1965
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January
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #83 (published January 14, 1965, cover date March 1965)
- The Great Miss Universe Contest!
- 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.
- Notes: Jimmy uses Brainiac 5's force-field belt
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Action Comics #322 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
- The Coward of Steel.
- 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.
- Notes: Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future"
- The Planet of Outcasts!
- 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)
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Adventure Comics #330 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
- The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!
- 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.
- First appearances: Dynamo Boy, Eyeful Ethel & the Mess
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February
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Superman v1 #176 (published February 4, 1965, cover date April 1965)
- The Revenge of the Super-Pets!
- W: Leo Dorfman?; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Super-Pets appear
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #56 (published February 11, 1965, cover date April 1965)
- Lois Lane, Super-Telepath!
- W: Otto Binder; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Saturn Girl cameo
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Action Comics #323 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
- The Kryptonian Killer!
- 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.
- Notes: Super Pets appear
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Adventure Comics #331 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
- The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!
- 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.
- First appearances: Golden Boy, Polecat, Tusker, Animal Lad.
- Notes: LSV appearance
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March
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Adventure Comics #332 (published March 25, 1965, cover date May 1965)
- The Super Moby Dick of Space!
- W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: Lightning Lad becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature.
- Notes: Lightning Lad loses arm.
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April
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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)
- The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen!
- W: Jerry Seigel; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Chameleon Boy & LSH cameo.
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Adventure Comics #333 (published April 29, 1965, cover date June 1965)
- The War Between Krypton and Earth!
- 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.
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May
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #86 (published May 7, 1965, cover date July 1965)
- The Team of Olsen and Brainiac!
- W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Superman mentions Mon-El
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Adventure Comics #334 (published May 27, 1965, cover date July 1965)
- The Unknown Legionnaire!
- 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 was.
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June
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Adventure Comics #335 (published June 24, 1965, cover date August 1965)
- Starfinger!
- 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.
- First appearances: Starfinger (Lars Hanscom)
- 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
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #87 (published July 8, 1965, cover date September 1965)
- The Arena of Doom!
- W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman.
- Appearances: LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members
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Adventure Comics #336 (published July 29, 1965, cover date September 1965)
- The True Identity of Starfinger!
- 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."
- Notes: First Legion use of Inertron
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August
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Superboy v1 #124 (published August 19, 1965, cover date October 1965)
- The Insect Queen of Smallville!
- 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.
- First appearances: Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity
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Adventure Comics #337 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
- The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion!
- 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. (1st mention married members must resign)
- Bits of Legionnaire Business
- E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: First mention of Blackout Boy, Magnetic Boy & Size Lad, all making 1st app in this issue. 3rd mention Color Kid, 2nd mention Blockade Boy)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #88 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
- Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ!
- W: Otto binder; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Star Boy cameo
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September
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Adventure Comics #338 (published September 30, 1965, cover date November 1965)
- The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies!
- W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies.
- First appearances: Glorith
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October
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Superboy v1 #125 (published October 7, 1965, cover date December 1965)
- The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho!
- 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.
- First appearances: Kid Psycho
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Action Comics #331 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
- Operation Satan!
- W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural.
- Notes: Heroine from another world has Legion medallions
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Adventure Comics #339 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
- Hunters of the Super-Beasts!
- 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.
- Deaths: Beast Boy
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November
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Adventure Comics #340 (published November 25, 1965, cover date January 1966)
- Computo the Conqueror!
- 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.
- First appearances: Computo.
- Deaths: Triplicate Girl (body 1/white)
- Bits of Legionnaire Business
- E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: 1st mention of Plant Lad
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December
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Adventure Comics #341 (published December 30, 1965, cover date February 1966)
- Colossal Boy's One-Man War!
- 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.
- First appearances: Shanghalla, Duo Damsel & the Weirdo Legionnaire.
- Notes: Legion discovers the Bat Cave
- Bits of Legionnaire Business
- E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: First mention of Crystal Kid
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1966
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January
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Action Comics #334 (published January 18, 1966, cover date March 1966)
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Adventure Comics #342 (published January 27, 1966, cover date March 1966)
- The Legionnaire Who Killed!
- 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. (1st app Calamity King & Color Kid. Star Boy expelled)
- Bits of Legionnaire Business
- E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: First mention of Porcupine Pete
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February
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Adventure Comics #343 (published February 24, 1966, cover date April 1966)
- The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!
- W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: Legion members believe they have been jinxed.
- First appearances: Luck Lords
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March
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Superboy v1 #129 (published March 10, 1966, cover date May 1966)
- 1st reprint of Superboy's Big Brother! from Superboy v1 #89, June, 1961
- How Mon-El Left the Phantom Zone
- E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Text feautre, recapping Mon-El's history
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Adventure Comics #344 (published March 29, 1966, cover date May 1966)
- The Super-Stalag of Space!
- 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.
- First appearances: Blockade Boy, Shadow Kid, Weight Wizard, Nardo, Plant Lad
- Deaths: Plant Lad
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April
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World's Finest Comics #158 (published April 26, 1966, cover date June 1966)
- The Invulnerable Super-Enemy!
- 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)
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Adventure Comics #345 (published April 28, 1966, cover date June 1966)
- The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!
- 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.
- Deaths: Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard.
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May
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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)
- One of Us Is A Traitor!
- 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.
- First appearances: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid, Princess Projectra, Khunds
- Join Legion: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra
- The Legion Outpost (letters column)
- E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs
- Meet the Legionnaires
- E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Text feature. (Origins and powers of Legion members)
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June
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Adventure Comics #347 (published June 28, 1966, cover date August 1966)
- The Traitor's Triumph!
- 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. (Nemesis Kid expelled)
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July
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Adventure Comics #348 (published July 28, 1966, cover date September 1966)
- Target 21 Legionnaires!
- 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.
- First appearances: Dr. Regulus.
- Leadership: Invisible Kid elected Legion leader
- Notes: Origin of Sun Boy
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August
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Adventure Comics #349 (published August 30, 1966, cover date October 1966)
- The Rogue Legionnaire!
- 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.
- First appearances: Universo & Rond Vidar
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September
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World's Finest Comics #162 (published September 13, 1966, cover date November 1966)
- Pawns of the Jousting Master!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Superman mentions Colossal Boy
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Adventure Comics #350 (published September 29, 1966, cover date November 1966)
- The Outcast Super-Heroes!
- 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.
- Notes: 1st app. Miss Terius, Sir Prize, Evillo & the Devil's Dozen, the Hag, the Wild Huntsman, Sugyn, & Apollo. 1st app. R.J. Brande)
- Meet the Legionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy
- E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Text feature. (Origin Chameleon Boy, 1st mention UP fear of Durlans)
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October
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Adventure Comics #351 (published October 27, 1966, cover date December 1966)
- The Forgotten Legion!
- 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. Lightning Lad regains right arm.
- Rejoin Legion: Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Star Boy
- Appearance: Color Kid
- First appearance: White Witch
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November
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Superman v1 #193 (published November 10, 1966, cover date January/February 1967)
- 1st reprint of The Death of Superman!
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Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen #99 (published November 22, 1966, cover date January 1967)
- The One-Man Legion!
- 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 costumes
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Adventure Comics #352 (published November 29, 1966, cover date January 1967)
- The Fatal Five
- 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.
- First appearances: Sun-Eater/Pre-Crisis, Fatal Five (Emerald Empress, Mano, Persuader, Tharok and Validus - also all individual first appearances)
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December
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Adventure Comics #353 (published December 27, 1966, cover date February 1967)
- The Doomed Legionnaire!
- 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.
- Deaths: Ferro Lad
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1967
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January
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Action Comics #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)
- Jimmy Olsen's Weirdo Wedding!
- W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane.
- Notes: Prior to the wedding, Jimmy uses a time-globe to attend a Legion meeting in the 30th Century. Reference is made to events in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #76 and Adventure Comics #353. Among the wedding gifts depicted, one is labelled as from the Legion.
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Adventure Comics #354 (published January 31, 1967, cover date March 1967)
- The Adult Legion!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: Superman is summoned to the 30th century by the Adult Legion to participate in a mission.
- Notes: Adult Legion appearance. 1st appearance in cameo of Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass
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February
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Adventure Comics #355 (published February 28, 1967, cover date April 1967)
- The War of the Legions
- 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.
- Notes: 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion)
- The Six-Legged Legionnaire!
- W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: Lana Lang travels to the 30th century with Superboy
- Join Legion: Insect Queen
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March
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Inferior Five #2 (published March 16, 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
- House Hunting Heroes!
- 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
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Adventure Comics #356 (published March 30, 1967, cover date May 1967)
- The Five Legion Orphans!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: parents of various Legionnaires appear
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April
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Adventure Comics #357 (published April 27, 1967, cover date June 1967)
- The Ghost of Ferro Lad!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: The four Legionnaires who fought alongside Ferro Lad are apparently being tormented by his angry ghost.
- First appearances: Controllers, Pol Krinn
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May
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Adventure Comics #358 (published May 31, 1967, cover date July 1967)
- The Hunter!
- 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
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June
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World's Finest Comics #168 (published June 13, 1967, cover date August 1967)
- The Return of the Composite Superman!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes
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Adventure Comics #359 (published June 29, 1967, cover date August 1967)
- The Outlawed Legionnaires!
- 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.
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July
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Adventure Comics #360 (published July 27, 1967, cover date September 1967)
- The Legion Chain Gang!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: The Legion Espionage Squad work to discover what has caused them to become outlaws on Earth.
- Join Legion: Rond Vidar
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August
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #106 (published August 22, 1967, cover date October 1967)
- The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter!
- W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
- 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
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Adventure Comics #361 (published August 29, 1967, cover date October 1967)
- The Unkillables!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Jim Mooney, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jim Mooney; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
- Story: Legionnaires are engaged by the United Planets to guard off-world ambassadors headed to Earth for a peace accord summit
- First appearances: Dominators
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September
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Adventure Comics #362 (published September 28, 1967, cover date November 1967)
- The Chemoids are Coming!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
- First appearances: Mantis Marlo
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October
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Adventure Comics #363 (published October 31, 1967, cover date December 1967)
- Black Day for the Legion!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
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World's Finest Comics #172 (published October 26, 1967, cover date December 1967)
- Superman and Batman...Brothers!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Batman joins Adult Legion
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November
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Adventure Comics #364 (published November 30, 1967, cover date January 1968)
- The Revolt of the Super-Pets!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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December
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Adventure Comics #365 (published December 26, 1967, cover date February 1968)
- Escape of the Fatal Five!
- 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
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1968
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January
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Action Comics #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)
- The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!
- 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 to a winner-take-all death match when the Five gain control of the United Planets' universal weapons control system.
- Join Legion: Shadow Lass
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February
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Adventure Comics #367 (published February 29, 1968, cover date April 1968)
- No Escape from the Circle of Death!
- 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, Miracle Machine, new HQ
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March
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Superboy v1 #147 (published March 14, 1968, cover date May/June 1968)
- The Origin of the Legion!
- 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)
- 1st reprint of Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends! from Action Comics #276, May, 1961
- 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Villains! from Superman v1 #147, September, 1961
- 1st reprint of The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero! from Adventure Comics #290, November, 1961
- 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Traitors! from Adventure Comics #293, February, 1962
- 1st reprint of The Boy With Ultra Powers! from Superboy v1 #98, July, 1962
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Adventure Comics #368 (published March 28, 1968, cover date May 1968)
- The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger
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April
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Superboy v1 #148 (published April 4, 1968, cover date June 1968)
- Superboy's Greatest Gamble!
- W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: First appearance of Polar Boy's parents
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Adventure Comics #369 (published April 30, 1968, cover date June 1968)
- Mordru the Merciless!
- 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.
- First appearances: Mordru
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May
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Action Comics #365 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
- Superman's Funeral!
- W: Leo Dorfman; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: LSH in flashback cameo
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Adventure Comics #370 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
- The Devil's Jury!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: White Witch appears.
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #112 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
- The Murderous Magnaman!
- W: Otton Binder; P: Pete Costanza; I: Joe Giella; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Jimmy mentions Mon-El
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June
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Adventure Comics #371 (published June 27, 1968, cover date August 1968)
- The Colossal Failure!
- 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.
- Notes: 1st app. Marte & Wynn Allon, Chemical King and the Legion Academy)
- When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion! Reprints story from Superboy v1 #101 with Legion logo added and two panels changed to include Legion members.
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July
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Adventure Comics #372 (published July 30, 1968, cover date September 1968)
- School for Super-Villains!
- 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 student, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV. Chemical King & Timber Wolf join Legion, 1st app. Tarik the Mute & the teenage LSV
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August
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Adventure Comics #373 (published August 29, 1968, cover date October 1968)
- The Tornado Twins!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
- First appearances: Tornado Twins (also origin)
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September
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Adventure Comics #374 (published September 26, 1968, cover date November 1968)
- Mission: Diabolical!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- First appearances: Black Mace
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October
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Adventure Comics #375 (published October 31, 1968, cover date December 1968)
- The King of the Legion!
- 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 (Celebrand, Dartalg, Elvo, Immorto (all individual first appearances), Quantum Queen (first full appearance))
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November
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class="elseworlds_outera"Superman v1 #213 (published November 7, 1968, cover date January 1969)
- The Most Dangerous Door in the World!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Appearance of the adult Brainiac 5
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #117 (published November 26, 1968, cover date January 1969)
- The Planet of the Capes!
- W: Otto Binder; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: LSH cameo
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Adventure Comics #376 (published November 28, 1968, cover date January 1969)
- The Execution of Chameleon Boy!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger
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December
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Adventure Comics #377 (published December 31, 1968, cover date February 1969)
- Heroes for Hire!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
- First appearances: Leland McCauley
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1969
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January
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Action Comics #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)
- 12 Hours to Live!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
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February
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Adventure Comics #379 (published February 27, 1969, cover date April 1969)
- Burial in Space!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger
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March
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Adventure Comics #380 (published March 27, 1969, cover date May 1969)
- The Legion's Space Odyssey!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: End of the Legion series in Adventure Comics
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April
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Action Comics #377 (published April 29, 1969, cover date June 1969)
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May
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Action Comics #378 (published May 29, 1969, cover date July 1969)
- The Forbidden Fruit!
- 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.
- Notes: Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series
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June
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Action Comics #379 (published June 26, 1969, cover date August 1969)
- One of Us is an Impostor!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
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July
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Action Comics #380 (published July 31, 1969, cover date September 1969)
- Half a Legionnaire?
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: First use of separate personalities for Duo Damsel
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August
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Action Comics #381 (published August 28, 1969, cover date October 1969)
- The Hapless Hero!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Duplicate Boy appearance
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September
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Superman v1 #221 (published September 18, 1969, cover date November 1969)
- 1st reprint of The Superman Family Portrait from Superman v1 Annual #6
- Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #97 (published September 25, 1969, cover date November 1969)
- The Three Super-Sirens!
- P: Irv Novick; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Durlans appear
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Action Comics #382 (published September 30, 1969, cover date November 1969)
- Kill a Friend to Save a World!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
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October
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Superboy v1 #161 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December 1969)
- The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways
- W: Frank Robbins; P: Bob Brown; I: Wally Wood; C: ; L: ; E: Murray Boltinoff
- Notes: Cameo Legion statuettes
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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, February, 1953
- 1st reprint of The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons! from Superman v1 #166, Jan. 1964
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Action Comics #383 (published October 30, 1969, cover date December 1969)
- Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
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November
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Action Comics #384 (published November 26, 1969, cover date January 1970)
- Lament For A Legionnaire!
- W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
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December
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Action Comics #385 (published December 23, 1969, cover date February 1970)
- The Immortal Superman!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: App. Time Trapper)
- The Fallen Starboy!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
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1970
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January
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Adventure Comics #390 (published January 13, 1970, cover date March/April 1970)
- 1st reprint of Superman's Super-Courtship! from Action Comics #289, June, 1963 (retitled as When Supergirl Played Cupid!)
- 1st reprint of The Secret Identity of Super-Horse! from Action Comics #301, June, 1963
- 1st reprint of Supergirl's Wedding Day! from Action Comics #307, Dec. 1963
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Action Comics #386 (published January 29, 1970, cover date March 1970)
- The Home for Old Super-Heroes!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
- Notes: Time Trapper appears
- Zap Goes the Legion!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
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February
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Action Comics #387 (published February 24, 1970, cover date April 1970)
- Even a Superman Dies! (App. Time Trapper)
- W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
- One Hero Too Many! (Superboy resigns from Legion)
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
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March
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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, May, 1963
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Action Comics #388 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
- Puzzle of the Wild World! (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion)
- W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
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Adventure Comics #393 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
- The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger E. Nelson Bridwell
- Notes: Legion Flight Ring cameo
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April
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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, Nov. 1962
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Action Comics #389 (published April 28, 1970, cover date June 1970)
- The Mystery Legionnaire!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
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May
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Action Comics #390 (published May 28, 1970, cover date July 1970)
- The Tyrant and the Traitor!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
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June
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Action Comics #391 (published June 30, 1970, cover date August 1970)
- The Ordeal of Element Lad!
- W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
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July
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Action Comics #392 (published July 30, 1970, cover date September 1970)
- The Legionnaires Who Never Were!
- W: Cary Bates; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
- New costume Saturn Girl. End of Legion's 2nd series
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August
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Adventure Comics #398 (published August 27, 1970, cover date October 1970)
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