The series aimed to balance Power Girl's superhero and personal lives, distinguishing her from Earth-one counterpart Supergirl with a lighter, action-focused narrative.
The third volume launched in 2023 with a one-shot special introducing her new powers after Lazarus Planet and Dawn of DC, the ongoing series focuses on Kara's identity struggles and her complex relationship with the Superman family, where she adopts the name Dr. Paige Stetler, who is a scientist.
[1] Later on, DC has announced that Judd Winick will take over as the writer and Sami Basri as the artist for the series, starting with issue #13, following the departure of the previous creative team.
[1] The series is set in and around New York City, introducing a new supporting cast and "old villains" like Ultra-Humanite, and exploring Kara's personal challenges, highlighting her independence.
Palmiotti and Gray wanted to blend intense superhero action with intimate, character-driven moments, making Power Girl relatable through her personality, attitude، and relationships.
This allowed Winick to explore themes of legacy and identity, showing Power Girl grappling with her past relationships while continuing to grow as a character.
Feeling like an outsider, Power Girl tries to find her place in the world by taking on the identity of Dr. Paige Stetler, a scientist focused on sustainable technology.
According to Doug Zawisza of CBR, the first issue provided Power Girl with "a clear purpose and potential for growth," marking it as a "fun, bombastic superhero title" with wide appeal.
He acknowledged the exciting premise—Power Girl battling an evil gorilla in Manhattan—but felt that the writing dampened the comic’s energetic potential, suggesting a more straightforward narrative could have improved the issue's pacing and tone.
Zawisza highlighted issues 2 and 3 for successfully establishing Power Girl's presence in New York and revitalizing classic villains, while maintaining an engaging, character-driven story.
[11][12] In CBR, Chad Nevett reviewed issue 7, noting its reliance on familiar superhero Clichés but praising its entertainment value, humor, and cliffhanger, which maintained reader engagement.
In issue 9, Nevett found the comic reminiscent of classic Spider-Man stories, particularly in its lighthearted tone and focus on the duality of Karen Starr's personal and superhero lives.
[14] Similarly, Miguel Perez of IGN lauded the series for its ability to blend superhero action with relatable, everyday struggles, calling it one of DC’s "most overlooked titles."
He praised the comic for its "smart, funny, whimsical, and emotionally charged" approach, underscoring its rare balance of superhero action and personal storytelling.
In issue #14, CBR lauded the creative team for building a rich cast of characters that added depth to the story, striking a balance between Karen Starr's daily life and Power Girl's adventures.
[28] GeekDad rated it 8.5/10, noting its emotional depth as Paige seeks solace in the Fortress of Solitude, emphasizing the poignant bond formed with an elderly Kryptonian lion.
Ridgely observed that this ongoing saga adds excitement to her narrative,[30] while GeekDad appreciated the thrilling conclusion of the arc where Paige's attempt to aid a dying lion leads to her being possessed by a symbiotic entity, sparking immediate conflict.
The issue is praised for being action-packed yet lighter in tone compared to the more intense main storylines by Josh Williamson, offering a glimpse into smaller moments of the ongoing invasion plot that might otherwise be overlooked.