and silver suit—a bold reinterpretation of Superman’s recovery suit.
It is later revealed Kara specifically chose the somber costume to honor her mentor, Superman, after his deathin the battle with Doomsday. Hence, it’s implied that one of the major changes in this alternate timeline is that Clark Kent didn’t return from the dead afterThe Death of Superman—leaving Supergirl to step up as Metropolis’s protector. 2024 truly seems to be the Super-Family’s “back in black” year, as Kara’s black suit appears in this anniversary special whileSuperman’s recovery suit has also returnedto main continuity in Mark Waid and Dan Mora’sAbsolute Powerevent.
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Supergirl’s all-black suit is easily one of the most hardcore looks in her comic history. Not only does it swap out her vibrant colors for black and silver, but it also ditches her signature skirt in favor of more coverage, including a high neck. This mature design replaces the youthfulness of her typical costume, giving Supergirl a unique edge that would be fascinating to explore in James Gunn’s new DC movie universe. The upcoming 2026 release ofSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowwill lay a solid foundation for Kara Zor-El in the movie verse, opening the door to more interpretations. As a result,Supergirl’sblack costume and the reason behind its debut could be intriguing elements to explore in the films.
Zero Hour 30th-Anniversary Special #1is available now from DC Comics.
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.
