1971
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January
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Superboy v1 #172 (published January 7, 1971, cover date March 1971)
- Brotherly Hate!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: George Tuska; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Timber Wolf joins Lightning Lad and Light Lass in a mission to apprehend their villainous brother, Mekt.
- Appearances: Lightning Lord
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Adventure Comics #403 (published January 12, 1971, cover date March/April 1971)
- Fashion From Fans
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
- Renderings of costume designs submitted by fans
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February
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Superboy v1 #173 (published February 18, 1971, cover date April 1971)
- Trust Me Or Kill Me!
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: George Tuska; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Superboy travels from the 20th century to ferret out which of two identical Cosmic Boys is the real one and which the fake.
- Appearances: Mordru
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March
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Super DC Giant #S24 (published March 4, 1971, cover date May/June 1971)
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May
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Superboy v1 #176 (published May 20, 1971, cover date July 1971)
- Invisible Invader!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: George Tuska; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Invisible Kid must discover a way to overcome his own invisibility, in order to bring down a villain with his identical super power.
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June
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #140 (published June 3, 1971, cover date August/September 1971)
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Adventure Comics #409 (published June 29, 1971, cover date August 1971)
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July
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Superboy v1 #177 (published July 6, 1971, cover date September 1971)
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DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #6 (published July 15, 1971, cover date 1971)
- Lists 1st appearance of every Legion character
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Adventure Comics #410 (published July 29, 1971, cover date September 1971)
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August
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Superboy v1 #178 (published August 26, 1971, cover date October 1971)
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Adventure Comics #411 (published August 31, 1971, cover date October 1971)
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October
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Superman v1 #245 (published October 7, 1971, cover date December/January 1971)
- 1st reprint of The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! from Superman v1 #167, Feb. 1964
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Superboy v1 #180 (published October 28, 1971, cover date December 1971)
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November
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Batman #238 (published November 4, 1971, cover date January 1972)
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Superboy v1 #181 (published November 25, 1971, cover date January 1972)
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1972
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January
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Superboy v1 #183 (published January 25, 1972, cover date March 1972)
- War of the Wraith Mates!
- W: Cary Bates; P: George Tuska; I: Vince Colletta; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: The bodies of four Legionnaires are possessed by wraith-like alien beings.
- First appearances: Krogl, Marxla
- Notes: Karate Kid, Princess Projectra, and Shadow Lass wear new uniforms designed by fans.
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February
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Superboy v1 #184 (published February 24, 1972, cover date April 1972)
- One Legionnaire Must Go!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Murphy Anderson; I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Matter-Eater Lad must turn renegade, to prove he is not a traitor.
- First appearances: Renkil Kem
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March
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Superboy v1 #185 (published March 2, 1972, cover date May 1972)
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May
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Superboy v1 #188 (published May 25, 1972, cover date July 1972)
- Curse of the Blood Crystals!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Chameleon Boy, adversely affected by the Blood Crystals of Mordru, feels compelled to destroy a friend.
- Appearances: cameo Mordru
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July
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Superboy v1 #190 (published July 27, 1972, cover date September 1972)
- Murder the Leader!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Two Legion Leader candidates tangle with two members of the Fatal Five.
- Appearances: Tharok, Validus
- Notes: In the first frame, a flesh-skinned female Legionnaire in a black uniform with blue legs, very similar to Shadow Lass' uniform, appears. Dream Girl appears to be wearing white tights.
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August
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Superboy v1 #191 (published August 24, 1972, cover date October 1972)
- Attack of the Sun Scavenger
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: With the help of his fellow Legionnaires, Sun Boy once again battles his old nemesis.
- Appearances: Dr. Regulus
- Notes: An unidentified white-haired female Legionnaire in a purple costume appears (Dream Girl in a new costume?)
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December
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The Legion of Super-Heroes v1 #1 (published December 14, 1972, cover date February 1973)
- The Legion of Super-Heroes: Membership List (Part One)
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: John Forte; E: Jeff Rovin
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Superboy v1 #193 (published December 26, 1972, cover date February 1973)
- War Between the Nights and the Days!
- W: Cary Bates, Nick Pascale (original idea); P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Duo Damsel and Chameleon Boy go on a mission to unite the feuding races of the planet Pasnic.
- First appearances: King Jonn and King Lillt of Pasnic.
- Notes: New uniforms Chameleon Boy, Duo Damsel, Shrinking Violet, Karate Kid. Chameleon Boy's skin has been colored yellow in this issue.
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1973
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January
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The Legion of Super-Heroes v1 #2 (published January 18, 1973, cover date March 1973)
- The Legion of Super-Heroes: Membership List (Part Two)
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: John Forte; E: Jeff Rovin
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February
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The Legion of Super-Heroes v1 #3 (published February 13, 1973, cover date April/May 1973)
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March
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Superboy v1 #195 (published March 20, 1973, cover date June 1973)
- The One-Shot Hero! (1st app. Wildfire)
- W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: The Legion rejects a new applicant, who decides to prove himself in spite of it.
- First appearances: Erg-1 (Wildfire), also origin.
- Notes: New uniforms Phantom Girl, Colossal Boy
- Deaths: Erg-1
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April
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100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-18 (published April 12, 1973, cover date July 1973)
- 1st reprint of The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! from Superman v1 #162, July, 1963
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The Legion of Super-Heroes v1 #4 (published April 12, 1973, cover date July/August 1973)
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The Amazing World Of Superman, Metropolis Edition (published 1973)
- Notes: Black and white tabloid available only in Metropolis, Illinois and by mail
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June
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Superboy v1 #197 (published June 19, 1973, cover date September 1973)
- Timber Wolf --Dead Hero, Live Executioner!
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Timber Wolf returns from death and begins to exhibit criminal behavior.
- First appearances: Tyr
- Notes: Cover title changed to Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes, begins 3rd regular Legion series. New uniforms Timber Wolf (also new facial features), Lightning Lad
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July
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100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-21 (published July 10, 1973, cover date October 1973)
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Superboy v1 #198 (published July 19, 1973, cover date October 1973)
- The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: The Legion battles an old, deadly nemesis.
- Notes: New uniforms Princess Projectra, Element Lad, Colossal Boy. Karate Kid wears old uniform.
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August
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Superboy v1 #199 (published August 21, 1973, cover date November 1973)
- The Gun That Mastered Men
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: The Legionnaires discover that a vanquished villain has not yet been completely unarmed.
- Appearances: Tyr
- Notes: New uniforms Star Boy, Dream Girl
- The Impossible Target!
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Bouncing Boy battles the son of an old nemesis.
- First appearance: Orion, Jr.
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October
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Secret Origins v1 #6 (published October 9, 1973, cover date January/February 1974)
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Superboy v1 #200 (published October 18, 1973, cover date January/February 1974)
- The Legionnaire Bride of Starfinger
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Bouncing Boy marries Duo Damsel, but the nuptials don not proceed as smoothly as everyone would like.
- Appearances: Starfinger
- Notes: New uniforms: Light Lass, Shadow Lass
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November
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Superman v1 #272 (published November 15, 1973, cover date February 1974)
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December
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Superboy v1 #201 (published December 20, 1973, cover date March/April 1974)
- The Betrayer from Beyond
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story:
- Appearances: Erg-1
- First appearances: Porcupine Pete, Infectious Lass, Molecular Master
- The Silent Death
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Dream Girl has a premonition that a Legionnaire will die.
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1974
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February
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World's Finest Comics #223 (published February 19, 1974, cover date May/June 1974)
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Superboy v1 #202 (published February 21, 1974, cover date May/June 1974)
- Lost: A Million Miles From Home!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Returning home from an off-world mission, Colossal Boy and Shrinking Violet must find the source of their ship's power outage.
- The Lore of the Legion!
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Notes: Comprises descriptions of several Legionnaires, including origins, real names, home planets, and additional significant data.
- The Wrath of the Devil-Fish!
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: While investigating an alarm at Earth's automated sea station, the Legionnaires encounter a nemesis from the sea.
- First appearances: Devil-Fish
- Joins Legion: Wildfire (Erg-1)
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March
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The Superman Family #165 (published March 26, 1974, cover date June/July 1974)
- 1st reprint of Krypto’s Three Amazing Transformations! from Superboy v1 #111, March 1964
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April
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Superboy v1 #203 (published April 18, 1974, cover date July/August 1974)
- Massacre By Remote Control
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: The Legionnaires are menaced once again by the most powerful creature in the universe.
- First appearances: Myla
- Appearances: Tharok, Validus
- Deaths: Invisible Kid
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June
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Superboy v1 #204 (published June 25, 1974, cover date September/October 1974)
- The Legionnaire Nobody Remembered
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: A teen from the 75th century must travel back in time to correct an accidental change in Legion history.
- First appearances: Anti Lad
- Brainiac 5's Secret Weakness!
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Brainiac 5 decides to leave the Legion.
- Resigns: Supergirl
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July
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The Superman Family #167 (published July 25, 1974, cover date October/November 1974)
- 1st reprint of The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot! from Superboy v1 #100, October, 1962
- 1st reprint of The Insect Queen of Smallville! from Superboy v1 #124, Oct. 1965
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August
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Superboy v1 #205 (published August 22, 1974, cover date November/December 1974)
- The Legion of Super-Executioners
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: On Lana Lang's birthday, she and Superboy travel to the 30th Century where they discover that the Legion has detained Ultra Boy for having gone mad.
- First appearances: The "Master"
- Appearances: Insect Queen
- Meet "Iron Mike" Grell
- W,P&I: Mike Grell; E; Murray Boltinoff
- Lore of the Legion
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Dave Cockrum (pages 1-2), Curt Swan (page 3); I: Dave Cockrum (pages 1-2), George Klein (page 3), George Roussos (Insect Queen figure); E: Murray Boltinoff
- Notes: Comprises descriptions of several Legionnaires, including origins, real names, home worlds, and additional significant data.
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September
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The Superman Family #168 (published September 24, 1974, cover date December/January 1974)
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October
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Superboy v1 #206 (published October 24, 1974, cover date January/February 1974)
- The Legionnaires Who Haunted Superboy
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Superboy encounters Invisible Kid and Ferro Lad, both very much alive.
- Appearances: Invisible Kid, Ferro Lad
- Welcome Home, Daughter ... Now Die!
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Princess Projectra makes a visit to her home world, to recuperate from a bout of Rigel Fever.
- First Appearances: The Morgru
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November
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Limited Collectors' Edition #C-34 (published November 7, 1974, cover date February/March 1975)
- Untitled
- Two-page 1975 calendar pin-up which depicts various super-heroes, including the charter members of the Legion alongside Superboy)
E: Paul Levitz
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The Superman Family #169 (published November 26, 1974, cover date February/March 1975)
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December
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Superboy v1 #207 (published December 24, 1974, cover date March 1975)
- The Rookie Who Betrayed the Legion
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: A young science police officer tags along with the Legion on a mission to apprehend an old nemesis.
- Appearances: Universo
- First appearances: Dvron
- Lightning Lad's Day of Dread
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Lightning Lad storms out of HQ on a personal mission.
- Appearances: Lightning Lord
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1975
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January
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Superboy v1 #208 (published January 9, 1975, cover date April 1975)
- Vengeance of the Super-Villains
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
- Story: The three mightiest Legionnaires are unwillingly detained by their parents from attending an important award ceremony.
- Appearances: The Legion of Super Villains (Sun Emperor, Lightning Lord, Nemesis Kid, Spider Girl, Radiation Roy, Chameleon Chief)
- First Appearances: Ultra Boy's parents, Crav and Mytra Nah
- The Legion of Substitute Heroes
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Murray Boltinoff, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
- Notes: Comprises descriptions of the members of the Legion of Substitute Heroes, including origins, real names, home worlds, and other significant data.
- Appearances: The Legion of Substitute Heroes (Polar Boy, Night Girl, Fire Boy, Chlorophyll Kid, Stone Boy, Color Kid)
- 1st reprint of Lana Lang’s Superboy Identity Detection Kit! from Superboy v1 #93, December, 1961
- 1st reprint of The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords! from Adventure Comics #343, Apr. 1966
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Wonder Woman v1 #217 (published January 9, 1975, cover date April/May 1975)
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March
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Superboy v1 #209 (published March 11, 1975, cover date June 1975)
- Who Can Save the Princess?
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Princess Projectra falls victim to a deadly disease, and only her comrades' sacrifice can save her.
- Appearances: Duo Damsel
- Notes: New uniforms Karate Kid, Duo Damsel
- Hero for a Day
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: A young Legion fan wins the right to spend a day with the Legion, and gets more than he bargained for!
- First appearances: Flynt Brojj
- Super-Talk
- W: Jim Shooter; E: Murray Boltinoff
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May
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Superboy v1 #210 (published May 8, 1975, cover date August 1975)
- Soljer's Private War
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: A figure from Earth's past works to fulfill his mission.
- First appearance: Private Mike Essad
- Lair of the Black Dragon
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Story: Karate Kid searches for the man who killed his father.
- Origin: Karate Kid (drawn with clear Eurasian features to justify his conception by an Asian father and American mother)
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June
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Superboy v1 #211 (published June 12, 1975, cover date September 1975)
- The Ultimate Revenge (2nd app. Roxxas)
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
- The Legion's Lost Home
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
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July
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The Superman Family #173 (published July 8, 1975, cover date October/November 1975)
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Superboy v1 #212 (published July 15, 1975, cover date October 1975)
- Last Fight for a Legionnaire (Matter-Eater Lad resigns)
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
- A Death Stroke At Dawn
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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August
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The Amazing World Of DC Comics #9 (cover date November/December 1975)
- The Legion Handbook (DC Comics' fan magazine)
- E: Paul Levitz, Carl Gafford (Managing Editors), Neal Pozner (Guest Editor)
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September
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Superboy v1 #213 (published September 16, 1975, cover date December 1975)
- The Jaws of Fear
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
- Trapped To Live -- Free To Die!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bill Draut; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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October
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Superman v1 #295 (published October 16, 1975, cover date January 1976)
- Costume, Costume -- Who's Got the Costume?
- W: Elliot S! Maggin; P: Curt Swan; I: Bob Oksner, Terry Austin (backgrounds); E: Julius Schwartz
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Superboy v1 #214 (published October 21, 1975, cover date January 1976)
- No Price Too High
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
- Stay Small Or Die
- W: Cary Bates; P: Mike Grell; I: Bill Draut; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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November
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The Superman Family #175 (published November 6, 1975, cover date February/March 1976)
- Super-Family Puzzle Page (Legion mentioned in crossword puzzle)
- W: Bob Rozakis; E: Julius Schwartz, Murray Boltinoff
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December
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Karate Kid #1 (published December 4, 1975, cover date March/April 1976)
- My World Begins In Yesterday
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
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Superboy v1 #215 (published December 18, 1975, cover date March 1976)
- The Final Eclipse of Sun Boy
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
- The Hero Who Wouldn't Fight
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bill Draut; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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1976
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January
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Superboy v1 #216 (published January 22, 1976, cover date April 1976)
- The Hero Who Hated the Legion (1st app. Tyroc)
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
- 1 + 1 = 3 (Bouncing Boy/ Dou Damsel solo story)
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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February
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Karate Kid #2 (published February 12, 1976, cover date May/June 1976)
- The International Dooms of Major Disaster
- W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
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DC Super Stars #3 (published February 17, 1976, cover date May 1976)
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March
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Superboy v1 #217 (published March 18, 1976, cover date June 1976)
- The Charge of the Doomed Legionnaires
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
- Future Shock for Superboy (1st app. Laurel Kent)
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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April
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Karate Kid #3 (published April 15, 1976, cover date July/August 1976)
- The Ravager
- W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Carl Gafford; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
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Superboy v1 #218 (published April 20, 1976, cover date July 1976)
- The Super-Villain the World Never Knew (Tyroc joins)
- W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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The Amazing World Of DC Comics #12 (published July 1976, cover date August 1976)
- The Legion Outpost
- E: Paul Levitz, Carl Gafford
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May
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The Superman Family #178 (published May 3, 1976, cover date August/September 1976)
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Super-Team Family #6 (published May 24, 1976, cover date August/September 1976)
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June
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Karate Kid #4 (published June 7, 1976, cover date September/October 1976)
- The Rage of Yesterdays Lost!
- W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C; Carl Gafford; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
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Superboy v1 #219 (published June 21, 1976, cover date September 1976)
- The Plunder Ploy of the Fatal Five
- W: Jim Shooter (from a suggestion by Ken Klaczak); P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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Limited Collectors' Edition #C-49 (published June 28, 1976, cover date October/November 1976)
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July
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Superboy v1 #220 (published July 19, 1976, cover date October 1976)
- The Super Soldiers of the Slave-Maker
- W: Jim Shooter (from a suggestion by Ken Klaczak); P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
- Dream Girl's Living Nightmare
- W: Cary Bates; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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August
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The Amazing World Of DC Comics #13 (cover date November 1976)
- The Legion Outpost
- E: Paul Levitz; Carl Gafford
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Karate Kid #5 (published August 2, 1976, cover date November/December 1976)
- The Tomorrow Thief
- W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Liz Berube; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
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Superboy v1 #221 (published August 23, 1976, cover date November 1976)
- The Trillion-Dollar Trophies
- W: Jim Shooter (from a suggestion by Ken Klaczak); P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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September
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Superboy v1 #222 (published September 13, 1976, cover date December 1976)
- This Legionnaire Is Condemned!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
- Death of a Legend
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Nasser; I: Bob Layton; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
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October
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Karate Kid #6 (published October 4, 1976, cover date January/February 1977)
- Showdown With Commander Blud!
- W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
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Superboy v1 #223 (published October 18, 1976, cover date January 1976)
- We Can't Escape the Trap In Time!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff
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November
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Superboy v1 #224 (published November 15, 1976, cover date February 1977)
- When Stargrave Strikes!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Denny O'Neil
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December
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Karate Kid #7 (published December 6, 1976, cover date March/April 1977)
- The Gyro-Master Strikes Twice!
- W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
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Superboy v1 #225 (published December 20, 1976, cover date March 1977)
- And Who Shall Lead Them? (Wildfire elected leader)
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Denny O'Neil
- A Matter of Priorities
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Denny O'Neil
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The Amazing World Of DC Comics #14 (cover date March 1977)
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1977
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January
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Superboy v1 #226 (published January 17, 1977, cover date April 1977)
- The Dazzling Debut of Dawnstar! (1st app. Dawnstar, joins)
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; E: Denny O'Neil
- First appearance: Dawnstar, who joins
- Five Against One
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Jack Abel; E: Denny O'Neil
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Karate Kid #8 (published January 31, 1977, cover date May/June 1977)
- Pandemonium ... Panic ... Pulsar!
- W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Liz Berube; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
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February
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Superboy v1 #227 (published February 14, 1977, cover date May 1977)
- War At World's End!
- W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; E: Denny O'Neil
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March
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DC Special #28 (published March 7, 1977, cover date June/July 1977)
- The City That Stopped -- Dead!
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Arvell Jones; I: Bob Layton; C: Liz Berube; L: Bill Morse; E: Paul Levitz
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Superboy v1 #228 (published March 21, 1977, cover date June 1977)
- That A World Might Live ... A Legionnaire Must Die! (Death Chemical King)
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; E: Denny O'Neil
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April
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Karate Kid #9 (published April 4, 1977, cover date July/August 1977)
- The Black Belt Contract
- W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Carl Gafford; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
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Superboy v1 #229 (published April 18, 1977, cover date July 1977)
- Hunt for a Hero-Killer
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; L: Bill Morse; E: Denny O'Neil
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May
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Superboy v1 #230 (published May 16, 1977, cover date August 1977)
- The Creature Who Conned the Legion
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; L: Bill Morse; E: Denny O'Neil
- The Day Bouncing Boy Bounced Back (Bouncing Boy regains powers)
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; E: Denny O'Neil
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The Amazing World Of DC Comics #15 (August)
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June
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Karate Kid #10 (published June 6, 1977, cover date September/October 1977)
- Death-Duel on Orando
- W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Jack Abel; C: Carl Gafford; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #231 (published June 20, 1977, cover date September 1977)
- A Day in the Death of a World (series title formally changed)
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; E: Denny O'Neil
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Adventure Comics #453 (published June 27, 1977, cover date September/October 1977)
- You Too Can Be A Super-Hero!
- W: Bob Rozakis; P: John Calnan; I: Murphy Anderson; C: Liz Berube; L: Ben Oda; E: Paul Levitz
- Refers to the events of Superboy v1 #230 and involves Mordru's crystal from that story.
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July
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Justice League of America v1 #147 (published July 4, 1977, cover date October 1977)
- Crisis In the 30th Century! (JLA/JSA/LSH team-up)
- W: Paul Levitz, Martin Pasko (script); P: Dick Dillin; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Julius Schwartz
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Limited Collectors' Edition #C-52 (published July 7, 1977, cover date 1977)
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #232 (published July 18, 1977, cover date October 1977)
- The Disease That Wouldn't Die!
- W: Gerry Conway; P: Ric Estrada; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; L: Clem Robbins; E: Denny O'Neil
- Notes: 1st mention Klordny festival
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August
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Karate Kid #11 (published August 1, 1977, cover date November/December 1977)
- Disasters of Yesteryear
- W: Jack C. Harris; P&I: Ric Estrada; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
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Justice League of America v1 #148 (published August 1, 1977, cover date November 1977)
- Crisis In Triplicate! (JLA/JSA/LSH team-up)
- W: Paul Levitz, Martin Pasko (script); P: Dick Dillin; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Julius Schwartz
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DC Super-Stars #17 (published August 22, 1977, cover date November/December 1977)
- The Secret of the Quintile Crystal
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #233 (published August 22, 1977, cover date November 1977)
- The Infinite Man Who Conquered the Legion! (1st app. Infinite Man)
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob Wiacek; C: Liz Berube; L: Ben Oda; E: Denny O'Neil
- The Final Illusion
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Bob Layton; C: Liz Berube; L: Ben Oda; E: Denny O'Neil
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September
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #234 (published September 19, 1977, cover date December 1977)
- Wanted -- Dead or Alive: The Composite Legionnaire (1st app, Composite Legionnaire)
- W: Gerry Conway; P: Ric Estrada; I: Jack Abel; C: Tony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
- What's So Special About Legion Fandom
- W: Jay L. Zilber; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Al Milgrom
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Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes Tempo Books paperback, 1977
- Reprint of Superboy's Darkest Secret from Superboy v1 #158
- 2nd reprint of The Six Legged Legionnaire from Adventure Comics #355, April, 1967
- 1st reprint of Curse of the Blood Crystals from Superboy v1 #188, July, 1972
- 1st reprint of The Legionnaires Who Never Were from Action Comics #392, September, 1970
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The Amazing World Of DC Comics #16 (December)
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October
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Karate Kid #12 (published October 3, 1977, cover date January/February 1978)
- The Time of Your Death!
- W: Bob Rozakis; P: Juan Ortiz; I: Bob McLeod; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #235 (published October 17, 1977, cover date January 1978)
- The Legion's Super-Secret
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Grell; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Al Milgrom
- Trial of the Legion Five
- W: Gerry Conway; P: George Tuska; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
- Legionnaire Profile: Karate Kid
- W: Jay L. Zilber; P&I: Win Mortimer; E: Al Milgrom
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The Superman Family #187 (published October 17, 1977, cover date January/February 1978)
- The Dealers of Death (Elastic Lad)
- W: Tom DeFalco; P: Win Mortimer; I: Joe Orlando; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
- A Phoenix of Steel! (Elastic Lad)
- W: Gerry Conway; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; C: Tony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
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November
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #236 (published November 21, 1977, cover date February 1978)
- A World Born Anew!
- W: Paul Levitz, Paul Kupperberg; P: James Sherman; I: Bob McLeod; C: Tony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
- Mon-El's One-Man War!
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Joe Rubinsten, Rick Bryant; C: Mike Nasser; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
- Words Never Spoken!
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Joe Rubinsten; C: Tony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Al Milgrom
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Karate Kid #13 (published November 28, 1977, cover date March/April 1978)
- Tomorrow's Battle ... Yesterday!
- W: Bob Rozakis; P: Juan Ortiz; I: Bob McLeod; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
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November
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All-New Collectors' Edition #C-55 (published December 12, 1977, cover date 1978)
- The Millennium Massacre (marraige Saturn Girl/ Lightning Lad)
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Grell; I: Vinve Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe, Tony Tollin; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Joe Orlando (Managing Editor), Paul Levitz (Editorial Consultant)
- The Origins and Powers of the Legionnaires
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Jerry Serpe, Tony Tollin; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Joe Orlando (Managing Editor), Paul Levitz (Editorial Consultant)
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Jerry Serpe, Tony Tollin; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Joe Orlando (Managing Editor), Paul Levitz (Editorial Consultant)
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December
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #237 (published December 19, 1977, cover date March 1978)
- No Price Too High
- W: Paul Levitz, Paul Kupperberg; P: Walter Simonson; I: Jack Abel; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
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1978
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January
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #238 (published January 23, 1978, cover date April 1978)
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February
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Karate Kid #14 (published February 6, 1978, cover date May/June 1978)
- Diamondeth Is Forever! (Robin x-over)
- W: Bob Rozakis; P: Juan Ortiz; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Mario Sen; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
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The Superman Family #189 (published February 13, 1978, cover date May/June 1978)
- Memories of Menace! (20th century Mon-El appearance in Phantom Zone)
- W: Jack C. Harris; P: Jack Abel; I: Frank Giacoia; C: Cory Adams; L: Jean Simek; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #239 (published February 20, 1978, cover date May 1978)
- Murder Most Foul
- W: Jim Starlin, Paul Levitz (dialogue and plot assist); P: Jim Starlin; I: Joe Rubinstein; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
- Analyzing Chameleon Boy's Power
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March
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #240 (published March 20, 1978, cover date June 1978)
- The Man Who Manacled the Legion
- W: Paul Levitz (plot), Jack Harris (dialogue); P: Howard Chaykin; I: Bob Wiacek; C: Cory Adams; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom
- Dawnstar Rising
- W: Paul Levitz (plot), Paul Kupperberg (dialogue); P: James Sherman; I: Bob McCleod; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom
- The Age of Heroes
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April
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Karate Kid #15 (published April 3, 1978, cover date July/August 1978)
- Bring Back My Future To Me!
- W: Bob Rozakis, Jack C. Harris (co-plot); P&I: Juan Ortiz; C: Mario Sen; L: Clem Robbins; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #241 (published April 17, 1978, cover date July 1978)
- Prologue To Earthwar
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob McCleod; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
- My Brother's Keeper
- W: Paul Levitz (plot), Paul Kupperberg (writer); P: Arvell Jones; I: Dan Bulanadi; C: Cory Adams; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom
- Magic and the Legion (Part 1)
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May
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Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth #58 (published May 1, 1978, cover date August/September 1978)
- Enter: the Legionnaire (Karate Kid x-over, cont. from #353)
- W: Jack C. Harris; P: Dick Ayers; I: Danny Bulanadi; C: Mario Sen; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #242 (published May 15, 1978, cover date August 1978)
- Startarget: Earth
- W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob McCleod; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
- Girls' Night Out
- W: Paul Levitz (plot), Paul Kupperberg (writer); P: Arvell Jones; I: Dan Bulanadi; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom
- Magic and the Legion (Part 2)
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June
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DC Comics Presents #2 (published June 12, 1978, cover date September/October 1978)
- Race to the End of Time!
- W: Martin Pasko; P: José Luis Garcia-Lopez; I: Dan Adkins; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Clem Robins; E: Julius Schwartz
- Legion cameo
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #243 (published June 19, 1978, cover date September 1978)
- Earth's Last Stand
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; C: Cory Adams; L: Jean Simek; E: Al Milgrom
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Cancelled Comic Cavalcade #2 Fall 1978
- Into the Vortex
- Story which would have appeared in the unpublished Kamandi #59. Includes flashback to Karate Kid crossover story and image of Legion HQ.
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July
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #244 (published July 17, 1978, cover date April 1978)
- The Dark Circle That Crushed Earth
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: Joe Giella; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
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August
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #245 (published August 21, 1978, cover date November 1978)
- Mordru Master of Earth!
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: Murphy Anderson; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
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September
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #246 (published September 18, 1978, cover date December 1978)
- Will the Last One To Leave Mercury Please Close the Planet?
- W: Paul Levitz (plot), Len Wein (script); P: Joe Staton; I: Dick Giordano; C: Glynis Wein; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom, Jack Harris
- A World for the Winning!
- W: Len Wein; P: Joe Staton; I: Murphy Anderson; C: Glynis Wein; L: Todd Klein; E: Al Milgrom, Jack Harris
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Superman Tempo Books paperback, 1978
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October
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #247 (published October 23, 1978, cover date January 1979)
- Savage Sanctuary!
- W: Len Wein; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; C: Glynis Wein; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack Harris
- Celebration! (Lightning Lad elected leader)
- W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: David Hunt; C: Cory Adams; L: Mike Stevens; E: Jack Harris
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November
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Super Friends #17 (published November 26, 1978, cover date February 1979)
- Trapped In Two Times!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Ramona Fradon; I: Bob Smith; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
- Appearances: Time Trapper (behind the scenes)
- Notes: Superman explains the Time Trapper's background, including his clashes with the Legion. Wonder Woman states that she has encountered him before as the Time Master, which must be a reference to Wonder Woman v1 #101. Mon-El, Daxam, and his 1,000 year stay in the Phantom Zone are mentioned.
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #248 (published November 26, 1978, cover date February 1979)
- Beneath the Streets Lurks ... Death!
- W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: David Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack Harris
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December
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Super Friends #18 (published December 25, 1978, cover date March 1979)
- Manhunt In Time!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Kurt Schaffenberger; I: Bob Smith; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
- Appearances: Time Trapper
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #249 (published December 25, 1978, cover date March 1979)
- Capital Crimes of the Chemical Conqueror
- W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack Harris
- The Arctoraan Jewel Case (Chameleon Boy solo story)
- W: Paul Kupperberg; P&I: Joe Staton; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Todd Klein; E: Jack Harris
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