The SUPERGIRLS

1940’s: A SECRET LIFE

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THE PARTNERS

Shiera Sanders becomes Hawkgirl and takes a bullet on her first mission, establishing the archetype of the loyal, self-sacrificing “helpmate”.

Captain Marvel, the boy who became a man, and sister Mary Marvel, just a girl.

Let’s Go, Girls:

Wonder Woman creates her all-female version of the Justice Society, 1943

Man’s Best Friend: Sub-Mariner gets some help from Namora, and Bulletman is aided by Bulletgirl.

Role Models: The adult Captain Marvel was based on Hollywood star Fred MacMurray, while sister Mary Marvel was  patterned after  teen starlet Judy Garland.