Stargirl is set to headline her first comic in over 20 years

For the first in over 20 years, Courtney Whitmore, aka Stargirl, will be headlining her own comic once again, at least for one issue.

In a new announcement from DC Comics, it has been revealed that Courtney Whitmore will be leading a new team in a new one-shot titled Stargirl Spring Break Special #1. The 48-page one-shot comes from writer and co-creator Geoff Johns, who also serves as creator and showrunner for the Stargirl television series, and artist Todd Nauck of Young Justice fame.

This one-shot seemingly will spin out of the short story which stars Courtney, that Johns and Nauck will have in the upcoming DC Infinite Frontier #0 one-shot, which is due out March 2.

Stargirl shines bright in DC Comics again

This special one-shot will be the first time that Stargirl has had a solo comic in over 20 years as Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. ended with issue #14 in 2000. Over the years, Courtney has appeared in JSA and Justice Society of America – also written by Geoff Johns – as well being a member of the Justice League in Justice League United. Regardless, the character has been used sparingly outside of the hands of her co-creator – who based much of her personality off of his own sister Courtney as a tribute to her after she tragically passed away.

As for where this one-shot will lead, who knows at this point. It could very much be just a one-shot that serves as corporate synergy for the upcoming second season of Stargirl or it could be serving as a jumping off point for a new Stargirl, Seven Soldiers of Victory, or Justice Society series. No matter what happens though, it’s simply wonderful that DC’s Star-Spangled Girl will have another adventure, even if it only ends up being one issue.

Stargirl Spring Break Special #1 releases on May 4 with a cover price of $5.99 for 48 pages. A card stock variant by Mike McKone will also be available for a cover price of $6.99.