Power Girl's new tattoo redesign has cemented her status as the Super-Family’s ultimate rebel, and fans will be clamoring for DC to make it a permanent change, given that a tattooed Paige Stetler is simply better. Not only is the design badass, but her tattoo sleeves may also be a clever nod to one of her most unusual and short-lived relationships with a classic Justice League member.
...Power Girl’s tattoos of Green Lantern could indeed reference this unusual chapter in her romantic history...
Superman #18, by Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell, not only marked their final tie-in issue for the Absolute Power crisis event but also served as Campbell’s last issue as the series' lead artist before Dan Mora took over.
These milestones alone make the issue noteworthy, yet it’s Nathan Szerdy’s variant cover that truly stands out, featuring a tattooed Power Girl in one of her most striking and epic redesigns to date. This cover is part of Szerdy’s ‘Diner Tattoo Connecting Variants’ series, paired with his cover for Superman #19, where Supergirl sports a similarly bold tattooed look.
Power Girl’s Tatted Look Perfectly Compliments Her Rebel Status
Main Cover by Yanick Paquette & Arif Prianto for Power Girl #9 (2024)
Like Supergirl, Power Girl is depicted with full-sleeve tattoos covering her arms, though her designs differ from Supergirl’s, featuring a different array of heroes and symbols, even if there is some overlap. Among the characters shown in Paige’s tattoos are Wonder Woman, Green Lantern Arisia Rrab, Mera, Supergirl, Batman, Batgirl, Damian Wayne’s Robin, Miss Martian, Jayna the Wonder Twin, and Green Lantern Hal Jordan. The spaces between her tattoos are filled with vibrant backgrounds and stars, creating a unified, eye-catching design.
Fans of Power Girl, especially those following her current run by Leah Williams, know DC has worked to make Paige the rebel of the Super-Family. Paige’s rebellious image has been reinforced with accessories like the bold motorcycle she rides in Power Girl #10, and the Power Girl #9 cover, where she’s seen wearing Lobo’s iconic Bite Me Fanboy jacket—a true testament to her ‘I-do-what-I-want’ attitude. The tattoos feel like a natural extension of Paige’s character and would be an exciting, fitting addition if DC could find a way to ink her Kryptonian skin permanently.
Watch out, Superboy! It looks like Power Girl is the reigning rebel of the Superman Family with her new badass ride, and she isn't riding it alone!
Power Girl's Tattoos Pay Tribute to Her Short-Lived Romance with Green Lantern Hal Jordan
Power Girl & Green Lantern Hook-Up in Justice League Europe #50 (1993)
Notably, Power Girl’s tattoo sleeves prominently feature Green Lantern Hal Jordan. While this could simply be an artistic choice on Szerdy’s part, it may also serve as a clever nod to Paige’s past romance with Hal when she was still known as ‘Kara.’ During the Red Winter storyline, tension and attraction simmered between them as Hal grappled with amnesia. This culminated in Justice League Europe #50, where they finally hooked up while trapped in one of Green Lantern's power bubbles, leading to a passionate make-out session despite a villainous audience. Thus, Power Girl’s tattoos of Green Lantern could indeed reference this unusual chapter in her romantic history.
Green Lantern Hal Jordan has always been a ladies' man - but one of his strangest hook-ups was with fellow Justice League member Power Girl.
Superman #18 is available now from DC Comics!
Superman (2023)
IT’S THE DAWN OF DC! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is…Supercorp?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! “A hero is only as good as their villains” will be put to the test
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