Beginning in September 1996, DC published "Supergirl" (vol. 4) written by Peter David. The 1996 "Supergirl" comic book revamped the previous Matrix Supergirl by merging her with a human being, resulting in a new Supergirl. Many elements of the Pre-"Crisis" Supergirl were incorporated in new ways. The woman that the Matrix merges with has the same name as the Pre-"Crisis" Supergirl's secret identity, Linda Danvers. The series is set in the town of Leesburg, named after Danvers' pre-adoption surname. Linda's father is named Fred Danvers, the same as the Pre-"Crisis" Supergirl's adopted father. Furthermore, new versions of Dick Malverne and Comet appear as part of the supporting cast.