Now, “Alter Ego” surpasses the achievements of “Secret Identity” by deepening the themes of artistic freedom and control and reclaiming women’s voices in comics.

Fans aching for the return of the colorful atmosphere of the Superman comics will be pleased that Gunn’s version seems filled with color and Superman’s signature blues.

There was a “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight,” in comic book form.

She talks onstage about relatability and the need for, especially female comics, to be self-deprecating.

The musical has a few vibrant comic numbers.