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Supergirlhas faced multitudinous foe over the years , many of which are not hers . support of the Silver Age , Supergirlhas become one of DC ’s most iconic yet misunderstood characters . Given that she mostly fights within the region of Superman ’s villains , it ’s hard to pick up down her top 10 adversary .
Supergirl is interesting because she does n’t have an archenemesis . While Superman has Lex Luthor and Batman has the Joker , Supergirl , alas , does n’t have a designated main foe . However , that does n’t mean that she has n’t face off with some pretty interesting characters over the old age . There have been some bad unity , especially in the early days , but Kara Zor - El has stood the test of clock time and show her strength against many serious scourge . These are the top 10 Supergirl villains , from psychics to the destroyer of existence .
With Supergirl destine for a young movie life history in the DCU , it ’s more crucial than ever for fans to interpret the wallop of her DC Comic debut .
10Blackstarr
First Appearance:Supergirl Vol 2 #4(1983)
An often - forget villain of the eighties , Blackstarr is an ultra - powerful , hyper - healthy supervillain . Though her gravity - bend powers are her signature , it is her fanatism and fascistic empty words that she is known for . Do n’t be dupe by the low-down getup - Blackstarr is a character full of hate and megalomania .
A Holocaust survivor that would go on to adopt Nazi rhetoric , her backstory is n’t the most favorable or sensible . A curtly - hold up grapheme of the ' 80s , she has gone on to be considered one of DC ’s more questionable choices for villains .
9Psi
First Appearance:The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #1(1982)
Yet another production of the 80s , Psi , or Gayle Marsh , would go on to make various appearances in DC Comics , notably the Suicide Squad . Raised under cultus - like conditions and brainwashed by her adoptive father to believe in something call “ the Decay , ” pounds per square inch would go on to fight Supergirl with her psionic power , which let in trajectory , telekinesis , telepathy , telekinesis , and a slew of others .
She even trump Supergirl on their first clash , trapping her in a telekinetic lock . Questioning her deputation of free the world of the Decay , Psi is a complex villain worthy of reexploration .
8Reign
First Appearance:Supergirl Vol 6 #5(2012)
A humanoid biologic weapon designed on Krypton but subsequently outlawed , Reign is a Worldkiller . Genetically modify foreign species , the Worldkillers are stock - athirst and dish as threats to all that live . Zor - El would go on to repent their creation , and they were illegalize by the Kryptonian Science Council and destroyed shortly thereafter . However , five survived the destruction of Krypton , and with Reign as their leader , they would make their way to Earth . Reign ’s finish is to find answers as to what she is and what design she serves .
Given that Earth houses Kryptonian survivors , she decided the correct answer to her inquiry was to conquer the satellite . Supergirl , of course , pick out Umbridge with this , climax in a battle where Reign thought Supergirl would join her . When she is denied , she and the other Worldkillers seek to take the Maid of Might down . It does n’t function , and ultimately they are chased out of New York City , but Reign still stands as a whole Supergirl enemy .
7Emerald Empress
First Appearance:Adventure Comics #352(1966)
The Emerald Empress is the product of the Eye of Ekron , which corrupts its wielders . The Eye of Ekron is an ancient , knock-down artifact that indue its user with immense powers , make the three women to harness the Eye of Ekron formidable . The Eye can be used for flight , energy handling , and superhuman stamina , make its user the perfect opponent for a Kryptonian . Three women have held the title of the Emerald Empress , one being a push around teenage girl and the other a woman labour mad by the eye . Still , it is Sarya of Venegar who would become Supergirl ’s foe .
Sarya of Venegar commonly faces the Legion of Super - Heroes , but she has look off with Supergirl in the early days of DC’sRebirth . Assembling a team shout the Fatal Five , the Emerald Empress front off with the Girl of Steel to destroy her existence and the DEO.Sarya , who comes from the future , blames Supergirl for her father ’s death . The two case off , and Supergirl pulls asunder the Emerald Eye of Ekron , which causes the Emerald Empress to go away . The Emerald Empress would render , but would not face off with Supergirl again .
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6H’el
First Appearance:Supergirl Vol 6 #13(2012)
When H’el approaches Supergirl and propose the resurgence of Krypton , she take him up on the tempting fling , though warily . H’el , a surviving Kryptonian clon , is sent to Earthto continue Krypton ’s legacy , history , and cognition . The journey is rough , and H’el arrive after than Kara and Kal - El . Once on Earth , H’el begins to stalk the remaining Kryptonians , and resolve that Kara is the ideal likely friend . present her the ability to utter English , the two work together on H’el ’s program to build a sunshine - eating machine that will destroy Earth and bring back Krypton .
As expect , Supergirl is n’t too excited about the plan when she learns it will mean the end of Earth , and when faced with the decision between the two planets she loves , she finally pluck Earth . The battle between Kara and H’el shows a portion about Supergirl ’s character . She ’s flawed enough that she falls into an resister ’s trap , yet selfless enough to recognize when it ’s clip to startle move on from cataclysm . H’el is an excellent scoundrel to explore that characterization .
5Satan Girl
First Appearance:Adventure Comics #313(1963)
Satan Girl has gone through a multifariousness of changes over the years , from being a compound diabolical practician to a statue - hold fast daimon . Satan Girl first appeared in the Silver Age , a product of Supergirl ’s photo to Red Kryptonite that created an evil vis-a-vis call Satan Girl . In the modern age , Dolores Pratchet commit Satanic magic , and make a bargain with the ogre Carnivore to save her daughter . pull Supergirl out of her timeline , the two would fight and Supergirl would escape death at the stake and congeal the timeline right , with Satan Girl crumble into sand .
The character of Satan Girl would turn back under dissimilar circumstances . Now list S’tanicule Gyrstress , she is freed from a Brocian statue when Brainiac 5 savage it . Spreading the Crimson Plague , she is presently sent back into the statue and trapped always . Satan Girl is a cool concept that lose from disorganised characterization . It would be intriguing to see the character concept impart back with an updated , more concrete backstory . The aesthetic is just so amazing to look at that it ’s a shame she ’s fallen to the wayside in the retiring few yr .
4Silver Banshee
First Appearance:Action Comics #595(1987)
Starting as a Superman scoundrel , Silver Banshee would go on to be both a foe and a ally to Supergirl . In the 1980s , Silver Banshee is a fair sex named Siobhan McDougal . A Gaelic charwoman peeved by her patriarchal family , she share in a solo ritual that send her to the Netherworld , where the Crone sends her back as the Silver Banshee . Facing off with Superman and Supergirl respectfully , the Silver Banshee would go on to become a recurring character , leaving and retort to Metropolis on several occasions , seeking her father ’s occult book as defrayment to the beldame for resurrecting her .
The New 52does a complete overhaul of the character . Now named Siobhan Smythe , she quickly becomes friends with Supergirl , defend her against the National Guard . When Smythe ’s estranged father , the Black Banshee , attacks the two protagonist at a café , Siobhan turn into the Silver Banshee . The newfangled approach to her lineament is an betterment , turning the Banshee into a jinx rather than a talent . By seduce Kara and Siobhan friends , it open up a fresh dynamic that explore Supergirl ’s societal spirit and Siobhan ’s capabilities .
3Bizarro Supergirl
First Appearance:Superman #140(1960)
Every mortal in the Superman lexicon ask a Bizarro equivalent , and Supergirl is no elision . create by Bizarro 1 to kill major planet - eating monstrosities , Bizarro find a kinship in his cousin-german and blasts her into space towards Earth , where she begins to make pandemonium . When Supergirl hark back her to her rest home Earth , Bizarro Girl is rejected as a betrayer for not help Bizzaro World defeat the now - assail Godship . frightened , she escape to Bizarro World ’s interlingual rendition of the Fortress of Solitude , where Supergirl realizes they ’re not so different after all .
The story ofSupergirl and Bizarro Girlis about ego - banker’s acceptance . Bizzaro Girl , instead of being Supergirl ’s opposite like Bizarro is to Superman , is rather a reflexion of Kara . Still reeling from the loss of New Krypton , Kara involve a fictitious character to meditate that common sense of loss and disillusion . Bizarro Girl does that absolutely , giving enough whacko , Bizarro comedy while equilibrise her character with a serious tone and character geographic expedition . Bizarro Supergirl is a fun character that is always welcome to make a coming back .
Supergirl has had a lot of costume , but which ones are the best ? From her exciting debut to the modern age , see Kara Zor - El ’s best outfits .
2Reactron
First Appearance:The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl#8(1983)
Reactron is so prevalent to Supergirl that she hallucinate him when she is exposed to Scarecrow ’s awe toxin inSuperman / Batman # 77 . Designed as Supergirl ’s villain , Reactron has been a source of heartbreak for the Maid of Might . His self - induced blowup destroys New Krypton and takes her mother Alura with it .
This stick with Reactron ’s murder of Zor - El , Supergirl ’s father . The radioactive villain has proven himself to be one of Supergirl ’s most impactful foes , sending her into a depressive spiral over the loss of New Krypton and her fellowship . The tragedy of his activeness towards Supergirl makes him one of her best - dedicate villains .
1Anti-Monitor
First Appearance:Crisis on Infinite Earths #2(1985)
The death of Supergirl inCrisis On Infinite Earthsand the accompany retcon of her existence lives on as one of the most depressing moments in DC history . The image of Superman holding Kara Zor - El ’s torso on the natural covering ofCrisis on Infinite Earths # 7is warmness - wrick , marking a sharp transmutation in DC ’s image . No character is dependable , and DC is n’t afraid to throw out those who have outlived their narrative purpose - or , in Kara ’s example , get too Byzantine . The Maid of Might would not take back triumphantly until 2004 , almost two decades after her destruction .
Readers have Anti - Monitor to give thanks for that . Standing as the only villain to defeat Supergirl successfully , Anti - Monitor is without a doubt the most formidable foeman Supergirl has faced . A complex being of pure matter moderate in a metal courting , Anti - Monitor is a universe - destroying freak that borderline on eldritch repulsion . The root of one of DC ’s most iconic run of all time , it ’s a shame that Anti - Monitor has n’t had a larger impingement on the universe character - wise . He ’s made very few appearances in modern funnies , but there ’s nothing incorrect with that . Anti - Monitor has had his second .
Supergirl is a popular DC character that made her debut in May 1959 in the pages of Action Comics # 252 . Many fibre have taken on the Mickey Charles Mantle of Supergirl over the years , but the most popular loop of the character is Kara Zor - El , Superman ’s cousin . Supergirl has appeared in many comics , picture games , movies , and TV shows over the days , most notably the 1984 Supergirl movie star Helen Slater and The CW ’s Supergirl show with Melissa Benoist .
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.
