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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 86|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #86]]''' (published [[May 7]], 1965, cover date July 1965)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 86|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #86]]''' (published [[May 7]], 1965, cover date July 1965)
 
*'''The Team of Olsen and Brainiac!'''
 
*'''The Team of Olsen and Brainiac!'''
 
**W: Jerry Seigel, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Jerry Seigel, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Mon-El
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**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Mon-El-->
 
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*'''The True Identity of Starfinger!'''
 
*'''The True Identity of Starfinger!'''
 
**W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century." (1st Legion use of [[Inertron]])
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**''Story:'' The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century."
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**''Notes:'' First Legion use of [[Inertron]]
 
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===August===
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 124|''Superboy'' v1 #124]]''' (published [[August 19]], 1965, cover date October 1965)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 124|''Superboy'' v1 #124]]''' (published [[August 19]], 1965, cover date October 1965)
 
*'''The Insect Queen of Smallville!'''
 
*'''The Insect Queen of Smallville!'''
 
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids.
 
**''Story:'' Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids.
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**''First appearances:'' Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity
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**''First appearances:'' Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity-->
 
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===September===
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 181|''Superman v1'' #181]]''' (published [[September 16]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 181|''Superman v1'' #181]]''' (published [[September 16]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
 
*'''The Superman of 2965!'''
 
*'''The Superman of 2965!'''
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**''Notes:'' Story set in 30th century
 
**''Notes:'' Story set in 30th century
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 330|''Action Comics'' #330]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 330|''Action Comics'' #330]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
 
*'''Supergirl's Duel With Dr. Supernatural!'''
 
*'''Supergirl's Duel With Dr. Supernatural!'''
 
**W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' Supergirl is forced to travel to an alien world where she meets captives heroines. (1st part of a story that will have Legion content)
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**''Story:'' Supergirl is forced to travel to an alien world where she meets captives heroines. (1st part of a story that will have Legion content)-->
 
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===January===
 
===January===
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 127|''Superboy'' v1 #127]]''' (published [[January 6]], 1966, cover date March 1966)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 127|''Superboy'' v1 #127]]''' (published [[January 6]], 1966, cover date March 1966)
 
*'''The Strange Insect Lives of Lana Lang!'''
 
*'''The Strange Insect Lives of Lana Lang!'''
 
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' Lana Lang travels to Africa where she teams up with Bee-Boy. (2nd app. Insect Queen)
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**''Story:'' Lana Lang travels to Africa where she teams up with Bee-Boy. (2nd app. Insect Queen)-->
 
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===February===
 
===February===
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 128|''Superboy'' v1 #128]]''' (published [[February 17]], 1966, cover date April 1966)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 128|''Superboy'' v1 #128]]''' (published [[February 17]], 1966, cover date April 1966)
 
*'''The Twilight World of No Return!'''
 
*'''The Twilight World of No Return!'''
 
**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' Superboy has a nightmare about what his life on Krypton might have been like if it had not been destroyed. (App. Dev-Em)
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**''Story:'' Superboy has a nightmare about what his life on Krypton might have been like if it had not been destroyed. (App. Dev-Em)-->
 
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**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers)
 
**''Story:'' Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers)
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|'''[[Action Comics 338|''Action Comics'' #338]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 338|''Action Comics'' #338]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966)
 
*'''Muto – Monarch of Menace!'''
 
*'''Muto – Monarch of Menace!'''
 
**W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Klar Ken, 30th century descendant of Superman, appears
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**''Notes:'' Klar Ken, 30th century descendant of Superman, appears-->
 
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**''First appearances:'' [[Space Canine Patrol Agency]] (SCPA).
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Space Canine Patrol Agency]] (SCPA).
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo Legion statuettes
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo Legion statuettes
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 94|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #94]]''' (published [[May 24]], 1966, cover date July 1966)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 94|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #94]]''' (published [[May 24]], 1966, cover date July 1966)
 
*'''Insect-Olsen versus the Bug Bandits!'''
 
*'''Insect-Olsen versus the Bug Bandits!'''
 
**W: Unknown, Mort Weisinger; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Unknown, Mort Weisinger; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Jimmy uses Lana's Insect Ring
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**''Notes:'' Jimmy uses Lana's Insect Ring-->
 
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===July===
 
===July===
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|'''[[Superboy v1 132|''Superboy v1'' #132]]''' (published [[July 7]], 1966, cover date September 1966)
 
|'''[[Superboy v1 132|''Superboy v1'' #132]]''' (published [[July 7]], 1966, cover date September 1966)
 
*'''Krypto's Cat-Crook Caper!'''
 
*'''Krypto's Cat-Crook Caper!'''
 
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Space Canine Patrol Agency appear.
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**''Notes:'' Space Canine Patrol Agency appear.-->
 
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===August===
 
===August===
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|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 69|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #69''']](published [[August 9]], 1966, cover date October 1966)
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|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 69|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #69''']] (published [[August 9]], 1966, cover date October 1966)
 
*'''Beware of the Bug Belle!'''
 
*'''Beware of the Bug Belle!'''
 
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Lois uses Lana's insect ring
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**''Notes:'' Lois uses Lana's insect ring-->
 
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===January===
 
===January===
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|'''[[Superboy v1 136|''Superboy'' v1 #136]]''' (published [[January 5]], 1967, cover date March 1967)
 
|'''[[Superboy v1 136|''Superboy'' v1 #136]]''' (published [[January 5]], 1967, cover date March 1967)
 
*'''Decoy of the Doom Statues!'''
 
*'''Decoy of the Doom Statues!'''
 
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Space Canine Patrol Agency appear
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**''Notes:'' Space Canine Patrol Agency appear-->
 
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*'''The Adult Legion!'''
 
*'''The Adult Legion!'''
 
**W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' App. Adult Legion. 1st app. in cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass)
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**''Notes:'' Adult Legion appearance. 1st appearance in cameo of Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass
 
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*'''The Six-Legged Legionnaire!'''
 
*'''The Six-Legged Legionnaire!'''
 
**W: Otto Binder, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Otto Binder, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Join Legion:'' Lana Lang (as [[Insect Queen/Pre-Crisis|Insect Queen]])
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**''Join Legion:'' [[Insect Queen/Pre-Crisis|Insect Queen]]
 
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===March===
 
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|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Superboy v1 138|''Superboy'' v1 #138]]''' (published [[March 14]], 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Superboy v1 138|''Superboy'' v1 #138]]''' (published [[March 14]], 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
 
*2nd reprint of '''War of the Superboy's''' from [[Adventure Comics 287|''Adventure Comics'' #287]], August, 1961
 
*2nd reprint of '''War of the Superboy's''' from [[Adventure Comics 287|''Adventure Comics'' #287]], August, 1961
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*2nd reprint of '''The Knave From Krypton!''' from [[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]], September, 1961
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*2nd reprint of '''The Knave From Krypton!''' from [[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]], September, 1961-->
 
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===June===
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8" style="border:3px solid #ffd5f5"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 104|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #104]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1967, cover date August/September 1967)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8" style="border:3px solid #ffd5f5"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 104|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #104]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1967, cover date August/September 1967)
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*1st reprint of '''The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!''' from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #37, June, 1959
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*1st reprint of '''The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!''' from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #37, June, 1959-->
 
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===July===
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 105|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #105]]''' (published [[July 11]], 1967, cover date September 1967)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 105|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #105]]''' (published [[July 11]], 1967, cover date September 1967)
 
*'''The World of 1,000 Olsens!'''
 
*'''The World of 1,000 Olsens!'''
 
**W: Otto Binder, E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Otto Binder, E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.
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**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.-->
 
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|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Action Comics 360|''Action Comics'' #360]]''' (published [[January 9]], 1968, cover date March/April 1968)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Action Comics 360|''Action Comics'' #360]]''' (published [[January 9]], 1968, cover date March/April 1968)
 
*1st reprint of '''The Six Red ‘K' Perils of Supergirl!''' from [[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]], December, 1961
 
*1st reprint of '''The Six Red ‘K' Perils of Supergirl!''' from [[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]], December, 1961
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*1st reprint of '''The World's Greatest Heroine!''' from [[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]], February, 1962;
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*1st reprint of '''The World's Greatest Heroine!''' from [[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]], February, 1962
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*plus two other AR stories
 
 
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**W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Notes:'' App. Polar Boy's parents)
 
**''Notes:'' App. Polar Boy's parents)
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|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 111|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #111]]''' (published [[April 9]], 1968, cover date June 1968)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 111|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #111]]''' (published [[April 9]], 1968, cover date June 1968)
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*1st reprint of '''Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!''' from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #54, July, 1961
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*1st reprint of '''Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!''' from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #54, July, 1961-->
 
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|[[Image:Adventure369.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
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*'''The Murderous Magnaman!'''
 
*'''The Murderous Magnaman!'''
 
**W: Otton Binder, Mort Weisinger; P: Pete Costanza; I: Joe Giella; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Otton Binder, Mort Weisinger; P: Pete Costanza; I: Joe Giella; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' Plot unknown. (Jimmy mentions Mon-El)
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**''Notes:'' Jimmy mentions Mon-El
 
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*'''School for Super-Villains!'''
 
*'''School for Super-Villains!'''
 
**W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' With the help of two Legion Academy student, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV. (Chemical King & Timber Wolf join Legion, 1st app. Tarik the Mute & the teenage LSV)
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**''Story:'' With the help of two Legion Academy student, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV. Chemical King & Timber Wolf join Legion, 1st app. Tarik the Mute & the teenage LSV
 
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===October===
 
===October===
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Contents this page: 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970

1965

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #83 (published January 14, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Great Miss Universe Contest!
    • W: Sam Rolfe, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Jimmy encounters some amazing circumstances when he sits in as a judge for the Miss Universe contest.
    • Notes: Jimmy uses Brainiac 5's force-field belt
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Action Comics #322 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Coward of Steel.
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent.
    • Notes: Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future"
  • The Planet of Outcasts!
    • W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Members of the Sisterhood of Evil trick Supergirl into reviving some of the most notorious villainesses of all time. (Sisterhood members pose as Plant Girl, Time Girl & Music Maid, characters all inspired by the "Bits of Legionnaire Business" feature in Adventure Comics)
Adventure Comics #330 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A space pirate fakes his way into the Legion and then gets all other members expelled.
    • First appearances: Dynamo Boy, Eyeful Ethel & the Mess

February

Superman v1 #176 (published February 4, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Revenge of the Super-Pets!
    • W: Leo Dorfman?; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Super-Pets appear
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #56 (published February 11, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • Lois Lane, Super-Telepath!
    • W: Otto Binder; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Saturn Girl cameo
Action Comics #323 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Kryptonian Killer!
    • W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history.
    • Notes: Super Pets appear
Adventure Comics #331 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members.
    • First appearances: Golden Boy, Polecat, Tusker, Animal Lad.
    • Notes: LSV appearance

March

Adventure Comics #332 (published March 25, 1965, cover date May 1965)
  • The Super Moby Dick of Space!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Lightning Lad becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature.
    • Notes: Lightning Lad loses arm.

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) 80 Page Giant #11 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #85 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965)
  • The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen!
    • W: Jerry Seigel, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Chameleon Boy & LSH cameo.
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #333 (published April 29, 1965, cover date June 1965)
  • The War Between Krypton and Earth!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires take sides in a battle between Kryptonians and Vrunnians on ancient Earth, and Star Boy sinks Atlantis.

May

Adventure Comics #334 (published May 27, 1965, cover date July 1965)
  • The Unknown Legionnaire!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion recounts how it helped protect the secrets of the Protean planet with the help of Unknown Boy was.

June

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #335 (published June 24, 1965, cover date August 1965)
  • Starfinger!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A new villain battles the Legion for an element that can restore youth.
    • First appearances: Starfinger (Lars Hanscom)
  • Meet the Legionnaires: Brainiac 5
    • Notes: Text feature gives details of Brainiac 5's origin. First mention Dox line, Vril (Brainiac 2), Pran (Brainiac 3) & Kajz (Brainiac 4). First mention long Coluan lifespans.

July

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #87 (published July 8, 1965, cover date September 1965)
  • The Arena of Doom!
    • W: Jerry Seigel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman. (App. LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members)
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #336 (published July 29, 1965, cover date September 1965)
  • The True Identity of Starfinger!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century."
    • Notes: First Legion use of Inertron

August

Adventure Comics #337 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (Part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Legion members fake getting married, and expelled, to draw out alien invaders posing as applicants. (1st mention married members must resign)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: First mention of Blackout Boy, Magnetic Boy & Size Lad, all making 1st app in this issue. 3rd mention Color Kid, 2nd mention Blockade Boy)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #88 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ!
    • W: Otto binder, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Star Boy cameos

September

Adventure Comics #338 (published September 30, 1965, cover date November 1965)
  • The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies!
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies.
    • First appearances: Glorith

October

Superboy v1 #125 (published October 7, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho!
    • W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A young hero who shortens his lifespan every time he uses his super-power tries to enlist Superboy's help in joining the Legion.
    • First appearances: Kid Psycho
Action Comics #331 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • Operation Satan!
    • W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural.
    • Notes: Heroine from another world has Legion medallions
Adventure Comics #339 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • Hunters of the Super-Beasts!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion tries to put down an animal revolt led by a former ally.
    • Deaths: Beast Boy

November

Adventure Comics #340 (published November 25, 1965, cover date January 1966)
  • Computo the Conqueror!
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A super-computer created by Brainiac 5 runs amok in an attempt to take over the world.
    • First appearances: Computo.
    • Deaths: Triplicate Girl (body 1/white)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: 1st mention of Plant Lad

December

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), Sheldon Moldoff (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #341 (published December 30, 1965, cover date February 1966)
  • Colossal Boy's One-Man War!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion uses an ancient weapon to battle Computo.
    • First appearances: Shanghalla, Duo Damsel & the Weirdo Legionnaire.
    • Notes: Legion discovers the Bat Cave
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: First mention of Crystal Kid

1966

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks) Action Comics #334 (published January 18, 1966, cover date March 1966)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #342 (published January 27, 1966, cover date March 1966)
  • The Legionnaire Who Killed!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff (pages 1-8 only), George Klein; L: Vivian Berg (pages 2-8 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion tries a member for breaking its code against killing. (1st app Calamity King & Color Kid. Star Boy expelled)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: First mention of Porcupine Pete

February

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #343 (published February 24, 1966, cover date April 1966)
  • The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Legion members believe they have been jinxed.
    • First appearances: Luck Lords

March

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superboy v1 #129 (published March 10, 1966, cover date May 1966)
  • 1st reprint of Superboy's Big Brother! from Superboy v1 #89, June, 1961
  • How Mon-El Left the Phantom Zone
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Text feautre, recapping Mon-El's history
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #344 (published March 29, 1966, cover date May 1966)
  • The Super-Stalag of Space!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion attempts to rescue Brainiac 5 from an interstellar prison for super-heroes.
    • First appearances: Blockade Boy, Shadow Kid, Weight Wizard, Nardo, Plant Lad
    • Deaths: Plant Lad

April

World's Finest Comics #158 (published April 26, 1966, cover date June 1966)
  • The Invulnerable Super-Enemy!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers)
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #345 (published April 28, 1966, cover date June 1966)
  • The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion rescues its teammates from the Stalag of Space.
    • Leave Legion: Matter-Eater Lad (resigns)
    • Deaths: Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard.

May

Superboy v1 #131 (published May 17, 1966, cover date July 1966)
  • The Dog From S.C.P.A.!
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #346 (published May 26, 1966, cover date July 1966)
  • One of Us Is A Traitor!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Sheldon Moldoff (finished art); L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Four new members join the Legion just in time to help fight off an alien invasion.
    • First appearances: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid, Princess Projectra, Khunds
    • Join Legion: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra
  • The Legion Outpost (letters column)
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs
  • Meet the Legionnaires
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Text feature. (Origins and powers of Legion members)

June

Adventure Comics #347 (published June 28, 1966, cover date August 1966)
  • The Traitor's Triumph!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion fights off an alien invasion and discovers one of its new members infiltrated the team as a Khund agent. (Nemesis Kid expelled)

July

Adventure Comics #348 (published July 28, 1966, cover date September 1966)
  • Target 21 Legionnaires!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A mad scientists seeks revenge against the Legionnaire who cost him his job.
    • First appearances: Dr. Regulus.
    • Leadership: Invisible Kid elected Legion leader
    • Notes: Origin of Sun Boy

August

Adventure Comics #349 (published August 30, 1966, cover date October 1966)
  • The Rogue Legionnaire!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion uses an experimental time machine to track down the villain who stole its time bubbles.
    • First appearances: Universo & Rond Vidar

September

World's Finest Comics #162 (published September 13, 1966, cover date November 1966)
  • Pawns of the Jousting Master!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Superman mentions Colossal Boy
Adventure Comics #350 (published September 29, 1966, cover date November 1966)
  • The Outcast Super-Heroes!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: When a cloud of green kryptonite envelopes the Earth, Superboy and Supergirl choose their replacements in the Legion.
    • Notes: 1st app. Miss Terius, Sir Prize, Evillo & the Devil's Dozen, the Hag, the Wild Huntsman, Sugyn, & Apollo. 1st app. R.J. Brande)
  • Meet the Legionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Text feature. (Origin Chameleon Boy, 1st mention UP fear of Durlans)

October

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #351 (published October 27, 1966, cover date December 1966)
  • The Forgotten Legion!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion races to secure magical artifacts for a spell to help them defeat Evillo. (Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Matter-Eater Lad & Star Boy rejoin Legion. Lightning Lad regains arm. App. Color Kid)

November

Superman v1 #193 (published November 10, 1966, cover date January/February 1967)
  • 1st reprint of The Death of Superman!
Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen #99 (published November 22, 1966, cover date January 1967)
  • The One-Man Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Pete Costanza; L: Vivian Berg (pages 1-7), Milton Snapinn (pages 8-10); E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Jimmy wears Legion costumes
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #352 (published November 29, 1966, cover date January 1967)
  • The Fatal Five
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion enlists the aid of the galaxy's greatest villains to fight of a creature bent on destroying the sun.
    • First appearances: Sun-Eater/Pre-Crisis, Fatal Five (Emerald Empress, Mano, Persuader, Tharok and Validus - also all individual first appearances)

December

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #353 (published December 27, 1966, cover date February 1967)
  • The Doomed Legionnaire!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Even by combining their strength with the Fatal Five, the Legionnaires are unable to stop the Sun-Eater until one of their own makes the ultimate sacrifice.
    • Deaths: Ferro Lad

1967

January

Action Comics #347 (published January 10, 1967, cover date March/April 1967)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #100 (published January 12, 1967, cover date March 1967)
  • Jimmy Olsen's Weirdo Wedding!
    • W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane.
    • Prior to the wedding, Jimmy uses a time-globe to attend a Legion meeting in the 30th Century. Reference is made to events in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #76 and Adventure Comics #353.
    • Among the wedding gifts depicted, one is labelled as from the Legion
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #354 (published January 31, 1967, cover date March 1967)
  • The Adult Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Adult Legion appearance. 1st appearance in cameo of Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass

February

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #355 (published February 28, 1967, cover date April 1967)
  • The War of the Legions
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of descendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis.
    • Notes: 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion)
  • The Six-Legged Legionnaire!
    • W: Otto Binder, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Join Legion: Insect Queen

March

Inferior Five #2 (published March 16, 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
  • House Hunting Heroes!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Mike Sekowsky; I: Mike Esposito; L: Ira Schnapp; E: Jack Miller
    • Notes: Invisible Kid cameo, 1st app. Legion theme song
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #356 (published March 30, 1967, cover date May 1967)
  • The Five Legion Orphans!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Pol Krinn
  • 1st reprint of Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #282, March, 1961

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering) Adventure Comics #357 (published April 27, 1967, cover date June 1967)
  • The Ghost of Ferro Lad! The four Legionnaires who fought alongside Ferro Lad are apparently being tormented by his angry ghost.
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Controllers

May

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #358 (published May 31, 1967, cover date July 1967)
  • The Hunter!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Orion the Hunter

June

World's Finest Comics #168 (published June 13, 1967, cover date August 1967)
  • The Return of the Composite Superman!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes
Adventure Comics #359 (published June 29, 1967, cover date August 1967)
  • The Outlawed Legionnaires!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger

July

Adventure Comics #360 (published July 27, 1967, cover date September 1967)
  • The Legion Chain Gang!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Join Legion: Rond Vidar

August

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #106 (published August 22, 1967, cover date October 1967)
  • The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: LSH appear
Adventure Comics #361 (published August 29, 1967, cover date October 1967)
  • The Unkillables!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Jim Mooney, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jim Mooney; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Dominators

September

Adventure Comics #362 (published September 28, 1967, cover date November 1967)
  • The Chemoids are Coming!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Mantis Marlo

October

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering) Adventure Comics #363 (published October 31, 1967, cover date December 1967)
  • Black Day for the Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
World's Finest Comics #172 (published October 26, 1967, cover date December 1967)
  • Superman and Batman...Brothers!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Batman joins Adult Legion

November

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #364 (published November 30, 1967, cover date January 1968)
  • The Revolt of the Super-Pets!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger

December

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #365 (published December 26, 1967, cover date February 1968)
  • Escape of the Fatal Five!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn (page 1 only), Morris Waldinger?; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Shadow Lass
  • The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Partial reprint of Superman v1 Annual #4.

1968

January

Action Comics #360 (published January 9, 1968, cover date March/April 1968)
Art by Neal Adams, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #366 (published January 30, 1968, cover date March 1968)
  • The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Georeg Klein; L: Morris Waldinger? (page 1 only), Gaspar Saldino; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires challenge the Fatal Five to a winner-take-all death match when the Five gain control of the United Planets' universal weapons control system.
    • Join Legion: Shadow Lass

February

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #367 (published February 29, 1968, cover date April 1968)
  • No Escape from the Circle of Death!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein (pages 1-10 only), Sheldon Moldoff; L: Ray Holloway?; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Dark Circle, Miracle Machine, new HQ

March

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Superboy v1 #147 (published March 14, 1968, cover date May/June 1968)
  • The Origin of the Legion!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Three teens from different worlds cooperate to foil an assassination attempt on a wealthy industrialist, who is then inspired to bankroll their continued efforts for good. (Origin LSH)
  • 1st reprint of Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends! from Action Comics #276, May, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Villains! from Superman v1 #147, September, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero! from Adventure Comics #290, November, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Traitors! from Adventure Comics #293, February, 1962
  • 1st reprint of The Boy With Ultra Powers! from Superboy v1 #98, July, 1962
Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #368 (published March 28, 1968, cover date May 1968)
  • The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger

April

Superboy v1 #148 (published April 4, 1968, cover date June 1968)
  • Superboy's Greatest Gamble!
    • W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: App. Polar Boy's parents)
Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #369 (published April 30, 1968, cover date June 1968)
  • Mordru the Merciless!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan (page 1 only), Jack Abel, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Four Legionnaires take refuge in the past to escape from a merciless magician.
    • First appearances: Mordru

May

Action Comics #365 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • Superman's Funeral!
    • W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: LSH in flashback cameo
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Adventure Comics #370 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • The Devil's Jury!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: 1st app. White Witch
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #112 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • The Murderous Magnaman!
    • W: Otton Binder, Mort Weisinger; P: Pete Costanza; I: Joe Giella; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Jimmy mentions Mon-El

June

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #371 (published June 27, 1968, cover date August 1968)
  • The Colossal Failure!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Colossal Boy is blackmailed into betraying the Legion when villains hold his parents hostage.
    • Notes: 1st app. Marte & Wynn Allon, Chemical King and the Legion Academy)
  • When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion! Reprints story from Superboy v1 #101 with Legion logo added and two panels changed to include Legion members.

July

Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #372 (published July 30, 1968, cover date September 1968)
  • School for Super-Villains!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: With the help of two Legion Academy student, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV. Chemical King & Timber Wolf join Legion, 1st app. Tarik the Mute & the teenage LSV

August

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #373 (published August 29, 1968, cover date October 1968)
  • The Tornado Twins!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Tornado Twins (also origin)

September

Adventure Comics #374 (published September 26, 1968, cover date November 1968)
  • Mission: Diabolical!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Black Mace

October

Adventure Comics #375 (published October 31, 1968, cover date December 1968)
  • The King of the Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), unknown; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Wanderers (Celebrand, Dartalg, Elvo, Immorto (all individual first appearances), Quantum Queen (first full appearance))

November

Superman v1 #213 (published November 7, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Most Dangerous Door in the World!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Appearance of the adult Brainiac 5
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #117 (published November 26, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Planet of the Capes!
    • W: Otto Binder, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: LSH cameo
Adventure Comics #376 (published November 28, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Execution of Chameleon Boy!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Gaspar Saldino; E: Mort Weisinger

December

Adventure Comics #377 (published December 31, 1968, cover date February 1969)
  • Heroes for Hire!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Leland McCauley

1969

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks) Action Comics #373 (published January 7, 1969, cover date March/April 1969)
Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #378 (published January 28, 1969, cover date March 1969)
  • 12 Hours to Live!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger

February

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #379 (published February 27, 1969, cover date April 1969)
  • Burial in Space!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Gaspar Saldino; E: Mort Weisinger

March

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Adventure Comics #380 (published March 27, 1969, cover date May 1969)
  • The Legion's Space Odyssey!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: End of the Legion series in Adventure Comics

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #377 (published April 29, 1969, cover date June 1969)

May

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #378 (published May 29, 1969, cover date July 1969)
  • The Forbidden Fruit!
    • W: Unknown, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit.
    • Notes: Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series

June

Action Comics #379 (published June 26, 1969, cover date August 1969)
  • One of Us is an Impostor!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger

July

Action Comics #380 (published July 31, 1969, cover date September 1969)
  • Half a Legionnaire?
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: First use of separate personalities for Duo Damsel

August

Action Comics #381 (published August 28, 1969, cover date October 1969)
  • The Hapless Hero!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Duplicate Boy appearance

September

Superman v1 #221 (published September 18, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • 1st reprint of The Superman Family Portrait from Superman v1 Annual #6
    • Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #97 (published September 25, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • The Three Super-Sirens!
    • P: Irv Novick; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Durlans appear
Action Comics #382 (published September 30, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • Kill a Friend to Save a World!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger

October

Superboy v1 #161 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December 1969)
  • The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways
    • W: Frank Robbins; P: Bob Brown; I: Wally Wood; C: ; L: ; E: Murray Boltinoff
    • Notes: Cameo Legion statuettes
Superman v1 #222 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December/January 1969/1970)
  • 1st reprint of Superman's Big Brother! retitled here as Superman's Lost Brother! from Superman v1 #80, February, 1953
  • 1st reprint of The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons! from Superman v1 #166, Jan. 1964
Action Comics #383 (published October 30, 1969, cover date December 1969)
  • Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger

November

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #384 (published November 26, 1969, cover date January 1970)
  • Lament For A Legionnaire!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger

December

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #385 (published December 23, 1969, cover date February 1970)
  • The Immortal Superman!
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: App. Time Trapper)
  • The Fallen Starboy!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger

1970

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Adventure Comics #390 (published January 13, 1970, cover date March/April 1970)
  • 1st reprint of Superman's Super-Courtship! from Action Comics #289, June, 1963 (retitled as When Supergirl Played Cupid!)
  • 1st reprint of The Secret Identity of Super-Horse! from Action Comics #301, June, 1963
  • 1st reprint of Supergirl's Wedding Day! from Action Comics #307, Dec. 1963
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #386 (published January 29, 1970, cover date March 1970)
  • The Home for Old Super-Heroes!
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Time Trapper appears
  • Zap Goes the Legion!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger

February

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #387 (published February 24, 1970, cover date April 1970)
  • Even a Superman Dies! (App. Time Trapper)
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
  • One Hero Too Many! (Superboy resigns from Legion)
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger

March

Superboy v1 #165 (published March 5, 1970, cover date May/June 1970)
  • 1st reprint of The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent! retitled The Death of Ma and Pa Kent! from Superman v1 #161, May, 1963
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #388 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
  • Puzzle of the Wild World! (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion)
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
  • 1st reprint of Sun Boy's Lost Power! from Adventure Comics #302, November, 1962)
Cover art by Curt Swan(pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Adventure Comics #393 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
  • The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger E. Nelson Bridwell
    • Notes: Legion Flight Ring cameo

April

Superman v1 #227 (published April 14, 1970, cover date June/July 1970)
  • 1st reprint of The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner! from Superman v1 #157, Nov. 1962
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #389 (published April 28, 1970, cover date June 1970)
  • The Mystery Legionnaire!
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger

May

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #390 (published May 28, 1970, cover date July 1970)
  • The Tyrant and the Traitor!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger

June

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Action Comics #391 (published June 30, 1970, cover date August 1970)
  • The Ordeal of Element Lad!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger

July

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Action Comics #392 (published July 30, 1970, cover date September 1970)
  • The Legionnaires Who Never Were!
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • New costume Saturn Girl. End of Legion's 2nd series

August

Cover art by Dick Giordano Adventure Comics #398 (published August 27, 1970, cover date October 1970)
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