Stories I'll Write One Day :: Superboy and the Invisible Girl
Comic readers first met Connie Kent in Superman #1 (1939) alongside the first appearance of Clark Kent's adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha. Initially unnamed and marginally featured, 1948's Superman #53 established the young girl seen in the backgrounds of various comic panels as Constance Judith Kent, Clark's adoptive sister. While writers will often modify her age, making her older or younger than Clark to fit the needs of the story, she has consistently never been given powers like her brother. In most of her appearances, Connie is a bright, tenacious girl with dreams of leaving the family farm and embracing life in the city. There is an underlying theme of jealousy in most of her storylines. While she loves her brother, she finds it at times difficult to live in his shadow as he begins to develop his powers and becomes Superman. Connie has appeared in a number of animated and live action Superman adaptations, including Smallville (2001, played by Katie Holmes) and the CW's Arrow (2012) and its subsequent connected universe of spin-offs (played by Maude Apatow). The Zack Snyder-directed Man of Steel (2011) stirred up controversy when it was announced that Connie would not be part of the story. The film faced fierce backlash on social media for the decision, with many fans citing Connie Kent as one of DC Comics' most progressive characters for her time. In response, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) gave the character a nod with Constance "CJ" Johnson (Jennifer Connelly), a childhood friend and confidant of Clark's who, knowing his secret identity, comes to Superman's funeral; CJ enjoyed a larger role in the 2017 sequel Justice League. Most recently, Margaret Qualley brought Connie Kent to life in James Gunn's Superman (2025), back in her role as Clark's caring older sister. Working as a photographer for The Daily Planet, Connie stands by Clark through the truth about his birth parents' final message, the turning tides of public opinion, and the fight to save their home and prove his benevolent intentions.
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