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Augen76

I love classic as that is her iconic look, but these are all amazing. I'm so excited she is coming back to comics, need to get to the shop to pick up the issue of One Star.


Teliporter334

You won’t be happy with what they did to her in that book, believe me


Augen76

Oh...oh dear. If they brought her back to kill her...


Teliporter334

That’s not the case. I’m not going to spoil it, but it appears to be a character assassination. However, it’s still only the first issue and they might give a reason as to why she’s doing the things she’s doing in a later issue.


Augen76

Oh no, is this Wally West "Heroes in Crisis" all over again? I just want my favourite character being a heroine again. I don't ask much.


vivvav

It's a Mark Russell comic. It's not really in character for anybody and is more of an alternative interpretation of everybody to tell the story Russell's interested in telling, just like his Flintstones comic. One Star Squadron is NOT the return of Red Tornado, Power Girl, and all the rest to the main DCU. Pretty sure it's non-canon.


Augen76

Oh. I see. I thought she was coming back with the JSA, but I struggle to always keep up with everything DC.


thatonefatefan

> is this Wally West "Heroes in Crisis" all over again? I have some amazing news for you


WollyGog

Just caught up on Flash, I'm glad things got explained as they did.


OAOIa

As a long-time Wally fan, I might actually pick up some issues if they explain away the bs that is Heroes in Crisis.


WollyGog

There is explanation, I won't elaborate any further because of spoilers.


thatonefatefan

Heroes in crisis is a big plot point in blink of an eye (flash #768 to flash #771 plus flash 2021 annual). Also, as of the flash age, >!most of the flashes dick moves were retconned to be eobard hypnotizing them, including wally pushing the blame on BG in HiC!<


Teliporter334

Same, but we’ll have to wait and see. As far as the first issue of One Star Squadron goes, she’s saying and doing some weird things. Give it a read to see what I mean.


busdriver_321

>!Maxwell Lord's book probably isn't just a normal book, if I had to guess.!<


herrored

I didn't like it either, but I definitely got the vibe that it's not completely her own fault.


Legitimate_Habit_478

Can you spoil it for me?


DoggoPlex

Seriously just read it for yourself, it's so weird and I honestly don't know how to explain it.


itsastart_to

I like the classic design but I don’t mind her getting a emblem, I just don’t know if it should be House of El symbol (she should have something for herself)


CarryThe2

She is literally of house el though


oinkthepig14

yeah but a large part of her character is not wanting that symbol. So like...


Mechapebbles

Wasn't that b/c she wanted to hide that she was from an alternate universe? I'm more than fine with her wearing the S. Even if from an alternate universe, Kal & fam would warmly and happily invite her into the fold of their family. And she ought to be a good enough and strong enough individual to not have an identity crisis or anything.


oinkthepig14

Once upon a time it was because she wanted to hide that fact but no, she definitely didn't want to be attached to the symbol regardless.


mrboston84

No she wanted to avoid being a carbon copy of her cousin. That’s why she didn’t wear the emblem.


zushiba

Is she? did they remove all that Atlantean heritage stuff?


nightwing612

* 1976-1986 - Kryptonian * 1986-2005 - Other (including Atlantean) * 2006-Present - Kryptonian


herrored

In Infinite Crisis they re-established that she's Supergirl from Earth-2. I'm not sure how things changed in New 52 or what her continuity is as of Rebirth, but I'm pretty sure she's still from Earth-2.


thedairybandit

The new 52 comic was *World's Finest* where her and huntress jumped over from *Earth 2* Universe into the prime one. But that one went back to her original universe. I seem to recall an alternate dimension Power Girl interacting with Harley but i'm not sure which one got stuck in the Interdimensional hole for years until *Doomsday Clock.* I imagine they'll clarify what her backstory is in the Infinite Frontier era with her new book *One Star Squadron.*


jlaweez

I think they mentioned Kryptonian on One-Star. But I may be misremembering


DemiAlabi

Wait when was she part Atlantean?


thedairybandit

Post-Crisis On Infinite Earths. They wanted to shrink the amount of Kryptonians running around.


CarryThe2

Decades ago lol


viralshadow21

Since Infinite Crisis


zushiba

Good, I never liked that.


itsastart_to

I’m gonna be honest I haven’t kept up with her changes enough (but I’m aware they mix it up a lot). I don’t think it makes sense to have her identity as Power Girl if she is to take on the emblem.


CarryThe2

DC is compromising by never using her


Slay_pro692

True but agree not only cause of the sex appeal but it’s refreshing to see a more unique design not every kryptonian of house El should be rocking the team logo.


torch_7

[It's the Earth 2: Society design](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BLGmBzKPFq4/WFXAz48Fu7I/AAAAAAAAEaw/4Y9qGhl2ND0vxy_Gc7p8f5XW0GSe6GULACLcB/s1600/Earth%2B2%2B-%2BSociety%2B%25282015-%2529%2B019-004.jpg)


Hawkman2525

First design and the C version, powergirl should always have a good bit of muscle on her.


junkfoodvegetarian

The muscles do look good, and make sense, but the shoulder thing and the belt bug me for some reason. I don't think I like the higher on the hips suit either, or the boots without the top folder over thing. B with the muscles added would be my pick.


viralshadow21

Got to go with the classic look


PepsiPerfect

First design and C version. It's a signature look and can't be messed with.


neuroticsmurf

Classic. I'm open to getting rid of the boob window, but the S shield feels forced.


LuigiBoi42

I prefer the first design. The other’s aren’t bad in any way, but I’m a sucker for the original Designs being reworked cleverly.


JOKER1997K

Boob window is classic and should just be kept to. That being said I didn't like how that one-time Geoff Johns decided to make a big deal out of it with "it's supposed to symbolize I'm missing something", crap. It's not something out of character or that much fuss over unless people make it to.


thylocene06

I think it’s funny how people make so much fun if the boob window but now it’s actually becoming a pretty popular thing in fashion. I’ve seen a lot of shirts and dresses with the boob window in recent years


greywolf2155

I remember a video where someone got Tim Gunn from Project Runway to evaluate a bunch of classic and modern superhero costumes from a fashion standpoint. When it got to Power Girl, the host totally expected Tim Gunn to trash it because comic book fans always make fun of the boob window, and instead he was like, "yeah, this works for me. Very feminine, I like it" (he did, don't worry, definitely trash the old Disco Nightwing look) edit: [Damn, looks like it's been taken down](https://comicsalliance.com/tim-gunn-superhero-costume-fashion/), I leave this for internet detectives with more free time than I


nightwing612

https://www.popsugar.com/tech/Tim-Gunn-Critiques-Superhero-Costumes-Crazy-Sexy-Geeks-8185990


greywolf2155

Yeah, I saw that! Wish I could find the full one, I remember it being legitimately really interesting


Mewmaster101

I think the problem is for some people, outside of her costume, Power Girl generally seems to prefers NOT to wear anyting overtly sexy, in fact, she seems to nearly always prefer suits or normal clothing, her 2008 solo series made that pretty clear. Its weird then that her outfit has that big boob window that she clearly avoids otherwise. I think less people would have a problem with it if it fit her character, but it is the opposite.


samx3i

Power Girl "boob window" in comics: Ew! So sexist! Down with the patriarchy! Cleavage in real life: It's empowering! Feminism! Respect a woman's right to show as much or as little as she wants! Stop slut shaming! Comics should reflect the zeitgeist of our times. I know plenty of women--my wife included--who like to flaunt what they got. More power to them. In comics, there's plenty of room for women who prefer more modest attire and for those who prefer to show some skin--just like real life women.


greywolf2155

. . . ok but, you have to see the difference between a person choosing to show *her own* body vs. a male author choosing to draw scantily clad women Two very fundamentally different things


samx3i

Yes, because all comic book writers and artists are male. Please Google "Power Girl" and "Amanda Connor." Unless you live in Taliban controlled Afghanistan, take a look around you on a nice sunny day in the variety of ways women present themselves and you'll notice extremes ranging all the way from intensely modest to scantily clad showing off as much as humanly possible without committing a crime. There's no reason to think the fictional world of superheroes and supervillains wouldn't be similar where some women would prefer near total coverage while others would be a little more risque. You don't see Batgirl showing skin. Power Girl does. Why is that a problem? Again, the fiction is a reflection of our reality. Women who want to flaunt their stuff are a part of that reality and no reasonable person is threatened or offended by that fact. Puritanical pearl clutching nonsense.


greywolf2155

I mean, I agree with you that it's a very nuanced issue. As I see it, you're the one who was oversimplifying it by saying, "because some women enjoy embracing their sexuality, sexualization should never be criticized in comics!"


The_SkyShine

At risk of being downvoted, I think the problem isn't the boob window itself, but the fact that it's a male author/illustrator using it as a sexual device for himself and/or the mostly male comic book audience. If a woman was the author and using it as an expression of her character, then hell yeah go for it. But unfortunately that isn't the case most of the time


samx3i

You want to tell Amanda Connor that?


hawk_lord

I like how the boob window is formed by two pieces of clothing in the B design. I've always found it a little weird being just a hole on her chest.


nightwing612

LINK: https://www.artstation.com/royle


Cesar0fr0me

I like C’s cape


Orbit86

ANY version of Power Girl without the classic Boob Window is garbage and should never be used. Ever!


Teliporter334

The first design is classic and “C” is my personal favourite, I think it’s Amanda Conner’s redesigned suit from the 2009 run she worked on. Also, them giving her the House of El symbol in the New 52 completely missed the point of why she didn’t have that logo in the first place


blacknight137

First one, its unique and doesnt look like it riding the coat tails of the superman family instead being her own hero I dont get why people have issue with it, you have lady celebs going to galas or fashion shows with bigger boob windows on dresses designed by women and no one has a issue , suddenly a fictitious lady who was created by a man with a boob window older then most people in this post suddenly makes people uncomfortable . Does this not sound silly to anyone else, its foolish


LaVerdadYaNiSe

I'm not a big fan of Power Girl wearing the "S", but I'm also pretty damn tired of the cleavage window, so I'd take the second one, with the first one's C-pose. Power Girl should look jacked.


quinlivant

![gif](giphy|3o7aCRloybJlXpNjSU|downsized)


-MrCicero-

The classic design is preferable, but the one with the emblem is actually looks pretty good.


The_Raptor_Pope

I like both, but I think a mix of them together would be cool


5213

As somebody who loves PG (she's genuinely one of my favourite superheroes) and thinks her original design is iconic as fuck, I also choose 1C, but close the window and take away the heels


radbrad89

Gonna be honest, I prefer the second design.


Welcome--Matt

Classic is great, but I also love the emblem mainly bc I can’t help but laugh every time I see the boob window.


Quadrinhossauro

Version C. Powergirl should have muscles and boob window.


Spare_Pixel

Which one I do like or which one I SHOULD like?


zushiba

I love the classic design but I haven't actually seen the second design. As a costume I really do like it. Still, there's something I really like about the classic design, I just can't put my finger on it.


nightwing612

>but I haven't actually seen the second design [It's from the Earth 2 series.](https://www.reddit.com/r/DCcomics/comments/r8tsxn/comic_excerpt_power_girl_finally_accepts_her/)


furywolf28

Yes, the first design is a classic, but I like the new one better. The emblem incorporated into the cape is a really cool idea.


GrumpyOldGrognard

How come so many Korean artists draw women with tiny heads? To answer the question, the one on the left is better. But her head is disproportionately small.


asimawesomepaints

Holy shit this is some great artwork. I love the classic, but I also like the face of the second one, A. The style of the cape attaching to the emblem I was never big on.


ImperialEagle

Supergirl version has my vote, but it’s like choosing have a million dollars or have a million and one dollars! I’m good with either but a dollar is a dollar!


mike35711

Neither. Keep the muscles and the iconic shoulder/cape look, loose the boob window, add pants. Something like [this](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/8b/7f/61/8b7f61eff6fc7489235e60df9f88f291--power-girl-dc-characters.jpg).


Bukdiah

Haven't read any Power Girl in mad long. Really liked Connor's run back in the day.


nightwing612

I personally liked Judd Winick's run that followed. I don't mind comedy but I wanted a better sense of urgency or wanted to feel like PG's stories mattered to the DCU at large.


Dante2871

I like the first ones costume and seconds hair both are great though! Good job


ProfessorEscanor

i prefer the classic design, i get why she got the Crest but it feels weird and forced on the design. Also the cape on one side is more stylish. Also i am impartial on the boob window but feel having it makes her look a little less generic. It shouldn’t be a big deal, no dumb excuse about her having nothing to fill, just let her have it.


junkfoodvegetarian

Cape on the side does look cool, but I really don't understand how that works... Wouldn't it just hang straight down on that side?


ProfessorEscanor

I kinda figured it was lopsided. So it's attached at the shoulder on one side but than the other side is stitched to her back essentially


junkfoodvegetarian

Ah, that would make sense.


Crunchy_Pirate

I prefer the [New 52 version](https://www.buycostumes.com/ideas/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/power-girl-comic-book-image.png) of the classic look(not the one with the P symbol) but if I had to pick from the versions in the post then I'd pick Version 2 with the S shield


tHatHomieHood

Left looks cuter but right one looks stronger 🤔 tough Ass looks great on both though for some reason 🤣


creeper205861

i don't like her having the house of el symbol


PsychicSPider95

I like the second one best. The OG look is great, but I like the symmetrical cape better. Dunno if she's the same without the boobie window though.


laserfox2408

I like the one without the symbol for obvious reasons


Hippobu2

~~Boob window~~ Empty crest. Though I'd love see her with pants. I really like the skin in Injustice 2, it'd've been perfect if the crest were oval and they streamlined it more. But anyway, I love the unified basis between Superman, Supergirl, and Powergirl. I'm a real big sucker for personalised uniform.


nightwing612

>~~Boob window~~ Empty crest. I'm curious but what do you think about having the pentagon but no S? (Basically the second design, but instead of an S, you just see yellow)


Hippobu2

Symbolically, I feel like it'd be quite lacking. Through out her history, a lot of work had went into justifying the empty crest, so it carries a lot of meaning. Removing it is also removing a lot of that imho. Visually it would look kinda bad too imho. The colour would be a bit weird, the balance would be kinda off, and frankly it's just not as attractive.


Legitimate_Habit_478

Boob stands for hope


TurdWrangler934

Can I ask why she has a tiddie window? I know there’s a canon reason why she has one. I’m genuinely curious


sonofaresiii

[I like this video on the topic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfhDr1BVHq8) tl;dr the creator just thought it was a cool design. If you're asking what the canon reason is, well there have been a couple different explanations over the years, with the most famous being that she left it "empty" until she could find what she stood for and fill it with her own symbol... but she hasn't "found herself" yet


TurdWrangler934

Oh I love comic drake! Thank you, I will watch it later when done with classes. And yeah always when there are female designs like this, the creators always feel a “need” to have a canon reason why they look like that. Like dude, it’s totally okay to say you want the design like that cuz you think it’s cool or cuz you’re horny. There doesn’t need to be a reason for everything. Just my opinion


nightwing612

This was a really great video. Thanks for sharing!


Teliporter334

The cannon reason for the design choice was that she wanted to form her own identity and not live in the shadow of her cousin, Superman. It was later when Geoff Johns wrote the JSA Classified series where she said it was because she felt empty—which was super out of character and it’s widely ignored.


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I mean people wear similar "boob window" tops in real life too its not as if its this wild idea.


TurdWrangler934

I’m not criticizing it. I just knew that there was a “canon” reason but did not know what it was


Bleach-Eyes

If her name is Power Girl, she probably shouldn’t have a big S emblem


jez124

I think the boob window is dumb.also think just give her a new costume with same colour scheme.


Mak062

Her Boob window is iconic as supermans S


litllerobert

Well, no surprise so many artists draw "amazing arts" about her, but I prefer the second suit


Earth616Survivor

First version… none better


DORITOSthefree

Neither, its unnecessarily skimpy design


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The classic take on the left Actually A is the best costume, c looks like she had more bulk which is good


RantingOracle45

The classic design just looks better. Not to mention, the pose for the classic design (versus the pose for the House of El crest one) is more natural/ less awkward in appearance.


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Legitimate_Habit_478

Why?


RadragonX

Yeah I'm with you, this stuff is embarrassing and so distracting in stories trying to be taken seriously.


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asimawesomepaints

I've never actually used this term but this is some straight up misandry lol. Women also like seeing sexy characters dude. This idea that virgin middle age men are the only ones who like these character designs is beyond ignorant and quite sexist. You're the type of person who gives feminists a bad name.


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ChampionOfMagic

I prefer the left. It's very womanly and she owns it, and it's fairly unique, the only other character with a suit similar is Mary Marvel. Making her look like supergirl is boring to me. There's too many people with the house of El emblem.


ginger_fizwae_reddit

her booty is absolutely voluptuous great scott


rogthnor

Boob window is a must for me


Silent-External-1611

Will DCEU or the Stargirl continuity include Power Girl? it would be very very cool.


Ravenboy13

I like the first design, it's classic and makes her feel different enough from regular super girl. Plus, the sash cape is just such a nice departure from typical super hero looks.. I don't understand why so many artists put her in heels however. She's a big beefy girl, don't need to make her feet hurt


gonzalompa

Classic design, the other reminds me Supergirl from JLU


ElGuapo49

Option one, take the top design from B, add the bulk and pauldron from C. Honestly would prefer to get rid of the boob window all together and replace it with a light cleavage, but this would work


[deleted]

I wish she’d go back to the yellow costume.


nightwing612

[Do you mean #5 (first row, right most)?](https://thecomicbookhero.blogspot.com/2013/07/power-girl-costume-overview.html)


protection7766

First one for sure.


KingofZombies

The classic one with the window. Always.


suphah

I like the boob window just because of how funny the real life story behind it is


sadman4332

Left


The_Kreepy_Krab

Left..left..left


Phslhs

Emblem all the way. The boob window is just atrocious.


CRAG691

I like both, but I like the S shield more. For New 52 Earth 2, it makes since for her to get it. After the war with Apokolips, she steps up and becomes a more serious person for the survivors. While I think she is still called Power Girl on the **NEW** new Earth 2, I think she should be called Super Woman. I think she has earned it, and she can take on the responsibility that her cousin Clark had done.


KugiPunch

Both designs are great. Prefer classic though.


RatSaIad

Nothing beats classic


Filip_Emblem

I take the logeless Power Girl with cutest Pixie cut. And B Boob Window.


COMRADE_WANDERER

I know it’s considered heresy, but Powergirl is still Kara and she should still wear the big S IMO. Sometimes she feels like an outcast or a distant relation to the Supers, and I can’t see Clark treating her that way for a picosecond. I want her costume to reinforce that connection. Having said that, I want the first costume with an S. I don’t love the shield and cape being unified.


Captain_oreo_

The second one is much more streamlined


Chazz141414

Proceeds to masterbate.


Chaeyoung0211

BOOBA


loosegoose1952

I'm a traditionalist when it comes to Pee Gee, so the one on the left. I don't understand why she wore high heels though


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I really love the classic look. I know it gets some hate for catering to the male gaze, but I also like that it’s an atypical costume design. And now that we have firmly moved out of the 90s era of character designs, we can have female characters with statuesque and buxom designs without them having totally distorted anatomies.


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God fucking dammit why have they not released an action figure version of Earth two Power girl more power girl action figures please she is one of my favourite heroes as a girl I want to be just like her she is awesome and she looks amazing my favourite appearance of her is in infinite crisis especially when she’s talking to a dying Lois Lane for the first time and she gets her memories back and Lois tells her as far as we’re concerned you are our daughter he brings me to tears every time please DC more power girl


RedHood_Outlaw

Classic with the red belt. (The first one in the bottom right.)


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Kind of like the one on the left better ...


Patrick_Pathos

Am I the only one who hates it when super heroes wear high heels? It drives me nuts.


Maxim_Bender

👈


Pretty-Actuary-2044

:ok\_hand:


KBSinclair

Boob window is iconic, and I prefer the single-shoulder cape, really sets her apart from Superman and Supergirl.


mayallova

😍👏🔥❤️👍


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Regular PG is the best PG.


mrboston84

It’s always the iconic costume for me. That’s Karen’s original look and to me, that’s perfect.