Supergirl, also known as Kara Zor-El, is Supermanās cousin. They both hail from the planet Krypton. While Superman was sent to Earth as an infant to escape the planetās impending destruction, Supergirl is usually depicted as older when she is sent to Earth. Modern comic books explain that she was in a state of suspended animation during the journey, and her trip is also sometimes shown to have been delayed because of hurdles in space, explaining why she is younger than Superman when she arrives on Earth. The 2026 film Supergirl, however, will likely break with tradition to make her younger than her cousin when she is rocketed from Krypton, according to a statement made by James Gunn, the creative head behind the DC Universe cinematic franchise.
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