Host Anthony Desiato and guest Dr. Anj (Supergirl Comic Box Commentary) dig into the classic Peter David SUPERGIRL series — with pencillers Gary Frank and Leonard Kirk — which merged the Matrix Supergirl with Linda Danvers to form an Earth-Born Angel across its initial 50-issue mega-arc.

Anthony & Anj discuss key themes of identity, sin, forgiveness, & sacrifice; the bold choice to take Linda down such a dark path before merging; the impactful injection of Pre-Crisis characters like the Danvers family, Comet, & Dick Malverne; the thematic consistency in choice of villain; and DC's misstep in relegating Linda to character limbo after this series.

STAY TUNED for a special bonus episode later this week on the "Linda Danvers Era" of the title from #51-74. And NEXT WEEK, the podcast will cover "Many Happy Returns," the standout final arc of the PAD series that temporarily brought back the Pre-Crisis Kara Zor-El!

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