Steve Orlando tells us what makes Supergirl so great, and hints at some of her next big challenges.

Its Supergirls world, we just live in it.

Steve Orlando:We just saw the arrival of the Fatal Five in The Girl of No Tomorrow.

In the previous arc, we revealed that Supergirls father Zor-El was actually Cyborg Superman.

And the world found out that Supergirl was working to rehabilitate Zor-El a murderer.

You cant hurt them physically, but you’ve got the option to hurt them emotionally.

Her greatest strength, her compassion, has turned her into a pariah.

Shes now an outlaw in National City.

Lets talk about the ever present, awesome elephant in the room.

Does anything from the TV series inform your Supergirl?

The show understands that, we understand that.

We live in different universes.

Kara is 16 in the book and 21 in the show, but who Supergirl is doesnt change.

We dont have to pay Calista Flockhart, so were never going to lose her.

Kara took a dark direction at beginning New 52 where she was very conflicted with her cousin Superman.

Was there a decision to refocus on them as a unit?

The goal of Rebirth was not rewrite continuity but to steer characters back to their core themes.

So for me, all of those New 52 things happened, but shes ready to move on.

In issue #14, we bring some of it up.

Those events strengthened them.

The less idyllic relationships are, the more respectful they are.

If you dont have to fight for something, it loses value.

I think shes more important than ever due to the reasons I said.

Its all about compassion.

That notion is vital.

She says what I say, Compassion is not getting to pick and choose who you care about.

That means more than ever.

There are stories coming up where we explore this.

Its going to be called One Life or something close and its about how Supergirl could help one person.

Its not about hitting someone, its about being there and standing with someone.

Its about how she can change a life.

She can be there for so many people.

Its coming up in #19, and I think its going to be my favorite issue.

Are there any classic Supergirl or Superman heroes or villains you are dying to get your hands on?

Strange Visitor first appeared inSuperman#149 (1999) and was created by Randall Frenz and Ron Frenz.

Strange Visitors costume and powers were patterned after the loved by some, reviled by others Electric Blue Superman.

The strike caused Vance to be merged with an alien being named Kismet and transform into pure electric energy.

Vance was a childhood friend of Clark Kent and was placed in Supermans old electricity containment suit.

I love the electric costume.

No one draws the electric blue costume like my artist on Supergirl Robson Rocha.

I love the way the character looks, and I love the character of Strange Visitor.

Getting a chance to bring Sharon back is so exciting to me.