SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW Fan Art Gives Milly Alcock Her Comic-Accurate Sword And Armor

Ahead of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow's arrival in theaters on June 26, 2026, a badass piece of fan art imagines what Milly Alcock will look like as the DCU's Kara Zor-El (along with her armour and sword).

By JoshWilding - May 28, 2024 04:05 AM EST

Filed Under: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is currently scheduled to be the second DCU title released by DC Studios and we recently learned that Cruella director Craig Gillespie will helm the movie.

Ana Nogueira (The Vampire Diaries) is writing the screenplay - she was also attached to the Supergirl movie starring The Flash's Sasha Calle - and House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock will play the titular hero.

If you've read the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic book, you'll know that the series ends with a glimpse into the future and Kara Zor-El sporting a new costume which is less Supergirl and more Superwoman. Now, some new fan art by @jaxsonderr showcases what Alcock's version of the character could look like with that suit in the DCU.

"Milly was the first person I brought up to Peter for this role, well over a year ago, when I had only read the comics," DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn said on social media when Alcock was cast. "I was watching 'House of the Dragon' and thought she might have the edge, grace and authenticity we needed."

In the movie, Supergirl travels across the galaxy to celebrate her 21st birthday with Krypto the Superdog. Along the way, she meets a young woman named Ruthye and winds up on a murderous quest for revenge.

When Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow was first announced, Gunn said, "We see the difference between Superman who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he was an infant, versus Supergirl who was raised on a rock, a chip off Krypton, and watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life, and then came to Earth when she was a young girl."

"She’s much more hardcore, she’s not exactly the Supergirl we’re used to seeing," he concluded.

Supergirl is expected to make her DCU debut in next year's Superman reboot, though we're only expecting Alcock to make a cameo appearance. It's unclear how closely her movie will stick to the comic of the same name, though it does sound like a pretty faithful adaptation based on Gunn's past comments.

Check out this awesome Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow fan art below and head to the comments section to let us know which costume you'd like to see the hero don in the DCU.

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MikeyL - 5/28/2024, 5:04 AM

Fan art isn’t news.

ProfessorWhy - 5/28/2024, 5:13 AM

I don't read DC. someone tell me why a Kryptonian needs a sword please

TheMetaMan - 5/28/2024, 5:22 AM

@ProfessorWhy - it’s just fan art.

DeadClunge - 5/28/2024, 5:24 AM

@ProfessorWhy - some people like to get stabby. Are you asking because she's a woman? Women get stabby too.....In future its best not to discriminate 😒

Doomsday8888 - 5/28/2024, 5:49 AM

@ProfessorWhy
Kryptonians have their powers under a yellow (or even blue) sun.

Take one away from that and suddenly having a sword ain't really a bad idea.

ProfessorWhy - 5/28/2024, 6:03 AM

@TheMetaMan - the article states its inspired by a comics run, hence my comment

ProfessorWhy - 5/28/2024, 6:03 AM

@Doomsday8888 - sounds right, thanks

TheMetaMan - 5/28/2024, 6:19 AM

@ProfessorWhy - The article also states this: “Now, some new fan art by @jaxsonderr showcases what Alcock's version of the character could look like with that suit in the DCU.” Hence my comment.

ProfessorWhy - 5/28/2024, 6:30 AM

@TheMetaMan - " it's just fan art " implies that it was not inspired from the comics. You read the article after commenting, because you come here to " just" comment

lazlodaytona - 5/28/2024, 6:44 AM

@ProfessorWhy - I was thinking the same thing. She completely looks the part (and is a total babe) and I like the fan art, but...

What's with the sword?

lazlodaytona - 5/28/2024, 6:46 AM

@Doomsday8888 - I thought blue kryptonite makes their powers dormant but doesn't physically hurt them. When the blue goes away, their powers return.

Doomsday8888 - 5/28/2024, 6:50 AM

@lazlodaytona
That's in Smallville, my brother, love you for that. :P

IvanBadski - 5/28/2024, 6:51 AM

@ProfessorWhy - i was wondering the same thing. Turns out they gave her a sword in the woman of tomorrow run.

https://www.dc.com/comics/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-2021/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-1

ProfessorWhy - 5/28/2024, 7:12 AM

@IvanBadski - yes, it says this in the article

dragon316 - 5/28/2024, 7:58 AM

@ProfessorWhy - ?feature=shared depends on book and time frame they crash to earth
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TheMetaMan - 5/28/2024, 8:44 AM

@ProfessorWhy - sorry govnor, are you still writing? I fell asleep reading your comments. I’ll tell you what, wake me up when you are finished trying to argue with me and you actually have something useful to say. Until then I’m going back to sleep. Night night sweetheart. 🥱

Fares - 5/28/2024, 9:21 AM

@ProfessorWhy - I haven't read this particular story either, but:
A) it looks hard af
B) If a Human-made sword gives a human an advantage against another human, perhaps a Kryptonian-made sword (or a sword of a similar nature) can give a Kryptonian an advantage against another kryptonian (or someone of a similar nature)

lazlodaytona - 5/28/2024, 9:36 AM

@Doomsday8888 - odd thing is, I hated smallville until seasons 9 and 10 :D

SwingsetKnight - 5/28/2024, 6:23 PM

@ProfessorWhy - In the run Gunn's drawing from, Supergirl goes through a variety of planets and is powered up and down depending on where she is. Iirc, it's really her girl friday who uses the sword predominately, but Kara picks it up occasionally depending on context. I think it's become associated with that version of Supergirl because the graphic novel cover has her posing with the sword (presumably because the artist correctly assumed it'd look cool and get people wondering "why does Supergirl have a sword? I should read and find out" etc).

VISIONaryNPa1 - 5/28/2024, 5:24 AM

Fan art isn't news

grouch - 5/28/2024, 5:34 AM

NuComics are not the comic accurate looks.

dragon316 - 5/28/2024, 8:03 AM

@grouch - depends on book Superman and Batman went back to stupid trunks and in Batman leave it to Batman be hero make use of trunks no one else does

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Doomsday8888 - 5/28/2024, 5:43 AM

There's a serious possibility that her costume ends up being better than Superman's since Gunn isn't directing this shit.

You love to see it.

Origame - 5/28/2024, 5:48 AM

@Doomsday8888 - in fairness, that was an unflattering pose for the costume. I'm hoping we see him standing up in the classic superman pose to get a better look at the fit of the suit.

Doomsday8888 - 5/28/2024, 5:51 AM

@Origame
True (you can blame Gunn's lack of style there) but even then, from what we can see, the suit really ain't worth much tbh...

grouch - 5/28/2024, 6:16 AM

@Doomsday8888 - guarantee the first official image of her will be a properly done one too, funny how that disastrous first look has completely been forgotten about 🤣

lazlodaytona - 5/28/2024, 6:48 AM

@Doomsday8888 - As long as it's better than Sasha's costume I'm good. Loved her in the role but, damn....

Origame - 5/28/2024, 5:46 AM

What's with the skirt like thing when she already has pants? Just makes it look too busy.

dragon316 - 5/28/2024, 8:07 AM

@Origame - don’t know it’s fan art it’s always different to movie versions looks like she’s in dark ages

CaptainFlapjaks - 5/28/2024, 1:30 PM

@Origame - its to create colour separation between the shirt and pants so it doesnt look like an awkward one-piece.

Origame - 5/28/2024, 2:54 PM

@CaptainFlapjaks - it doesn't give much more separation than the cape itself.

If that were the case, just commit to a full skirt. This is just awkward.

CaptainFlapjaks - 5/28/2024, 8:04 PM

@Origame - also it is cause its inspiration from the comic the movie will be based on which was written by tom king. Supergirl woman of tomorrow. So the costume will probably be a one to one of thst costume pr heavily influenced by it

Origame - 5/28/2024, 8:18 PM

@CaptainFlapjaks - ...but supergirl world of tomorrow used the skirt I suggested.

CaptainFlapjaks - 5/28/2024, 8:32 PM

@Origame - yes. Im just saying they also used the gold belt. Oh wait by skirt like thing are you referring to the red cape things coming off the belt at her sides? I do agree its kinda awkward looking but i think that is cause she also has a cape. Either lose the cape, give her a jacket and keep the waist capes or lose the waist capes and go traditional skirt. I agree on that

nerdygeek12 - 5/28/2024, 6:00 AM

Why is fan art being posted on a news website?

DrSmoonk - 5/28/2024, 6:02 AM

fan art isn't news. Also, seeing as you're using this artist's work to make ad revenue under the guise o a news article, how much of a cut is the artist getting?

And don't play the old 'it's exposure for the artist" crap.

You are making money from this artist with ad revenue on the page and article.

The article wouldn't exist, were it not for the artist. Pay them a cut.

VISIONaryNPa1 - 5/28/2024, 6:09 AM

@DrSmoonk - Josh will do anything for a quick buck.

lazlodaytona - 5/28/2024, 6:49 AM

@VISIONaryNPa1 - who wouldn't?!

KennKathleen - 5/28/2024, 6:27 AM

Show the McFarlane inspired MARVEL action figure collection.

bkmeijer1 - 5/28/2024, 6:33 AM

Doesn't really look like Alcock, but I like the look regardless. Nice change from the other more simple looks

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