DCSHG: #StreetStyle

The latest DC Rebirth I have been coming to grips with is the Lauren Faust take on the DC Superhero Girls. It definitely is a rehash of Faust's Super Best Friends Forever, a series I loved when it came out.

The Supergirl in the SBFF's was definitely brash. She was something of an instigator. Maybe even a little punk. We have only seen glimpses of her in the latest DC Superhero Girls shorts but it is clear that she is more of the action oriented, authority-chafing Kara from the SBFFs instead of the awkward, shy, lonely Kara from the Shea Fontana DC Superhero girls. In our quick looks, we have seen her sleep-fly, crashing through buildings. We have seen her toss tacos in a food fight and be called a bully.

Finally, in the #StreetStyle, we actually get a true glimpse into this Supergirl's personality. Here is a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSb6R4TSIIc


It is funny. I think if this was the comic Supergirl, I'd probably bristle. But here, in the DCSHG, I don't mind this loud Kara. In fact, I think she is kind of fun. And my guess is she will demonstrate the sort of fierce defense of the helpless as well as the fierce pursuit in justice that I love in the character.

On to the short.

Her alarm clock goes off and in seconds Kara smashes it to bits.

This must be a common occurrence. She has a stack of new clocks by her bed. She quickly activates a new one.

But you already get a sense of this Supergirl from her choice in decor. No bed, sleeping on floor mattress. The colors are drab. The wall has a skull picture, police tape, a Keep Out sign, and a 'Keep Calm and Rock On' poster. She has a lava lamp and a broken mirror.

This is Spartan. This is punk.

But when she rouses she sees a note that says it is picture day and a pretty dress has been left out for her.

The dress is a 'free love' hippie number complete with peace necklace and floral tiara. When we see the outfit we get a vision of rainbows, VW vans, the peace sign, doves, and flowers. It is clear that Supergirl's family has a very different style than she does.

She groans as she sees it.

And then to make sure she wears it, we see a note saying that all her other clothes have been removed from the premises.

I love that she is part of the Danvers family! Hooray continuity.

And I love that their new age love is so evident, even in this note. They are her 'totally supportive' guardians.

 Of course the best laid plans oft go awry.

On the way to school, Kara rips the sleeves when she saves a runaway baby carriage (turns out it is a doll pram). She rips the dress on the fender of a car that slams into her.

 She gets attacked by a giant bulldog who got loose from their leash.

In the Looney Tunes scuffle, her peace necklace is switched with the dog's spiked collar.

And then she gets to stop a bank robber, punching him out and hogtying  the thief with the flowers.

I do love how happy Kara is as she performs these feats of daring. And she is proud of her body, flexing her muscles throughout the short.

When she examines the bag the crook was stealing, the ink-bombs attached to money explodes in her face.

This whole things does have a sort of Merry Melodies/Tom & Jerry feel to it. It is clear that physical comedy is going to be part of this new direction.

Finally arriving at school, Kara is asked by the photographer if she wants to clean up or at least brush her hair.

When Kara peeks into the mirror and see the enormous mess she is, she is thrilled. This is a perfect look for her.

I grew up with Bugs Bunny cartoons. I love Looney Tunes. So I get the sense I am going to love this new DCSHG. And I think my love of the format will also make me love this Supergirl. She takes no guff. She is irritating in an endearing way.

Look forward to more.

Now I just want to see her in her actual costume!

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