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Supergirl: The New Trailer Suggests the DC Universe Has an Intriguing Trick Up Its Sleeve
A criticism of Superman stories is the guy’s near invincibility. And while a new trailer sees Kara tearing about like a cosmic gunslinger, there are hints her powers are at risk.
TL;DR
- A new trailer for the Supergirl film features Milly Alcock's Kara with a 'cosmic gunslinger' swagger.
- Director Craig Gillespie discussed the film's nine-world structure and extensive planet-hopping.
- A key plot point, hinted at in the trailer and based on 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow', involves Kara's powers being drained on planets with different suns.
- This creates a narrative tension absent in many Superman stories, where the hero is often near-invincible.
- The film's setup has an almost video-game-like quality that sharpens the drama by introducing the threat of power depletion.