CBS's has finally revealed the newest Supergirl suit, the announcement was made by the release of the first official photo of actress Melissa Benoist wearing the suit. 

The reboot of the iconic suit was designed by Three- time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood, who also designed the suits for CW's The Flash and Arrow. Atwood, was also the lead costume designer for Snow White and The Huntsmen, Alice in Wonderland and Chicago.

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The 26-year old Benoit beat out Claire Holt of Vampire Diaries for the part. She has also dyed her hair blonde to keep the original look of Superman's female cousin. 

The new series is the brainchild of Superman and Supergirl copyright owners, Warner Brothers and it is said to have TV veteran producer, Greg Berlanti on board as well. Actress, Calista Flockart will also be in the show, taking the role of media magnate Cat Grant. While Grey's Anatomy star, Chyler Leigh is set to play Kara's doctor sister, Alex Danvers.

2015's Supergirl will follow Clark Kent's cousin, Kara-Zor-El at the age of 24 as she finally decides to make use of her superhuman abilities and become the superhero she was also meant to be, after she left Krypton and lived life on earth as a normal human being with her adoptive family, the Danvers.

Supergirl first appeared in comic books back in 1959. She was famously portrayed on the big screen by actress Helen Slater in 1984 and was also portrayed by Canadian actress Laura Vandervoort in the long-running TV series Smallville.

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