Talk:Legion Publication History/2004-2006

How to handle multiple covers?

First time I've run across this with covers I have uploaded so far, but there will be more instances of this coming (JSA classified, first Supergirl and the LSH issue). Justice League of America v2 #1 was published with three different covers. I have uploaded the initial image as JLAv2-01A.jpg, with the intention uploading -01B and -01C sometime shortly.

We can either represent this issue one time in the LPH, or three times with all three linking to the same issue page (or multiple pages I suppose). All three cover images would be included on the issue page (I'm thinking as a gallery). All three versions of this issue were published on the same date, but in the case of Supergirl & the LSH #16, the 2nd printing version was released on a different date than the original. In the case of multiple publication dates, I'm leaning toward multiple entries in the LPH; those with same the date I could go either way. Any thoughts? --Gopher 15:17, 1 October 2006 (PDT)

I think SLSH #23 has a variant cover, too. My thoughts: include each one in the LPH as it occurs, so you'd have 2nd and 3rd printings in consecutive months, but only once for variant covers (like JLA #1). For the multiple covers in one month case, maybe display the covers next to each other, so you'd have something like this:

X

X

XX

X

where "X" is a cover. -- Omnicom 17:17, 1 October 2006 (PDT)

Good suggestions all. We can create the XX scenario by breaking out a separate table for that issue - I'll give it a shot.

-- Gopher 18:57, 2 October 2006 (PDT)

Looks good so far! Did you know that there was a second printing to JSA Classified #3? It's not the right size and I don't know the date it came out, but you can find it here. Part of my Field Guide to JSA Classified #1-4 entry. -- Omnicom 23:15, 4 October 2006 (PDT)

I had forgotten that they actually make an "appearance", although on looking through the issue again, I see the flight rings and the mention of Andromeda. We also get a reference to Luma Lunai. I have both printings, so I'll post them shortly. Thanks for the reminder!

-- Gopher 04:25, 5 October 2006 (PDT)

New stuff 10/24/06

• Supergirl and the Legion #23 has an alternate cover by Adam Hughes.
• 52 #24 has the backup story as the origin of Booster Gold. It shows Brainiac 5's force field belt and a Legion flight ring with the current logo. So the origin still involves the belt and ring, it's just a question now of where, when, and which continuity he got them from.
• Coming in November for January cover dates: Action Comics Annual #10 with Mon-el (on the cover described as "Superman's Big Brother"),
• Speaking of confusing continuities: The new Justice Society of America series features the Starman we saw in Kingdom Come and Starman, who we found out was the Zero Hour reboot's Star Boy. No word yet on exactly who he is yet. Issue 1 is in October, issue 2 in November.
• Starting in Teen Titans #42 is a storyline featuring the Titans East. One of the members is Deborah Morgna, aka the (apparently) villainous Sun Girl. Issue #43 comes out in November.

-- Omnicom 00:22, 24 October 2006 (PDT)

I'll add the new covers as images become available. From what I understand, Action Ann #10 will also have two covers. I should be able to post new entries for 52 #24 and Action Ann 10 shortly. Thanks for the heads up.

JSA and Teen Titans - How should we handle these...are you suggesting that we include every issue of TT that includes Sun Girl (or JSA/Starman)? Her first appearance? Only issues that make an obvious mention/reference to Legion (as we do with Booster Gold)?

-- Gopher 08:37, 26 October 2006 (PDT)