Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Zero Hour 30th Anniversary Special #1!Supergirl has now claimed her very own version of Superman’s All-black recovery suit – the same one the Man of Steel wore to absorb more solar energy and heal faster after his brutal and fatal battle with Doomsday. But unlike Superman, Kara Zor-El isn’t wearing the suit to heal; Her reasons are much darker and more tragic.
Zero Hour Special 30th Anniversary #1 by Dan Jurgens, Ron Marz, and others sees Green Lantern Kyle Rayner transported — more accurately, Flash-napped by Wally West — to an alternate timeline vastly different from his own. In this strange new world, Kyle discovers that Parallax-infected Hal Jordan has reshaped reality, saving Coast City from its original destruction by Cyborg Superman. However, in doing so, Hal has created a world where DC’s heroes are almost unrecognizable or dead. Among those who underwent significant changes in both design and destiny is Supergirl.
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After being dumped into the alternate timeline and almost immediately blamed for Wally West’s death, Kyle flees to Metropolis, hoping that Superman can help him make sense of what’s happening. But instead of the Man of Steel, he encounters a Supergirl who has no idea who he is – much like everyone else on Earth, much to Kyle’s dismay. What makes this meeting even more striking is that This Kara has ditched Supergirl’s iconic red, blue and yellow for a black and silver suit– A bold reinterpretation of Superman’s recovery suit.
It is later revealed that Kara specifically chose the mourning costume to honor her mentor, Superman, after his death In the battle with Doomsday. Therefore, it is implied that one of the major changes in this alternate timeline is that Clark Kent has not come back from the dead yet. The death of Superman— leaving Supergirl to step up as Metropolis’ protector. 2024 seems to be the super-family’s “back in black” year, as Kara’s black suit appeared in the anniversary special, while Superman’s recovery suit also returned to the main continuity in Mark Waid and Dan Mora. Absolute power Event.
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Supergirl’s all-black suit is easily one of the most hardcore looks in her comic history. Not only does it swap her vibrant colors for black and silver, but it also ditches her signature jacket in favor of more coverage, including a high neck. The mature design replaces the youth of her typical costume, giving Supergirl a unique edge that would be fascinating to explore in James Gunn’s new DC movie universe. The upcoming 2026 release of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will lay a solid foundation for Kara Zor-El in the movie-verse, opening the door to more interpretations. As a result, Supergirl’s Black costume and the reason behind his debut could be intriguing elements to explore in the films.
Zero Hour Special 30th Anniversary #1 is available now from DC Comics.