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|next=[[Adventure Comics 518|''Adventure Comics'' #518]]: Whispers of Doom
 
|next=[[Adventure Comics 518|''Adventure Comics'' #518]]: Whispers of Doom
 
|publication_date=[[August 11]], [[Legion Publication History/2010|2010]]
 
|publication_date=[[August 11]], [[Legion Publication History/2010|2010]]
 
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===Legionnaires===
 
===Legionnaires===
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*Zaryan's robot raiders (10 panels)
 
*Zaryan's robot raiders (10 panels)
 
*Unnamed Captain in charge of robot raiders (5 panels)
 
*Unnamed Captain in charge of robot raiders (5 panels)
  
 
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==Other stories in this issue==
 
==Other stories in this issue==
 
There is an additional story that does not feature the Legion. The Atom learns the Calculator is not the real culprit behind his troubles in "Nucleus, Part 2: Atom Strange".
 
There is an additional story that does not feature the Legion. The Atom learns the Calculator is not the real culprit behind his troubles in "Nucleus, Part 2: Atom Strange".
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==Images==
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**[http://legionabstract.blogspot.com/2010/08/adventure-comics-517-review.html Legion Abstract]
 
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Adventure Comics #517
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Story title Saturn Rising
Previous story Adventure Comics #516: Brane Speaks
Next story Adventure Comics #518: Whispers of Doom
Publication date August 11, 2010
Cover date October 2010
Creators
Writer(s) Paul Levitz
Penciller(s) Kevin Sharpe, Marlo Alquiza
Inker(s) Kevin Sharpe, Marlo Alquiza
Letterer(s) Travis Lanham
Colourist(s) Blond
Editor(s) Brian Cunningham, Sean Ryan
Cover artist(s) Scott Clark, Dave Beaty, Hi-Fi

Saturn Rising

Synopsis

(20 pages/91 panels)

Key Quotes and Catchphrases

Roll Call

Legionnaires

Cameos

Villains

  • Zaryan (6 panels, mentioned only)
  • Zaryan's robot raiders (10 panels)
  • Unnamed Captain in charge of robot raiders (5 panels)

Supporting Characters

Other Characters

  • 4 unnamed reporters
  • Unnamed Science Police officers (5 panels)

Planets and Settings

  • Earth (91 panels)
    • Legion Headquarters (34 panels)
      • Gymnasium (8 panels)
      • Imra's quarters (11 panels)
    • Lehigh Robot Engineer Facility (16 panels)
    • Science Police training facility (5 panels)
    • Robot factory in Taiwan (10 panels)
    • Time Institute (1 panel)
    • Interior and exterior of robot raider ship (25 panels)

Technology, Gadgets and Other Neat Stuff

  • Legion flying belts
  • Science Police flying platforms
  • Prototype of Legion Time Bubble
  • Combat training robots

Alien Wildlife

Notes

Errors and Oddities

  • The story description of the story in the solicitation bears no resemblance to the story in this issue

Easter Eggs

First appearances

Reboot Reference Kit

Other

Solicitation

ADVENTURE COMICS #517

On sale August 11
40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Co-Feature written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by KEVIN SHARPE & MARIO ALQUIZA
Co-Feature art by MAHMUD ASRAR and JOHN DELL
Cover by SCOTT CLARK & DAVID BEATY

When Superboy learns about his future exploits, he discovers the heavy burden that comes with being the kid destined to grow up to be Superman.

And in the second installment of the all-new co-feature starring The Atom, Ray Palmer continues tracking down who may have recently attacked his father! Don't miss this exciting new era for The Atom from up-and-comers Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and Mahmud Asrar (Dynamo 5) spinning out of the pages of BRIGHTEST DAY!

Other stories in this issue

There is an additional story that does not feature the Legion. The Atom learns the Calculator is not the real culprit behind his troubles in "Nucleus, Part 2: Atom Strange".

Images

Cover artwork

  • Soliciation artwork by Scott Clark, Dave Beaty and Hi-Fi

  • Cover, art by Scott Clark, Dave Beaty and Hi-Fi

Reprints

Saturn Rising has been reprinted in the following:

See also


« Previous    Next »Adventure Comics #517
Adventure Comics #516 
By continuity
Adventure Comics #518

Adventure Comics #516 
By series
Adventure Comics #518

Legion of Super-Heroes v6 #3 
By publication
Legion of Super-Heroes v6 #4
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