Galatea (Justice League Unlimited)

Galatea is the name of a clone of Supergirl created by the Project Cadmus on the animated series Justice League Unlimited. The episode in which this character debuts, "Fearful Symmetry" is sometimes referred to as "Galatea".

She was designed specifically as a Kryptonian clone specifically to attack Superman and Supergirl in case they go rogue. Furthermore, Galatea's personality was influenced to ensure she performed her duties with a sociopathic relish. However, the shared genetic nature of the girls inadvertantly created a psychic link in which each experienced the other's actions in their dreams. While Supergirl was deeply disturbed by her visions, Galatea resented the subconscious moral restraints of Kara on her own actions.

Galatea decided to kill the dissenting people who were aware of her creation, at least partially to draw Supergirl out. Eventually, the twins fought while Kara was supported by Green Arrow and The Question until Project Cadmus cut short the fight to reign Galatea in and cover their involvement.

Later on, after the Justice League was framed by Lex Luthor for firing on a city with their headquarter's main cannon, Amanda Waller ordered Galatea to lead an army of superpowered clones to attack the League. Although Waller called off the assault after learning the truth, Galatea ignored the ordered and eventually was defeated by Supergirl in single combat while the League defeated the army.

The name "Galatea" was chosen as a reference to the Roman poet Ovid, who wrote that Galatea was the maiden who was originally a statue created by Pygmalion.

Galatea's powers and appearance bear similarity to Power Girl, although their origins and personalities are different.