Milly Alcock declared Supergirl is objectively stronger than Superman, settling a debate that has divided DC fans for decades. The Supergirl actress did not hold back when discussing the rivalry between the two Kryptonian cousins ahead of her solo film release. Her confidence arrives at a moment when the DC Universe is pushing Kara Zor-El into the spotlight like never before. The comparison between the cousins is set to take on a fresh life on the big screen.

While fans have argued for years over raw power, Alcock settled it with a single line, and the receipts arrive next, starting with her exact words.

Milly Alcock made her position clear, declaring that Kara Zor-El would defeat Superman in a straight fight. The Supergirl actress framed the matchup as a question of pure capability rather than effort, separating raw strength from sportsmanship altogether.

"I'm gonna win, but it's because he's gonna let me win," she said during a recent interview with Variety.

She then added, "Objectively stronger, so I'm gonna win," emphasizing that her advantage exists regardless of Superman's choices.

Her Variety statement does carry weight beyond simple bravado, since several comic storylines back her claim with tangible evidence. Kara Zor-El reportedly possesses a higher natural speed ceiling than her cousin, occasionally outpacing him during early appearances after her modern introduction. She has also displayed exceptional Kryptonite resilience, surviving conditions Superman once described as nearly fatal. Writers frequently note her solar energy absorption proves more efficient, hinting her true potential remains untapped even now.

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Despite the power talk, Kara Zor-El never claims the grown-up title, and the reason runs deeper than age.

Despite her growing strength, Kara Zor-El has never adopted the Superwoman title, and the reason has little to do with age. Multiple characters within DC canon already carry that name, including Lois Lane and her alternate versions, making a direct switch confusing for readers. Writers instead use Supergirl to represent her connection to a lost world rather than her physical maturity. Her name remains tied to memory and identity, not chronological growth or power comparisons with Superman.

Beyond branding concerns, the name Supergirl has become a cultural symbol much like Wonder Woman, carrying decades of recognition that DC Studios has little incentive to abandon. Kara Zor-El represents a refugee who survived the destruction of Krypton, and her title reflects that history rather than any limitation on her abilities. The upcoming Supergirl leans further into her trauma, proving that strength and naming conventions exist on separate tracks. Whatever she is called, the comparison with Superman was already settled.

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