Supergirl # 19 Cover C Karen S. Darboe Variant 2026 BN

Supergirl #19 (2025 Series) is a milestone comic book issue published by DC Comics under its DC All Ininitiative. Released on November 11, 2026, the 32-page issue marks a historic shift for the franchise as it explores the permanent depowering and subsequent retirement of Kara Zor-El after 67 years in publication. 

The issue is written and illustrated by acclaimed creator Sophie Campbell, with vibrant colors by Tamra Bonvillain.

The Core Plot: Supergirl No More?

The narrative introduces a dramatic status quo change that challenges the identity of the Girl of Steel.

• The Loss of Power: Following a devastating exposure to Gold Kryptonite, Kara Zor-El is completely stripped of her standard Kryptonian superpowers.
• The Race for the Mantle: With Kara sidelined, a chaotic power struggle breaks out among her closest allies to prove who is worthy of inheriting her superhero mantle. The primary contenders include a newly reborn, shapeshifting Matrix and the gothic manifestation of Kara's inner trauma, Nightflame.
• Back to College: Rather than lingering in despair, Kara pivots toward a normal civilian life and moves to re-enroll at Stanhope College. However, her orientation is instantly jeopardized as the radioactive villain Reactron breaks loose in the area. 

Issue Specifications

• Page Count: 32 pages
• Age Rating: Rated T (Teen)
• Final Order Cutoff (FOC): October 19, 2026