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''Supergirl 2005'' or Supergirl Vol 5 is the fifth ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} self-named comic book series, which began publication in October of 2005, spanning 67 issues and 2 annuals. This series features the modern Kryptonian Supergirl, Kara Zor-El, who first appeared in ''ComicBook/SupermanBatman'' storyline ''ComicBook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton2004''.

After arriving on Earth and being saved from ComicBook/{{Darkseid}} by Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, Kara Zor-El tries to adapt to her new home. Unfortunately, she unknowingly suffers from Kryptonite poisoning, which alters her behavior dramatically and turns her into a very erratic, unstable, and unpleasant person for one whole year, in addition to plaguing her with horrible nightmares and bad memories.

After recovering from her sickness, Kara sets to work clearing her name, reconnecting with her cousin and her new family, rebuilding previously burned bridges with other heroes, and learning how to be a hero herself. However, [[ComicBook/SupermanBrainiac the coming of]] ComicBook/{{Brainiac}}, the rescue of Kandor, the return of her parents, and the rise and downfall of ComicBook/NewKrypton will make her life harder.

Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle's creative team took over story and art duties respectively in issue #34. Their run -- ''Supergirl #34-59'' -- is regarded as one of the best runs of the character. It clocked in at #69 on The Hollywood Reporter's 100 Best Super-Heroes Comic-Books [[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/superhero-comic-books-100-best-934371/item/supergirl-by-sterling-gates-jamal-934858 List]]. Creator/MarkWaid's ''Supergirl and the ComicBook/LegionOfSuperHeroes #16-36'' run is also considered excellent.

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''Supergirl 2005'' or Supergirl Vol 5 is the (2005)'' was ComicBook/{{Supergirl}}'s fifth ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} self-named comic book series, which began publication in October of 2005, spanning 67 issues solo book, and 2 annuals. This series features the modern Kryptonian Supergirl, Kara Zor-El, who first appeared title featuring Kara Zor-El since the end of ''ComicBook/Supergirl1982''. Previously, Post-Crisis Kara had been introduced in the ''ComicBook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton2004'' storyline. Seven months later, DC put out ''ComicBook/SupermanBatman'' storyline ''ComicBook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton2004''.

After arriving on Earth and being saved from ComicBook/{{Darkseid}} by Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, Kara Zor-El tries
#19 (May, 2005) -later reprinted as ''Supergirl'' #0- to adapt evaluate Kara's potential to support her new home. Unfortunately, she unknowingly suffers from Kryptonite poisoning, which alters her behavior dramatically and turns her into a very erratic, unstable, and unpleasant person for one whole year, own book. ''Supergirl (2005) #1 came out in addition to plaguing her with horrible nightmares and bad memories.

After recovering from her sickness, Kara sets to work clearing her name, reconnecting with her cousin and her new family, rebuilding previously burned bridges with other heroes, and learning how to be a hero herself. However, [[ComicBook/SupermanBrainiac the coming of]] ComicBook/{{Brainiac}}, the rescue of Kandor, the return of her parents,
October, 2005, and the rise book spanned 67 issues and downfall of ComicBook/NewKrypton will make 2 annuals.

The series featured several well defined eras:

* Jeph Loeb''s run (issues #0-5): Features Kara coming into conflict with several heroes and villains as getting acquainted with the wider DC Universe.

* Greg Rucka/Joe Kelly's run (issues #6-19): Building upon the former run, Kara lives several adventures as failing to fit in among Earth people and wondering about
her life harder.

past's secrets.

* Tony Bedard's run (issues #20-22): Tie-in issues to several then-ongoing DC events.

* Kelley Pucket's run (issues #23-33): Since Kelly's run was poorly received, Pucket strove to rehabilitate the book by giving Kara a more palatable personality, dialing the fanservice and the angst down, and bringing classic Supergirl villain Reactron back.

*
Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle's creative team took over story run (issues #34-59): Considered the book's Golden Age and art duties respectively in issue #34. Their run -- ''Supergirl #34-59'' -- is regarded as one of the Supergirl's best runs runs. A big old-time Supergirl fan, Gates retconned the worst bits of the character. It clocked in at #69 earliest runs out and focused on giving Kara a character arc, a revamped proper origin and a dependable supporting cast. Unfortunately, his run was constantly derailed by mega-crossover events.

* Nick Spencer/James Peaty's run (issues #60-64)

* Kelly Sue [=DeConnick's=] run (issues #65-67):
The Hollywood Reporter's 100 Best Super-Heroes Comic-Books [[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/superhero-comic-books-100-best-934371/item/supergirl-by-sterling-gates-jamal-934858 List]]. Creator/MarkWaid's ''Supergirl title's final run saw Kara going to college.

In 2011, the book was cancelled due to the caused ''ComicBook/New52'' reboot, being replaced by ''ComicBook/Supergirl2011'', featuring another continuity
and the ComicBook/LegionOfSuperHeroes #16-36'' run is also considered excellent.
a very different Supergirl.


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!!Supergirl (2005) story arcs with their own pages include:
* ''[[ComicBook/GirlPower Supergirl #0-5: Girl Power]]''
* ''[[ComicBook/AmazonsAttack Supergirl #20: Amazons Attack]]''
* ''[[ComicBook/CountdownToFinalCrisis Supergirl #21-22: Countdown to Final Crisis]]''
* ''[[ComicBook/WayOfTheWorld Supergirl #28-33: Way of the World]]''
* ''[[ComicBook/NewKrypton Supergirl #35-36: New Krypton]]''
* ''[[ComicBook/WhoIsSuperwoman Supergirl #37-42: Who Is Superwoman?]]''
* ''[[ComicBook/TheHuntForReactron Supergirl #45-47: The Hunt for Reactron]]''
* ''[[ComicBook/DeathAndTheFamily Supergirl #48-50: Death & the Family]]''
* ''[[ComicBook/{{Bizarrogirl}} Supergirl #53-57: Bizarrogirl]]''
* ''[[ComicBook/DayOfTheDollmaker Supergirl #58-59: Day of the Dollmaker]]''

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* DiedInYourArmsTonight: In #36, Kara holds her father's Zor-El's body as he dies due to Reactron punching a hole through his chest.
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* ATragedyOfImpulsiveness: During the events of the reviled ''ComicBook/AmazonsAttack'' storyline, in where the Amazons went to war against the US, Supergirl and Wonder Girl suddenly come up with a "brilliant" plan to end the war: kidnapping the President and bringing him to Queen Hyppolita to engage in peace talks with her. Predictably, their plan went awry and their reputations suffered a severe blow because the Amazons shot the Air Force One down and almost killed the President. After fending off an Amazon squad, Kara flies to New York to help, although Cassie reminds her that acting without thinking got them into that mess.

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* ATragedyOfImpulsiveness: During the events of the reviled ''ComicBook/AmazonsAttack'' storyline, in where the Amazons went to war against the US, Supergirl and Wonder Girl suddenly come up with a "brilliant" plan to end the war: kidnapping the President and bringing him to Queen Hyppolita Hippolyta to engage in peace talks with her. Predictably, their plan went awry and their reputations suffered a severe blow because the Amazons shot the Air Force One down and almost killed the President. After fending off an Amazon squad, Kara flies to New York to help, although Cassie reminds her that acting without thinking got them into that mess.



* UnwantedAssistance: During the events of the "Amazons Attack" storyline, in where the Amazons went to war against the US, Supergirl and ''ComicBook/WonderGirl'' try to end the war by kidnapping the President and bringing him to Queen Hyppolita to engage in peace talks with her. Predictably, their plan went awry, and Supergirl apologized, saying that she screwed everything up even though she just wanted to help.

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* UnwantedAssistance: During the events of the "Amazons Attack" storyline, in where the Amazons went to war against the US, Supergirl and ''ComicBook/WonderGirl'' try to end the war by kidnapping the President and bringing him to Queen Hyppolita Hippolyta to engage in peace talks with her. Predictably, their plan went awry, and Supergirl apologized, saying that she screwed everything up even though she just wanted to help.



* WakingUpAtTheMorgue: In ''Death and the Family'', Lana apparently dies due to an unknown illness. She wakes up in the morgue, her mind taken over by Insect Queen, which was making her ill as trying to repossess her body.

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* WakingUpAtTheMorgue: In ''Death and the Family'', Lana apparently dies due to an unknown illness. She wakes up in the morgue, her mind taken over by Insect Queen, which was making her ill as by trying to repossess her body.
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* BeYourself: In ''Secret Identities'', Supergirl starts high school under an assumed identity, but after a few days she gets sick of teenagers pretending to be friendly as planning to backstab you. Deciding a secret identity was a mistake, she reveals her true self to her classmates and flies off after telling them they should stop pretending to be other people. A bullied girl takes her advice to heart and starts talking back to her tormentors.

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* BeYourself: In ''Secret Identities'', Supergirl starts high school under an assumed identity, but after a few days she gets sick of teenagers pretending to be friendly as while planning to backstab you. Deciding a secret identity was a mistake, she reveals her true self to her classmates and flies off after telling them they should stop pretending to be other people. A bullied girl takes her advice to heart and starts talking back to her tormentors.

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