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==1965== | ==1965== | ||
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===January=== | ===January=== | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:JimmyOlsen083.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 83|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #83]]''' (published [[January 14]], 1965, cover date March 1965) |
*'''The Great Miss Universe Contest!''' | *'''The Great Miss Universe Contest!''' | ||
| − | **W: Sam Rolfe | + | **W: Sam Rolfe; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Jimmy encounters some amazing circumstances when he sits in as a judge for the Miss Universe contest. | **''Story:'' Jimmy encounters some amazing circumstances when he sits in as a judge for the Miss Universe contest. | ||
**''Notes:'' Jimmy uses Brainiac 5's force-field belt | **''Notes:'' Jimmy uses Brainiac 5's force-field belt | ||
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| − | | valign="top"|[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action322.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | | class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 322|''Action Comics'' v1 #322]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965) |
*'''The Coward of Steel.''' | *'''The Coward of Steel.''' | ||
| − | **W: Jerry Siegel | + | **W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent. | **''Story:'' Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent. | ||
**''Notes:'' Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future" | **''Notes:'' Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future" | ||
*'''The Planet of Outcasts!''' | *'''The Planet of Outcasts!''' | ||
| − | **W: Leo Dorfman | + | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Members of the Sisterhood of Evil trick Supergirl into reviving some of the most notorious villainesses of all time. (Sisterhood members pose as [[Plant Girl]], [[Time Girl]] & [[Music Maid]], characters all inspired by the "Bits of Legionnaire Business" feature in Adventure Comics) | **''Story:'' Members of the Sisterhood of Evil trick Supergirl into reviving some of the most notorious villainesses of all time. (Sisterhood members pose as [[Plant Girl]], [[Time Girl]] & [[Music Maid]], characters all inspired by the "Bits of Legionnaire Business" feature in Adventure Comics) | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 330|''Adventure Comics'' #330]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 330|''Adventure Comics'' #330]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965) | ||
*'''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jerry Siegel | + | **W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' A space pirate fakes his way into the Legion and then gets all other members expelled. | **''Story:'' A space pirate fakes his way into the Legion and then gets all other members expelled. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Dynamo Boy]], [[Eyeful Ethel]] & [[the Mess]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Dynamo Boy]], [[Eyeful Ethel]] & [[the Mess]] | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman v1 176|''Superman'' v1 #176]]''' (published [[February 4]], 1965, cover date April 1965) |
*'''The Revenge of the Super-Pets!''' | *'''The Revenge of the Super-Pets!''' | ||
**W: Leo Dorfman?; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Leo Dorfman?; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Super-Pets |
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 56|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #56]]''' (published [[February 11]], 1965, cover date April 1965) |
*'''Lois Lane, Super-Telepath!''' | *'''Lois Lane, Super-Telepath!''' | ||
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Otto Binder; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Cameo [[Saturn Girl/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Saturn Girl]] |
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 323|''Action Comics'' v1 #323]]''' (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965) |
*'''The Kryptonian Killer!''' | *'''The Kryptonian Killer!''' | ||
| − | **W: Leo Dorfman | + | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history. | **''Story:'' Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Super-Pets |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 331|''Adventure Comics'' #331]]''' (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 331|''Adventure Comics'' #331]]''' (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965) | ||
*'''The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!''' | *'''The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jerry Siegel | + | **W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members. | **''Story:'' As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Golden Boy]], [[Polecat]], [[Tusker]], [[Animal Lad]]. | **''First appearances:'' [[Golden Boy]], [[Polecat]], [[Tusker]], [[Animal Lad]]. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' LSV |
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 332|''Adventure Comics'' #332]]''' (published [[March 25]], 1965, cover date May 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 332|''Adventure Comics'' #332]]''' (published [[March 25]], 1965, cover date May 1965) | ||
*'''The Super Moby Dick of Space!''' | *'''The Super Moby Dick of Space!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' [[Lightning Lad/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lad]] becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature. | + | **''Story:'' [[Lightning Lad/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lad]] becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature. |
**''Notes:'' Lightning Lad loses arm. | **''Notes:'' Lightning Lad loses arm. | ||
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===April=== | ===April=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[80 Page Giant 11|''80 Page Giant'' #11]]''' (published [[April 15]], 1965, cover date June 1965) |
*1st reprint of '''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' from [[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' v1'' #86]], January, 1961 | *1st reprint of '''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' from [[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' v1'' #86]], January, 1961 | ||
*1st reprint of the poster from [[Superman v1 Annual 4|''Superman'' v1 Annual #4]], 1963 | *1st reprint of the poster from [[Superman v1 Annual 4|''Superman'' v1 Annual #4]], 1963 | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 85|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #85]]''' (published [[April 15]], 1965, cover date June 1965) |
*'''The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen!''' | *'''The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jerry Seigel | + | **W: Jerry Seigel; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Notes:'' Chameleon Boy & LSH cameo. | **''Notes:'' Chameleon Boy & LSH cameo. | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure333.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 333|''Adventure Comics'' #333]]''' (published [[April 29]], 1965, cover date June 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 333|''Adventure Comics'' #333]]''' (published [[April 29]], 1965, cover date June 1965) | ||
*'''The War Between Krypton and Earth!''' | *'''The War Between Krypton and Earth!''' | ||
| − | **W: | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' The Legionnaires take sides in a battle between Kryptonians and Vrunnians on ancient Earth, and Star Boy sinks Atlantis. | **''Story:'' The Legionnaires take sides in a battle between Kryptonians and Vrunnians on ancient Earth, and Star Boy sinks Atlantis. | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 86|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #86]]''' (published [[May 7]], 1965, cover date July 1965) |
*'''The Team of Olsen and Brainiac!''' | *'''The Team of Olsen and Brainiac!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jerry Seigel | + | **W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Mon-El | **''Notes:'' Superman mentions Mon-El | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 334|''Adventure Comics'' #334]]''' (published [[May 27]], 1965, cover date July 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 334|''Adventure Comics'' #334]]''' (published [[May 27]], 1965, cover date July 1965) | ||
*'''The Unknown Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Unknown Legionnaire!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' The Legion recounts how it helped protect the secrets of the Protean planet with the help of Unknown Boy | + | **''Story:'' The Legion recounts how it helped protect the secrets of the Protean planet with the help of Unknown Boy. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' Unknown Boy | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure335.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 335|''Adventure Comics'' #335]]''' (published [[June 24]], 1965, cover date August 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 335|''Adventure Comics'' #335]]''' (published [[June 24]], 1965, cover date August 1965) | ||
*'''Starfinger!''' | *'''Starfinger!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' A new villain battles the Legion for an element that can restore youth. | **''Story:'' A new villain battles the Legion for an element that can restore youth. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Starfinger/Lars Hanscom|Starfinger (Lars Hanscom)]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Starfinger/Lars Hanscom|Starfinger (Lars Hanscom)]] | ||
*'''Meet the Legionnaires: Brainiac 5''' | *'''Meet the Legionnaires: Brainiac 5''' | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' Text feature gives details of Brainiac 5's origin. First mention Dox line, Vril (Brainiac 2), Pran (Brainiac 3) & Kajz (Brainiac 4). First mention long Coluan lifespans. |
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]] |
|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 87|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #87]]''' (published [[July 8]], 1965, cover date September 1965) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 87|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #87]]''' (published [[July 8]], 1965, cover date September 1965) | ||
*'''The Arena of Doom!''' | *'''The Arena of Doom!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jerry Seigel | + | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman. | + | **''Story:'' The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman. |
| + | **''Appearances:'' LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure336.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 336|''Adventure Comics'' #336]]''' (published [[July 29]], 1965, cover date September 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 336|''Adventure Comics'' #336]]''' (published [[July 29]], 1965, cover date September 1965) | ||
*'''The True Identity of Starfinger!''' | *'''The True Identity of Starfinger!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century." | + | **''Story:'' The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century." |
| + | **''Notes:'' First Legion use of [[Inertron]] | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | + | |'''[[Superboy v1 124|''Superboy'' v1 #124]]''' (published [[August 19]], 1965, cover date October 1965) | |
*'''The Insect Queen of Smallville!''' | *'''The Insect Queen of Smallville!''' | ||
| − | **W: ; P | + | **W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids. | **''Story:'' Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids. | ||
**''First appearances:'' Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity | **''First appearances:'' Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity | ||
| + | <!--Not strictly a Legion story, but DC includes it in Legion Archives--> | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 337|''Adventure Comics'' #337]]''' (published [[August 26]], 1965, cover date October 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 337|''Adventure Comics'' #337]]''' (published [[August 26]], 1965, cover date October 1965) | ||
*'''The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion!''' | *'''The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (Part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' Legion members fake getting married, and expelled, to draw out alien invaders posing as applicants. | + | **''Story:'' Legion members fake getting married, and expelled, to draw out alien invaders posing as applicants. |
| − | *'' | + | **''First appearances:'' Murrans, Blackout Boy, Magnetic Boy & Size Lad |
| − | + | **''Notes:'' First mention that married members must resign. First mentions: Halo Jewels of Hrann and rare scarlet spiral coral of Vavalla. | |
| − | **''Notes:'' First mention of | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 88|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #88]]''' (published [[August 26]], 1965, cover date October 1965) |
*'''Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ!''' | *'''Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ!''' | ||
| − | **W: Otto binder | + | **W: Otto binder; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Cameo Star Boy |
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===September=== | ===September=== | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 338|''Adventure Comics'' #338]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 338|''Adventure Comics'' #338]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965) | ||
*'''The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies!''' | *'''The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jerry Siegel | + | **W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies. | **''Story:'' The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Glorith/Pre-Crisis|Glorith]] | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Glorith/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Glorith]] |
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)]] |
|'''[[Superboy v1 125|''Superboy v1'' #125]]''' (published [[October 7]], 1965, cover date December 1965) | |'''[[Superboy v1 125|''Superboy v1'' #125]]''' (published [[October 7]], 1965, cover date December 1965) | ||
*'''The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho!''' | *'''The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho!''' | ||
| − | **W: ; P | + | **W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' A young hero who shortens his lifespan every time he uses his super-power tries to enlist Superboy's help in joining the Legion. | **''Story:'' A young hero who shortens his lifespan every time he uses his super-power tries to enlist Superboy's help in joining the Legion. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Kid Psycho]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Kid Psycho]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 331|''Action Comics'' v1 #331]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965) |
*'''Operation Satan!''' | *'''Operation Satan!''' | ||
| − | **W: Leo Dorfman | + | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural. | **''Story:'' Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural. | ||
**''Notes:'' Heroine from another world has Legion medallions | **''Notes:'' Heroine from another world has Legion medallions | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 339|''Adventure Comics'' #339]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 339|''Adventure Comics'' #339]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965) | ||
*'''Hunters of the Super-Beasts!''' | *'''Hunters of the Super-Beasts!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' The Legion tries to put down an animal revolt led by a former ally. | **''Story:'' The Legion tries to put down an animal revolt led by a former ally. | ||
**''Deaths:'' [[Beast Boy]] | **''Deaths:'' [[Beast Boy]] | ||
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===November=== | ===November=== | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 340|''Adventure Comics'' #340]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1965, cover date January 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 340|''Adventure Comics'' #340]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1965, cover date January 1966) | ||
*'''Computo the Conqueror!''' | *'''Computo the Conqueror!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jerry Siegel | + | **W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' A super-computer created by Brainiac 5 runs amok in an attempt to take over the world. | **''Story:'' A super-computer created by Brainiac 5 runs amok in an attempt to take over the world. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Computo/Pre-Crisis|Computo]]. | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Computo/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Computo]]. |
| − | **''Deaths:'' [[Duo Damsel/Pre-Crisis|Triplicate Girl]] (body 1/white) | + | **''Deaths:'' [[Duo Damsel/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Triplicate Girl]] (body 1/white) |
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
| − | ** | + | **E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Notes:'' 1st mention of Plant Lad | **''Notes:'' 1st mention of Plant Lad | ||
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| + | |valign="top"|<span id="Action332">[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|<!--Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)-->]] | ||
| + | |class="elseworlds_cameo"|'''''Action Comics'' v1 #332''' (published [[November 25]], 1965, cover date January 1966) | ||
| + | *'''The Super-Vengeance of Lex Luthor ''' | ||
| + | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Ira Schnapp; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Legion of Super-Villains (Cosmic King, Saturn Queen, Lightning Lord) | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 341|''Adventure Comics'' #341]]''' (published [[December 30]], 1965, cover date February 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 341|''Adventure Comics'' #341]]''' (published [[December 30]], 1965, cover date February 1966) | ||
*'''Colossal Boy's One-Man War!''' | *'''Colossal Boy's One-Man War!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' The Legion uses an ancient weapon to battle Computo. | **''Story:'' The Legion uses an ancient weapon to battle Computo. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Shanghalla]], [[Duo Damsel/Pre-Crisis|Duo Damsel]] & the [[Weirdo Legionnaire]]. | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Shanghalla]], [[Duo Damsel/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Duo Damsel]] & the [[Weirdo Legionnaire]]. |
**''Notes:'' Legion discovers the [[Bat Cave]] | **''Notes:'' Legion discovers the [[Bat Cave]] | ||
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
| − | ** | + | **E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Notes:'' First mention of Crystal Kid | **''Notes:'' First mention of Crystal Kid | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Action Comics v1 334|''Action Comics'' v1 #334]]''' (published [[January 18]], 1966, cover date March 1966) |
| − | *'''The | + | *1st reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics v1 267|''Action Comics'' v1 #267]], August, 1960 |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 342|''Adventure Comics'' #342]]''' (published [[January 27]], 1966, cover date March 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 342|''Adventure Comics'' #342]]''' (published [[January 27]], 1966, cover date March 1966) | ||
*'''The Legionnaire Who Killed!''' | *'''The Legionnaire Who Killed!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff (pages 1-8 only), George Klein; L: Vivian Berg (pages 2-8 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' The Legion tries a member for breaking its code against killing. | + | **''Story:'' The Legion tries a member for breaking its code against killing. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' Calamity King & Color Kid. | ||
| + | **''Expelled:'' Star Boy | ||
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 343|''Adventure Comics'' #343]]''' (published [[February 24]], 1966, cover date April 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 343|''Adventure Comics'' #343]]''' (published [[February 24]], 1966, cover date April 1966) | ||
*'''The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!''' | *'''The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Legion members believe they have been jinxed. | **''Story:'' Legion members believe they have been jinxed. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Luck Lords/Pre-Crisis|Luck Lords]] | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Luck Lords/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Luck Lords]] |
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superboy v1 129|''Superboy'' v1 #129]]''' (published [[March 10]], 1966, cover date May 1966) |
*1st reprint of '''Superboy's Big Brother!''' from [[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]], June, 1961 | *1st reprint of '''Superboy's Big Brother!''' from [[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]], June, 1961 | ||
*'''How Mon-El Left the Phantom Zone''' | *'''How Mon-El Left the Phantom Zone''' | ||
| − | ** | + | **E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Notes:'' Text | + | **''Notes:'' Text feature, recapping Mon-El's history |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 344|''Adventure Comics'' #344]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1966, cover date May 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 344|''Adventure Comics'' #344]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1966, cover date May 1966) | ||
*'''The Super-Stalag of Space!''' | *'''The Super-Stalag of Space!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' The Legion attempts to rescue Brainiac 5 from an interstellar prison for super-heroes. | **''Story:'' The Legion attempts to rescue Brainiac 5 from an interstellar prison for super-heroes. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Blockade Boy]], [[Shadow Kid]], [[Weight Wizard]], [[Nardo]], [[Plant Lad]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Blockade Boy]], [[Shadow Kid]], [[Weight Wizard]], [[Nardo]], [[Plant Lad]] | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 158|''World's Finest Comics'' #158]]''' (published [[April 26]], 1966, cover date June 1966) |
*'''The Invulnerable Super-Enemy!''' | *'''The Invulnerable Super-Enemy!''' | ||
| − | **W: ; P: ; I: | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers) | **''Story:'' Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers) | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 345|''Adventure Comics'' #345]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 345|''Adventure Comics'' #345]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966) | ||
*'''The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!''' | *'''The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!''' | ||
| − | **W: Edmond Hamilton | + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' The Legion rescues its teammates from the Stalag of Space. | **''Story:'' The Legion rescues its teammates from the Stalag of Space. | ||
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**''Deaths:'' Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard. | **''Deaths:'' Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard. | ||
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|'''[[Superboy v1 131|''Superboy v1'' #131]]''' (published [[May 17]], 1966, cover date July 1966) | |'''[[Superboy v1 131|''Superboy v1'' #131]]''' (published [[May 17]], 1966, cover date July 1966) | ||
*'''The Dog From S.C.P.A.!''' | *'''The Dog From S.C.P.A.!''' | ||
| − | ** | + | **P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''First appearances:'' [[Space Canine Patrol Agency]] (SCPA). | **''First appearances:'' [[Space Canine Patrol Agency]] (SCPA). | ||
**''Notes:'' Cameo Legion statuettes | **''Notes:'' Cameo Legion statuettes | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 346|''Adventure Comics'' #346]]''' (published [[May 26]], 1966, cover date July 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 346|''Adventure Comics'' #346]]''' (published [[May 26]], 1966, cover date July 1966) | ||
*'''One of Us Is A Traitor!''' | *'''One of Us Is A Traitor!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Sheldon Moldoff (finished art); L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Four new members join the Legion just in time to help fight off an alien invasion. | **''Story:'' Four new members join the Legion just in time to help fight off an alien invasion. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Ferro Lad/Pre-Crisis|Ferro Lad]], [[Karate Kid/Pre-Crisis|Karate Kid]], [[Nemesis Kid]], [[Princess Projectra/Pre-Crisis|Princess Projectra]], Khunds | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Ferro Lad/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Ferro Lad]], [[Karate Kid/Val Armorr/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Karate Kid]], [[Nemesis Kid]], [[Princess Projectra/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Princess Projectra]], Khunds |
**''Join Legion:'' Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra | **''Join Legion:'' Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra | ||
*'''The Legion Outpost''' (letters column) | *'''The Legion Outpost''' (letters column) | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | *''Notes:'' Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs | + | **''Notes:'' Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs |
*'''Meet the Legionnaires''' | *'''Meet the Legionnaires''' | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 347|''Adventure Comics'' #347]]''' (published [[June 28]], 1966, cover date August 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 347|''Adventure Comics'' #347]]''' (published [[June 28]], 1966, cover date August 1966) | ||
*'''The Traitor's Triumph!''' | *'''The Traitor's Triumph!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' The Legion fights off an alien invasion and discovers one of its new members infiltrated the team as a Khund agent. | + | **''Story:'' The Legion fights off an alien invasion and discovers one of its new members infiltrated the team as a Khund agent. |
| + | **''Expelled:'' Nemesis Kid | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 348|''Adventure Comics'' #348]]''' (published [[July 28]], 1966, cover date September 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 348|''Adventure Comics'' #348]]''' (published [[July 28]], 1966, cover date September 1966) | ||
*'''Target 21 Legionnaires!''' | *'''Target 21 Legionnaires!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' A mad scientists seeks revenge against the Legionnaire who cost him his job. | **''Story:'' A mad scientists seeks revenge against the Legionnaire who cost him his job. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Doctor Regulus/Pre-Crisis|Dr. Regulus]]. | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Doctor Regulus/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Dr. Regulus]]. |
**''Leadership:'' Invisible Kid elected Legion leader | **''Leadership:'' Invisible Kid elected Legion leader | ||
**''Notes:'' Origin of Sun Boy | **''Notes:'' Origin of Sun Boy | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 349|''Adventure Comics'' #349]]''' (published [[August 30]], 1966, cover date October 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 349|''Adventure Comics'' #349]]''' (published [[August 30]], 1966, cover date October 1966) | ||
*'''The Rogue Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Rogue Legionnaire!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' The Legion uses an experimental time machine to track down the villain who stole its time bubbles. | **''Story:'' The Legion uses an experimental time machine to track down the villain who stole its time bubbles. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Universo/Pre-Crisis|Universo]] & [[Rond Vidar/Pre-Crisis|Rond Vidar]] | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Universo/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Universo]] & [[Rond Vidar/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Rond Vidar]] |
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|'''[[World's Finest Comics 162|''World's Finest Comics'' #162]]''' (published [[September 13]], 1966, cover date November 1966) | |'''[[World's Finest Comics 162|''World's Finest Comics'' #162]]''' (published [[September 13]], 1966, cover date November 1966) | ||
*'''Pawns of the Jousting Master!''' | *'''Pawns of the Jousting Master!''' | ||
| − | **W: ; P: ; I: | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Colossal Boy | **''Notes:'' Superman mentions Colossal Boy | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 350|''Adventure Comics'' #350]]''' (published [[September 29]], 1966, cover date November 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 350|''Adventure Comics'' #350]]''' (published [[September 29]], 1966, cover date November 1966) | ||
*'''The Outcast Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Outcast Super-Heroes!''' | ||
| − | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' When a cloud of green kryptonite envelopes the Earth, Superboy and Supergirl choose their replacements in the Legion. | **''Story:'' When a cloud of green kryptonite envelopes the Earth, Superboy and Supergirl choose their replacements in the Legion. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''First appearances:'' Miss Terius, Sir Prize, Evillo, R.J. Brande, and four of the Devil's Dozen: the Hag, the Wild Huntsman, Sugyn, & Apollo |
*'''Meet the Legionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy''' | *'''Meet the Legionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy''' | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 351|''Adventure Comics'' #351]]''' (published [[October 27]], 1966, cover date December 1966) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 351|''Adventure Comics'' #351]]''' (published [[October 27]], 1966, cover date December 1966) | ||
*'''The Forgotten Legion!''' | *'''The Forgotten Legion!''' | ||
| − | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' The Legion races to secure magical artifacts for a spell to help them defeat Evillo. | + | **''Story:'' The Legion races to secure magical artifacts for a spell to help them defeat Evillo. |
| + | **''Notes:'' Lightning Lad regains right arm. | ||
| + | **''Rejoin Legion:'' Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Star Boy | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Color Kid | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' White Witch | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="elseworlds_reprint"|'''[[Superman v1 193|''Superman'' v1 #193]]''' (published [[November 10]], 1966, cover date January/February 1967) |
*1st reprint of '''The Death of Superman!''' | *1st reprint of '''The Death of Superman!''' | ||
**''Story:'' from [[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' v1 #149]], November, 1961 | **''Story:'' from [[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' v1 #149]], November, 1961 | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 99|''Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen'' #99]]''' (published [[November 22]], 1966, cover date January 1967) |
*'''The One-Man Legion!''' | *'''The One-Man Legion!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Pete Costanza; L: Vivian Berg (pages 1-7), Milton Snapinn (pages 8-10); E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Notes:'' Jimmy wears Legion | + | **''Notes:'' Jimmy wears Legion uniforms |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 352|''Adventure Comics'' #352]]''' (published [[November 29]], 1966, cover date January 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 352|''Adventure Comics'' #352]]''' (published [[November 29]], 1966, cover date January 1967) | ||
*'''The Fatal Five''' | *'''The Fatal Five''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' The Legion enlists the aid of the galaxy's greatest villains to fight of a creature bent on destroying the sun. | **''Story:'' The Legion enlists the aid of the galaxy's greatest villains to fight of a creature bent on destroying the sun. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Sun-Eater/Pre-Crisis]], [[Fatal Five/Pre-Crisis|Fatal Five]] ([[Emerald Empress/Pre-Crisis|Emerald Empress]], [[Mano/Pre-Crisis|Mano]], [[Persuader/Pre-Crisis|Persuader]], [[Tharok/Pre-Crisis|Tharok]] and [[Validus/Pre-Crisis|Validus]] - also all individual first appearances) | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Sun-Eater/Preboot#Pre-Crisis]], [[Fatal Five/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Fatal Five]] ([[Emerald Empress/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Emerald Empress]], [[Mano/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Mano]], [[Persuader/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Persuader]], [[Tharok/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Tharok]] and [[Validus/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Validus]] - also all individual first appearances) |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 353|''Adventure Comics'' #353]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1966, cover date February 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 353|''Adventure Comics'' #353]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1966, cover date February 1967) | ||
*'''The Doomed Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Doomed Legionnaire!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Even by combining their strength with the Fatal Five, the Legionnaires are unable to stop the Sun-Eater until one of their own makes the ultimate sacrifice. | **''Story:'' Even by combining their strength with the Fatal Five, the Legionnaires are unable to stop the Sun-Eater until one of their own makes the ultimate sacrifice. | ||
**''Deaths:'' Ferro Lad | **''Deaths:'' Ferro Lad | ||
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| − | |'''[[ | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Action Comics v1 347|''Action Comics'' v1 #347]]''' (published [[January 10]], 1967, cover date March/April 1967) |
| − | *''' | + | *1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!''' from [[Action Comics v1 290|''Action Comics'' v1 #290]], July, 1962 |
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|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 100|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #100]]''' (published [[January 12]], 1967, cover date March 1967) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 100|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #100]]''' (published [[January 12]], 1967, cover date March 1967) | ||
*'''Jimmy Olsen's Weirdo Wedding!''' | *'''Jimmy Olsen's Weirdo Wedding!''' | ||
| − | **W: Leo Dorfman | + | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane. | + | **''Story:'' Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane. |
| − | **Prior to the wedding, Jimmy uses a [[Time bubble|time-globe]] to attend a Legion meeting in the 30th Century. Reference is made to events in [[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 76|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #76]] and [[Adventure Comics 353|''Adventure Comics'' #353]]. | + | **''Notes:'' Prior to the wedding, Jimmy uses a [[Time bubble|time-globe]] to attend a Legion meeting in the 30th Century. Reference is made to events in [[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 76|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #76]] and [[Adventure Comics 353|''Adventure Comics'' #353]]. Among the wedding gifts depicted, one is labelled as from the Legion. |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 354|''Adventure Comics'' #354]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1967, cover date March 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 354|''Adventure Comics'' #354]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1967, cover date March 1967) | ||
*'''The Adult Legion!''' | *'''The Adult Legion!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **'' | + | **''Story:'' Superman is summoned by the Adult Legion to the 30th century, to participate in a mission. |
| + | **''Appearances:'' Adult Legion | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto, Shadow Lass (in cameo) | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"|[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure355.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1967, cover date April 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1967, cover date April 1967) | ||
*'''The War of the Legions''' | *'''The War of the Legions''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of descendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis. | **''Story:'' The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of descendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis. | ||
| − | **''Notes:'' 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion | + | **''Notes:'' 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion |
*'''The Six-Legged Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Six-Legged Legionnaire!''' | ||
| − | **W: Otto Binder | + | **W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **'' | + | **''Story:'' Lana Lang travels with Superboy to the 30th century to meet the Legion. |
| + | **''Joins Legion:'' [[Insect Queen/Lana Lang#Pre-Crisis|Insect Queen]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===March=== | ===March=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Sekowsky (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks)]] |
| − | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Inferior Five 2|''Inferior Five'' #2]]''' (published [[March 16]], 1967, cover date May/June 1967) | |
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| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | | | ||
*'''House Hunting Heroes!''' | *'''House Hunting Heroes!''' | ||
| − | **W: ; P: ; I: | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Mike Sekowsky; I: Mike Esposito; L: Ira Schnapp; E: Jack Miller |
**''Notes:'' Invisible Kid cameo, 1st app. Legion theme song | **''Notes:'' Invisible Kid cameo, 1st app. Legion theme song | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure356.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|'''[[Adventure Comics 356|''Adventure Comics'' #356]]''' (published [[March 30]], 1967, cover date May 1967) |
*'''The Five Legion Orphans!''' | *'''The Five Legion Orphans!''' | ||
| − | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' parents of various Legionnaires appear |
| + | <div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0"> | ||
*1st reprint of '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961 | *1st reprint of '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961 | ||
| + | </div> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===April=== | ===April=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure357.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 357|''Adventure Comics'' #357]]''' (published [[April 27]], 1967, cover date June 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 357|''Adventure Comics'' #357]]''' (published [[April 27]], 1967, cover date June 1967) | ||
| − | *'''The Ghost of Ferro Lad!''' | + | *'''The Ghost of Ferro Lad!''' |
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Controllers/Pre-Crisis|Controllers]] | + | **''Story:'' The four Legionnaires who fought alongside Ferro Lad are apparently being tormented by his angry ghost. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' [[Controllers/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Controllers]], [[Magnetic Kid/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Pol Krinn]] | ||
| + | |||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===May=== | ===May=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure358.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 358|''Adventure Comics'' #358]]''' (published [[May 31]], 1967, cover date July 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 358|''Adventure Comics'' #358]]''' (published [[May 31]], 1967, cover date July 1967) | ||
*'''The Hunter!''' | *'''The Hunter!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' The Legionnaires become the prey of a master hunter. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Orion the Hunter]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Orion the Hunter]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===June=== | ===June=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 168|''World's Finest Comics'' #168]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1967, cover date August 1967) | |
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| − | |||
| − | | | ||
*'''The Return of the Composite Superman!''' | *'''The Return of the Composite Superman!''' | ||
| − | **W: ; P: ; I: | + | **W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Notes:'' Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes | **''Notes:'' Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure359.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 359|''Adventure Comics'' #359]]''' (published [[June 29]], 1967, cover date August 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 359|''Adventure Comics'' #359]]''' (published [[June 29]], 1967, cover date August 1967) | ||
*'''The Outlawed Legionnaires!''' | *'''The Outlawed Legionnaires!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' The Legionnaires return from a busy week of off-world missions to discover they have been disbanded by the United Planets without their knowledge. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===July=== | ===July=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
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| − | |||
|'''[[Adventure Comics 360|''Adventure Comics'' #360]]''' (published [[July 27]], 1967, cover date September 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 360|''Adventure Comics'' #360]]''' (published [[July 27]], 1967, cover date September 1967) | ||
*'''The Legion Chain Gang!''' | *'''The Legion Chain Gang!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **'' | + | **''Story:'' The newly-formed Legion Espionage Squad works to discover what has caused them to become outlaws on Earth. |
| + | **''Appearances:'' Universo | ||
| + | **''Joins Legion:'' Rond Vidar | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===August=== | ===August=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 106|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #106]]''' (published [[August 22]], 1967, cover date October 1967) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 106|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #106]]''' (published [[August 22]], 1967, cover date October 1967) | ||
*'''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter!''' | *'''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Notes:'' LSH appear | + | **''Story:'' Jimmy is called to the 30th century to help put out the latest issue of The Legion Bulletin. |
| + | **''Notes:'' Four members of the LSH appear | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 361|''Adventure Comics'' #361]]''' (published [[August 29]], 1967, cover date October 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 361|''Adventure Comics'' #361]]''' (published [[August 29]], 1967, cover date October 1967) | ||
*'''The Unkillables!''' | *'''The Unkillables!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Jim Mooney, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jim Mooney; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Dominators/Pre-Crisis|Dominators]] | + | **''Story:'' Legionnaires are asked by the United Planets to guard off-world ambassadors headed to Earth for a peace accord summit. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' [[Dominators/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Dominators]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===September=== | ===September=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure362.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 362|''Adventure Comics'' #362]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1967, cover date November 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 362|''Adventure Comics'' #362]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1967, cover date November 1967) | ||
*'''The Chemoids are Coming!''' | *'''The Chemoids are Coming!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Mantis Marlo/Pre-Crisis|Mantis Marlo]] | + | **''Story:'' The Legion battles an evil chemical genius and his unusual android henchmen. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' [[Mantis Marlo/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Mantis Marlo]] and Chemoids | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===October=== | ===October=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure363.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 363|''Adventure Comics'' #363]]''' (published [[October 31]], 1967, cover date December 1967) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 363|''Adventure Comics'' #363]]''' (published [[October 31]], 1967, cover date December 1967) | ||
*'''Black Day for the Legion!''' | *'''Black Day for the Legion!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Notes:'' The Legion seem to battle their evil adversary on 3 different worlds at the same time. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 172|''World's Finest Comics'' #172]]''' (published [[October 26]], 1967, cover date December 1967) |
*'''Superman and Batman...Brothers!''' | *'''Superman and Batman...Brothers!''' | ||
| − | **W: ; P: ; I: | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Notes:'' Batman joins Adult Legion | **''Notes:'' Batman joins Adult Legion | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===November=== | ===November=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure364.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 364|''Adventure Comics'' #364]]''' (published [[November 30]], 1967, cover date January 1968) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 364|''Adventure Comics'' #364]]''' (published [[November 30]], 1967, cover date January 1968) | ||
*'''The Revolt of the Super-Pets!''' | *'''The Revolt of the Super-Pets!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' The Super-Pets, tired of being treated as mere pets by the Legion, are lured away to a planet where they are revered by its citizens. | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' Origins of the Super-Pets revealed. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===December=== | ===December=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure365.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Adventure Comics 365|''Adventure Comics'' #365]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1967, cover date February 1968) | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|'''[[Adventure Comics 365|''Adventure Comics'' #365]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1967, cover date February 1968) |
*'''Escape of the Fatal Five!''' | *'''Escape of the Fatal Five!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn (page 1 only), Morris Waldinger?; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Shadow Lass/Pre-Crisis|Shadow Lass]] | + | **''Story:'' When four Legionnaires aid the superheroine of another world to determine what has caused her people to become warlike, they encounter a former deadly enemy. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' [[Shadow Lass/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Shadow Lass]] (first full appearance) | ||
| + | <div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0"> | ||
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes'''. Partial reprint of [[Superman v1 Annual 4|Superman v1 Annual #4]]. | *'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes'''. Partial reprint of [[Superman v1 Annual 4|Superman v1 Annual #4]]. | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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==1968== | ==1968== | ||
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===January=== | ===January=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Action Comics v1 360|''Action Comics'' v1 #360]]''' (published [[January 9]], 1968, cover date March/April 1968) |
| − | *1st reprint of '''The Six Red ‘K' Perils of Supergirl!''' from [[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]], December, 1961 | + | *1st reprint of '''The Six Red ‘K' Perils of Supergirl!''' from [[Action Comics v1 283|''Action Comics'' v1 #283]], December, 1961 |
| − | *1st reprint of '''The World's Greatest Heroine!''' from [[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]], February, 1962 | + | *1st reprint of '''The World's Greatest Heroine!''' from [[Action Comics v1 285|''Action Comics'' v1 #285]], February, 1962 |
| − | |||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure366.jpg|80px|Art by Neal Adams, lettering by Ira Schnapp]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 366|''Adventure Comics'' #366]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1968, cover date March 1968) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 366|''Adventure Comics'' #366]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1968, cover date March 1968) | ||
*'''The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!''' | *'''The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Georeg Klein; L: Morris Waldinger? (page 1 only), Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' The Legionnaires challenge the [[Fatal Five/Pre-Crisis|Fatal Five]] to a winner-take-all death match when the Five gain control of the United Planets' universal weapons control system. | + | **''Story:'' The Legionnaires challenge the [[Fatal Five/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Fatal Five]] to a winner-take-all death match when the Five gain control of the United Planets' universal weapons control system. |
| − | **'' | + | **''Joins Legion:'' [[Shadow Lass/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Shadow Lass]] |
|- | |- | ||
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| + | |||
===February=== | ===February=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure367.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 367|''Adventure Comics'' #367]]''' (published [[February 29]], 1968, cover date April 1968) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 367|''Adventure Comics'' #367]]''' (published [[February 29]], 1968, cover date April 1968) | ||
*'''No Escape from the Circle of Death!''' | *'''No Escape from the Circle of Death!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein (pages 1-10 only), Sheldon Moldoff; L: Ray Holloway?; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Dark Circle/Pre-Crisis|Dark Circle]], [[Miracle Machine]], new HQ | + | **''Story:'' Several Legionnaires are attacked by a dark army, and rescued by a housewarming gift for their new headquarters. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' [[Dark Circle/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Dark Circle]], [[Miracle Machine]], new HQ | ||
|- | |- | ||
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"|[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-147.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|'''[[Superboy v1 147|''Superboy v1'' #147]]''' (published [[March 14]], 1968, cover date May/June 1968) |
*'''The Origin of the Legion!''' | *'''The Origin of the Legion!''' | ||
| − | **W: ; P | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Three teens from different worlds cooperate to foil an assassination attempt on a wealthy industrialist, who is then inspired to bankroll their continued efforts for good. (Origin LSH) | **''Story:'' Three teens from different worlds cooperate to foil an assassination attempt on a wealthy industrialist, who is then inspired to bankroll their continued efforts for good. (Origin LSH) | ||
| − | *1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!''' from [[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]], May, 1961 | + | <div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0"> |
| + | *1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!''' from [[Action Comics v1 276|''Action Comics'' v1 #276]], May, 1961 | ||
*1st reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' from [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' v1 #147]], September, 1961 | *1st reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' from [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' v1 #147]], September, 1961 | ||
*1st reprint of '''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' from [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]], November, 1961 | *1st reprint of '''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' from [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]], November, 1961 | ||
*1st reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Traitors!''' from [[Adventure Comics 293|''Adventure Comics'' #293]], February, 1962 | *1st reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Traitors!''' from [[Adventure Comics 293|''Adventure Comics'' #293]], February, 1962 | ||
*1st reprint of '''The Boy With Ultra Powers!''' from [[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' v1 #98]], July, 1962 | *1st reprint of '''The Boy With Ultra Powers!''' from [[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' v1 #98]], July, 1962 | ||
| + | </div> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure368.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 368|''Adventure Comics'' #368]]''' (published [[March 28]], 1968, cover date May 1968) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 368|''Adventure Comics'' #368]]''' (published [[March 28]], 1968, cover date May 1968) | ||
*'''The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines!''' | *'''The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' The Girl Legionnaires' superpowers are multiplied by a visitor from a matriarchal society. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Thora of Taltar | ||
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===April=== | ===April=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams]] |
| − | |'''[[Superboy v1 148|''Superboy'' #148]]''' (published [[April 4]], 1968, cover date June 1968) | + | |'''[[Superboy v1 148|''Superboy'' v1 #148]]''' (published [[April 4]], 1968, cover date June 1968) |
*'''Superboy's Greatest Gamble!''' | *'''Superboy's Greatest Gamble!''' | ||
| − | **W: ; P: ; I: | + | **W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **'' | + | **''Story:'' Clark abandons his foster parents, the Kents, and moves to another town using a different, tough-guy secret identity. |
| − | + | **''Notes:'' First appearance of Polar Boy's parents | |
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| − | * | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure369.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 369|''Adventure Comics'' #369]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1968, cover date June 1968) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 369|''Adventure Comics'' #369]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1968, cover date June 1968) | ||
*'''Mordru the Merciless!''' | *'''Mordru the Merciless!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan (page 1 only), Jack Abel, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Four Legionnaires take refuge in the past to escape from a merciless magician. | **''Story:'' Four Legionnaires take refuge in the past to escape from a merciless magician. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Mordru/Pre-Crisis|Mordru]] | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Mordru/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Mordru]] |
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 365|''Action Comics'' v1 #365]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968) |
*'''Superman's Funeral!''' | *'''Superman's Funeral!''' | ||
| − | **W: Leo Dorfman | + | **W: Leo Dorfman; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Notes:'' LSH in flashback cameo | **''Notes:'' LSH in flashback cameo | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure370.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos, lettering by Gaspar Saladino]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 370|''Adventure Comics'' #370]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 370|''Adventure Comics'' #370]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968) | ||
*'''The Devil's Jury!''' | *'''The Devil's Jury!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **'' | + | **''Story:'' With the aid of Legion reservist Insect Queen and honorary Legionnaire Pete Ross, the four self-exiled Legionnaires launch a final resistance to their mighty magical foe. |
| + | **''Appearances:'' Pete Ross, Insect Queen, White Witch | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]] |
|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 112|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #112]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 112|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #112]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968) | ||
*'''The Murderous Magnaman!''' | *'''The Murderous Magnaman!''' | ||
| − | **W: Otton Binder | + | **W: Otton Binder; P: Pete Costanza; I: Joe Giella; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' | + | **''Story:'' Jimmy is kidnapped by a beautiful foreigner and taken to her country. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' Magnaman, Vannia of Duxania | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' Jimmy mentions Mon-El | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure371.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|'''[[Adventure Comics 371|''Adventure Comics'' #371]]''' (published [[June 27]], 1968, cover date August 1968) |
*'''The Colossal Failure!''' | *'''The Colossal Failure!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Colossal Boy is blackmailed into betraying the Legion when villains hold his parents hostage. | **''Story:'' Colossal Boy is blackmailed into betraying the Legion when villains hold his parents hostage. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''First appearances:'' Colossal Boy's parents Marte & Wynn Allon, Chemical King (first live appearance) and the Legion Academy |
| − | *'''When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!''' | + | <div class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial" class="preboot_prec_cameo" style="padding:3px 0"> |
| + | *'''When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!''' Reprints story from [[Superboy v1 101|''Superboy'' v1 #101]] with Legion logo added and two panels changed to include Legion members. | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure372.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 372|''Adventure Comics'' #372]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1968, cover date September 1968) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 372|''Adventure Comics'' #372]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1968, cover date September 1968) | ||
*'''School for Super-Villains!''' | *'''School for Super-Villains!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' With the help of two Legion Academy | + | **''Story:'' With the help of two Legion Academy students, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV. |
| + | **''Join Legion:'' Chemical King, Timber Wolf | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Lightning Lord and former Legion applicants Nemesis Kid, Spider Girl, Radiation Roy, Ronn Karr, in their first appearance as the teenage LSV. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Tarik the Mute | ||
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===August=== | ===August=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure373.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 373|''Adventure Comics'' #373]]''' (published [[August 29]], 1968, cover date October 1968) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 373|''Adventure Comics'' #373]]''' (published [[August 29]], 1968, cover date October 1968) | ||
*'''The Tornado Twins!''' | *'''The Tornado Twins!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Tornado Twins/Pre-Crisis|Tornado Twins]] (also origin) | + | **''Story:'' The Legionnaires have their thunder stolen on several missions by a pair of mystery super-teens. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' [[Tornado Twins/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Tornado Twins]] (also origin) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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===September=== | ===September=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure374.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), Mike Esposito (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 374|''Adventure Comics'' #374]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1968, cover date November 1968) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 374|''Adventure Comics'' #374]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1968, cover date November 1968) | ||
*'''Mission: Diabolical!''' | *'''Mission: Diabolical!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Black Mace/Pre-Crisis|Black Mace]] | + | **''Story:'' With most of the Legion held hostage, five Legionnaires are made to do the dirty work of a criminal gang against a rival criminal gang. |
| + | **''Appearances:'' Legion of Substitute Heroes | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' [[Black Mace/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Black Mace]], Mystelor, Quanto, Rogarth, Shagrek | ||
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===October=== | ===October=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure375.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 375|''Adventure Comics'' #375]]''' (published [[October 31]], 1968, cover date December 1968) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 375|''Adventure Comics'' #375]]''' (published [[October 31]], 1968, cover date December 1968) | ||
*'''The King of the Legion!''' | *'''The King of the Legion!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), unknown; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Wanderers/Pre-Crisis|Wanderers]] ([[Celebrand]], [[Dartalg]], [[Elvo]], [[Immorto]] (all individual first appearances), [[Quantum Queen]] (first full appearance)) | + | **''Story:'' The Legionnaires battle each other in a contest to determine who is the mightiest Legionnaire. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' [[Wanderers/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Wanderers]] ([[Celebrand]], [[Dartalg]], [[Elvo]], [[Immorto]], [[Ornitho]], [[Psyche]] (all individual first appearances), [[Quantum Queen]] (first full appearance)) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===November=== | ===November=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]] |
| − | |'''[[Superman v1 213|''Superman v1'' #213]]''' (published [[November 7]], 1968, cover date January 1969) | + | |class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Superman v1 213|''Superman v1'' #213]]''' (published [[November 7]], 1968, cover date January 1969) |
*'''The Most Dangerous Door in the World!''' | *'''The Most Dangerous Door in the World!''' | ||
**W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' Appearance of the adult Brainiac 5 |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 117|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #117]]''' (published [[November 26]], 1968, cover date January 1969) |
*'''The Planet of the Capes!''' | *'''The Planet of the Capes!''' | ||
| − | **W: Otto Binder | + | **W: Otto Binder; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Notes:'' LSH cameo | **''Notes:'' LSH cameo | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure376.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 376|''Adventure Comics'' #376]]''' (published [[November 28]], 1968, cover date January 1969) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 376|''Adventure Comics'' #376]]''' (published [[November 28]], 1968, cover date January 1969) | ||
*'''The Execution of Chameleon Boy!''' | *'''The Execution of Chameleon Boy!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' While the Legionnaires work to uncover the mystery of their disappearing teammate, Chameleon Boy finds himself transported to another dimension, one that resembles the realm of King Arthur and Camelot. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Princess Elwinda, King Artros, Kodar the Black Vassal, Chief Counselor Radagor | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure377.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 377|''Adventure Comics'' #377]]''' (published [[December 31]], 1968, cover date February 1969) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 377|''Adventure Comics'' #377]]''' (published [[December 31]], 1968, cover date February 1969) | ||
*'''Heroes for Hire!''' | *'''Heroes for Hire!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Leland McCauley/Pre-Crisis|Leland McCauley]] | + | **''Story:'' Seeming to capitalize on a current crime wave, the Legionnaires appear to turn mercenary, selling their services for money. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' [[Leland McCauley/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Leland McCauley]], Alk Ranff, Modulus | ||
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==1969== | ==1969== | ||
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===January=== | ===January=== | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action373.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Action Comics v1 373|''Action Comics'' v1 #373]]''' (published [[January 7]], 1969, cover date March/April 1969) |
| − | *1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!''' from [[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]], April, 1962 | + | *1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!''' from [[Action Comics v1 287|''Action Comics'' v1 #287]], April, 1962 |
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure378.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 378|''Adventure Comics'' #378]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1969, cover date March 1969) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 378|''Adventure Comics'' #378]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1969, cover date March 1969) | ||
*'''12 Hours to Live!''' | *'''12 Hours to Live!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' During his birthday celebration, Brainiac 5 and four teammates unwittingly drink a poison that gives them only 12 hours to live. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Myron Marks | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' The Fatal Five, The Durgos (Duo Damsel's parents) | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure379.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 379|''Adventure Comics'' #379]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1969, cover date April 1969) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 379|''Adventure Comics'' #379]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1969, cover date April 1969) | ||
*'''Burial in Space!''' | *'''Burial in Space!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' To save five comrades on the brink of death, a team of Legionnaires must help a race of super-intellectuals defeat a brutish foe. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Seerons, Alek Korlo | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure380.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito, lettering by Gaspar Saladino]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 380|''Adventure Comics'' #380]]''' (published [[March 27]], 1969, cover date May 1969) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 380|''Adventure Comics'' #380]]''' (published [[March 27]], 1969, cover date May 1969) | ||
*'''The Legion's Space Odyssey!''' | *'''The Legion's Space Odyssey!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' | + | **''Story:'' Following an explosion that transports seven Legionnaires into another world, Superboy is killed by a deadly beast, leaving the remaining six Legionnaires to find their way back to Earth. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' Skyzznx, Alrrk | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' End of the Legion series in ''Adventure Comics'' | ||
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| + | |||
===April=== | ===April=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action377.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Action Comics v1 377|''Action Comics'' v1 #377]]''' (published [[April 29]], 1969, cover date June 1969) |
*1st reprint of '''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' from [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]], September, 1962 | *1st reprint of '''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' from [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]], September, 1962 | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action378.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 378|''Action Comics'' #378]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1969, cover date July 1969) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 378|''Action Comics'' v1 #378]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1969, cover date July 1969) |
*'''The Forbidden Fruit!''' | *'''The Forbidden Fruit!''' | ||
| − | **W: | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Mike Esposito; L: Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit. | + | **''Story:'' Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit. |
| + | **''Notes:'' Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series. First mention of the lotus fruit of Oomar. | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action379.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 379|''Action Comics'' #379]]''' (published [[June 26]], 1969, cover date August 1969) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 379|''Action Comics'' v1 #379]]''' (published [[June 26]], 1969, cover date August 1969) |
*'''One of Us is an Impostor!''' | *'''One of Us is an Impostor!''' | ||
| − | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' Five Legionnaires work to discover who among them is not who he or she claims to be. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Sunburst | ||
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 380|''Action Comics'' #380]]''' (published [[July 31]], 1969, cover date September 1969) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 380|''Action Comics'' v1 #380]]''' (published [[July 31]], 1969, cover date September 1969) |
*'''Half a Legionnaire?''' | *'''Half a Legionnaire?''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' | + | **''Story:'' After splitting into her two bodies during a mission, Duo Damsel's second persona exhibits disturbing behavior. |
| + | **''First appearances:'' Nam'lor of Ikros | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' First full use of separate personas for Duo Damsel, including an alternate Ikrosian identity, Lelith, for one persona. | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 381|''Action Comics'' #381]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1969, cover date October 1969) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 381|''Action Comics'' v1 #381]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1969, cover date October 1969) |
*'''The Hapless Hero!''' | *'''The Hapless Hero!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **''Story:'' | + | **''Story:'' Both beset with emotional troubles, Matter-Eater Lad and Shrinking Violet go out on a date. |
| + | **''Appearances:'' Duplicate Boy | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' First mention of Duplicate Boy's real name, Qued Orlu | ||
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===September=== | ===September=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superman v1 221|''Superman v1'' #221]]''' (published [[September 18]], 1969, cover date November 1969) |
*1st reprint of '''The Superman Family Portrait''' from [[Superman v1 Annual 6|''Superman'' v1 Annual #6]] | *1st reprint of '''The Superman Family Portrait''' from [[Superman v1 Annual 6|''Superman'' v1 Annual #6]] | ||
**Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text | **Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]] |
|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 97|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #97]]''' (published [[September 25]], 1969, cover date November 1969) | |'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 97|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #97]]''' (published [[September 25]], 1969, cover date November 1969) | ||
*'''The Three Super-Sirens!''' | *'''The Three Super-Sirens!''' | ||
**P: Irv Novick; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger | **P: Irv Novick; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' Durlans appear |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 382|''Action Comics'' #382]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1969, cover date November 1969) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 382|''Action Comics'' v1 #382]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1969, cover date November 1969) |
*'''Kill a Friend to Save a World!''' | *'''Kill a Friend to Save a World!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' Four Legionnaires infiltrate a factory making super androids. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Cosvarr, Zorla and Protectors | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' First use of chameloid costumes | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superboy v1 161|''Superboy v1'' #161]]''' (published [[October 7]], 1969, cover date December 1969) |
*'''The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways''' | *'''The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways''' | ||
| − | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | + | **W: Frank Robbins; P: Bob Brown; I: Wally Wood; C: ; L: ; E: Murray Boltinoff |
**''Notes:'' Cameo Legion statuettes | **''Notes:'' Cameo Legion statuettes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by ???]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superman v1 222|''Superman v1'' #222]]''' (published [[October 7]], 1969, cover date December/January 1969/1970) |
*1st reprint of '''Superman's Big Brother!''' retitled here as '''Superman's Lost Brother!''' from [[Superman v1 80|''Superman'' v1 #80]], February, 1953 | *1st reprint of '''Superman's Big Brother!''' retitled here as '''Superman's Lost Brother!''' from [[Superman v1 80|''Superman'' v1 #80]], February, 1953 | ||
*1st reprint of '''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!''' from ''Superman'' v1 #166, Jan. 1964 | *1st reprint of '''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!''' from ''Superman'' v1 #166, Jan. 1964 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 383|''Action Comics'' #383]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1969, cover date December 1969) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 383|''Action Comics'' v1 #383]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1969, cover date December 1969) |
*'''Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!''' | *'''Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!''' | ||
| − | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' Chameleon Boy disguises himself to win the interest of a beautiful girl. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Janice Warren | ||
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===November=== | ===November=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action384.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 384|''Action Comics'' #384]]''' (published [[November 26]], 1969, cover date January 1970) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 384|''Action Comics'' v1 #384]]''' (published [[November 26]], 1969, cover date January 1970) |
*'''Lament For A Legionnaire!''' | *'''Lament For A Legionnaire!''' | ||
| − | **W: Jim Shooter | + | **W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' Dream Girl has a premonition that Mon-El will die in five days. | ||
| + | **''First Appearances:'' Eltro Gand | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action385.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 385|''Action Comics'' #385]]''' (published [[December 23]], 1969, cover date February 1970) | + | |valign="top"|'''[[Action Comics v1 385|''Action Comics'' v1 #385]]''' (published [[December 23]], 1969, cover date February 1970) |
*'''The Immortal Superman!''' | *'''The Immortal Superman!''' | ||
| − | **W: Cary Bates | + | **W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Time Trapper |
*'''The Fallen Starboy!''' | *'''The Fallen Starboy!''' | ||
| − | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' Star Boy, with two other Legionnaires, travel to his home world, Xanthu, to apprehend a gang of thieves. | ||
| + | **''Appearances:'' Yark Athu of Naltor | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' First mention of the lack of family names on Naltor | ||
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==1970== | ==1970== | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure390.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 390|''Adventure Comics'' #390]]''' (published [[January 13]], 1970, cover date March/April 1970) |
| − | *1st reprint of '''Superman's Super-Courtship!''' from [[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]], June, 1963 (retitled as '''When Supergirl Played Cupid!''') | + | *1st reprint of '''Superman's Super-Courtship!''' from [[Action Comics v1 289|''Action Comics'' v1 #289]], June, 1963 (retitled as '''When Supergirl Played Cupid!''') |
| − | *1st reprint of '''The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!''' from [[Action Comics 301|''Action Comics'' #301]], June, 1963 | + | *1st reprint of '''The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!''' from [[Action Comics v1 301|''Action Comics'' v1 #301]], June, 1963 |
| − | *1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Wedding Day!''' from [[Action Comics 307|''Action Comics'' #307]], Dec. 1963 | + | *1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Wedding Day!''' from [[Action Comics v1 307|''Action Comics'' v1 #307]], Dec. 1963 |
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action386.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 386|''Action Comics'' #386]]''' (published [[January 29]], 1970, cover date March 1970) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 386|''Action Comics'' v1 #386]]''' (published [[January 29]], 1970, cover date March 1970) |
*'''The Home for Old Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Home for Old Super-Heroes!''' | ||
| − | **W: Cary Bates | + | **W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' [[Time Trapper]] |
*'''Zap Goes the Legion!''' | *'''Zap Goes the Legion!''' | ||
| − | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' The Legionnaires battle a super villainess who can turn any super power against its user. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Hawkor Phuy, Uli Algor | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action387.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 387|''Action Comics'' #387]]''' (published [[February 24]], 1970, cover date April 1970) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 387|''Action Comics'' v1 #387]]''' (published [[February 24]], 1970, cover date April 1970) |
*'''Even a Superman Dies!''' (App. Time Trapper) | *'''Even a Superman Dies!''' (App. Time Trapper) | ||
| − | **W: Cary Bates | + | **W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | *'''One Hero Too Many!''' | + | *'''One Hero Too Many!''' |
| − | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' The Legionnaires squabble over the right to resign from the Legion. | ||
| + | **''Leaves Legion:'' Superboy | ||
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superboy v1 165|''Superboy v1'' #165]]''' (published [[March 5]], 1970, cover date May/June 1970) |
| − | *1st reprint of '''The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!''' retitled '''The Death of Ma and Pa Kent!''' from [[Superman v1 161|''Superman'' v1 #161]], May, 1963 | + | *1st reprint of '''The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!''', retitled '''The Death of Ma and Pa Kent!''', from [[Superman v1 161|''Superman'' v1 #161]], May, 1963 |
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action388.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial" class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Action Comics v1 388|''Action Comics'' v1 #388]]''' (published [[March 26]], 1970, cover date May 1970) |
*'''Puzzle of the Wild World!''' (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion) | *'''Puzzle of the Wild World!''' (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion) | ||
| − | **W: Cary Bates | + | **W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | *1st reprint of '''Sun Boy's Lost Power!''' from [[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]], November, 1962 | + | <div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0"> |
| + | *1st reprint of '''Sun Boy's Lost Power!''' from [[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]], November, 1962 | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure393.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan(pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Adventure Comics 393|''Adventure Comics'' #393]]''' (published [[March 26]], 1970, cover date May 1970) |
*'''The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets!''' | *'''The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets!''' | ||
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger E. Nelson Bridwell | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger E. Nelson Bridwell | ||
| − | **''Notes: Legion [[Flight Ring]] cameo | + | **''Notes: Legion [[Flight ring/Preboot|Flight Ring]] cameo |
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===April=== | ===April=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superman v1 227|''Superman v1'' #227]]''' (published [[April 14]], 1970, cover date June/July 1970) |
*1st reprint of '''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' from [[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' v1 #157]], Nov. 1962 | *1st reprint of '''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' from [[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' v1 #157]], Nov. 1962 | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action389.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 389|''Action Comics'' #389]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1970, cover date June 1970) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 389|''Action Comics'' v1 #389]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1970, cover date June 1970) |
*'''The Mystery Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Mystery Legionnaire!''' | ||
| − | **W: Cary Bates | + | **W: Cary Bates; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' Working seamlessly together, three Legionnaires apprehend and foil a villainous android adversary. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Klim | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action390.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 390|''Action Comics'' #390]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1970, cover date July 1970) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 390|''Action Comics'' v1 #390]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1970, cover date July 1970) |
*'''The Tyrant and the Traitor!''' | *'''The Tyrant and the Traitor!''' | ||
| − | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' The Legion Espionage Squad are asked by the U.P. to infiltrate and overthrow the tyrannical dictator of the planet Lahum, while at the same time keeping rebel forces from taking over. | ||
| + | **''First appearances:'' Perallha, Diol Masrin, Chavak, Nym Belev, Yroa, Marli Zhorg, chemical humanoids | ||
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action391.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 391|''Action Comics'' #391]]''' (published [[June 30]], 1970, cover date August 1970) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 391|''Action Comics'' v1 #391]]''' (published [[June 30]], 1970, cover date August 1970) |
*'''The Ordeal of Element Lad!''' | *'''The Ordeal of Element Lad!''' | ||
| − | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell | + | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger |
| + | **''Story:'' On the planet Lahum, the Legion Espionage Squad near the end of their mission, and Element Lad plays a vital role. | ||
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action392.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 392|''Action Comics'' #392]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1970, cover date September 1970) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 392|''Action Comics'' v1 #392]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1970, cover date September 1970) |
*'''The Legionnaires Who Never Were!''' | *'''The Legionnaires Who Never Were!''' | ||
| − | **W: Cary Bates | + | **W: Cary Bates; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | ** | + | **''Story:'' Saturn Girl and Princess Projectra return from a mission to discover that they are strangers to their fellow Legionnaires. |
| + | **''Elected Legion Leader:'' Mon-El | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' End of Legion's 2nd series. New uniform Saturn Girl. | ||
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
| + | |||
===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure398.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 398|''Adventure Comics'' #398]]''' (published [[August 27]], 1970, cover date October 1970) |
| − | *1st reprint of '''The Maid of Doom!''' from [[Action Comics 306|''Action Comics'' #306]] | + | *1st reprint of '''The Maid of Doom!''' from [[Action Comics v1 306|''Action Comics'' v1 #306]] |
|} | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *Series-specific Legion Publication History pages related to entries on this page: | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Action Comics|''Action Comics'']] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Adventure Comics|''Adventure Comics'']] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Superboy|''Superboy'' (all versions)]] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Superman|''Superman'' (all versions)]] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Lois Lane|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'']] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Jimmy Olsen|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'']] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/World's Finest|''World's Finest Comics'']] | ||
| + | *[[Chronology/Preboot/Pre-Crisis|Pre-Crisis Chronology]] | ||
| + | *[[Legion Broadcast History]] | ||
| + | *[[Legion Video Release History]] | ||
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #83 (published January 14, 1965, cover date March 1965)
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Action Comics v1 #322 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
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Adventure Comics #330 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
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Superman v1 #176 (published February 4, 1965, cover date April 1965)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #56 (published February 11, 1965, cover date April 1965)
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Action Comics v1 #323 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
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Adventure Comics #331 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
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Adventure Comics #332 (published March 25, 1965, cover date May 1965)
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80 Page Giant #11 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #85 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965)
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Adventure Comics #333 (published April 29, 1965, cover date June 1965)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #86 (published May 7, 1965, cover date July 1965)
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Adventure Comics #334 (published May 27, 1965, cover date July 1965)
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Adventure Comics #335 (published June 24, 1965, cover date August 1965)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #87 (published July 8, 1965, cover date September 1965)
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Adventure Comics #336 (published July 29, 1965, cover date September 1965)
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Superboy v1 #124 (published August 19, 1965, cover date October 1965)
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Adventure Comics #337 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #88 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
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Adventure Comics #338 (published September 30, 1965, cover date November 1965)
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Superboy v1 #125 (published October 7, 1965, cover date December 1965)
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Action Comics v1 #331 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
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Adventure Comics #339 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
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Adventure Comics #340 (published November 25, 1965, cover date January 1966)
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Action Comics v1 #332 (published November 25, 1965, cover date January 1966)
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Adventure Comics #341 (published December 30, 1965, cover date February 1966)
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Action Comics v1 #334 (published January 18, 1966, cover date March 1966)
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Adventure Comics #342 (published January 27, 1966, cover date March 1966)
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Adventure Comics #343 (published February 24, 1966, cover date April 1966)
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Superboy v1 #129 (published March 10, 1966, cover date May 1966)
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Adventure Comics #344 (published March 29, 1966, cover date May 1966)
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World's Finest Comics #158 (published April 26, 1966, cover date June 1966)
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Adventure Comics #345 (published April 28, 1966, cover date June 1966)
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Superboy v1 #131 (published May 17, 1966, cover date July 1966)
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Adventure Comics #346 (published May 26, 1966, cover date July 1966)
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Adventure Comics #347 (published June 28, 1966, cover date August 1966)
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Adventure Comics #348 (published July 28, 1966, cover date September 1966)
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Adventure Comics #349 (published August 30, 1966, cover date October 1966)
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World's Finest Comics #162 (published September 13, 1966, cover date November 1966)
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Adventure Comics #350 (published September 29, 1966, cover date November 1966)
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Adventure Comics #351 (published October 27, 1966, cover date December 1966)
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Superman v1 #193 (published November 10, 1966, cover date January/February 1967)
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Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen #99 (published November 22, 1966, cover date January 1967)
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Adventure Comics #352 (published November 29, 1966, cover date January 1967)
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Adventure Comics #353 (published December 27, 1966, cover date February 1967)
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Action Comics v1 #347 (published January 10, 1967, cover date March/April 1967)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #100 (published January 12, 1967, cover date March 1967)
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Adventure Comics #354 (published January 31, 1967, cover date March 1967)
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Adventure Comics #355 (published February 28, 1967, cover date April 1967)
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Inferior Five #2 (published March 16, 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
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Adventure Comics #356 (published March 30, 1967, cover date May 1967)
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Adventure Comics #357 (published April 27, 1967, cover date June 1967)
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Adventure Comics #358 (published May 31, 1967, cover date July 1967)
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World's Finest Comics #168 (published June 13, 1967, cover date August 1967)
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Adventure Comics #359 (published June 29, 1967, cover date August 1967)
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Adventure Comics #360 (published July 27, 1967, cover date September 1967)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #106 (published August 22, 1967, cover date October 1967)
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Adventure Comics #361 (published August 29, 1967, cover date October 1967)
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Adventure Comics #362 (published September 28, 1967, cover date November 1967)
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Adventure Comics #363 (published October 31, 1967, cover date December 1967)
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World's Finest Comics #172 (published October 26, 1967, cover date December 1967)
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Adventure Comics #364 (published November 30, 1967, cover date January 1968)
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Adventure Comics #365 (published December 26, 1967, cover date February 1968)
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Action Comics v1 #360 (published January 9, 1968, cover date March/April 1968)
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Adventure Comics #366 (published January 30, 1968, cover date March 1968)
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Adventure Comics #367 (published February 29, 1968, cover date April 1968)
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Superboy v1 #147 (published March 14, 1968, cover date May/June 1968)
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Adventure Comics #368 (published March 28, 1968, cover date May 1968)
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Superboy v1 #148 (published April 4, 1968, cover date June 1968)
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Adventure Comics #369 (published April 30, 1968, cover date June 1968)
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Action Comics v1 #365 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
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Adventure Comics #370 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #112 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
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Adventure Comics #371 (published June 27, 1968, cover date August 1968)
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Adventure Comics #372 (published July 30, 1968, cover date September 1968)
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Adventure Comics #373 (published August 29, 1968, cover date October 1968)
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Adventure Comics #374 (published September 26, 1968, cover date November 1968)
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Adventure Comics #375 (published October 31, 1968, cover date December 1968)
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Superman v1 #213 (published November 7, 1968, cover date January 1969)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #117 (published November 26, 1968, cover date January 1969)
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Adventure Comics #376 (published November 28, 1968, cover date January 1969)
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Adventure Comics #377 (published December 31, 1968, cover date February 1969)
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Action Comics v1 #373 (published January 7, 1969, cover date March/April 1969)
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Adventure Comics #378 (published January 28, 1969, cover date March 1969)
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Adventure Comics #379 (published February 27, 1969, cover date April 1969)
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Adventure Comics #380 (published March 27, 1969, cover date May 1969)
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Action Comics v1 #377 (published April 29, 1969, cover date June 1969)
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Action Comics v1 #378 (published May 29, 1969, cover date July 1969)
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Action Comics v1 #379 (published June 26, 1969, cover date August 1969)
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Action Comics v1 #380 (published July 31, 1969, cover date September 1969)
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Action Comics v1 #381 (published August 28, 1969, cover date October 1969)
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Superman v1 #221 (published September 18, 1969, cover date November 1969)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #97 (published September 25, 1969, cover date November 1969)
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Action Comics v1 #382 (published September 30, 1969, cover date November 1969)
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Superboy v1 #161 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December 1969)
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Superman v1 #222 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December/January 1969/1970)
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Action Comics v1 #383 (published October 30, 1969, cover date December 1969)
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Action Comics v1 #384 (published November 26, 1969, cover date January 1970)
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Action Comics v1 #385 (published December 23, 1969, cover date February 1970)
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Adventure Comics #390 (published January 13, 1970, cover date March/April 1970)
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Action Comics v1 #386 (published January 29, 1970, cover date March 1970)
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Action Comics v1 #387 (published February 24, 1970, cover date April 1970)
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Superboy v1 #165 (published March 5, 1970, cover date May/June 1970)
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Action Comics v1 #388 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
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Adventure Comics #393 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
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Superman v1 #227 (published April 14, 1970, cover date June/July 1970)
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Action Comics v1 #389 (published April 28, 1970, cover date June 1970)
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Action Comics v1 #390 (published May 28, 1970, cover date July 1970)
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Action Comics v1 #391 (published June 30, 1970, cover date August 1970)
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Action Comics v1 #392 (published July 30, 1970, cover date September 1970)
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Adventure Comics #398 (published August 27, 1970, cover date October 1970)
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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
| Legion Publication History |
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1958-1964 • 1965-1970 • 1971-1978 • 1979-1982 • 1983-1986 • 1986-1989 • 1989-1994 • 1994-1996 |
