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Supergirl's Most Daring, Risky, And Crazy Costumes
By Sofia Yang
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Since her first appearance in Action Comics #252 in the late fifties, Supergirl has undergone nearly 30 costume changes. Mostly, she’s stuck with the trademark blue and red, but every now and then, she changes up her color palette, as recently when she went all red to become the new Red Lantern.
Sometimes daring, sometimes risky, sometimes boring, sometimes oh so 80s, Supergirl never disappoints. Here’s a look back at some of the riskiest, craziest, most interesting superhero fashion choices of DC’s most powerful female hero.
Supergirl In Adventure Comics #409
This 1971 Supergirl costume featured a bold and, for the time, even shocking design that leaves both sides of her body completely bare of fabric. Her costume was part of a series in which fans submitted their own designs to DC Comics.
It’s not exactly battle-ready; it’s hard to imagine her going toe to toe with Satan Girl and keeping everything PG in his outfit. It’s also out of character for Kara Zor-El, who doesn’t usually skew towards blatant sexuality in her costume. This Supergirl costume belongs more oo someone like Poison Ivy, but maybe she deserves props for being daring.
Supergirl in Adventure Comics #410
Supergirl Adventure Comics #410 costume had three different variations. For simplicity’s sake, we’re grouping them as one look here. It features a pretty deep v-neck and it’s the only time Supergirl ever comes close to displaying décolletage. After this design, all future Supergirl costumes avoided V-necks.
Supergirl in Superman: The Animated Series
The first time Kara bared her midriff was for the Superman: The Animated Series in 1996. Since then, that crop-top style has proven a popular design choice for comic book writers. Numerous future costumes have used variations on this bare midriff design.
Supergirl in Superman/Batman #13
One of the edgiest versions of Supergirl was drawn by the now-deceased artist Michael Turner. His design features the bare midriff that first debuted on Superman: The Animated Series but is drawn more realistically and, in some sense, skimpier.
This is consistent with all of Turner’s female character sketches. This particular issue was also noteworthy for retelling Supergirl’s origin in the DC comic universe.
Supergirl in Superman/Batman 8 (German Edition)
In this case her costume is being used more as draping, than as an actual costume. So, maybe it shouldn’t count. Still, this is Supergirl’s most revealing cover design. Like the Superman/Batman #13 design, this too was drawn by the late Michael Turner.
The book itself is a rare find, having only been published in German as a cover variant to the German edition of Superman/Batman #8. Prices for this book are over $300 and you won’t often find a copy available on Ebay.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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