DC Comics mistakenly uses Star Wars character in official Supergirl artwork
By
Michael McWhertor
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Summary
DC Comics published official artwork for the upcoming "Supergirl" series that mistakenly features a character from the Star Wars universe — specifically, a member of the Pyke crime syndicate from "The Book of Boba Fett" — instead of an original DC character. The error was spotted by fans and has sparked discussion about quality control and oversight in comic book publishing. The article explores how this mix-up happened, the reactions from fans, and what it says about modern comic production processes.
Key quotes
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How does something like this slip through quality control at a major publisher like DC?
The character in question is a member of the Pyke crime syndicate, first seen in The Book of Boba Fett.
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