Fun, lighthearted superhero show Supergirl was the clear standout among the five TV shows showcased at yesterday's closing day of New York Comic Con. This was partly because Supergirl was the only show, including Gotham and Heroes of Tomorrow, that presented its entire pilot prior to a panel discussion featuring showrunner Ali Adler and actors Gil Bellows and Mehcad Brooks. Bellows and Brooks, who respectively play Justice League fan favorite Maxwell Lord and Superman mainstay Jimmy Olsen, were winsome throughout the panel. But Adler, along with the pilot, was next-level charming. Vulture attended the panel and picked up five things you can look forward to in season one.1. The Writers' Room Is 50 Percent Female Adler was quick to address the fact she's a female superhero showrunner. This is a bit like being a unicorn, but a showrunner, too. "We're all so excited that it's Supergirl, and that is the conversation
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