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|'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 253|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #253]]''' (published [[April 23]], 1979, cover date July 1979) | |'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 253|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #253]]''' (published [[April 23]], 1979, cover date July 1979) | ||
*'''Night of the Super-Assassins!''' | *'''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 | + | **W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Blok]] | + | **''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) | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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| − | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH254.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] | + | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH254.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] |
|'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 254|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #254]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1979, cover date August 1979) | |'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 254|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #254]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1979, cover date August 1979) | ||
*'''A Madman Shall Lead Them''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
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|'''[[World Of Krypton v1 3|''World Of Krypton'' v1 #3]]''' (published [[June 4]], 1979, cover date September 1979) | |'''[[World Of Krypton v1 3|''World Of Krypton'' v1 #3]]''' (published [[June 4]], 1979, cover date September 1979) | ||
*'''The Last Days of Krypton''' | *'''The Last Days of Krypton''' | ||
| − | **W: | + | **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/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] appears in flashback | + | **''Notes:'' The 20th century [[Mon-El/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] appears in flashback |
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| − | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH255.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] | + | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH255.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] |
|'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 255|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #255]]''' (published [[June 18]], 1979, cover date September 1979) | |'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 255|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #255]]''' (published [[June 18]], 1979, cover date September 1979) | ||
*'''The Super-Spectacles Swipe!''' | *'''The Super-Spectacles Swipe!''' | ||
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Vince Colletta; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris | **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 | ||
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
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*'''Judge, Jury ... And No Justice!''' | *'''Judge, Jury ... And No Justice!''' | ||
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Todd Klein; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Todd Klein; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Krypto the Wonder Dog | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:Action500.jpg|80px|Pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano]] | |valign="top"|[[file:Action500.jpg|80px|Pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano]] | ||
| − | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics 500|''Action Comics'' #500]]''' (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979) | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 500|''Action Comics'' v1 #500]]''' (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979) |
*'''The Life Story of Superman''' | *'''The Life Story of Superman''' | ||
**W: Martin Pasko; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: Martin Pasko; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
**''Notes:'' Legion statuettes appear | **''Notes:'' Legion statuettes appear | ||
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| − | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH256.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] | + | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH256.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] |
|'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 256|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #256]]''' (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979) | |'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 256|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #256]]''' (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979) | ||
*'''This Is Your Life -- And Death, Brainiac 5!''' | *'''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 | **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. | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH257.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] | + | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH257.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] |
|'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 257|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #257]]''' (published [[August 20]], 1979, cover date November 1979) | |'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 257|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #257]]''' (published [[August 20]], 1979, cover date November 1979) | ||
*'''Who Stole the Legion?''' | *'''Who Stole the Legion?''' | ||
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris | **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 ... !''' | *'''Once A Legionnaire ... !''' | ||
| − | **W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko; I: Dan Adkins; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris | + | **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 | ||
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===September=== | ===September=== | ||
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*'''The Mind-Attack of the Psycho-Warrior!''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
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*'''Psycho War''' | *'''Psycho War''' | ||
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris | **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 | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:NewAdvsSuperboy01.jpg|80px|Pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dick Giordano]] | |valign="top"|[[file:NewAdvsSuperboy01.jpg|80px|Pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dick Giordano]] | ||
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===November=== | ===November=== | ||
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*'''Come to the Circus and Die!''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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*'''Space Circus of Death!''' | *'''Space Circus of Death!''' | ||
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Ric Estrada; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Todd Klein; E: Jack C. Harris | **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 | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:Action506.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:Action506.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 506|''Action Comics'' #506]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1980, cover date April 1980) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 506|''Action Comics'' v1 #506]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1980, cover date April 1980) |
*'''The Children's Exodus From Earth!''' | *'''The Children's Exodus From Earth!''' | ||
**W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
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*'''The Planet That Captured the Legion''' | *'''The Planet That Captured the Legion''' | ||
**W: Gerry Conway; P&I: Jim Sherman; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris | **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 | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:NewAdvsSuperboy04.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Dave Hunt (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:NewAdvsSuperboy04.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Dave Hunt (inks)]] | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
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*'''Day of Judgment''' | *'''Day of Judgment''' | ||
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris | **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." | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:GreenLantern-v2-128.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] | |valign="top"|[[file:GreenLantern-v2-128.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends32.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends32.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | ||
| − | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Super Friends 32|''Super Friends'' #32]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980) | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Super Friends v1 32|''Super Friends'' v1 #32]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980) |
*'''Fact File number 1''' | *'''Fact File number 1''' | ||
**W: Bob Rozakis | **W: Bob Rozakis | ||
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*'''Dagon's Cavern of Doom!''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
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===April=== | ===April=== | ||
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*'''The Brigadoon Syndrome!''' | *'''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 | **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. | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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*'''Kantuu''' | *'''Kantuu''' | ||
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Jack C. Harris | **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 | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
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*'''To Bottle A Genie!''' | *'''To Bottle A Genie!''' | ||
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris | **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''' | *'''The Grounded Legionnaires''' | ||
**W: Paul Kupperberg; P: Steve Ditko; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris | **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 | ||
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*'''Life After Life After Life''' | *'''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 | **W: J.M. DeMatteis; P: Steve Ditko; I: Bob Wiacek; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Jack C. Harris | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Doctor Mayavale]] (only appearance | + | **''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 | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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*'''Who Shall Name the Dark Man?''' | *'''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 | **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 uniform Shadow Lass | ||
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===September=== | ===September=== | ||
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*'''Who Is the Dark Man?''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
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*'''What Is the Dark Man?''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
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===November=== | ===November=== | ||
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*'''The Secret Origin of Blok!''' | *'''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 | **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]] | **''Join Legion:'' [[Blok]] | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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*'''A Murderer -- Among Us?''' | *'''A Murderer -- Among Us?''' | ||
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Bob LeRose; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris | **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) | ||
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==1981== | ==1981== | ||
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*'''The Exaggerated Death of Ultra Boy''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:BestOfDC11.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:BestOfDC11.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
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*'''Of Pride, Passion and Piracy!''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
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*'''Lord Romdur's Castle''' | *'''Lord Romdur's Castle''' | ||
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris | **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 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends45.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends45.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | ||
| − | |class="elseworlds_cameo"|'''[[Super Friends 45|''Super Friends'' #45]]''' (publication date [[March 19]], 1981, cover date June 1981) | + | |class="elseworlds_cameo"|'''[[Super Friends v1 45|''Super Friends'' v1 #45]]''' (publication date [[March 19]], 1981, cover date June 1981) |
*'''The Man Who Collected Villains!''' | *'''The Man Who Collected Villains!''' | ||
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
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===April=== | ===April=== | ||
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*'''The Man Who Chained the Earth!''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends46.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends46.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | ||
| − | |class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Super Friends 46|''Super Friends'' #46]]''' (publication date [[April 20]], 1981, cover date July 1981) | + | |class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Super Friends v1 46|''Super Friends'' v1 #46]]''' (publication date [[April 20]], 1981, cover date July 1981) |
*'''The Conqueror's Greatest Conquest!''' | *'''The Conqueror's Greatest Conquest!''' | ||
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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*'''Tragedy at the Top of the World!''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
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*'''Castle Grimbor Must Fall!''' | *'''Castle Grimbor Must Fall!''' | ||
**W: Roy Thomas; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr | **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 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:BraveAndBold-v1-178.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:BraveAndBold-v1-178.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
|'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 178|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #178]]''' (publication date [[June 18]], 1981, cover date September 1981) | |'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 178|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #178]]''' (publication date [[June 18]], 1981, cover date September 1981) | ||
*'''Paperchase''' | *'''Paperchase''' | ||
| − | **W: | + | **W: Alan Brennert; P&I&L: Jim Aparo; C: Adrienne Roy; E: Dick Giordano, Dave Manak (associate) |
**''Notes:'' Legion cruiser in one panel | **''Notes:'' Legion cruiser in one panel | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:BestOfDC17.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:BestOfDC17.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Best of DC 17|''The Best of DC'' #17]]''' (publication date [[July 9]], 1981, cover date October 1981) | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Best of DC 17|''The Best of DC'' #17]]''' (publication date [[July 9]], 1981, cover date October 1981) | ||
| − | *3rd reprint of '''The Infinite Monster!''' from [[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]], February, 1962 | + | *3rd reprint of '''The Infinite Monster!''' from [[Action Comics v1 285|''Action Comics'' v1 #285]], February, 1962 |
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:DCCP38.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:DCCP38.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] | ||
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*'''O! Call Back Yesterday''' | *'''O! Call Back Yesterday''' | ||
**W: Roy Thomas; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr | **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 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:BraveAndBold-v1-179.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:BraveAndBold-v1-179.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
|'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 179|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #179]]''' (publication date [[July 23]], 1981, cover date October 1981) | |'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 179|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #179]]''' (publication date [[July 23]], 1981, cover date October 1981) | ||
*'''Time-Bomb With the Thousand-Year Fuse!''' | *'''Time-Bomb With the Thousand-Year Fuse!''' | ||
| − | **W: | + | **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 | **''Appearances:'' Guest starring the Legion of Super-Heroes | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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*'''Madness Is the Molecule Master''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
| + | |||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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===September=== | ===September=== | ||
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*'''If Answers There Be...''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
| + | **''Rejoins Legion:'' Superboy | ||
|- | |- | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
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*'''The Startling Secret of Wildfire!''' | *'''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 | **W: Roy Thomas; P: Howard Bender; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr | ||
| + | **''Story:'' During a Legion membership test, Wildfire recounts his full history to three Legion applicants. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Kerri Wong, Professor Vultan, Zera (all in flashback) | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Lamprey, Nightwind, Crystal Kid | ||
**''Notes:'' origin Wildfire | **''Notes:'' origin Wildfire | ||
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===November=== | ===November=== | ||
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*'''The Soul-Thief from the Stars''' | *'''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 | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr | ||
| + | **''Story:'' The Legion thwarts a robbery on Medicus One, and where it turns out one of their teammates is undergoing a surgical procedure. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Organleggers, Organus | ||
| + | **''Leave Legion:'' Bouncing Boy, Duo Damsel, Tyroc (honorable discharge) | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' Timber Wolf returns to original human facial features. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:PhantomZone2.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:PhantomZone2.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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*'''In Final Battle''' | *'''In Final Battle''' | ||
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
| + | **''Story:'' Two of Superman's old foes return, and Jimmy Olsen calls on some old friends to help. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Sun-Eater's twin | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Mongul, Sun Boy, Brainiac 5, Shadow Lass, Cosmic Boy, Element Lad, Wildfire, Supergirl, members of the Justice League of America | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-285.jpg|80px|Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-285.jpg|80px|Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]] | ||
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*'''Night Never Falls At Nullport''' | *'''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 | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Bruce Patterson; E: Mike W. Barr | ||
| + | **''Story:'' On assignment to pick up their new cruiser, a team of Legionnaires work to find out who is responsible for the destruction of the new ships before they can leave the drydock. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' General Manager H'hrnath, Warlord Galmark | ||
*'''The Forgotten Future''' | *'''The Forgotten Future''' | ||
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr | ||
| + | **''Story:'' Dream Girl returns to her homeworld, where her fellow Naltorians are experiencing a crisis - the loss of their precognitive powers. | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' High Seer Beren | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily216.jpg|80px|Cover art by Bob Oksner (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily216.jpg|80px|Cover art by Bob Oksner (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
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|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"| | |colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"| | ||
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==1982== | ==1982== | ||
|- | |- | ||
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*'''Old Friends, New Relatives and Other Corpses!''' | *'''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 | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr | ||
| + | **''Story:'' While on R.J. Brande's private planetoid, engaging in a little R & R, the Legionnaires are attacked by a familiar enemy, who appears to have grown even more powerful. | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Dr. Zaxton Regulus, R.J. Brande | ||
*'''A Crown for the Princess''' | *'''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 | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr | ||
| − | + | **''Story:'' Before Princess Projectra can be crowned Queen, following her father's death, a rival challenges her right to the throne of Orando. | |
| + | **''First appearances:'' Prince Pharoxx | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:PhantomZone4.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:PhantomZone4.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
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*'''Save the Suicide Squad''' | *'''Save the Suicide Squad''' | ||
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr | ||
| + | **''Story:'' Chameleon Boy takes two members of his Espionage Squad on a mysterious mission to Khundia, where one of them accidentally incites a challenge to the death with a formidable opponent. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Kharlak | ||
*'''Prologue To Darkness''' | *'''Prologue To Darkness''' | ||
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr | ||
| + | **''Story:'' While on leave from Legion duty, Mon-El and Shadow Lass are called to investigate the disappearance of several robo-probes sent to investigate an uncharted planet that has drifted into United Planets territory. | ||
|- | |- | ||
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
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*'''Monster In A Little Girl's Mind!''' | *'''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 | **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/Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart)]], [[Computo/Danielle Foccart|Danielle Foccart]] | + | **''Story:'' While trying to heal a little girl's mental dysfunction, Brainiac 5 unwittingly unleashes a monster he equally unwittingly created in the past. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' [[Invisible Kid/Jacques Foccart/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart)]], [[Computo/Danielle Foccart|Danielle Foccart]], Science Police Chief Zendak | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Computo (possessing Danielle Foccart), President Marte Allon, Bouncing Boy, Duo Damsel, Shvaugn Erin | ||
**''Join Legion:'' Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart) | **''Join Legion:'' Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart) | ||
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*'''And the Servant Shall Be A Sign...''' | *'''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 | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
| + | **''Story:'' Magical objects are being stolen from different worlds by creatures calling themselves the Servants, and the Legion must discover who their Master is. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Antonio Stefanacci, Servants of Darkness, Darkseid | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Dr. Gym'll, President Marte Allon (holoscreen) | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
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|'''[[World's Finest Comics 283|''World's Finest Comics'' #283]]''' (published [[June 3]], 1982, cover date September 1982) | |'''[[World's Finest Comics 283|''World's Finest Comics'' #283]]''' (published [[June 3]], 1982, cover date September 1982) | ||
*'''Prologue''' | *'''Prologue''' | ||
| − | **W: | + | **W: Cary Burkett; P: George Tuska; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Len Wein |
| − | **''Appearances:'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Composite Superman, Legion statuettes |
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-291.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-291.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]] | ||
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*'''... A Sign of Darkness Dawning''' | *'''... 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 | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: Annette Kawecki; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
| + | **''Story:'' The Legionnaires discover their newest foe has the ability to vanquish their most formidable adversaries, marking him the most powerful villain in the universe. | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Darkseid, Servants of Darkness, Mordru, Time Trapper, Shvaughn Erin (holoscreen), White Witch, | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' Invisible Kid's uniform is yellow. | ||
*'''Of Leaders and Lovers''' | *'''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 | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Howard Bender (breakdowns), Rodin Rodriguez (finished art); I: Rodin Rodriguez; C: Carl Gafford; L: Janice Chiang; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
| + | **''Story:'' Staying behind with an ailing Lightning Lad, as the rest of the Legion battles the Servants of Darkness elsewhere, Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy are menaced by their awakened prisoner. | ||
| + | **''Appearance:'' Servant of Darkness | ||
| + | **''Elected Legion Leader:'' Dream Girl | ||
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure492.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen and Mike DeCarlo]] | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure492.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen and Mike DeCarlo]] | ||
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 492|''Adventure Comics'' #492]]''' (published [[July 1]], 1982, cover date October 1982) | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 492|''Adventure Comics'' #492]]''' (published [[July 1]], 1982, cover date October 1982) | ||
| − | *2nd reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]], August, 1960 | + | *2nd reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics v1 267|''Action Comics'' v1 #267]], August, 1960 |
*2nd reprint of '''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' from [[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' v1 #86]], January, 1961 | *2nd reprint of '''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' from [[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' v1 #86]], January, 1961 | ||
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*'''Darkness Transcendent''' | *'''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 | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
| + | **''Story:'' Dream Girl leads her team to the Sorcerer's World, where they engage in their fiercest battle so far, and a new hope emerges. | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' White Witch, Teachers of the Sorcerer's World, Servants of Darkness, Darkseid | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' Shadow Lass wears a science police uniform. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:WorldsFinestComics284.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:WorldsFinestComics284.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]] | ||
|'''[[World's Finest Comics 284|''World's Finest Comics'' #284]]''' (publication date [[July 22]], 1982, cover date October 1982) | |'''[[World's Finest Comics 284|''World's Finest Comics'' #284]]''' (publication date [[July 22]], 1982, cover date October 1982) | ||
*'''I... Amalgamax''' | *'''I... Amalgamax''' | ||
| − | **W: | + | **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 | **''Appearances:'' Legion of Super-Heroes, Composite Superman | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 493|''Adventure Comics'' #493]]''' (published [[August 5]], 1982, cover date November 1982) | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 493|''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|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961 | *2nd reprint of '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961 | ||
| − | *2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Three Super-Girlfriends!''' from [[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]], May, 1961 | + | *2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Three Super-Girlfriends!''' from [[Action Comics v1 276|''Action Comics'' v1 #276]], May, 1961 |
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|valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-293.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen]] | |valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-293.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen]] | ||
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*'''Within the Darkness...''' | *'''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 | **W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
| + | **''Story:'' While Mon-El lies comatose at headquarters, the Legion tracks their adversary to his homeworld of Daxam, only to discover the planet has been replaced with another, long dead. | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Darkseid, Servant of Darkness, White Witch, Duo Damsel, Bouncing Boy, R.J. Brande | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:Action537.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:Action537.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
| − | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics 537|''Action Comics'' #537]]''' (publication date [[August 26]], 1982, cover date November 1982) | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 537|''Action Comics'' v1 #537]]''' (publication date [[August 26]], 1982, cover date November 1982) |
*'''... Half A Superman!''' | *'''... 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 | **W: Mike W. Barr; P: Irv Novick; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz; Consultant: Marv Wolfman | ||
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===September=== | ===September=== | ||
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*'''Darkseid''' | *'''Darkseid''' | ||
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | **W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
| + | **''Story:'' In the epic conclusion of the battle against Darkseid and his minions, every super ally of the Legion joins in the fight to prevent the destruction of the United Planet worlds. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Izaya Highfather, Orion | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Darkseid, Servants of Darkness, White Witch, Legion of Substitute Heroes, Supergirl, Dev-Em, Heroes of Lallor, Wanderers, Duo Damsel, Bouncing Boy | ||
| + | **''Join Legion:'' White Witch | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' New haircut Saturn Girl | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:TorWorldOfKrypton.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:TorWorldOfKrypton.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
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*'''The Origin of the Universe File''' | *'''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 | **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 | ||
| + | **''Story:'' In order to help Timber Wolf decide whether to leave the Legion or stay, Blok invites him to watch an archival tape of one of the Legion's past missions. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Circadia Senius, Green Lantern Corps | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Guardians of Oa | ||
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===November=== | ===November=== | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure496.jpg|80px|Cover art by Gil Kane]] | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure496.jpg|80px|Cover art by Gil Kane]] | ||
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 496|''Adventure Comics'' #496]]''' (published [[November 4]], 1982, cover date February 1983) | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 496|''Adventure Comics'' #496]]''' (published [[November 4]], 1982, cover date February 1983) | ||
| − | *2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Greatest Challenge!''' from [[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]], April, 1962 | + | *2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Greatest Challenge!''' from [[Action Comics v1 287|''Action Comics'' v1 #287]], April, 1962 |
| − | *1st reprint of '''Superman’s Super-Courtship!''' from [[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]], June, 1962 | + | *1st reprint of '''Superman’s Super-Courtship!''' from [[Action Comics v1 289|''Action Comics'' v1 #289]], June, 1962 |
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| valign="top"|[[file:BestOfDC33.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]] | | valign="top"|[[file:BestOfDC33.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]] | ||
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*'''What Do You Do On the Day After Doomsday?''' | *'''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 | **W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger | ||
| + | **''Story:'' Following the epic battle with Darkseid, several Legionnaires engage in various forms off rest and relaxation, only to be interrupted by a new crisis - one that quickly turns personal. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Pol Krinn, Dr. Gym'll, Shvaughn Erin, Evolvo Lad, Duplicate Boy, Matter-Eater Lad, Night Girl | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' New uniform, Shadow Lass | ||
| + | **''Leaves Legion:'' Light Lass | ||
| + | **''Depowered:'' Chameleon Boy | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:NewAdvsSuperboy38.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:NewAdvsSuperboy38.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]] | ||
|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 38|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #38]]''' (published [[November 24]], 1982, cover date February 1983) | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 38|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #38]]''' (published [[November 24]], 1982, cover date February 1983) | ||
*'''The Day That Lasted Forever''' | *'''The Day That Lasted Forever''' | ||
| − | **W: | + | **W: Paul Kupperberg; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz |
**''Notes:'' Legion mentioned | **''Notes:'' Legion mentioned | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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*'''''(untitled)''''' (23 pages) | *'''''(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 | **W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger | ||
| + | **''Story:'' Cosmic Boy goes on a rampage, intent on revenge for the nuclear explosion that critically injured his family. | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Cosmic Boy's family (Hu, Ewa and Pol - here spelled "Poll" - Krinn, in flashback), Night Girl, Matter-Eater Lad, Dr. Gym'll | ||
*'''''(untitled)''''' (1 page) | *'''''(untitled)''''' (1 page) | ||
**W: Keith Giffen?, Paul Levitz?; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger | **W: Keith Giffen?, Paul Levitz?; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger | ||
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**[[Legion Publication History/Digests|Digests]] | **[[Legion Publication History/Digests|Digests]] | ||
**[[Legion Publication History/Miniseries|Miniseries]] | **[[Legion Publication History/Miniseries|Miniseries]] | ||
| − | *[[Chronology/Pre-Crisis|Pre-Crisis Chronology]] | + | *[[Chronology/Preboot/Pre-Crisis|Pre-Crisis Chronology]] |
*[[Legion Broadcast History]] | *[[Legion Broadcast History]] | ||
*[[Legion Video Release History]] | *[[Legion Video Release History]] | ||
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1958-1964 • 1965-1970 • 1971-1978 • 1979-1982 • 1983-1986 • 1986-1989 • 1989-1994 • 1994-1996 |
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #250 (published January 22, 1979, cover date April 1979)
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February | |
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #251 (published February 19, 1979, cover date May 1979)
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March | |
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #252 (published March 19, 1979, cover date June 1979)
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April | |
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #253 (published April 23, 1979, cover date July 1979)
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May | |
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #254 (published May 21, 1979, cover date August 1979)
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June | |
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The Best Of DC #1 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September/October 1979)
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DC Comics Presents #13 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September 1979)
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World Of Krypton v1 #3 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September 1979)
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #255 (published June 18, 1979, cover date September 1979)
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DC Comics Presents #14 (published July 2, 1979, cover date October 1979)
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DC Special Series #19 (Secret Origins of Super-Heroes) (published July 2, 1979, cover date Fall 1979)
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Action Comics v1 #500 (published July 16, 1979, cover date October 1979)
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #256 (published July 16, 1979, cover date October 1979)
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August | |
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #257 (published August 20, 1979, cover date November 1979)
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September | |
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #258 (published September 24, 1979, cover date December 1979)
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October | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #259 (publication date October 22, 1979, cover date January 1980)
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The New Adventures Of Superboy #1 (publication date October 22, 1979, cover date January 1980)
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November | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #260 (publication date November 19, 1979, cover date February 1980)
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December | |
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DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #1 (publication date December 3, 1979, cover date March/April 1980)
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DC Special Series #21 (Super-Star Holiday Spectacular) (publication date December 3, 1979, cover date Spring 1980)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #261 (publication date December 17, 1979, cover date March 1980)
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Action Comics v1 #506 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #262 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980)
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The New Adventures Of Superboy #4 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #263 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
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Green Lantern v2 #128 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
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Super Friends v1 #32 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
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Warlord v1 #33 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
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March | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #264 (publication date March 24, 1980, cover date June 1980)
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April | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #265 (publication date April 21, 1980, cover date July 1980)
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May | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #266 (publication date May 19, 1980, cover date August 1980)
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June | |
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DC Comics Presents #25 (publication date June 10, 1980, cover date September 1980)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #267 (publication date June 24, 1980, cover date September 1980)
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July | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #268 (publication date July 21, 1980, cover date October 1980)
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August | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #269 (publication date August 25, 1980, cover date November 1980)
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September | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #270 (publication date September 25, 1980, cover date December 1980)
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October | |
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Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #1 (publication date October 9, 1980, cover date January 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #271 (publication date October 23, 1980, cover date January 1981)
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November | |
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DC Special Series #23 (World's Finest Comics Digest) (publication date November 11, 1980, cover date February 1981)
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Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #2 (publication date November 11, 1980, cover date February 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #272 (publication date November 25, 1980, cover date February 1981)
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Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #3 (publication date December 8, 1981, cover date March 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #273 (publication date December 22, 1980, cover date March 1981)
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DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #8 (publication date January 8, 1981, cover date April 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #274 (publication date January 22, 1981, cover date April 1981)
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The Best of DC #11 (publication date January 8, 1981, cover date April 1981)
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The Superman Family #207 (publication date February 2, 1981, cover date May 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #275 (publication date February 19, 1981, cover date May 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #276 (publication date March 19, 1981, cover date June 1981)
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Super Friends v1 #45 (publication date March 19, 1981, cover date June 1981)
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April | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #277 (publication date April 20, 1981, cover date July 1981)
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Super Friends v1 #46 (publication date April 20, 1981, cover date July 1981)
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May | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #278 (publication date May 21, 1981, cover date August 1981)
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June | |
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DC Special Series #26 (Superman and His Incredible Fortress of Solitude) (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date Summer 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #279 (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date September 1981)
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The Brave and the Bold v1 #178 (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date September 1981)
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July | |
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The Best of DC #17 (publication date July 9, 1981, cover date October 1981)
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DC Comics Presents #38 (publication date July 9, 1981, cover date October 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #280 (publication date July 23, 1981, cover date October 1981)
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The Brave and the Bold v1 #179 (publication date July 23, 1981, cover date October 1981)
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August | |
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #281 (publication date August 20, 1981, cover date November 1981)
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The Best of DC #19 (publication date September 10, 1981, cover date December 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #282 (publication date September 24, 1981, cover date December 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #283 (publication date October 22, 1981, cover date January 1982)
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The Phantom Zone #1 (publication date October 22, 1981, cover date January 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #284 (publication date November 19, 1981, cover date February 1982)
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The Phantom Zone #2 (publication date November 19, 1981, cover date February 1982)
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DC Comics Presents #43 (publication date December 3, 1981, cover date March 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #285 (publication date December 17, 1981, cover date March 1982)
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The Superman Family #216 (publication date December 17, 1982, cover date March 1982)
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The Phantom Zone #3 (publication date December 17, 1981, cover date March 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #286 (publication date January 21, 1982, cover date April 1982)
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The Phantom Zone #4 (publication date January 21, 1982, cover date April 1982)
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The Best of DC #24 (publication date February 4, 1982, cover date May 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #287 (publication date February 18, 1982, cover date May 1982)
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DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #22 (publication date March 4, 1982, cover date June 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #288 (publication date March 18, 1982, cover date June 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #289 (publication date April 22, 1982, cover date July 1982)
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The Best of DC #27 (publication date May 6, 1982, cover date August 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2, Annual #1 (publication date May 13, 1982, cover date 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #290 (publication date May 20, 1982, cover date August 1982)
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Adventure Comics #491 (published June 3, 1982, cover date September 1982)
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World's Finest Comics #283 (published June 3, 1982, cover date September 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #291 (publication date June 17, 1982, cover date September 1982)
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Adventure Comics #492 (published July 1, 1982, cover date October 1982)
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DC Comics Presents #50 (publication date July 1, 1982, cover date October 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #292 (publication date July 15, 1982, cover date October 1982)
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World's Finest Comics #284 (publication date July 22, 1982, cover date October 1982)
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Adventure Comics #493 (published August 5, 1982, cover date November 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #293 (publication date August 19, 1982, cover date November 1982)
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Action Comics v1 #537 (publication date August 26, 1982, cover date November 1982)
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Adventure Comics #494 (published September 2, 1982, cover date December 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #294 (publication date September 16, 1982, cover date December 1982)
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World of Krypton (Tor paperback) (publication date ???, 1982, cover date 1982)
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Adventure Comics #495 (published October 7, 1982, cover date January 1983)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #295 (publication date October 21, 1982, cover date January 1983)
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November | |
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Adventure Comics #496 (published November 4, 1982, cover date February 1983)
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The Best of DC #33 (published November 4, 1982, cover date February 1983)
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Superman v1 #380 (published November 11, 1982, cover date February 1983)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #296 (publication date November 18, 1982, cover date February 1983)
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The New Adventures Of Superboy #38 (published November 24, 1982, cover date February 1983)
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Adventure Comics #497 (published December 9, 1982, cover date March 1983)
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Superman v1 #381 (publication date December 16, 1983, cover date March 1983)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #297 (publication date December 23, 1983, cover date March 1983)
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See Also
- Series-specific Legion Publication History pages related to entries on this page:
- Pre-Crisis Chronology
- Legion Broadcast History
- Legion Video Release History
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1958-1964 • 1965-1970 • 1971-1978 • 1979-1982 • 1983-1986 • 1986-1989 • 1989-1994 • 1994-1996 |
