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Getting Into Comics: Supergirl Starter Stories
Hey, hey, Geekly Gang! Kyra Kyle here. Supergirl is right around the corner, so now may be the best time to get into reading Supergirl comics. Many of the stories mentioned in this list will come from the previous two decades because Supergirl was a girl version of Superman for many years until DC Comics decided to kill her in Crisis on Infinite Earths. Spoiler: Crisis on Infinite Earths didn’t quite make this list, but I’d recommend reading it for reasons other than Supergirl lore.
Crisis on Infinite Earths occurred in the Eighties, and Supergirl’s death would stick longer than most comic book characters. And when Supergirl returned, comic book creators took her in different directions. Finally, Kara Zor-El would break free of her cousin’s shadow. We have some interesting stories to discuss. Which comic book stories made our Supergirl Starter Stories.
We’ll start things off with our only single issue on this list.
Single Issue
“The Supergirl from Krypton” (Action Comics #252; written by Robert Bernstein/art by Al Plastino; May 1959)
Fun fact: Action Comics #252 contained three stories. The first featured the iconic Superman villain, Metallo’s first appearance in “The Menace of Metallo.” And the third was Supergirl’s origin, “The Supergirl from Krypton.”
Honestly, I only included “The Supergirl from Krypton” because it’s Supergirl’s first appearance. I like to include a character’s origin whenever possible. Very little happens in “The Supergirl from Krypton” besides Superman and Supergirl meeting for the first time and a lengthy backstory of how Kara Zor-El ended up on Earth. But Supergirl’s origin is interesting.
Her Kryptonian hometown, Argo City, was blasted free of Krypton’s destruction in a bubble of compressed air, designed by Kara’s father Zor-El (who’s also Superman’s uncle). Zor-El created a force field around the city to maintain its atmosphere, but years later, a meteor shower penetrated the air bubble, and Zor-El saved his daughter by building her a spaceship, similar to Superman’s. He sends her to Earth because somehow the Kryptonians on Argo City know about Superman. Sure. Supes can’t take on Kara as his ward (and risk his secret identity), so he sends her to an orphanage. Nice move, Supes.
“The Supergirl from Krypton” doesn’t have a lot of space to explore the cousins’ relationship, but there’ll be plenty of time to do that in the coming years.
Storylines
“Many Happy Returns” (Supergirl #75-#80 written by Peter David/art by Ed Benes; 2003)
Peter David had an excellent run on Supergirl. You should check it out if you have the time, but I’m focusing on David’s storyline, “Many Happy Returns” because David primarily wrote about Linda Danvers, the Post-Crisis on Infinite Earths’ Supergirl. This post focuses on Kara Zor-El, but Linda Danvers was a good character in her own right. Danvers is the reason Kara Zor-El in the Supergirl series had the surname Danvers.
Anyway, “Many Happy Returns” marks Kara Zor-El’s return to DC Comics continuity. A lot more happens in “Many Happy Returns,” we’re talking multiverse jumping and a romance between Earth-One’s Superman and Linda, leading to Linda needing to save Kara on her world. Long story short, Linda does something she can never come back from, renounces being a hero, and Kara Zor-El takes back the mantel of Supergirl.
“Supergirl: Girl of Steel” (Supergirl #0-10 and #12; written by Jeph Loeb, Greg Rucka, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, and Joe Kelly; art by Ron Adrian, Rob Lea, Ian Churchill, Andy Lanning, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Norm Rapmund; 2005-2007)
Jeph Loeb’s classic run on Supergirl helped define the character. While “The Supergirl from Krypton” spun a tale of a teenage Kryptonian living on an asteroid for years before getting launched into space to join her cousin, “Supergirl: Girl of Steel” presents the more familiar story of Supergirl leaving Krypton at the same time as her then infant cousin. Supergirl was tasked with protecting Kal-El on Earth, but her ship got lost and she spent decades in suspended animation. By the time Kara Zor-El reached Earth, her cousin no longer needed her. And now, she needed to find her way.
“Supergirl: Girl of Steel” is an iconic story at this point. You can see its influence on the Supergirl television show, and the upcoming Supergirl film will use another story (more on that in a bit) that builds on “Supergirl: Girl of Steel’s” structure. This is a must read.
“The Hunt for Reactron” (Action Comics #881-882, Supergirl #44-50, Supergirl Annual #1, and Superman: Secret Files 2009) written by Greg Rucka and Sterling Gates; art by Jamal Igle; 2009-2010)
“The Hunt for Reactron” may take place on New Earth, but it does an excellent job showcasing Reactron, one of Supergirl’s greatest foes. And you can’t go wrong with Greg Rucka’s storytelling. On New Earth, Kara Zor-El’s father and many more Kryptonians survived Krypton’s destruction. They establish a New Krypton, and Reactron, with the help of Superman villain Metallo, disturb the peace. Okay. I soft-balled that. Reactron kills Kara’s father.
Understandably, Kara flies off in a rage. What ensues is fellow Kryptonian Thara Ak-Var (Flamebird) preventing Kara from doing something she’ll regret. Is she successful? You’ll have to read “The Hunt for Reactron.”
“Bizarro-Girl” (Supergirl #53-#57) written by Sterling Gates; art by Jamal Igle; 2010)
We go from one villain-defining story to another. Leading up to 2010, Bizarro had existed for decades. Bizarrogirl made her debut in this story, and she does so with a bang. Unlike Bizarro who’s the opposite of Superman, Bizarrogirl functions like a mirror for Kara Zor-El. Leading into this story, New Krypton falls and several Kryptonians (like Flamebird) die with it. Supergirl is in mourning.
Bizarro sends Bizarrogirl to Earth to cause trouble. While Bizarrogirl is away, Bizarro World gets attacked by giant bug-like creatures spawned by “Godship.” The insectoids overrun Bizarro World, and Bizarrogirl’s people believe she abandoned them. She blames herself for Bizarro World’s downfall just as Supergirl blames herself for New Krypton’s demise. I love how Bizarrogirl asks Supergirl if self-punishment ever ends, and Kara tells her it might not, but it’s what you do afterwards that counts. Supergirl takes her own advice, and the two start healing. “Bizarro-Girl” is a great read.
“Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton” (Supergirl #1-7; written by Michael Green; art by Mike Johnson and Mahmud Asrar; 2011-2012)
The New 52 brought changes to the DC Comics Universe. This version of Supergirl has just landed on Earth. She believes she’s dreaming. She must be on Krypton (instead of Earth) and encounters Superman. Confused, Kara Zor-El attacks the man calling himself Superman. She had babysat her infant cousin Kal-El three days ago. But this is indeed a grown Kal-El. He explains to her that the Earth’s yellow sun gives them superpowers like Kryptonian Worldkillers. What’s a Worldkiller? We find out when we meet Reign for the first time.
Reign explains that Worldkillers, like her, were the result of Kryptonian scientific experiments. They were genetically altered to be killing machines. And just like Kryptonians, Reign isn’t the only Worldkiller who survived Kryton’s destruction. Kara must take on four Worldkillers alone. The Worldkillers want nothing more than to kill innocent lives. Kara manages to save the humanity and drive off the Worldkillers…for now.
“Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton” introduces yet another great Supergirl villain, Reign. She made such an impression that she was featured in a season of Supergirl. Not bad for a new villain. “Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton” shows Kara Zor-El as truly alone. It sows the seeds for our next entry as well.
“Red Daughter of Kryton” (Supergirl: #26-#33; Green Lantern #28; Red Lanterns #28-34; written by Various; art by Various; February 2014-October 2014)
Surprise. Worldkillers return in “Red Daughter of Krypton.” But before we get there, Supergirl fights off Cyborg Superman and H’el in space. H’el is another great Supergirl villain. We don’t get too much of his backstory here, but in short, he tempts Kara Zor-El with turning Earth into a New Krypton. While this pitch wouldn’t do much for Superman, Supergirl has more of an attachment to Krypton. Regardless, after Supergirl finishes this fight she returns home to find Lobo antagonizing her. All this leads to a red lantern ring finding its way to Kara. Red Lanterns feed off anger, and in “Red Daughter of Krypton,” we see Kara Zor-El give into her rage.
Even though most Red Lanterns, like Atrocitus, who does make an appearance, can be viewed as villains. We do see heroes take on a red lantern ring. Here’s looking at you, Guy Gardner. In the end, Supergirl manages her rage. She retains the moniker of a superhero. But “Red Daughter of Krypton” reveals a new side of Supergirl that writers will explore.
“Supergirl: Being Super” (Supergirl: Being Super #1-4; written by Mariko Tamaki; art by Joelle Jones; 2017)
We get another origin story of sorts with “Supergirl: Being Super.” In this one, Kara Zor-El becomes Kara Danvers. This is an obvious nod to the Supergirl television show in the middle of its run on the CW. “Supergirl: Being Super” remixes details of the original Supergirl origin. She lives in Midvale, which is where Superman dropped her into an orphanage. But she also discovers her powers, similar to Kal-El. The Supergirl in “Supergirl: Being Super” drops the Supergirl as Superman protector for a moment and explores what it would be like if Supergirl were a novice.
“Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1-8; written by Tom King/art by Bilquis Evely; August 2021-April 2022)
“Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” was the first comic I knew would make this list. If you were to search against this title, you’ll find the Supergirl 2026 movie as a top result. Simply put, “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” is the basis for the upcoming DCU Supergirl film. Yay!
Written by Tom King (who had just finished an iconic run on Batman), “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” returns Kara Zor-El to Superman’s would-be protector. Only a grown Superman doesn’t need a babysitter. So, she’s on a foreign planet (Earth) with no purpose and gives in to her baser instincts. This is a lost Kara Zor-El. The ending of the DCU’s Superman (2025) does a great job of setting up her character. Kara gets wasted. She’s aimless. She struggles to find purpose, but eventually, she finds herself. The award-winning “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” received widespread acclaim. I can’t wait to see how the DCU interprets this story.
Those are the Supergirl stories that made our list. Are there any Supergirl stories you would add to this list? Let us know in the comments, Geekly Gang. Thank you for reading, and wherever you are, I hope you’re having a great day.
Top 5 Supergirl Villains
Hey, hey, Geekly Gang! Kyra Kyle here, and I’m getting excited for the upcoming Supergirl film. How about you? Let’s get ready for the DCU’s next entry at the end of the month, shall we? We know Lobo will feature in the movie. Supergirl and Lobo cross paths often enough, but I wouldn’t consider Lobo a Supergirl villain. Who are Supergirl’s top villains? Kara Zor-El and Kal-El share a lot of enemies. We’ll do our best to avoid a Top 5 Supergirl Villain list that looks too much like a Top 5 Superman Villain list. Besides, Geekly already did a list for Superman.So, who made the list of Top 5 Supergirl Villains?
Honorable Mention: Anti-Monitor
Anti-Monitor made his debut during the DC Comics Crossover Event, “Crisis on Infinite Earths.” Famously, Superman held a deceased Supergirl in his arms. DC Comics made it clear that no character was safe. Heck, Supergirl would stay dead and buried for a couple of decades. No one ever stays dead for long in comics, but Supergirl was one of the ones that stuck around longer than fans expected. And yet, Anti-Monitor doesn’t quite make this list. We’re using the same logic as the Top 5 Superman Villains list. Darkseid took a lower spot on Supes’s list because he’s more of a universal threat. Anti-Monitor is that and then some. And while Doomsday went on to become a thorn in Superman’s side decades after Superman’s death, Supergirl has seldom encountered Anti-Monitor. He still gets a mention. How could he not? Even though he seldom graces the pages of Supergirl comics, Anti-Monitor was at the heart of one of DC Comics’–and Supergirl’s–iconic moments.
5: Reign
Reign only knows her name, the fact that she’s a Worldkiller, has incredible combat skills (especially swords), and Krypton has something to do with her past. This is a good set-up. Reign holds Kryptonians–and Supergirl in particular–in contempt. Reign may be one of the newer villains on this list, but she plays well against Kara Zor-El. The two have clashed a handful of times over the past decade and a half after Reign’s introduction. Reign made such an impression that she featured on the Supergirl CW show. Is it a matter of time before we see Reign on the big screen?
4: Bizarro Girl
Bizarro didn’t quite make our Superman’s Top 5 Villain List, but that was largely because he was the opposite of Superman. Supergirl has a Bizarro version, too. But Bizarro Girl differs from the original Bizarro. Bizarro Girl is a reflection of Kara Zor-El. I hope to see Bizarro Girl in the upcoming Supergirl movie–she works well in stories about self-acceptance–but I’m also okay waiting. Supergirl suffers from the loss of Krypton. Unlike her cousin, Supergirl witnessed Krypton’s downfall. Similarly, Bizarro Girl wasn’t present when the Godship (insectoid world-eaters) attacked Bizarro World. With her people believing she abandoned them, Bizarro Girl went into isolation. Her journey mirrors Supergirl’s. And it’s always fun to have some Bizarro comedy thrown in for good measure.
3: Silver Banshee
I knew Silver Banshee would make this list but had no idea where she fits. Three. The middle? Does that sound good? Silver Banshee has a couple of things going against her on this list: she started as a Superman villain, and she often flips sides and fights alongside Supergirl. Despite beginning as a Superman villain, Silver Banshee quickly became an iconic Supergirl villain. And even though she may be picking up Kara Zor-El’s laundry at the moment (Is Silver Banshee still a friendly?), she’s had several iconic fights against Supergirl in the past. One can’t tell Supergirl’s story without Silver Banshee, but she just misses out on the top two spots because she goes the way of Catwoman. Is she friend or foe? Who knows. But Silver Banshee is a classic Supergirl character.
2: H’el
While H’el could work–and occasionally serves–as a Superman villain, he works best as a Supergirl villain. This Kryptonian clone wants to reconstitute Krypton at Earth’s expense. We’ve seen this storyline work with Superman and General Zod, but H’el’s relationship with Kara Zor-El works even better. Superman views Earth as home. Supergirl still views Krypton as home. H’el’s pitch of a New Krypton tempts Supergirl into betraying her adoptive homeland. It also doesn’t hurt that Supergirl’s first encounter with H’el was him rescuing her. The two have a bond, and Supergirl can’t fully see him as a villain, which makes H’el that much more of an effective Supergirl villain. H’el’s like a toxic boyfriend. Supergirl defends him while he’s ripping the Superman family a new one. Eventually, H’el finds that one line Supergirl can’t ignore, and she springs into action.
1: Reactron
Reactron controls radiation. That makes him a formidable foe. But Reactron can manipulate radiation in any form, including kryptonite. That makes Reactron deadly to Supergirl. In fact, when Supergirl got hit with Scarecrow’s fear toxin, Reactron was who she saw. I don’t think we need more of a case for Reactron being atop a top Supergirl villains list than that, but let’s continue. Unlike some other villains on this list, Reactron was created to be a Supergirl villain. He destroyed New Krypton and kidnapped Kara Zor-El’s mother. Oh, and he killed Kara’s father, Zor-El. No wonder Reactron haunts Supergirl’s nightmares.
I can’t wait to see who the DCU casts as Reactron and how the film series plans to use him. Looking through this list of villains, Supergirl’s rogues are varied. The DCU has a blank canvas for this character. Supergirl has plenty of source material. I can’t wait to see some engaging Supergirl stories. If I had to guess, Supergirl won’t include Reactron. Maybe, he’ll get a mention. Reactron demands plenty of screen time.
That’s our list for the Top 5 Supergirl Villains. Who would you add or take away? Would you shuffle the order? Let us know in the comments. Thank you for reading, and wherever you are, I hope you’re having a great day.
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Geekly News: May 24, 2026; Marvel Comics New Leadership
Happy Sunday, Geekly Gang! Kyra Kyle here with another week of Geek News. We’ve been off for a couple of weeks, and the news stories have piled up. We also have a few new releases (board games and video games), but before we dive into them, let’s talk about our first news topic: Marvel Comics. That’s right. Marvel Comics makes our headline today with the announcement of their first new department head in almost thirty years. Let’s meet the new head of Marvel Comics.
Brad Winderbaum, David Abdo, and Dan Buckley (photo from Marvel Entertainment)
Marvel Comics has New Leadership
For the first time in a while, we have some major comic book news. After almost 30 years at Marvel, Dan Buckley, longtime head of Comics & Franchise) plans to depart the company. Buckley will remain at Marvel through mid-2027 to support the leadership transition. And who is Marvel Comics’ new lead? Brad Winderbaum. Yes. Already overseeing Marvel Television and Animation, Brad Winderbaum will add Comics & Franchise to his title. Joining Marvel from Disney, David Abdo will serve as General Manager, Comics & Franchise, and will report to Winderbaum. This change could be seismic.
I’m of two or three minds here. On one hand, Brad Winderbaum has done a fantastic job resurrecting Disney+’s Marvel television shows. Daredevil: Born Again, Wonderman, and The Punisher: The Last Kill occurred under his watch. These were very good to great. Winderbaum also kick-started the fun Marvel Animated Universe with titles like X-Men 97 and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Winderbaum has a proven track record. Why couldn’t he similarly steward the comics as he did Marvel’s Disney+ shows? On paper, Winderbaum sounds like an excellent candidate for the job.
On the other hand, Winderbaum already has plenty of responsibilities at Marvel. Sure, David Abdo will function as the general manager for Comics & Franchise, but I still wonder if Winderbaum will get stretched too thin. And then there’s the reality that comic books are not television. How much does Winderbaum or Abdo know about the comic book industry? Abdo may have more hands-on responsibilities with the comics, but he’s moving over from Disney and may also have a limited knowledge base of the medium.
And my final question, will this mean that the Marvel comics will only serve the MCU? If so, is that a bad thing? Up to this point, Marvel Comics has done its own thing. If what they write makes it on the big or small screen, great. If not, the comics are the comics and the movies are the movies. No harm, no foul. Will this change mean that Marvel Comics will serve as a testing ground for stories the MCU plans to introduce later? Will Marvel Comics explore stories that differ from the MCU, ensuring more demographics are represented? Who knows? I do know that this is a seismic shift for Marvel Comics. Dan Buckley has been in charge of Marvel Comics since the late 1990s. This marks a new chapter for the House of Spidey.
PlayStation Plus Price Hike…Sort Of
Geekly has covered PlayStation a lot during the first half of this year. Honestly, I’m getting tired of it, but PlayStation has been doing a lot of crazy things in short order. First, they raised the price of the PS5. Second, the price for their upcoming PS6 leaked and could be well over $1000 for the pro version. Earlier this month, PlayStation instituted a one-time DRM check but didn’t clarify anything until after a week had passed and fans freaked. Yeah. Sony PlayStation has had a no-good, very bad five months. And it continues this week. Sony announced a price increase for its subscription service, PlayStation Plus.
Here we go again, again. Beginning now, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers will increase in select regions. Effectively, these price hikes will be about $1 per month, give or take, depending on the region where you live. PlayStation cited “Market Conditions” as the reason for this increase; that excuse is as vague as the no-response about the DRM check earlier this month. But we say it’s sort of a price hike because if your PlayStation Plus account was in good standing and active before this price increase, your price will remain the same. As you can imagine, PlayStation fans have reacted negatively to this news. Many point out that Microsoft cut the price of Xbox Game Pass, while others suggest that a paid subscription shouldn’t be required for online play.
Just a reminder, Grand Theft Auto VI, now a PlayStation-exclusive game, will launch by the end of this year. GTA VI should feature an online mode. Is it a coincidence that the PS5 and the PlayStation Plus subscription received a price hike less than a year before one of the most anticipated, PlayStation-exclusive games in recent memory? I’m not so sure. I also wouldn’t be surprised if the “Market Conditions” change six months or so after GTA VI is released. You know, after PlayStation makes as much money as possible off of GTA VI. That’d be criminal. Downright grand theft.
And speaking of PlayStation-exclusive games, Sony made another announcement that its first-party, predominantly solo player experiences will only be available on PS5. That means Horizon, God of War, The Last of Us, the Marvel video games series (including Spider-Man and the upcoming Wolverine), and potentially Grand Theft Auto VI will only be available on PS5. No PC for you. You know, just in case you needed another reason to spend an extra $100 on a new gaming system.
Let’s Go! To France Launches on KickStarter
You are travelers planning and experiencing your own dream vacations to France.
Explore Paris, soaking up art, history, and delicious food through its many tourist attractions and hidden gems. Using over 100 beautifully illustrated cards, you will discover activities and strategically place them to create your six day itinerary. While puzzling out your optimal activities, you will plan your trip to one of four marvelous regions of France. Will you bask in the sun along the French Riviera or explore the historic castles of the Loire valley?
Play competitively or solo, earning victory points by successfully balancing the two halves of your vacation, making the most out of your interests, and managing your time well. The most points wins, but everyone has the chance to create a memorable vacation.
Thank you, Alderac Entertainment Group, for the description. I’ve been meaning to play Let’s Go! To Japan. I had the first game in this series in my to be played list for years. I even had Let’s Go! To Japan on my Christmas list on two occasions, but for whatever reason, we haven’t gotten around to picking up a copy or playing it at a convention. As soon as a saw Let’s Go! To Japan, my family groaned that this would be another game in the series. I agreed. I also hoped that Let’s Go! To France would be the next game in the series. Yes!
I’ve heard the tableau building in Let’s Go! To France exceeds the original. I hope so. I love a good tableau builder. The theme interests me. I may even use these games to plan my upcoming trips to these countries. You never know. Let’s Go! To France offers several pledge levels, ranging from $50-$160. You’re sure to find a version that scratches your wanderlust. If you’re interested in Let’s Go! To France, check out its KickStarter page.
SHUG Launches on KickStarter
SHUG is set in a mad ol Engoland, where King Charles the Cursed is hellbent on monster-slaying carnage. As a puny peasant, your only chance to spark a revolution is to fulfill a bizarre legend: find the creature Shug, and bring it to the fabled Pub…
A mashup of party game and dungeon-crawler, SHUG is a unique blend of strategy and chaos. Win with clever tactics or by going full fool on ludicrous challenges.
Wander the free roam map. Befriend monsters like Selky with a sea shanty. Slay your friends with Sexy Armour, or killer salsa moves. In SHUG you’ll discover not only a whole world, but also strange sides of yourself.
Thank you, Wandering Games, for the description. Oh, my! I love SHUG’s art. I don’t even care if it’s a standard roll/spin and move game, which I don’t think it is; I would gladly add this game to my collection. It doesn’t take itself too seriously. I’m unsure how a game can be both a party game, a dungeon crawler, and a race, but I want to know how. SHUG does list Take That as one of its game mechanisms. I’m not too crazy about a Take That game that could take an hour and a half, but still, the theme, the art. I’m interested. SHUG’s pledge levels range between $50-$135. If you’re interested in SHUG, check out its KickStarter page.
Hover Launches on KickStarter
Play as hummingbirds thirsty for nectar… and a mate. The first bird to build a nest and perform a successful courting call wins the game.
Will you bully your way to the top? Bluff your way ahead? Or get clever and sneak in a victory?
But watch out! The chatter, competition, and annoying displays from other hummingbirds can easily distract your potential mate from paying attention as you expend precious energy to win their 1,260 bpm heart.
Based on real hummingbird behaviors, Hover is a strategic game featuring high-player interaction, tight action economy, asymmetric abilities, bidding/bluffing, and area control to create a highly immersive and intuitive game.
Be the hummingbird – beautiful and brutal.
Thank you, Ibis Tea, for the description. Hover looks amazing. The picture above is of a prototype, so the quality could be even better than what’s shown. Bird-themed games have dominated the board game market in recent years–here’s looking at you, Wingspan–but the titles that stand out are the ones that mimic bird behavior. Hover does just that with hummingbirds. I like how one reviewer (Tabletop Vibes) described it: Hover is like hummingbird Chess.
I can see that. While there doesn’t appear to be much happening on the board, looks are deceiving. Hover has depth to spare. Pledges range from $40-$90. If you’re interested in Hover, check out its KickStarter page.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Releases
I did a double-take when I found Yoshi and the Mysterious Book as one of this week’s new video game releases. I swore this game was supposed to be a Super Mario Galaxy Movie tie-in. That movie was released well over a month ago. Has it been that long? And I thought Nintendo would’ve released a full-fledged Mario title to support the Super Mario Galaxy Movie release. I digress. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book looks to be a return to form for the series. I haven’t played the game yet. I might pick up a Switch 2 before the price hike in September, and you’d best believe Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (along with Pokopia and the new Donkey Kong) will be some of the first games I purchase.
The premise involves Yoshi entering a sentient and mysterious encyclopedia’s (Mr. E’s) pages to search for and interact with various creatures. The gameplay reminds me of Super Mario Odyssey or even A Boy and His Blob. The description of “bitter, soapy, sudsy taste” makes me wonder if Yoshi can eat certain items to gain abilities. At any rate, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book reward exploring ability combos. It has received good to great reviews. And I love the game’s stop-motion animation graphics. Yoshi looks adorable. Squee! Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is available on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Releases
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the fourth installment in the Lego Batman franchise. The fourth! This installment looks to incorporate more of the television shows and movies into its narrative. And I’m all for that. Batman trains with Ra’s al Ghul, much like he did in Batman Begins. Several skins mimic Batman movie costumes, like Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman, Danny DeVito’s Penguin, and Heath Ledger’s Joker. We don’t know if the game will follow any more of these movies’ plots or if they’re fun skins. The inclusion of Kite Man has me hoping we’ll see some Harley Quinn: The Animated Series representation. Hell, yeah!
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has received very good to great reviews. While the Lego Batman franchise is hit or miss for me, this title looks promising. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X.
Hotel Architect Releases
Step into the shoes of a hotel owner as you design, build, and manage grand hotels around the world. Juggle demanding guests, frantic logistics, and plenty of unexpected surprises in Hotel Architect, the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game!
Thank you, Pathos Interactive, for the game description. Hotel Architect has received pretty good Steam reviews. I like the artistic choice to use weeble wooble looking characters. It almost feels like bath time. I had bath time toys that looked much like this game’s animation, and no kidding, I pretended that I was running a restaurant or store on more than one occasion. A hotel is a logical leap. It blends a lot of those aspects and more under one roof. I’ve been tempted to download some mobile games that do a lot of what Hotel Architect sets out to do, so I may give Hotel Architect a shot. Hotel Architect is available on PC.
That’s all the Geek news we have for you this week. Thank you for reading, and wherever you are, I hope you’re having a great day.
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