#supergirl

#supergirl

Despite revisions and changes in his origin story over the years, the idea that Superman is from a doomed planet called Krypton has been a near-constant in the mythology of the character. And although Supergirl joined Superman in the pantheon of Krypton survivors in 1959, a full 21 years after Superman first appeared in 1938, she's always had a slightly darker version when it comes to the last days of Krypton.

Gunn emphasizes that audiences are familiar with the origins of iconic characters and advocates for starting stories without rehashing basics. "I don't need to see pearls in a back alley," he stated.