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James Gunn Explains Supergirl's Ear Piercings, June 2026 Release

6/9/2026

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Gunn Explains Piercings

James Gunn answered a fan’s Threads question about why Supergirl can wear ear piercings despite invulnerable skin.
He said Kara loses her powers under a red sun, making her vulnerable enough for piercings.
He added that Kryptonians in this continuity gain powers in adolescence, so a piercing on Argo City could heal before Earth.
Supergirl is slated for release on June 26 2026.
Fans compared the ear-piercing query to earlier plothole debates.

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Gunn Explains Piercings

James Gunn answered a fan’s Threads question about why Supergirl can wear ear piercings despite invulnerable skin.
He said Kara loses her powers under a red sun, making her vulnerable enough for piercings.
He added that Kryptonians in this continuity gain powers in adolescence, so a piercing on Argo City could heal before Earth.
Supergirl is slated for release on June 26 2026.
Fans compared the ear-piercing query to earlier plothole debates.

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