DC Comics Supergirl 1/4 Scale Statue

DC Comics Supergirl 1/4 Scale Statue by XM Studios (2021)

This 1/4 scale Supergirl statue from XM Studios captures Kara Zor-El at the moment she arrives on Earth—still framed by her Kryptonian pod, powered up and ready to step into her new world. XM produced this piece as part of its DC Comics 1:4 premium collectibles line, sculpted in cold-cast porcelain and finished with a high-end, hand-painted application that emphasizes both superhero boldness and realistic material textures.

To make sure you’re looking at the correct release: this is the XM Studios Supergirl 1/4 Scale statue with an edition size of 338, featuring two interchangeable head sculpts—one with long hair, and one with a short hairstyle with heat-vision expression—plus a base built around her arrival pod concept. The overall display footprint is substantial for a quarter-scale piece, with an estimated size of 37 × 39 × 52 cm, giving it real shelf presence without feeling like a diorama that overwhelms a room.

Design Highlights and Display Options

XM’s presentation leans into a “first touchdown” narrative: Supergirl isn’t posed as a static museum figure—she looks like a Kryptonian powerhouse in motion, freshly landed and immediately ready for action. The cold-cast porcelain build helps keep edges crisp (cape folds, emblem lines, hair strands), while the paintwork is designed to read cleanly from a distance and reward close-up viewing in the face, costume transitions, and base detailing.

• Two head sculpts: swap between a classic long-hair portrait or a shorter hairstyle with a more aggressive, heat-vision-ready attitude.
• Arrival-pod base concept: adds story context and makes the statue feel like a scene, not just a pose.
• Cold-cast porcelain: premium material choice for sharp sculpt fidelity and a solid, weighty feel.
• Hand-painted finish: intended to deliver a clean, collector-grade presentation across skin tones, costume panels, and environmental effects.

If you’re building a DC display, this piece pairs naturally with quarter-scale Superman, Krypton-themed bases, or “arrival/first appearance” moments. It also works well as a centerpiece for a Supergirl shelf because the base supplies narrative energy without needing extra props around it.

Supergirl Comic History and First Appearance

Supergirl’s core identity is Kara Zor-El, cousin to Superman. In DC’s classic mythology, she survives Krypton’s destruction and eventually reaches Earth, where she learns to balance immense power with human life and relationships. Her debut is famously tied to the Silver Age expansion of the Superman family: Kara first appeared as Supergirl in Action Comics #252 (May 1959), created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino.

Over the decades, Supergirl has evolved through multiple eras of DC continuity—sometimes presented as a bright, hopeful counterpart to Superman, and other times explored as a more rebellious, emotionally complex hero dealing with loss, displacement, and the pressure of living up to a symbol. That tension is part of what makes her such a strong character for statue form: she can read as pure heroism, but she can also carry an edge that feels distinctly her own. For an official character overview, see DC’s profile page: dc.com/characters/supergirl.

Artist Credits and Collector Notes

This statue’s credited creative team includes Juan Carlos Ruiz Burgos (2D/design) and Wandah Kurniawan (sculpt), supported by the XM Studios design and development team. With a limited edition size and multiple display options via portrait swap, it’s the kind of release that fits collectors who like premium, story-driven DC pieces—especially if you prefer character-focused statues that still give you a strong scene base.

Looking to add it to your Supergirl lineup? You can browse current market availability here: Supergirl XM Studios listings.