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Supergirl #17 Review

3 / 5

First of all, I want to make a plea. This is twice in one week in which I've picked up an issue of an event in the DCU in which I've had no clue what's going on. I'm genuinely enjoying the H'el on Earth story arc, but just like the Throne of Atlantis arc I finished earlier this week, am having a hell of a time keeping track of what's going on. When I first picked up Supergirl this week I wasn't sure if I'd missed a book or what. I wish DC would include reading orders and recaps in these books to help the reader along. I'm investing a lot of time in the money in these books, but by taking part in so many things I'm actually making my life more difficult!

Now, that said, this is the 2nd to last issue of the H'el on Earth story arc. This being my first Supergirl review, I should note that this is my favorite book in the Super family line. Her character has been well developed since the beginning, and I've cared more for her stakes in the H'el on Earth arc than anyone else's. The preceding issues have really led to this moment - what will Kara do when she realizes that she's been manipulated into doing the wrong thing? It takes Kara and Wonder Woman duking it out to get to that point, and the conclusion to this issue is satisfying. The art for the fight is also incredibly fun to watch. 

Next week's Superman #17 is supposed to be our conclusion to H'el on Earth. I think it's worth your time to read the arc if nothing else to see what Kara goes through. I suspect that the position she took in this arc plus the events preceding this event will only further the disparity in quality between Supergirl and the Super family books.