While the DCEU can sometimes get a little too grim for some fans, The CW's "Stargirl" exists as a welcome change of pace with a peppy, optimistic heroine trying her best to live up to a superheroic legacy. Critics and fans seem to agree, praising lead actress Brec Bassinger's ability to put smiles on viewers' faces. However, while "Stargirl" seems like a superhero adventure the whole family can enjoy, the comic book character that inspired The CW show is a little less family-friendly. From the many times that villains have sought homicidal vengeance to her complicated dating exploits, this is the dark history of Stargirl. #Stargirl #DC #Superheroes Her tragic real-life inspiration | 0:00 Her stepfather was enslaved | 1:00 All the wrong reasons | 1:54 A history of violence | 2:47 Sins of the father | 3:43 Her horrifying arch enemy | 4:33 The blame game | 5:29 It's complicated | 6:24 She's got a type | 7:13 Her family was murdered | 8:17 She was briefly institutionalized | 9:02 Her not-so-secret identity | 9:49 Read Full Article: https://www.looper.com/447337/the-dark-history-of-stargirl/