Sterling Gates did a video interview with CBR during which he discussed his time on Supergirl and working on New Krypton. He clearly knew at the time that he was leaving the series, but not yet when. The interview was posted Oct 7 but seems to have taken place shortly before Supergirl #56 released in September.
Sterling is a cutie :) It’s hard watching him answer the question about being ready to let Supergirl go, because he so clearly loves the character and had big plans for her.
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Igle posted a very touching post on his blog where he talks about why he’s leaving the book and mentions your site on a list of supporters of their run. http://jamalligle.blogspot.com/2010/10/to-all-things-ending-and-new-beginning.html
Thanks so much for pointing that out (I read Elayne’s comment first). I’m incredibly relieved. And wow, he mentioned this site as a supporter *blushes* It always weirds me out to think that the creators might be reading this (or even just aware of the site :)