Unlike her cousin Superman, Supergirl arrived on Earth from her dead home planet of Krypton fully grown, fully powered and totally confused. Unable to speak anything but her native tongue of Kryptonese, unsure of how she arrived on Earth and distrustful of the now-adult Superman, Supergirl truly is alone in the world. While in search of answers surrounding her past and her place in the universe, Supergirl finds herself on a distant planet and discovers a new foe lurking in the shadows, but who is this new enemy, and why is he also interested in the anwers that lie hidden regarding Supergirl's past? Collects Supergirl #0-12. The DC Essential Edition series of graphic novels highlights the best standalone stories the medium has to offer, featuring comics' greatest characters. These trade paperback editions focus on the easiest entry points DC has in its vast library, with seminal, groundbreaking tales that transcend the printed page. Start with the Essentials.