Supergirl is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, the character first appeared in a 1959 issue of Action Comics.
The Supergirl character is the cousin of Superman, with similar powers and a strong sense of justice. Over the years, Supergirl has been featured in various comic book series, as well as in television shows and films.
In recent years, the character gained renewed popularity with the TV series 'Supergirl', which aired from 2015 to 2021. The show followed the adventures of Kara Zor-El, played by Melissa Benoist, as she navigated her life as a superhero on Earth.
The current trend may be attributed to nostalgia for the TV series, or possibly due to new developments in the DC Comics universe, such as upcoming movies or comic book storylines featuring the character. As the trend continues, fans of the superheroine are likely to remain engaged and excited about Supergirl's future appearances in popular culture.