Summary

• Power Girl #14 features Paige as DC's beefiest Kryptonian, highlighting her immense strength with the character design she deserves.
• Miguel Mercado's cover showcases Paige's massive bicep, emphasizing Power Girl's extraordinary power.
• Power Girl's appearance in this cover aligns with her male counterparts' physiques and is a physical representation of her strong-willed nature.

When fans think of the DC Universe’s most ripped Kryptonians, their minds typically go straight to Power Girl and the other female of the Super-Family. While there’s no denying that Kal-El is a muscle-bound hero, official art for an comic has now positioned Paige Stetler as DC’s beefiest Kryptonian, finally giving Power Girl the character design she has always deserved.

Power Girl often appears with a more modest physique that doesn’t do justice to her Kryptonian heritage.

On October 23, 2024, fans can grab a copy of Leah Williams and Adriana Melo’s Power Girl #14, which will also feature some stunning variant covers. One standout is Miguel Mercado’s cover, showcasing Paige’s impressive Kryptonian physique.

In Mercado’s art, Power Girl wears her signature white bodysuit and blue gloves, complete with her red Superman-inspired cape-jacket. What sets this cover apart is the emphasis on Paige’s massive bicep as she flexes, highlighting the extraordinary power and strength of the Earth-Two Kryptonian.

Cover Art for Power Girl #14 Gives Paige Stetler the Bulging Muscles She’s Always Deserved

Cover B Miguel Mercado Card Stock Variant for Power Girl #14

Power Girl is one of the most powerful heroes in the Superman family and ranks third on Screen Rant’s list of the strongest female characters in the DC Universe. Hence, it’s only fitting that Paige’s appearance reflects her immense strength. Given that the male of the Super-Family are often depicted with physiques that sur peak human standards, it makes sense for Paige’s body to also embody this level of extraordinary fitness. Mercado’s cover achieves this perfectly, showcasing Power Girl with veiny biceps that are as large as some people’s heads.

In many ways, this is the character design Paige has always deserved. It not only aligns with how her male Kryptonian counterparts are typically portrayed but also reflects her personality—her muscles serving as a physical representation of her strong-willed and sometimes cocky nature. It would be great to see this beefed-up version of Power Girl become the standard portrayal, as Paige often appears with a more modest form that doesn’t do justice to her Kryptonian heritage. With Power Girl #14 marking Adriana Melo’s debut on the series, it will be intriguing to see if the artist presents Paige in all her muscle-bound glory.

Power Girl vs. Supergirl: Who’s the More Powerful Kryptonian?

Cover C Simone Di Meo Card Stock Variant for Power Girl #14

Power Girl is essentially a more powerful version of Supergirl, possessing all the same abilities as Kara, but with each one magnified and perfected beyond Supergirl’s capabilities. Additionally, Paige hails from Earth-2, where Kryptonite does not exist, making her invulnerable to the green rock unlike Kara. In some interpretations, Power Girl also has the power of telekinesis, a capability not even Superman possesses. These comparisons only strengthen the argument that Power Girl’s outward appearance should reflect a physique more akin to Superman’s muscle-bound form.

Power Girl #14 will be released on October 23, 2024, from DC Comics!