Linda LEE is the alias of Supergirl, the superheroine from DC Comics. She was created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino in 1959. Linda LEE is the secret identity of Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin from the planet Krypton. She was sent to Earth to protect her infant cousin Kal-El, who would later become Superman. Linda LEE is a strong and independent woman who uses her powers to fight crime and injustice.