Its made perfectly clear during certain moments of Stronger Together that Supergirls acts are compared to those of her cousin, but theres also an argument to say that the shadow of the Man of Steel is affecting peoples views on James Olsen. Given his apparent friendship with the Big Blue Boy Scout, Cat Grant, for one, is leaning on James to produce the goods when it comes to the big stories and with using his sway to wangle an interview with Supergirl. Even Supergirl herself looks to James time with her cousin when she needs some advice.