Name/Title
Kerry Gammill (American) Supergirl (Cover Preliminary for Matrix–Supergirl)Description
Kerry Gammill (American)
Supergirl (Cover Preliminary for Matrix–Supergirl)
1994
Graphite on paper
This work is a preliminary cover drawing by Kerry Gammill for Supergirl, produced for DC Comics in 1994. Executed in graphite on paper, the drawing captures Supergirl erupting from an urban structure and accelerating skyward, establishing the dynamic composition later refined for the published cover. The printed logo, trade dressing, and image-area border indicate its function as production art within the commercial comics workflow.
Gammill penciled all four covers for the Matrix–Supergirl miniseries, which marked the character’s first solo title. The series explored Supergirl’s complex relationship with Lex Luthor, culminating in a narrative turning point centered on betrayal and self-determination. Preliminary drawings such as this one document the early conceptual and compositional decisions that shaped the final published imagery.
The sheet bears visible signs of studio use, including paste-ups covering the printed UPC box, minor smudging, corner creasing, and handling wear. The work is signed by the artist in the lower margin. As original comic art, it provides insight into late-twentieth-century mainstream comics production and the role of preliminary drawings in the development of iconic cover imagery.
Image area: 6.25 × 9.25 inches
Condition: Very GoodCreate Date
November 6, 2025Update Date
December 21, 2025