[s1e12] Bizarro -

In the episode ( S1E12cap S 1 cap E 12 ) of the 2015 Supergirl series , Kara Zor-El faces a tragic mirror of herself created by Maxwell Lord. This "Bizarro" Supergirl was once an ordinary, unidentified girl in a coma whom Lord transformed through genetic splicing, plastic surgery, and mental conditioning. Key Plot Points

: The DEO discovers that since Bizarro is a molecular opposite, standard green Kryptonite actually makes her stronger and mutates her skin. J’onn J’onzz suggests reversing the ionic charge of green Kryptonite to create a blue-toned substance that can incapacitate her. Personal Stakes [S1E12] Bizarro

: Outraged by Lord’s unethical experiments and threats to her family, Alex Danvers takes the law into her own hands and arrests Maxwell Lord at the DEO without legal grounds, leading to a "What the Hell, Hero?" moment from J'onn. Conclusion and Cliffhanger In the episode ( S1E12cap S 1 cap