Today in Comics History, October 4: Super birthday, Melissa Benoist!

Born on this day in Argo City, Krypton Houston Texas: actor, singer, and producer Melissa Benoist of Glee, Homeland, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Clerks III, Billy Boy, Patriots Day, and of course as the title role of Supergirl!


cover of Supergirl Special Edition #1 one-shot (DC, December 2015), pencils and inks by Mahmud Asrar, colors by Dave McCaig, banner photograph of Melissa Benoist
Happy birthday, Melissa! And don’t ever lift a Mini Cooper by the bumper — comes right off in your hand.