James Gunn Shuts Down the Most Bizarre SUPERGIRL Debate Yet: Yes, Kara Can Have Pierced Ears

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One of the more entertaining things about following James Gunn on social media is that no question seems too strange for him to answer. Whether fans are asking about major DCU story details or hyper-specific comic book logic, Gunn is usually game to respond. The latest example might be one of the silliest Supergirl discussions yet. After a Threads user questioned how Milly Alcock 's Supergirl could possibly have pierced ears if Kryptonians have bulletproof skin, Gunn stepped in with a simple and obvious explanation. He responded : "As explained in Superman, the same way she gets drunk – she goes to a planet with a red sun. Not to mention she was raised on a chunk of Krypton so didn't even experience super powers until her teens." And just like that, the debate was settled. Kara simply had her ears pierced while under the effects of a red sun, which weakens Kryptonian abilities and makes the process as ordinary as it would be for anyone else. Comic book fans may remember the famously weird answer to another Kryptonian grooming question... How does Superman shave? The traditional comic book explanation involves Clark Kent using his own heat vision and a mirror to burn away his facial hair. Suddenly, a red sun ear piercing doesn't seem all that unusual. Of course, the conversation around Kara's earrings is really just a small footnote compared to what fans will eventually see from Alcock's take on the character. The actress has previously discussed what makes this version of Supergirl different from her iconic cousin, and it sounds like audiences can expect a hero who isn't interested in being perfect. Alcock previously explained: "You don't have to be perfect in order to come to some sort of internal self-resolution. I think that we're kind of thrusted upon this narrative, especially women, that you have to be perfect. I think that Kara is someone who so beautifully leans into her flaws. I think that's really, really special." That perspective lines up with what DC fans know about this incarnation of Kara Zor-El. Unlike Superman, who often serves as an aspirational symbol of hope and moral certainty, Supergirl's journey tends to be messier and more emotionally complicated. She carries trauma, makes mistakes, and struggles in ways that make her feel distinct from Clark Kent. Whether fans love or hate the earrings, it's clear Alcock understands the character she's bringing to the screen. If Gunn and the creative team deliver on that promise, audiences could end up with one of the more interesting heroes in the new DC Universe. Supergirl is currently scheduled to fly into theaters on June 26, where fans will finally get a chance to see Alcock's Kara in action.