Legion Publication History/1979-1982

This page is written from the Real World point of view

1979
January
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #250 (published January 22, 1979, cover date April 1979) This Is the Day the Universe Dies! W: Jim Starlin (as "Steve Apollo", plot & layouts), Paul Levitz (script); P&I: Dave Hunt (finished art); C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: Wildfire and Chameleon Boy set out to unmask the perpetrator behind the murder of Ultra Boy's old friend Ayn Ryd, and uncover a plot to destroy the Universe, by one of their own teammates. First appearances: Omega
February
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #251 (published February 19, 1979, cover date May 1979) The Man Who Destroyed the Universe! W: Jim Starlin (as "Steve Apollo", plot & layouts), Paul Levitz (script); P&I: Dave Hunt (finished art); C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: Omega arrives on Earth to destroy it and the Universe, but Brainiac 5 utilizes an unorthodox method to prevent his success and destroy him. Appearances: Omega, Matter-Eater Lad
March
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #252 (published March 19, 1979, cover date June 1979) Postscript To Holocaust W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: Following the battle with Omega, two teammates are interred in a mental ward, and the remaining Legionnaires face a new foe, whose theft of a rare element could end the life of the solar system. First appearance: Sunburst Raiders
April
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #253 (published April 23, 1979, cover date July 1979) Night of the Super-Assassins! W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: Six Legionnaires are targeted by a deadly new group of super-villains out to avenge the death of their homeworld. First appearances: Blok, Silver Slasher, Lazon, Titania, Neutrax, Mist Master (The League of Super-Assassins)
May
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #254 (published May 21, 1979, cover date August 1979) A Madman Shall Lead Them W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Todd Klein; E: Jack C. Harris Story: Felled by their vengeful assassins, six Legionnaires can only be rescued by the Legion of Substitute Heroes, and the madman who leads them on their mission. Appearances: Legion of Substitute Heroes, Legion of Super-Assassins
June
	The Best Of DC #1 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September/October 1979) 2nd reprint of The Death of Superman! from Superman v1 #149, November, 1961
	DC Comics Presents #13 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September 1979) To Live In Peace -- Nevermore! W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
	World Of Krypton v1 #3 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September 1979) The Last Days of Krypton W: Paul Kupperberg; P: Howard Chaykin; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: E. Nelson Bridwell Notes: The 20th century Mon-El appears in flashback)
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #255 (published June 18, 1979, cover date September 1979) The Super-Spectacles Swipe! W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Vince Colletta; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: The Legion travels back to Smallville to enlist Superboy's help in defeating a nemesis who has stolen one of Clark Kent's possessions in order to create a powerful weapon. First appearance: The Gorgli
July
	DC Comics Presents #14 (published July 2, 1979, cover date October 1979) Judge, Jury ... And No Justice! W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Todd Klein; E: Julius Schwartz
	DC Special Series #19 (Secret Origins of Super-Heroes) (published July 2, 1979, cover date Fall 1979) 1st reprint of Brotherly Hate from Superboy v1 #172
	Action Comics #500 (published July 16, 1979, cover date October 1979) The Life Story of Superman W: Martin Pasko; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Julius Schwartz Notes: Legion statuettes appear
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #256 (published July 16, 1979, cover date October 1979) This Is Your Life -- And Death, Brainiac 5! W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: In a desperate attempt to halt the deepening insanity of Brainiac 5, several Legionnaires break the law, risking arrest.
August
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #257 (published August 20, 1979, cover date November 1979) Who Stole the Legion? W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: While several Legionnaires continue to examine the ruins of Legion HQ, and others face arrest for their actions while restoring Brainiac 5's sanity, a handful of Legion members investigate the reason for R.J. Brande's mysterious and sudden bankruptcy. Appearances: R.J. Brande Once A Legionnaire ... ! W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko; I: Dan Adkins; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: Two Legion Reservists who have joined the colonists of a new world find it difficult to keep a low profile. Appearances: Duo Damsel, Bouncing Boy
September
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #258 (published September 24, 1979, cover date December 1979) The Mind-Attack of the Psycho-Warrior! W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris Story: As the cause of R.J. Brande's bankruptcy is finally revealed, a madman escapes from the hospital prison of St. Croix, bent on the destruction of four Legionnaires. First appearances: Psycho-Warrior Appearances: R.J. Brande, President Kandru
October
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #259 (publication date October 22, 1979, cover date January 1980) Psycho War W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris Story: The Legionnaires learn the history of the villain who has felled their teammates by attacking their minds with their deepest fears, and in the end, one of their own leaves the Legion. First appearances: Matil (flashback) Appearances: Rejis Thomak (Psycho Warrior), R.J. Brande Leaves Legion: Superboy
	The New Adventures Of Superboy #1 (publication date October 22, 1979, cover date January 1980) 35 Years of Superboy W: E. Nelson Bridwell?; E: Julius Schwartz Notes: Text feature mentions Legion
November
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #260 (publication date November 19, 1979, cover date February 1980) Come to the Circus and Die! W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris Story: The Legionnaires are asked by the Department of Culture to investigate a series of murders of performers in a traveling space circus, which also happens to be a goodwill delegation from another planet. First appearances: Goodman Aton Gissark, Secretary Pheng, Tyrus, Clovis, Imik
December
	DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #1 (publication date December 3, 1979, cover date March/April 1980) 2nd reprint of The Legion of Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #247, April 1958 1st reprint of The Legion of Substitute-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #306, March 1963 1st reprint of The Rogue Legionnaire! from Adventure Comics #349, October 1966 1st reprint of The Fatal Five! from Adventure Comics #352, January 1967 1st reprint of The Doomed Legionnaire! from Adventure Comics #353, February 1967
	DC Special Series #21 (Super-Star Holiday Spectacular) (publication date December 3, 1979, cover date Spring 1980) Star Light, Star Bright... Farthest Star I See Tonight! W: Paul Levitz; P: José Luis Garcia-Lopez; I: Dick Giordano; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Len Wein
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #261 (publication date December 17, 1979, cover date March 1980) Space Circus of Death! W: Gerry Conway; P: Ric Estrada; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Todd Klein; E: Jack C. Harris Story: The perpetrator of the space circus murders eludes the Legionnaires, as one by one, each of their suspects meets a mysterious death. Appearances: Aton Gissark, Imik, Clovis, Tyrus
1980
January
	Action Comics #506 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980) The Children's Exodus From Earth! W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz Notes: Superman meets Superboy in time stream en route to Legion meeting
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #262 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980) The Planet That Captured the Legion W: Gerry Conway; P&I: Jim Sherman; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: While helping R.J. Brande recover from the loss of his fortune, the Legionnaires are kidnapped by 18th century pirates in deep space. First appearances: The Engineer Appearances: R.J. Brande
	The New Adventures Of Superboy #4 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980) Superboy Family W: E. Nelson Bridwell; E: Julius Schwartz Notes: Text feature mentions Mon-El
February
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #263 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980) Day of Judgment W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: The Legionnaires' discover that several of their parents have been kidnapped by an unknown enemy. First appearances: Dagon the Avenger, Arn Digby, Tarnia Tolarn, Ji Daggle Appearances: Crav and Mytra Nah Notes: script names Colossal Boy's mother as "Ida," though prior appearances named her as "Marte."
	Green Lantern v2 #128 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980) Fact File number 1 W: Bob Rozakis Notes: Text feature summarizes Insect Queen's origin from Superboy v1 #124 and how she became a Legion Reservist during a trip to the 30th Century, as chronicled in Adventure Comics #355.
	Super Friends #32 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980) Fact File number 1 W: Bob Rozakis Notes: Text feature summarizes Insect Queen's origin from Superboy v1 #124 and how she became a Legion Reservist during a trip to the 30th Century, as chronicled in Adventure Comics #355.
	Warlord v1 #33 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980) Fact File number 1 W: Bob Rozakis Notes: Text feature summarizes Insect Queen's origin from Superboy v1 #124 and how she became a Legion Reservist during a trip to the 30th Century, as chronicled in Adventure Comics #355.
March
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #264 (publication date March 24, 1980, cover date June 1980) Dagon's Cavern of Doom! W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris Story: After Dawnstar's tracking powers fail to find their kidnapped parents, the Legionnaires must follow other clues to find and rescue them. Appearances: Dagon the Avenger, several Legionnaire's parents
April
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #265 (publication date April 21, 1980, cover date July 1980) The Brigadoon Syndrome! W: Gerry Conway (plot), J.M. DeMatteis (script); P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris Story: Tyroc's island home of Marzal shifts into a different plane of existence, trapping three Legionnaires in it, possibly for the next 30 years.
May
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #266 (publication date May 19, 1980, cover date August 1980) Kantuu W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Jack C. Harris Story: On their new world of Wondil IX, Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel inadvertently release a malevolent being from its prison, and must join the Legion in an effort to stop its goal of destroying Earth. First appearances: Kantuu Appearances: Bouncing Boy, Duo Damsel
June
	DC Comics Presents #25 (publication date June 10, 1980, cover date September 1980) Judgment Night W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz Notes: Recalls the events of DC Comics Presents #13, shown in flashback
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #267 (publication date June 24, 1980, cover date September 1980) To Bottle A Genie! W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris Story: As Kantuu continues his destructive spree through the galaxy, the Legionnaires and Reservists learn his history, and that they must use their ingenuity to defeat him. First appearances: Rin, Tage, Djinn and Guardians of Oa (flashback) Appearances: Kantuu The Grounded Legionnaires W: Paul Kupperberg; P: Steve Ditko; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris Story: During a tour of Legion Headquarters, several youngsters learn the origin of the Legion flight ring and its first use in a battle with a formidable foe. First appearance: Vibrex
July
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #268 (publication date July 21, 1980, cover date October 1980) Life After Life After Life W: J.M. DeMatteis; P: Steve Ditko; I: Bob Wiacek; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Jack C. Harris Story: A premonition by Dream Girl comes true as three Legionnaires are kidnapped by a seemingly mad villain and forced to relive past lives. First appearances: Doctor Mayavale (only appearance), Qut-Ube (flashback), P'o'likk Appearances: R.J. Brande
August
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #269 (publication date August 25, 1980, cover date November 1980) Who Shall Name the Dark Man? W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: In the midst of Earth's presidential election festivities, old nemeses return and begin to take each of the Legionnaires prisoner. First appearances: Dark Man Appearances: Winn and Marte Allon (Colossal Boy's parents), Fatal Five Notes: New costume Shadow Lass
September
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #270 (publication date September 25, 1980, cover date December 1980) Who Is the Dark Man? W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris Story: While several Legionnaires try to escape their underwater prison, two of their teammates search for their captors, aided by a former foe. Appearances: Marte and Tal? Allon (Colossal Boy's parents - in prior recent issues, his father is named "Winn"), Fatal Five, Dark Man, The League of Super-Assassins
October
	Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #1 (publication date October 9, 1980, cover date January 1981) The Past... Seen Darkly W: E. Nelson Bridwell (plot), Paul Kupperberg (script); P&I: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art); C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Inside the Legion of Super-Heroes W&E: Jack C. Harris Notes: Text feature listing Legionnaires through Blok and their first appearances. List is in chronological order of joining the Legion
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #271 (publication date October 23, 1980, cover date January 1981) What Is the Dark Man? W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Jack C. Harris Story: The Legionnaires learn the origin and nature of Dark Man, and enlist the aid of several old nemeses to vanquish him. Appearances: Dark Man, Blok, The Fatal Five
November
	DC Special Series #23 (World's Finest Comics Digest) (publication date November 11, 1980, cover date February 1981) 2nd reprint of The Composite Superman! from World’s Finest Comics #142, June, 1964
	Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #2 (publication date November 11, 1980, cover date February 1981) R. J. Brande Is Dying!! W: E. Nelson Bridwell (plot), Paul Kupperberg (script); P&I: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art); C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Inside the Legion of Super-Heroes W&E: Jack C. Harris Notes: Text feature listing major Legion villains
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #272 (publication date November 25, 1980, cover date February 1981) The Secret Origin of Blok! W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art); I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Bob LeRose; L: Todd Klein; E: Jack C. Harris Story: During his application to join the Legion, Blok tells the story of his origin, and helps the Legionnaires battle a former foe. First appearances: Lamprey, Nightwind, Crystal Kid Appearances: Starburst Raiders, Blok Join Legion: Blok
December
	Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #3 (publication date December 8, 1981, cover date March 1981) Revelation! W: E. Nelson Bridwell (plot), Paul Kupperberg (script); P&I: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art); C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Inside the Legion of Super-Heroes W&E: Jack C. Harris Notes: Text feature listing major Legion villains and current Legion roster with real names, home planets and powers
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #273 (publication date December 22, 1980, cover date March 1981) A Murderer -- Among Us? W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Bob LeRose; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: The new president of Earth, Colossal Boy's mother, orders the Legion to disband, due to Brainiac 5's outstanding status as the murderer of An Ryd. Appearances: President Marte (Ida) Allon, Pulsar Stargrave, An Ryd (cameo)
1981
January
	DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #8 (publication date January 8, 1981, cover date April 1981) 1st reprint of Escape of the Fatal Five! from Adventure Comics #365, February, 1968 1st reprint of Fight for the Championship of the Universe! from Adventure Comics #366, March, 1968 1st reprint of No Escape from the Circle of Death! from Adventure Comics #367, April, 1968 1st reprint of The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time! from Superboy v1 #198, October, 1973 1st reprint of Lost: A Million Miles From Home from Superboy v1 #202, May/June, 1974
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #274 (publication date January 22, 1981, cover date April 1981) The Exaggerated Death of Ultra Boy W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Jack C. Harris Story: Believed by his teammates to be dead, Ultra Boy, suffering from memory loss, is rescued from the void of space by space pirates, who convince him to participate in their criminal operations. First appearances: Captain Frake
	The Best of DC #11 (publication date January 8, 1981, cover date April 1981) 1st reprint of Star Light, Star Bright...Farthest Star I See Tonight from DC Special Series #21, Spring, 1980
February
	The Superman Family #207 (publication date February 2, 1981, cover date May 1981) Look Homeward, Argonian! W: Jack C. Harris; P: Win Mortimer; I: Vince Colletta; C: John Drake; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #275 (publication date February 19, 1981, cover date May 1981) Of Pride, Passion and Piracy! W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: Haunted by memories, Ultra Boy begins to suspect that he does not belong with the space pirates who have welcomed him into their fold. Appearances: Captain Frake
March
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #276 (publication date March 19, 1981, cover date June 1981) Lord Romdur's Castle W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris Story: Six Legionnaires on a mission to find three missing United Planets surveyors find themselves on a fairy tale world, up against a mystical foe. First appearances: King Leon, Lord Harlund Appearances: Mordru
	Super Friends #45 (publication date March 19, 1981, cover date June 1981) The Man Who Collected Villains! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz Appearances: Time Trapper (cameo)
April
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #277 (publication date April 20, 1981, cover date July 1981) The Man Who Chained the Earth! W: Gerry Conway (plot), Roy Thomas (script); P: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art) ; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr Story: On a rescue mission, Phantom Girl is rescued from near death by a mysterious man with super powers, and an old foe returns. First appearances: Captain Baktra, Reflecto Appearances: President Allon
	Super Friends #46 (publication date April 20, 1981, cover date July 1981) The Conqueror's Greatest Conquest! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Julius Schwartz Appearances: Time Trapper
May
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #278 (publication date May 21, 1981, cover date August 1981) Tragedy at the Top of the World! W: Gerry Conway (plot), Roy Thomas (script); P: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Bruce Patterson (finished art) ; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Todd Klein; E: Mike W. Barr Story: As Grimbor's energy chains continue to compress the atmosphere around Earth, two teams of Legionnaires work to stop him before its inhabitants suffocate. Appearances: President Allon, Grimbor, Reflecto Notes: Return to old uniform Shadow Lass
June
	DC Special Series #26 (Superman and His Incredible Fortress of Solitude) (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date Summer 1981) Fortress Of Fear! W: Roy Thomas; P: Ross Andru; I: Romeo Tanghal; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Len Wein Notes: 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #279 (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date September 1981) Castle Grimbor Must Fall! W: Roy Thomas; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr Story: In the climax of the Legion's battle to save Earth, Princess Projectra uses her powers in an effort to find and exploit any weakness in Grimbor's deadly assault. Appearances: President Allon, Grimbor, Charma, Superboy
	The Brave and the Bold v1 #178 (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date September 1981) Paperchase W: Alan Brennert; P&I&L: Jim Aparo; C: Adrienne Roy; E: Dick Giordano, Dave Manak (associate) Notes: Legion cruiser in one panel
July
	The Best of DC #17 (publication date July 9, 1981, cover date October 1981) 3rd reprint of The Infinite Monster! from Action Comics #285, February, 1962
	DC Comics Presents #38 (publication date July 9, 1981, cover date October 1981) Superman and His Co-Stars! (2 page pinup) P&I: George Perez; E: Julius Schwartz
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #280 (publication date July 23, 1981, cover date October 1981) O! Call Back Yesterday W: Roy Thomas; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr Story: Lightning Lad leads a team of Legionnaires back to the 20th century to unravel the mystery of Superboy's baffling double-identity. First appearances: Batman (shadow) Appearances: Time Trapper, President Allon
	The Brave and the Bold v1 #179 (publication date July 23, 1981, cover date October 1981) Time-Bomb With the Thousand-Year Fuse! W: Martin Pasko; P: Ernie Colon; I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Dick Giordano, Dave Manak (associate) Appearances: Guest starring the Legion of Super-Heroes
August
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #281 (publication date August 20, 1981, cover date November 1981) Madness Is the Molecule Master W: Roy Thomas (plot), Paul Levitz (script); P: Steve Ditko (breakdowns), Bruce Patterson (finished art); I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr Story: Trapped in the 20th century, the Legion team battles an unexpected but familiar foe, as Superboy struggles to overcome his identity crisis. Appearances: Lana Lang, Time Trapper, Molecular Master
September
	The Best of DC #19 (publication date September 10, 1981, cover date December 1981) 2nd reprint of The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! from Superman v1 #162, July, 1963
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #282 (publication date September 24, 1981, cover date December 1981) If Answers There Be... W: Roy Thomas (plot), Paul Levitz (script); P: Jimmy Janes; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr Story: With half the Legion team behind bars, Phantom Girl escapes to her transdimensional homeworld, Bgtzl, in the 20th century, with Dawnstar and Superboy in tow. Appearances: Insect Queen, Time Trapper Rejoin Legion: Superboy
October
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #283 (publication date October 22, 1981, cover date January 1982) The Startling Secret of Wildfire! W: Roy Thomas; P: Howard Bender; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr Notes: origin Wildfire
	The Phantom Zone #1 (publication date October 22, 1981, cover date January 1982) The Haunting of Charlie Kweskill! W: Steve Gerber; P: Gene Colan; I: Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Dick Giordano Notes: 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone
November
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #284 (publication date November 19, 1981, cover date February 1982) The Soul-Thief from the Stars W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
	The Phantom Zone #2 (publication date November 19, 1981, cover date February 1982) Earth Under Siege! W: Steve Gerber; P: Gene Colan; I: Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Dick Giordano Notes: 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone
December
	DC Comics Presents #43 (publication date December 3, 1981, cover date March 1982) In Final Battle W: Paul Levitz; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #285 (publication date December 17, 1981, cover date March 1982) Night Never Falls At Nullport W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Bruce Patterson; E: Mike W. Barr The Forgotten Future W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr
	The Superman Family #216 (publication date December 17, 1982, cover date March 1982) Victory Is Only 5,000 Centuries Away! W: Martin Pasko; P: Win Mortimer; I: Vince Colletta; C: Tom Ziuko; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate) Notes: mention Rond Vidar
	The Phantom Zone #3 (publication date December 17, 1981, cover date March 1982) The Terror Beyond Twilight! W: Steve Gerber; P: Gene Colan; I: Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Dick Giordano Notes: 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone
1982
January
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #286 (publication date January 21, 1982, cover date April 1982) Old Friends, New Relatives and Other Corpses! W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr A Crown for the Princess W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr
	The Phantom Zone #4 (publication date January 21, 1982, cover date April 1982) The Phantom Planet! W: Steve Gerber; P: Gene Colan; I: Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Dick Giordano Notes: 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone
February
	The Best of DC #24 (publication date February 4, 1982, cover date May 1982) Murder In Glass W: Paul Levitz; P: Carmine Infantino; I: Rodin Rodriguez; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr Notes: Marte Allon elected Pres. of Earth 1st reprint of The Colossal Failure! from Adventure Comics #371, August 1968 1st reprint of School for Super-Villains! from Adventure Comics #372, September 1968 Meet the Legion! P&I: George Perez; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr Notes: Brief descriptions of past and present Legionnaires 1st reprint of Invisible Invader! from Superboy v1 #176, July 1971 1st reprint of The Ghost of Ferro Lad from Adventure Comics #357, June 1967
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #287 (publication date February 18, 1982, cover date May 1982) Save the Suicide Squad W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr Prologue To Darkness W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr
March
	DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #22 (publication date March 4, 1982, cover date June 1982) 1st reprint of Target 21 Legionnaires! from Adventure Comics #348, September 1966
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #288 (publication date March 18, 1982, cover date June 1982) The Legionnaire's Made For Burning W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Carl Gafford; L: Bruce Patterson; E: Laurie Sutton
April
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #289 (publication date April 22, 1982, cover date July 1982) A Cold and Lonely Corner of Hell! W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Carl Gafford; L: Bruce Patterson; E: Laurie Sutton Once Upon An Insanity W: Paul Levitz; P: Carmine Infantino; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: Todd Klein; E: Laurie Sutton
May
	The Best of DC #27 (publication date May 6, 1982, cover date August 1982) 1st reprint of The Most Dangerous Door in the World! from Superman v1 #213, January 1969
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2, Annual #1 (publication date May 13, 1982, cover date 1982) Monster In A Little Girl's Mind! W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton First appearances: Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart), Danielle Foccart Join Legion: Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart)
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #290 (publication date May 20, 1982, cover date August 1982) And the Servant Shall Be A Sign... W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
June
	Adventure Comics #491 (published June 3, 1982, cover date September 1982) 3rd reprint of The Legion of Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #247, April 1958 2nd reprint of Prisoner of the Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #267, December, 1959
	World's Finest Comics #283 (published June 3, 1982, cover date September 1982) Prologue W: Cary Burkett; P: George Tuska; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Len Wein Appearances: Legion of Super-Heroes, Composite Superman
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #291 (publication date June 17, 1982, cover date September 1982) ... A Sign of Darkness Dawning W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: Annette Kawecki; E: Laurie Sutton Of Leaders and Lovers W: Paul Levitz; P: Howard Bender (breakdowns), Rodin Rodriguez (finished art); I: Rodin Rodriguez; C: Carl Gafford; L: Janice Chiang; E: Laurie Sutton
July
	Adventure Comics #492 (published July 1, 1982, cover date October 1982) 2nd reprint of The Three Super-Heroes! from Action Comics #267, August, 1960 2nd reprint of The Army of Living Kryptonite Men! from Superboy v1 #86, January, 1961
	DC Comics Presents #50 (publication date July 1, 1982, cover date October 1982) When You Wish Upon A Planetoid! W: Dan Mishkin, Gary Cohn; P: Curt Swan; I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Annette Kawecki; E: Julius Schwartz Notes: 20th century Controllers and Miracle Machine appear Untitled (2 page pinup) P: Alex Saviuk; E: Julius Schwartz
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #292 (publication date July 15, 1982, cover date October 1982) Darkness Transcendent W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
	World's Finest Comics #284 (publication date July 22, 1982, cover date October 1982) I... Amalgamax W: Cary Burkett; P&I: George Tuska; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Marv Wolfman and Ernie Colan Appearances: Legion of Super-Heroes, Composite Superman
August
	Adventure Comics #493 (published August 5, 1982, cover date November 1982) 2nd reprint of Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #282, March, 1961 2nd reprint of Supergirl’s Three Super-Girlfriends! from Action Comics #276, May, 1961
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #293 (publication date August 19, 1982, cover date November 1982) Within the Darkness... W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
	Action Comics #537 (publication date August 26, 1982, cover date November 1982) ... Half A Superman! W: Mike W. Barr; P: Irv Novick; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz; Consultant: Marv Wolfman Notes: Legion time bubble appears
September
	Adventure Comics #494 (published September 2, 1982, cover date December 1982) 2nd reprint of Superboy’s Big Brother! from Superboy v1 #89, June, 1961 3rd reprint of The Legion of Super-Villains! from Superman v1 #147, September, 1961
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #294 (publication date September 16, 1982, cover date December 1982) Darkseid W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
	World of Krypton (Tor paperback) (publication date ???, 1982, cover date 1982) Black and white reprint of the World of Krypton miniseries, including the Mon-El appearance in World Of Krypton v1 #3
October
	Adventure Comics #495 (published October 7, 1982, cover date January 1983) 2nd reprint of The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero! from Adventure Comics #290, November, 1961 2nd reprint of The Legion of Super-Traitors! from Adventure Comics #293, February, 1962
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #295 (publication date October 21, 1982, cover date January 1983) The Origin of the Universe File W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen (pgs 1-2, 6, 12, 21-23), Howard Bender (pgs 3-5, 7-11, 13-20); I: Dave Hunt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
November
	Adventure Comics #496 (published November 4, 1982, cover date February 1983) 2nd reprint of Supergirl’s Greatest Challenge! from Action Comics #287, April, 1962 1st reprint of Superman’s Super-Courtship! from Action Comics #289, June, 1962
	The Best of DC #33 (published November 4, 1982, cover date February 1983) 2nd reprint of The Lone Wolf Legionnaire! from Adventure Comics #327, December, 1964 2nd reprint of Brotherly Hate! from Superboy v1 #172, March, 1971 1st reprint of The One-Shot Hero! from Superboy v1 #195, June, 1973 1st reprint of The Trillion Dollar Trophies from Superboy v1 #221, November, 1976 1st reprint of The Infinite Man Who Conquered Time the Legion! from Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #233, November, 1977 1st reprint of The Origin and Powers of the Legionnaires from All-New Collectors' Edition #C-55, 1978 1st reprint of Secrets of the Legion from All-New Collectors' Edition #C-55, 1978 1st reprint of Dawnstar Rising from Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #240, June, 1978
	Superman v1 #380 (published November 11, 1982, cover date February 1983) A Mind-Switch In Time! W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz Notes: Legion mentioned
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #296 (publication date November 18, 1982, cover date February 1983) What Do You Do On the Day After Doomsday? W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
	The New Adventures Of Superboy #38 (published November 24, 1982, cover date February 1983) The Day That Lasted Forever W: Paul Kupperberg; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz Notes: Legion mentioned
December
	Adventure Comics #497 (published December 9, 1982, cover date March 1983) 2nd reprint of The Boy With Ultra Powers! from Superboy v1 #98, July, 1962 2nd reprint of The Face Behind the Lead Mask! from Adventure Comics #300, September, 1962
	Superman v1 #381 (publication date December 16, 1983, cover date March 1983) Whose Super-Life Is It Anyway? W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz Notes: Legion mentioned
	Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #297 (publication date December 23, 1983, cover date March 1983) (untitled) (23 pages) W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger (untitled) (1 page) W: Keith Giffen?, Paul Levitz?; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger Notes: Humor feature, Paul Levitz appears

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