The DC Comics History of Supergirl’s Home, Argo City

The story behind Supergirl’s home city, Argo City, is a bit silly, even for a comic book. Originally, Argo was a city on Krypton covered by a protective dome created by Zor-El, Superman’s uncle. This dome was meant to provide clean air for its citizens. But the really strange part is what happened when Krypton exploded. Instead of being destroyed, the section of the planet containing Argo City simply floated away into space with thousands of survivors inside! It was like a bubble of Krypton drifting through the cosmos – something kids reading the comic probably accepted without question.








