It’s been a while, though Power girl is back to her classic look with an update that puts a new spin on her iconic chest window. The DC All In era gives heroes chances of new beginnings and Peej uses her latest chapter to add a strong touch to her infamous look.
2024 is fast approaching and soon enough, the new year will be here. Ahead of January, DC Comics has provided a look at its upcoming offerings with its latest batch of solicitations, including what is billed as a “Fresh start“For power girl.
As the solicitation reveals, Power Girl is getting a new look for 2025. The outfit slightly updates her classic look with a gold belt, no sleeves, and more blue gloves and boots. The infamous chest window remains, however Power Girl’s crest has been altered so that it is shaped just like Superman’s family crest.
What the new ‘box window’ form of Power Girl really means
New costume debuts in Power Girl #17On sale January 22.
Being the Earth-2 variant of Supergirl, Power Girl’s place in the DC Universe has always been a bit tricky. But after an extended absence from comics, the long-lost member of the Superman family finally came back to headline her own series as part of DC Comics’ Dawn of DC initiative. Power Girl’s return has not only a new series, but a new first name (Paige) and a costume that trades in her cape for a skirt to help her blend in with her Kryptonian family’s 2023 look. Despite the overall change to her outfit, Power Girl’s classic case window continued.
…the gap in Power Girl’s outfit is now shaped exactly like the House of El symbol…
While the window on Power Girl’s costume has largely been oval-shaped, it has changed over the years to be more angular. But for the first time in her history, the gap in Power Girl’s outfit is now shaped exactly like the House of El symbol found on every other member of Superman’s family. It may not have the obvious ‘S’, but the shape is instantly recognizable to anyone even slightly familiar with the notorious symbol. Not only is there an interesting switch-up to the hero’s costume, It gives Power Girl a strong connection to Superman’s family.
Our look at the new Power Girl costume design
Her infamous window takes on new meaning, recognizing her super-family relationship
Power Girl is often seen as the outlier in the Superman family. Yes, she is related to Superman, but she has often felt distant. This costume update is a great way to keep one of the most notable aspects of her outfit while reaffirming that despite not being from Prime Earth, girl power Is A member of Superman’s family. While previous costume changes have tried to modify or even ditch the window, it is also recognizable to get rid of. But this alteration is a fantastic way of Power girl Use her symbol to tell everyone who she is.
Power Girl #17 is available from DC Comics on January 22, 2024.