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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 66|''Superman'' v1 #66]]''' (published [[July 7]], 1950; cover date September/October, 1950) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 66|''Superman'' v1 #66]]''' (published [[July 7]], 1950; cover date September/October, 1950) | ||
*'''The Last Days of Superman''' | *'''The Last Days of Superman''' | ||
| + | **W: William Woolfolk; P: Al Plastino; I: Stan Kaye; E: Whitney Ellsworth | ||
**''Notes:'' [[Twice-Told Tale]] - Later rewritten to become '''The Last Days of Superman!''' in [[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' v1 #156]], October, 1962 | **''Notes:'' [[Twice-Told Tale]] - Later rewritten to become '''The Last Days of Superman!''' in [[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' v1 #156]], October, 1962 | ||
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===November=== | ===November=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 80|''Superman'' v1 #80]]''' (published [[November 5]], 1952, cover date February 1953) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 80|''Superman'' v1 #80]]''' (published [[November 5]], 1952, cover date February 1953) | ||
*'''Superman's Big Brother!''' | *'''Superman's Big Brother!''' | ||
| + | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Whitney Ellsworth | ||
**''Story:'' Superman mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother. | **''Story:'' Superman mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Halk Kar]] (Earth-2 [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]]) | **''First appearances:'' [[Halk Kar]] (Earth-2 [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]]) | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 191|''Adventure Comics'' #191]]''' (published [[June 4]], 1953, cover date August 1953) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 191|''Adventure Comics'' #191]]''' (published [[June 4]], 1953, cover date August 1953) | ||
*'''The Two Clark Kents!''' | *'''The Two Clark Kents!''' | ||
| + | **P: Curt Swan; I: Sy Barry; E: Whitney Ellsowrth | ||
**''Story:'' A juvenile delinquent tries to take over the life of his look alike, Clark Kent. | **''Story:'' A juvenile delinquent tries to take over the life of his look alike, Clark Kent. | ||
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become '''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' in [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]]. | **''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become '''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' in [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]]. | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 195|''Adventure Comics'' #195]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1953, cover date December 1953) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 195|''Adventure Comics'' #195]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1953, cover date December 1953) | ||
*'''Lana Lang's Romance on Mars!''' | *'''Lana Lang's Romance on Mars!''' | ||
| + | **P: Curt Swan; I: Stan Kaye; E: Whitney Ellsworth | ||
**''Story:'' [[Insect Queen/Pre-Crisis|Lana Lang]] tries to make Superboy jealous by dating the new hero, Mars Boy. | **''Story:'' [[Insect Queen/Pre-Crisis|Lana Lang]] tries to make Superboy jealous by dating the new hero, Mars Boy. | ||
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' in [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]]. | **''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' in [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]]. | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1958, cover date April 1958) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1958, cover date April 1958) | ||
*'''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | ||
| + | **W: Otto Binder; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack Schiff (managing editor), Mort Weisinger (story editor) | ||
**''Story:'' Superboy is invited to travel to the [[30th century]] and join a teenage super-hero club where a series of initiation stunts tests his powers, and his sportsmanship. | **''Story:'' Superboy is invited to travel to the [[30th century]] and join a teenage super-hero club where a series of initiation stunts tests his powers, and his sportsmanship. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Super-Heroes/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Heroes]], [[Cosmic Boy/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic Boy]], [[Lightning Lad/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lad]], [[Saturn Girl/Pre-Crisis|Saturn Girl]], [[Legion Clubhouse]], [[Time bubble]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Super-Heroes/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Heroes]], [[Cosmic Boy/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic Boy]], [[Lightning Lad/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lad]], [[Saturn Girl/Pre-Crisis|Saturn Girl]], [[Legion Clubhouse]], [[Time bubble]] | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 250|''Adventure Comics'' #250]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1959, cover date July 1958) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 250|''Adventure Comics'' #250]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1959, cover date July 1958) | ||
*'''The Imposter From the Year 2958!''' | *'''The Imposter From the Year 2958!''' | ||
| + | **W: Bill Finger; P&I: John Sikela; E: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack Schiff (managing editor), Mort Weisinger (story editor), George Kashdan (story editor) | ||
**''Story:'' Superboy must figure out which citizen of [[Smallville]] has been kidnapped and impersonated by a criminal from the [[30th century]]. | **''Story:'' Superboy must figure out which citizen of [[Smallville]] has been kidnapped and impersonated by a criminal from the [[30th century]]. | ||
**''Notes:'' No Legion content, but story is set in Legion’s timeframe after its debut. | **''Notes:'' No Legion content, but story is set in Legion’s timeframe after its debut. | ||
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 31|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #31]]''' (published [[July 17]], 1958, cover date September 1958) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 31|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #31]]''' (published [[July 17]], 1958, cover date September 1958) | ||
*'''The E-l-a-s-t-i-c Lad!''' | *'''The E-l-a-s-t-i-c Lad!''' | ||
| + | **W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: Ray Burnley; E: Whitney Ellsworth | ||
**''Notes:'' First appearance of Jimmy Olsen in his [[Elastic Lad]] identity | **''Notes:'' First appearance of Jimmy Olsen in his [[Elastic Lad]] identity | ||
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===April=== | ===April=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 37|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #37]]''' (published [[April 7]], 1959, cover date June 1959) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 37|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #37]]''' (published [[April 7]], 1959, cover date June 1959) | ||
*'''The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!''' | *'''The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!''' | ||
| + | **W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad. | **''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad. | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Wonder Woman v1 101|''Wonder Woman'' v1 #101]]''' (published [[August 14]], 1959, cover date October 1959) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Wonder Woman v1 101|''Wonder Woman'' v1 #101]]''' (published [[August 14]], 1959, cover date October 1959) | ||
*'''Fun House of Time!''' | *'''Fun House of Time!''' | ||
| + | **W&E: Robert Kanigher; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito | ||
**''Notes:'' Villain later revealed to have been the [[Time Trapper]], in his retroactive first appearance. | **''Notes:'' Villain later revealed to have been the [[Time Trapper]], in his retroactive first appearance. | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 267|''Adventure Comics'' #267]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1959, cover date December 1959) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 267|''Adventure Comics'' #267]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1959, cover date December 1959) | ||
*'''Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!''' | *'''Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!''' | ||
| + | **W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superboy is imprisoned by the Legion, who believe he has turned evil. | **''Story:'' Superboy is imprisoned by the Legion, who believe he has turned evil. | ||
**''Name changes:'' Lightning Boy-->Lightning Lad | **''Name changes:'' Lightning Boy-->Lightning Lad | ||
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===January=== | ===January=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 270|''Adventure Comics'' #270]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1960, cover date March 1960) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 270|''Adventure Comics'' #270]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1960, cover date March 1960) | ||
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
| + | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**A fan points out that many people in Superman's life have the initials L.L., including Lightning Lad. Another letter writer praises "Prisoner of the Super-Heroes", asking if Superman will meet these heroes when they grow up, to which the Editor replies that he'll pass the idea along to the writers. | **A fan points out that many people in Superman's life have the initials L.L., including Lightning Lad. Another letter writer praises "Prisoner of the Super-Heroes", asking if Superman will meet these heroes when they grow up, to which the Editor replies that he'll pass the idea along to the writers. | ||
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 272|''Adventure Comics'' #272]]''' (published [[March 31]], 1960, cover date May 1960) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 272|''Adventure Comics'' #272]]''' (published [[March 31]], 1960, cover date May 1960) | ||
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
| + | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**Another letter comes in asking if Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad will be depicted as adults. The editor mentions that a story is already being developed, but that it will appear in ''Action Comics'', as it will star Superman rather than Superboy. | **Another letter comes in asking if Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad will be depicted as adults. The editor mentions that a story is already being developed, but that it will appear in ''Action Comics'', as it will star Superman rather than Superboy. | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 46|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #46]]''' (published [[May 19]], 1960, cover date July 1960) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 46|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #46]]''' (published [[May 19]], 1960, cover date July 1960) | ||
*'''Elastic Lad's Greatest Feats!''' | *'''Elastic Lad's Greatest Feats!''' | ||
| + | **W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad. | **''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad. | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
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| − | |[[Image:Action267.jpg|80px]] | + | |[[Image:Action267.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]] |
|'''[[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]]''' (published [[June 30]], 1960, cover date August 1960) | |'''[[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]]''' (published [[June 30]], 1960, cover date August 1960) | ||
*'''The Three Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Three Super-Heroes!''' | ||
| + | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Supergirl is invited to try out for the Legion, only to be rejected when red kryptonite ages her into a Super Woman. | **''Story:'' Supergirl is invited to try out for the Legion, only to be rejected when red kryptonite ages her into a Super Woman. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Boy/Pre-Crisis|Chameleon Boy]], [[Colossal Boy/Pre-Crisis|Colossal Boy]], [[Invisible Kid/Lyle Norg/Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid (Lyle Norg)]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Boy/Pre-Crisis|Chameleon Boy]], [[Colossal Boy/Pre-Crisis|Colossal Boy]], [[Invisible Kid/Lyle Norg/Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid (Lyle Norg)]] | ||
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===November=== | ===November=== | ||
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| − | |[[Image:Superboy-v1-086.jpg|80px]] | + | |[[Image:Superboy-v1-086.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' #86]]''' (published [[November 17]], 1960, cover date January 1961) | |'''[[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' #86]]''' (published [[November 17]], 1960, cover date January 1961) | ||
*'''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' | *'''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' | ||
| + | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Lex Luthor uses kryptonite men made of irradiated meteors to battle Superboy. | **''Story:'' Lex Luthor uses kryptonite men made of irradiated meteors to battle Superboy. | ||
**''Notes:'' Lightning Lad appears; Cosmic Boy & Saturn Girl cameo. First reference to a [[Legion of Super-Villains/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]] | **''Notes:'' Lightning Lad appears; Cosmic Boy & Saturn Girl cameo. First reference to a [[Legion of Super-Villains/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]] | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 23|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #23]]''' (published [[December 22]], 1960, cover date February 1961) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 23|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #23]]''' (published [[December 22]], 1960, cover date February 1961) | ||
*'''The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass!''' | *'''The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass!''' | ||
| + | **W: Otto Binder; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Notes:'' Lois Lane uses Jimmy Olsen's Elastic Lad serum | **''Notes:'' Lois Lane uses Jimmy Olsen's Elastic Lad serum | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1961, cover date March 1961) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1961, cover date March 1961) | ||
*'''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | *'''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Lana tries to make Superboy jealous by feigning interest in a new hero. | **''Story:'' Lana tries to make Superboy jealous by feigning interest in a new hero. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Star Boy/Pre-Crisis|Star Boy]] (also origin, revealed to be a Legion member.) | **''First appearances:'' [[Star Boy/Pre-Crisis|Star Boy]] (also origin, revealed to be a Legion member.) | ||
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]]''' (published [[March 30]], 1961, cover date May 1961) | |'''[[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]]''' (published [[March 30]], 1961, cover date May 1961) | ||
*'''Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!''' | *'''Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!''' | ||
| + | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Supergirl is again invited to try out for Legion membership, earning her way in by unearthing valuable antiquities while [[Brainiac 5/Pre-Crisis|Brainiac 5]] is inducted for "noble courage" in risking his life to save hers. | **''Story:'' Supergirl is again invited to try out for Legion membership, earning her way in by unearthing valuable antiquities while [[Brainiac 5/Pre-Crisis|Brainiac 5]] is inducted for "noble courage" in risking his life to save hers. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Phantom Girl/Pre-Crisis|Phantom Girl]] & [[Duo Damsel/Pre-Crisis|Triplicate Girl]] (both revealed to be Legion members); [[Bouncing Boy/Pre-Crisis|Bouncing Boy]], Brainiac 5, [[Shrinking Violet/Pre-Crisis|Shrinking Violet]] and [[Sun Boy/Pre-Crisis|Sun Boy]] as Legion applicants. | **''First appearances:'' [[Phantom Girl/Pre-Crisis|Phantom Girl]] & [[Duo Damsel/Pre-Crisis|Triplicate Girl]] (both revealed to be Legion members); [[Bouncing Boy/Pre-Crisis|Bouncing Boy]], Brainiac 5, [[Shrinking Violet/Pre-Crisis|Shrinking Violet]] and [[Sun Boy/Pre-Crisis|Sun Boy]] as Legion applicants. | ||
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===April=== | ===April=== | ||
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|'''[[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]]''' (published [[April 6]], 1961, cover date June 1961) | |'''[[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]]''' (published [[April 6]], 1961, cover date June 1961) | ||
*'''Superboy's Big Brother!''' | *'''Superboy's Big Brother!''' | ||
| + | **W: Robert Bernstein; P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superboy mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother, than inadvertantly poisons him while trying to uncover his "real identity.". | **''Story:'' Superboy mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother, than inadvertantly poisons him while trying to uncover his "real identity.". | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] (also origin) | **''First appearances:'' [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] (also origin) | ||
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Phantom Zone | **''Notes:'' Second appearance of Phantom Zone | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 277|''Action Comics'' #277]]''' (published [[April 27]], 1961, cover date June 1961) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 277|''Action Comics'' #277]]''' (published [[April 27]], 1961, cover date June 1961) | ||
*'''The Battle of the Super-Pets!''' | *'''The Battle of the Super-Pets!''' | ||
| + | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Notes:'' 1st meeting of Krypto, Streaky & Beppo | **''Notes:'' 1st meeting of Krypto, Streaky & Beppo | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 54|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #54]]''' (published [[May 18]], 1961, cover date July 1961) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 54|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #54]]''' (published [[May 18]], 1961, cover date July 1961) | ||
*'''Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!''' | *'''Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!''' | ||
| + | **W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad. | **''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 286|''Adventure Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[May 31]], 1961, cover date July 1961) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 286|''Adventure Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[May 31]], 1961, cover date July 1961) | ||
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**Readers ask questions about '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]] and [[Mort Weisinger|the editor]] encourages fans to read an upcoming story called '''The Legion of Super-Villains''' in [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]. | **Readers ask questions about '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]] and [[Mort Weisinger|the editor]] encourages fans to read an upcoming story called '''The Legion of Super-Villains''' in [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]. | ||
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1961, cover date August 1961) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1961, cover date August 1961) | ||
*'''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' The [[Legion of Super-Villains/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]] recruits Lex Luthor in an attempt to humiliate the Legion by destroying Superman.. | **''Story:'' The [[Legion of Super-Villains/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]] recruits Lex Luthor in an attempt to humiliate the Legion by destroying Superman.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' Legion of Super-Villains, [[Adult Legion]], [[Cosmic Man]], [[Lightning Man]],[[Saturn Woman]], [[Cosmic King/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic King]], [[Lightning Lord/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lord]] & [[Saturn Queen/Pre-Crisis|Saturn Queen]]. | **''First appearances:'' Legion of Super-Villains, [[Adult Legion]], [[Cosmic Man]], [[Lightning Man]],[[Saturn Woman]], [[Cosmic King/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic King]], [[Lightning Lord/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lord]] & [[Saturn Queen/Pre-Crisis|Saturn Queen]]. | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 287|''Adventure Comics'' #287]]''' (published [[June 29]], 1961, cover date August 1961) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 287|''Adventure Comics'' #287]]''' (published [[June 29]], 1961, cover date August 1961) | ||
*'''War of the Superboys!''' | *'''War of the Superboys!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' A Kryptonian juvenile delinquent arrives to make trouble for Superboy on Earth.. | **''Story:'' A Kryptonian juvenile delinquent arrives to make trouble for Superboy on Earth.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Dev-Em/Pre-Crisis|Dev-Em]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Dev-Em/Pre-Crisis|Dev-Em]] | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[July 27]], 1961, cover date September 1961) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[July 27]], 1961, cover date September 1961) | ||
*'''The Knave from Krypton!''' | *'''The Knave from Krypton!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Dev-Em continues to wreak havoc, disguised as Superboy, before getting flung into the far future. | **''Story:'' Dev-Em continues to wreak havoc, disguised as Superboy, before getting flung into the far future. | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 28|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #28]]''' (published [[August 8]], 1961, cover date October 1961) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 28|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #28]]''' (published [[August 8]], 1961, cover date October 1961) | ||
*'''The Lois Lane of the Future!''' | *'''The Lois Lane of the Future!''' | ||
| + | **P&I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superman meets Lois 4xR in a future world where everybody has super-powers. | **''Story:'' Superman meets Lois 4xR in a future world where everybody has super-powers. | ||
**''Notes:'' Set in 30th century, no Legion appearance. | **''Notes:'' Set in 30th century, no Legion appearance. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 289|''Adventure Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[August 31]], 1961, cover date October 1961) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 289|''Adventure Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[August 31]], 1961, cover date October 1961) | ||
*'''Clark Kent's Super Father!''' | *'''Clark Kent's Super Father!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the [[Phantom Zone]] and poses as Pa Kent. | **''Story:'' A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the [[Phantom Zone]] and poses as Pa Kent. | ||
**''Notes:'' Cameo of [[Legion statuettes]] | **''Notes:'' Cameo of [[Legion statuettes]] | ||
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' #149]]''' (published [[September 14]], 1961, cover date November 1961) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' #149]]''' (published [[September 14]], 1961, cover date November 1961) | ||
*'''The Death of Superman!''' [http://theages.superman.ws/Encyclopaedia/death.php] | *'''The Death of Superman!''' [http://theages.superman.ws/Encyclopaedia/death.php] | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Luthor pretends to reform before successfully killing Superman | **''Story:'' Luthor pretends to reform before successfully killing Superman | ||
**''Notes: Imaginary story/Elseworlds. Legion cameo at Superman's funeral. | **''Notes: Imaginary story/Elseworlds. Legion cameo at Superman's funeral. | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 282|''Action Comics'' #282]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961) | |'''[[Action Comics 282|''Action Comics'' #282]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961) | ||
*'''The Supergirl of Tomorrow!''' | *'''The Supergirl of Tomorrow!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' In an effort to restore her lost super-powers, Superman sends Supergirl into the far future. | **''Story:'' In an effort to restore her lost super-powers, Superman sends Supergirl into the far future. | ||
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5 & Legion Time Bubble cameo. | **''Notes:'' Brainiac 5 & Legion Time Bubble cameo. | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961) | ||
*'''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' | *'''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' A juvenile delinquent lookalike for Clark Kent tries to take over his life. | **''Story:'' A juvenile delinquent lookalike for Clark Kent tries to take over his life. | ||
**''Notes:'' Sun Boy revealed to be a Legion member | **''Notes:'' Sun Boy revealed to be a Legion member | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[Image:Superboy-v1-093.jpg|80px]] | + | |[[Image:Superboy-v1-093.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]] |
|'''[[Superboy v1 93|''Superboy'' v1 #93]]''' (published [[October 5]], 1961, cover date December 1961) | |'''[[Superboy v1 93|''Superboy'' v1 #93]]''' (published [[October 5]], 1961, cover date December 1961) | ||
*'''Lana Lang's Superboy Identity Detection Kit!''' | *'''Lana Lang's Superboy Identity Detection Kit!''' | ||
| + | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Lana tries to uncover Superboy's secret identity. | **''Story:'' Lana tries to uncover Superboy's secret identity. | ||
**''Notes:'' Chameleon Boy appearance | **''Notes:'' Chameleon Boy appearance | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]]''' (published [[October 26]], 1961, cover date December 1961) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]]''' (published [[October 26]], 1961, cover date December 1961) | ||
*'''The Red Kryptonite Menace!''' | *'''The Red Kryptonite Menace!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Chameleon Men from the 30th century, members of the Legion of Super-Outlaws, try and locate kryptonite in an effort to destroy Superman. (Mention Cosmic King & Lightning Lord) | **''Story:'' Chameleon Men from the 30th century, members of the Legion of Super-Outlaws, try and locate kryptonite in an effort to destroy Superman. (Mention Cosmic King & Lightning Lord) | ||
*'''The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!''' | *'''The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Supergirl battles against red kryptonite and Mr. Mxytzplk. | **''Story:'' Supergirl battles against red kryptonite and Mr. Mxytzplk. | ||
**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion | **''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion | ||
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|'''[[Superman Annual v1 4|''Superman Annual'' v1 #4]]''' (published [[November 9]], 1961, cover date 1962) | |'''[[Superman Annual v1 4|''Superman Annual'' v1 #4]]''' (published [[November 9]], 1961, cover date 1962) | ||
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**2-page profile of the Legion, first mention of many civilian identities, homeworlds and origins. | **2-page profile of the Legion, first mention of many civilian identities, homeworlds and origins. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 284|''Action Comics'' #284]]''' (published [[November 30]], 1961, cover date January 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 284|''Action Comics'' #284]]''' (published [[November 30]], 1961, cover date January 1962) | ||
*'''The Babe of Steel!''' | *'''The Babe of Steel!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Superman learns of a portal that will allow Kryptonian criminals to escape the Phantom Zone. | **''Story:'' Superman learns of a portal that will allow Kryptonian criminals to escape the Phantom Zone. | ||
**''Notes:'' Mon-El appears | **''Notes:'' Mon-El appears | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | |<!--[[Image:LoisLane031.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]--> |
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 31|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #31]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1961, cover date February 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 31|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #31]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1961, cover date February 1962) | ||
*''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #293 mentions the Super-Pets. | *''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #293 mentions the Super-Pets. | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]]''' (published [[December 28]], 1961, cover date February 1962) | |'''[[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]]''' (published [[December 28]], 1961, cover date February 1962) | ||
*'''The World's Greatest Heroine!''' | *'''The World's Greatest Heroine!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Superman reveals Supergirl's existence to the world and the Legion helps her defeat the [[Infinite Monster]]. | **''Story:'' Superman reveals Supergirl's existence to the world and the Legion helps her defeat the [[Infinite Monster]]. | ||
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl appear on three pages | **''Notes:'' Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl appear on three pages | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 293|''Adventure Comics'' #293]]''' (published [[December 28]], 1961, cover date February 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 293|''Adventure Comics'' #293]]''' (published [[December 28]], 1961, cover date February 1962) | ||
*'''The Legion of Super-Traitors!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Traitors!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' With the Legion's help, Superboy battles aliens bent on moving the Earth to another solar system.. | **''Story:'' With the Legion's help, Superboy battles aliens bent on moving the Earth to another solar system.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]], [[Comet the Super-Horse]], [[Brain Globes]] of [[Rambat]] (also origin of BGoR) | **''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]], [[Comet the Super-Horse]], [[Brain Globes]] of [[Rambat]] (also origin of BGoR) | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 286|''Action Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1962, cover date March 1962) | |'''[[Action Comics 286|''Action Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1962, cover date March 1962) | ||
*'''The Jury of Super-Enemies!''' | *'''The Jury of Super-Enemies!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of LSV, with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members - cameo in a dream sequence | **''Notes:'' Second appearance of LSV, with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members - cameo in a dream sequence | ||
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|'''[[Superman v1 152|''Superman'' #152]]''' (published [[February 6]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | |'''[[Superman v1 152|''Superman'' #152]]''' (published [[February 6]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | ||
*'''The Robot Master!''' | *'''The Robot Master!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends, including Legionnaires | **''Story:'' Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends, including Legionnaires | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | |'''[[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | ||
*'''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!''' | *'''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Supergirl battles chameleon men impersonating the Legion. | **''Story:'' Supergirl battles chameleon men impersonating the Legion. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Whizzy]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Whizzy]] | ||
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[Image:LoisLane033.jpg|80px| | + | |[[Image:LoisLane033.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 33|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #33]]''' (published [[March 27]], 1962, cover date May 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 33|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #33]]''' (published [[March 27]], 1962, cover date May 1962) | ||
*'''The Phantom Lois Lane!''' | *'''The Phantom Lois Lane!''' | ||
| + | **P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Lana Lang forces both Lois Lane and Lori Lemaris into the Phantom Zone to eliminate her competition in marrying Superman. While in the Zone, Lois meets [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]]. | **''Story:'' Lana Lang forces both Lois Lane and Lori Lemaris into the Phantom Zone to eliminate her competition in marrying Superman. While in the Zone, Lois meets [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]]. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 288|''Action Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date May 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 288|''Action Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date May 1962) | ||
*'''The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!''' | *'''The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' In a bid to escape from the Phantom Zone, Kryptonian criminals force Supergirl's adoptive father to make her cry and collect her tears. | **''Story:'' In a bid to escape from the Phantom Zone, Kryptonian criminals force Supergirl's adoptive father to make her cry and collect her tears. | ||
**''Notes:'' Mon-El appears. | **''Notes:'' Mon-El appears. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 296|''Adventure Comics'' #296]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 296|''Adventure Comics'' #296]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | ||
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them. | **A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them. | ||
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[April 26]], 1962, cover date June 1962) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[April 26]], 1962, cover date June 1962) | ||
*'''Superman's Super-Courtship!''' | *'''Superman's Super-Courtship!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman. | **''Story:'' Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman. | ||
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Adult Legion, first mention of the marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl. | **''Notes:'' Second appearance of Adult Legion, first mention of the marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl. | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[Image:Superboy-v1-098.jpg|80px]] | + | |[[Image:Superboy-v1-098.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' #98]]''' (published [[May 17]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | |'''[[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' #98]]''' (published [[May 17]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | ||
*'''The Boy with Ultra Powers!''' | *'''The Boy with Ultra Powers!''' | ||
| + | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Wesinger | ||
**''Story:'' Ultra Boy travels to the 20th century in an attempt to uncover Superboy's secret identity as part of his Legion initiation.. | **''Story:'' Ultra Boy travels to the 20th century in an attempt to uncover Superboy's secret identity as part of his Legion initiation.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Ultra Boy/Pre-Crisis|Ultra Boy]] (also origin), [[Marla Latham/Pre-Crisis|Marla Latham]]. | **''First appearances:'' [[Ultra Boy/Pre-Crisis|Ultra Boy]] (also origin), [[Marla Latham/Pre-Crisis|Marla Latham]]. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 62|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #62]]''' (published [[May 24]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 62|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #62]]''' (published [[May 24]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | ||
*'''Superman's Phantom Pal!''' | *'''Superman's Phantom Pal!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' As Elastic Lad, Jimmy slips through a tiny hole into the Phantom Zone, where he has a chance to learn Superman's secret identity. | **''Story:'' As Elastic Lad, Jimmy slips through a tiny hole into the Phantom Zone, where he has a chance to learn Superman's secret identity. | ||
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad, Mon-El cameo | **''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad, Mon-El cameo | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | |'''[[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | ||
*'''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!''' | *'''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Red kryptonite exposure causes Supergirl to bestow super-powers with a kiss. | **''Story:'' Red kryptonite exposure causes Supergirl to bestow super-powers with a kiss. | ||
**''Notes:'' Phantom Girl and Legion statutettes appear | **''Notes:'' Phantom Girl and Legion statutettes appear | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 298|''Adventure Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 298|''Adventure Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | ||
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**Several readers write in to support the proposed "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" feature, and a couple state they would rather keep "Tales of the Bizarro World". | **Several readers write in to support the proposed "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" feature, and a couple state they would rather keep "Tales of the Bizarro World". | ||
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 155|''Superman'' #155]]''' (published [[June 21]], 1962, cover date August 1962) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 155|''Superman'' #155]]''' (published [[June 21]], 1962, cover date August 1962) | ||
*'''The Downfall of Superman!''' | *'''The Downfall of Superman!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters. | **''Story:'' Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters. | ||
**''Notes:'' Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear. | **''Notes:'' Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 299|''Adventure Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[June 28]], 1962, cover date August 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 299|''Adventure Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[June 28]], 1962, cover date August 1962) | ||
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**The announcement is made that "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" will officially replace "Tales of the Bizarro World" as a new regular feature beginning in [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]]. | **The announcement is made that "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" will officially replace "Tales of the Bizarro World" as a new regular feature beginning in [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]]. | ||
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|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 63|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #63]]''' (published [[July 5]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 63|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #63]]''' (published [[July 5]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | ||
*'''The League of Fantastic Supermen!''' | *'''The League of Fantastic Supermen!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Notes:'' Third appearance of LSV. | **''Notes:'' Third appearance of LSV. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Chief]], [[Sun Emperor]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Chief]], [[Sun Emperor]] | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]]''' (published [[July 26]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]]''' (published [[July 26]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | ||
*'''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' | *'''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' The Legion fights a robot created by Lex Luthor. | **''Story:'' The Legion fights a robot created by Lex Luthor. | ||
**''Notes:'' Begins first ongoing Legion series. | **''Notes:'' Begins first ongoing Legion series. | ||
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|'''[[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' #156]]''' (published [[August 2]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | |'''[[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' #156]]''' (published [[August 2]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | ||
*'''The Last Days of Superman!''' | *'''The Last Days of Superman!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Story:'' Superman succumbs to [[Virus X]] and enlists the aid of various heroes to help him perform charitable deeds before he dies. | **''Story:'' Superman succumbs to [[Virus X]] and enlists the aid of various heroes to help him perform charitable deeds before he dies. | ||
**''Notes:'' Legion appear | **''Notes:'' Legion appear | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |[[Image:Superboy-v1-100.jpg|80px| | + | |[[Image:Superboy-v1-100.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and John Forte (inks)]] |
|'''[[Superboy v1 100|''Superboy'' #100]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | |'''[[Superboy v1 100|''Superboy'' #100]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | ||
*'''The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot!''' | *'''The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot!''' | ||
| + | **W: Jerry Coleman; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' While Superboy is visiting the Legion in the 30th Century, Pete Ross must impersonate a Superboy robot which he has accidentally damaged. | **''Story:'' While Superboy is visiting the Legion in the 30th Century, Pete Ross must impersonate a Superboy robot which he has accidentally damaged. | ||
**''Notes:'' Legion appear | **''Notes:'' Legion appear | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 64|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #64]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 64|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #64]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | ||
*'''Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star!''' | *'''Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star!''' | ||
| + | **W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E: | ||
**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion | **''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 301|''Adventure Comics'' #301]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 301|''Adventure Comics'' #301]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | ||
*'''The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy!''' | *'''The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' To encourage a group of Legion applicants, Bouncing Boy relates how he joined the team. | **''Story:'' To encourage a group of Legion applicants, Bouncing Boy relates how he joined the team. | ||
**''Notes:'' Origin of Bouncing Boy. | **''Notes:'' Origin of Bouncing Boy. | ||
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|'''[[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' #157]]''' (published [[September 20]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | |'''[[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' #157]]''' (published [[September 20]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | ||
*'''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' | *'''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El | **''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El | ||
*'''Superman's Day of Doom!''' | *'''Superman's Day of Doom!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Superman learns he will be saved by someone with the initials L.L. | **''Story:'' Superman learns he will be saved by someone with the initials L.L. | ||
**''Notes:'' Cameo Lightning Lad & Cosmic Boy | **''Notes:'' Cameo Lightning Lad & Cosmic Boy | ||
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Action Comics 294|''Action Comics'' #294]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Action Comics 294|''Action Comics'' #294]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | ||
*'''The Kryptonite Killer!''' | *'''The Kryptonite Killer!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Cameo Saturn Queen | **''Notes:'' Cameo Saturn Queen | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | ||
*'''Sun Boy's Lost Power!''' | *'''Sun Boy's Lost Power!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Sun Boy is drummed out of the Legion when his super-powers fade. | **''Story:'' Sun Boy is drummed out of the Legion when his super-powers fade. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 101|''Superboy'' #101]]''' (published [[October 4]], 1962, cover date December 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 101|''Superboy'' #101]]''' (published [[October 4]], 1962, cover date December 1962) | ||
*'''The Valhalla of the Super-Companions!''' | *'''The Valhalla of the Super-Companions!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' An alien forces heroes from several worlds to live on his, only to send them packing when they outstay their welcome. | **''Story:'' An alien forces heroes from several worlds to live on his, only to send them packing when they outstay their welcome. | ||
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - story later reused with new title and art changes as '''When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!''' in [[Adventure Comics 371|''Adventure Comics'' #371]], August, 1968) | **''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - story later reused with new title and art changes as '''When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!''' in [[Adventure Comics 371|''Adventure Comics'' #371]], August, 1968) | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 295|''Action Comics'' #295]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1962, cover date December 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 295|''Action Comics'' #295]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1962, cover date December 1962) | ||
*'''Superman Goes Wild!''' | *'''Superman Goes Wild!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El) | **''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El) | ||
*''House Ads:'' Ad promotes '''The Fantastic Spy!''' in [[Adventure Comics 303|''Adventure Comics'' #303]] | *''House Ads:'' Ad promotes '''The Fantastic Spy!''' in [[Adventure Comics 303|''Adventure Comics'' #303]] | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 303|''Adventure Comics'' #303]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1962, cover date December 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 303|''Adventure Comics'' #303]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1962, cover date December 1962) | ||
*'''The Fantastic Spy!''' | *'''The Fantastic Spy!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Legion fails several assignments thanks to a traitor in their midst.. | **''Story:'' The Legion fails several assignments thanks to a traitor in their midst.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' Matter-Eater Lad | **''First appearances:'' Matter-Eater Lad | ||
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*1st Reprint '''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]], April 1958, with final page cut, "Lightning Boy" relettered to "Lightning Lad" and some characters recolored. | *1st Reprint '''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]], April 1958, with final page cut, "Lightning Boy" relettered to "Lightning Lad" and some characters recolored. | ||
*'''The Superman Family''' | *'''The Superman Family''' | ||
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**Back-cover poster. (Includes Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy.) | **Back-cover poster. (Includes Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy.) | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 304|''Adventure Comics'' #304]]''' (published [[November 29]], 1962, cover date January 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 304|''Adventure Comics'' #304]]''' (published [[November 29]], 1962, cover date January 1963) | ||
*'''The Stolen Super-Powers!''' | *'''The Stolen Super-Powers!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own. | **''Story:'' Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own. | ||
**''Deaths:'' Lightning Lad. | **''Deaths:'' Lightning Lad. | ||
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
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**[[Buddy LaVigne]] of Northbrook, IL, defines ''[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]]'' and invents Polar Boy | **[[Buddy LaVigne]] of Northbrook, IL, defines ''[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]]'' and invents Polar Boy | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 297|''Action Comics'' #297]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 297|''Action Comics'' #297]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963) | ||
*'''The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!''' | *'''The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Kryptonian criminals escape from the [[Phantom Zone]]. (Cameo Mon-El) | **''Story:'' Kryptonian criminals escape from the [[Phantom Zone]]. (Cameo Mon-El) | ||
*''House Ads:'' Legion mentioned in ad for ''Adventure Comics'' #305 | *''House Ads:'' Legion mentioned in ad for ''Adventure Comics'' #305 | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 305|''Adventure Comics'' #305]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 305|''Adventure Comics'' #305]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963) | ||
*'''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A mysterious hero tries out for Legion membership. | **''Story:'' A mysterious hero tries out for Legion membership. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Antennae Boy]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Antennae Boy]] | ||
**''Notes:'' Mon-El leaves Phantom Zone, and joins Legion full time. | **''Notes:'' Mon-El leaves Phantom Zone, and joins Legion full time. | ||
*'''Clark Kent, He-Man!''' | *'''Clark Kent, He-Man!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Kent family moves to a new town where Superboy wears a mask and Clark Kent no longer has to pretend to be weak and timid. | **''Story:'' The Kent family moves to a new town where Superboy wears a mask and Clark Kent no longer has to pretend to be weak and timid. | ||
**''Notes: Chameleon Boy appears. | **''Notes: Chameleon Boy appears. | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 298|''Action Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1963, cover date March 1963) | |'''[[Action Comics 298|''Action Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1963, cover date March 1963) | ||
*'''The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor!''' | *'''The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Supergirl battles a group of Phantom Zone criminals. (Cameo Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl) | **''Story:'' Supergirl battles a group of Phantom Zone criminals. (Cameo Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl) | ||
**''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #306 mentions all Substitute Heroes by name | **''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #306 mentions all Substitute Heroes by name | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 306|''Adventure Comics'' #306]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1963, cover date March 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 306|''Adventure Comics'' #306]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1963, cover date March 1963) | ||
*'''The Legion of Substitute-Heroes!''' | *'''The Legion of Substitute-Heroes!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A group of rejected applicants forms a secret back-up team to the Legion.. | **''Story:'' A group of rejected applicants forms a secret back-up team to the Legion.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]] (also origin and first appearances of all members - [[Chlorophyll Kid]], [[Fire-Lad]], [[Night Girl]], [[Polar Boy]] and [[Stone Boy]]) | **''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]] (also origin and first appearances of all members - [[Chlorophyll Kid]], [[Fire-Lad]], [[Night Girl]], [[Polar Boy]] and [[Stone Boy]]) | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 68|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #68]]''' (published [[February 21]], 1963, cover date April 1963) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 68|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #68]]''' (published [[February 21]], 1963, cover date April 1963) | ||
*'''''(Unknown Title)''''' | *'''''(Unknown Title)''''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' (Cameo Elastic Lad and, on a bracelet, Chameleon Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy) | **''Notes:'' (Cameo Elastic Lad and, on a bracelet, Chameleon Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy) | ||
*''House Ads:'' Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad" | *''House Ads:'' Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad" | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 299|''Action Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1963, cover date April 1963) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 299|''Action Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1963, cover date April 1963) | ||
*'''The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots!''' | *'''The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Superman thinks of people he knows with the initials L.L. (Cameo Lightning Lad) | **''Story:'' Superman thinks of people he knows with the initials L.L. (Cameo Lightning Lad) | ||
*''House Ads:'' Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad." | *''House Ads:'' Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad." | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 307|''Adventure Comics'' #307]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1963, cover date April 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 307|''Adventure Comics'' #307]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1963, cover date April 1963) | ||
*'''The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!''' | *'''The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Legion battles space pirates while trying to guess the super-power of their newest member.. | **''Story:'' The Legion battles space pirates while trying to guess the super-power of their newest member.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Element Lad/Pre-Crisis|Element Lad]] (also origin); Roxxas | **''First appearances:'' [[Element Lad/Pre-Crisis|Element Lad]] (also origin); Roxxas | ||
**''Join Legion:'' Element Lad | **''Join Legion:'' Element Lad | ||
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
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**[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]] begins as a regular feature | **[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]] begins as a regular feature | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 161|''Superman'' #161]]''' (published [[March 21]], 1963, cover date May 1963) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 161|''Superman'' #161]]''' (published [[March 21]], 1963, cover date May 1963) | ||
*'''The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!''' | *'''The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Mon-El) | **''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Mon-El) | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 308|''Adventure Comics'' #308]]''' (published [[March 28]], 1963, cover date May 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 308|''Adventure Comics'' #308]]''' (published [[March 28]], 1963, cover date May 1963) | ||
*'''The Return of Lightning Lad!''' | *'''The Return of Lightning Lad!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Lightning Lad comes back from the dead, but some members doubt his miraculous return.. | **''Story:'' Lightning Lad comes back from the dead, but some members doubt his miraculous return.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Light Lass/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lass]] (also origin) | **''First appearances:'' [[Light Lass/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lass]] (also origin) | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 301|''Action Comics'' #301]]''' (published [[April 25]], 1963, cover date June 1963) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 301|''Action Comics'' #301]]''' (published [[April 25]], 1963, cover date June 1963) | ||
*'''The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!''' | *'''The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' [[Comet the Super-Horse]] gains the ability to turn into a normal man when in the presence of a comet.. | **''Story:'' [[Comet the Super-Horse]] gains the ability to turn into a normal man when in the presence of a comet.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' planet [[Zerox]].) | **''First appearances:'' planet [[Zerox]].) | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 309|''Adventure Comics'' #309]]''' (published [[April 25]], 1963, cover date June 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 309|''Adventure Comics'' #309]]''' (published [[April 25]], 1963, cover date June 1963) | ||
*'''The Legion of Super-Monsters!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Monsters!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A rejected Legion applicant gathers monsters in a plot to have revenge.. | **''Story:'' A rejected Legion applicant gathers monsters in a plot to have revenge.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Jungle King]], [[Rainbow Girl]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Jungle King]], [[Rainbow Girl]] | ||
*'''The Fake Superboy from Krypton!''' | *'''The Fake Superboy from Krypton!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Superboy schemes to make an ex-convict think he was halucenating when he saw the Teen of Steel leaving the Kent farm. | **''Story:'' Superboy schemes to make an ex-convict think he was halucenating when he saw the Teen of Steel leaving the Kent farm. | ||
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5 appears | **''Notes:'' Brainiac 5 appears | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 162|''Superman'' #162]]''' (published [[May 2]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 162|''Superman'' #162]]''' (published [[May 2]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | ||
*'''The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!''' | *'''The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Superman is split into two heroes, each of whom perform great feats before settling down with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. (Legion cameo) | **''Story:'' Superman is split into two heroes, each of whom perform great feats before settling down with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. (Legion cameo) | ||
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|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 70|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #70]]''' (published [[May 23]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 70|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #70]]''' (published [[May 23]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | ||
*'''The Secret of Silver Kryptonite!''' | *'''The Secret of Silver Kryptonite!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Third appearance of Element Lad. | **''Notes:'' Third appearance of Element Lad. | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 310|''Adventure Comics'' #310]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 310|''Adventure Comics'' #310]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | ||
*'''The Doom of the Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Doom of the Super-Heroes!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' One by one, Legion members are murdered by a mysterious masked villain.. | **''Story:'' One by one, Legion members are murdered by a mysterious masked villain.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Mr. Mxyzptlk]] (in 30th century) | **''First appearances:'' [[Mr. Mxyzptlk]] (in 30th century) | ||
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' 1st mention of Duplicate Boy and Spider-Girl, referred to as Spider Lass | **''Notes:'' 1st mention of Duplicate Boy and Spider-Girl, referred to as Spider Lass | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 311|''Adventure Comics'' #311]]''' (published [[June 27]], 1963, cover date August 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 311|''Adventure Comics'' #311]]''' (published [[June 27]], 1963, cover date August 1963) | ||
*'''The War Between the Substitute Heroes and the Legionnaires!''' | *'''The War Between the Substitute Heroes and the Legionnaires!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens masquraded as the real Legion. | **''Story:'' The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens masquraded as the real Legion. | ||
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
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**Readers point to appearances of Lightning Man as proof that Lightning Lad cannot be dead. | **Readers point to appearances of Lightning Man as proof that Lightning Lad cannot be dead. | ||
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Second mention of Color Kid & first mention of Evolvo Lad | **''Notes:'' Second mention of Color Kid & first mention of Evolvo Lad | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 312|''Adventure Comics'' #312]]''' (published [[July 25]], 1963, cover date September 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 312|''Adventure Comics'' #312]]''' (published [[July 25]], 1963, cover date September 1963) | ||
*'''The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires!''' | *'''The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Legion searches for a way to return a fallen member to life. (Death of [[Proty]]. Lightning Lad rejoins Legion) | **''Story:'' The Legion searches for a way to return a fallen member to life. (Death of [[Proty]]. Lightning Lad rejoins Legion) | ||
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' First mention of Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard | **''Notes:'' First mention of Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard | ||
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|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 72|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #72]]''' (published [[August 15]], 1963, cover date October 1963) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 72|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #72]]''' (published [[August 15]], 1963, cover date October 1963) | ||
*'''The World of Doomed Olsens!''' | *'''The World of Doomed Olsens!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Jimmy is captured by the [[Collector]] and taken to a planet where he is confronted by some of his past weird transformations. Or, is he?. | **''Story:'' Jimmy is captured by the [[Collector]] and taken to a planet where he is confronted by some of his past weird transformations. Or, is he?. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Proty II]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Proty II]] | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 313|''Adventure Comics'' #313]]''' (published [[August 29]], 1963, cover date October 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 313|''Adventure Comics'' #313]]''' (published [[August 29]], 1963, cover date October 1963) | ||
*'''The Condemned Legionnaires!''' | *'''The Condemned Legionnaires!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Legion girls succumb to a crimson virus, while the boys try and stop a new female menace. | **''Story:'' The Legion girls succumb to a crimson virus, while the boys try and stop a new female menace. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Satan Girl]]. | **''First appearances:'' [[Satan Girl]]. | ||
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 165|''Superman'' #165]]''' (published [[September 19]], 1963, cover date November 1963) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 165|''Superman'' #165]]''' (published [[September 19]], 1963, cover date November 1963) | ||
*'''Beauty and the Super-Beast!''' | *'''Beauty and the Super-Beast!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Superman comes up with an elaborate ruse to convince the Superman Revenge Squad that their counter-energy ray doesn’t work. | **''Story:'' Superman comes up with an elaborate ruse to convince the Superman Revenge Squad that their counter-energy ray doesn’t work. | ||
**''Notes:'' Saturn Woman & Proty II appear. | **''Notes:'' Saturn Woman & Proty II appear. | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 306|''Action Comics'' #306]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1963, cover date November 1963) | |'''[[Action Comics 306|''Action Comics'' #306]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1963, cover date November 1963) | ||
*'''The Maid of Doom!''' | *'''The Maid of Doom!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A being poses as Superman to trick Supergirl. (Cameo Brainiac 5 & Mon-El) | **''Story:'' A being poses as Superman to trick Supergirl. (Cameo Brainiac 5 & Mon-El) | ||
**''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy | **''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 314|''Adventure Comics'' #314]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1963, cover date November 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 314|''Adventure Comics'' #314]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1963, cover date November 1963) | ||
*'''The Super-Villains of All Ages!''' | *'''The Super-Villains of All Ages!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A rejected Legion applicant steals a Time Bubble and recruits great villains from the past (Hitler, Nero and John Dillenger), placing their minds in the bodies of the Legion’s mightiest members. | **''Story:'' A rejected Legion applicant steals a Time Bubble and recruits great villains from the past (Hitler, Nero and John Dillenger), placing their minds in the bodies of the Legion’s mightiest members. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Ronn Kar]] & Alaktor | **''First appearances:'' [[Ronn Kar]] & Alaktor | ||
**''Notes: First mention of radiation weakness for Ultra Boy | **''Notes: First mention of radiation weakness for Ultra Boy | ||
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' 1st mention of Gas Girl | **''Notes:'' 1st mention of Gas Girl | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 73|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #73]]''' (published [[October 10]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 73|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #73]]''' (published [[October 10]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | ||
*'''Jimmy’s Inter-Dimensional Romance!''' | *'''Jimmy’s Inter-Dimensional Romance!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Ultra Boy cameo | **''Notes:'' Ultra Boy cameo | ||
*''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy | *''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 307|''Action Comics'' #307]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | |'''[[Action Comics 307|''Action Comics'' #307]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | ||
*'''Supergirl's Wedding Day!''' | *'''Supergirl's Wedding Day!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate the El family by marrying Supergirl. | **''Story:'' A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate the El family by marrying Supergirl. | ||
**''Notes:'' Saturn Girl appearance. | **''Notes:'' Saturn Girl appearance. | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 315|''Adventure Comics'' #315]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 315|''Adventure Comics'' #315]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | ||
*'''The Legionnaires Super-Contest!''' | *'''The Legionnaires Super-Contest!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Substitute Heroes compete for Legion memership. (Legion 1st becomes aware of the Subs existence. Stone Boy declines Legion membership) | **''Story:'' The Substitute Heroes compete for Legion memership. (Legion 1st becomes aware of the Subs existence. Stone Boy declines Legion membership) | ||
*'''The Titanic Boy of Steel!''' | *'''The Titanic Boy of Steel!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Superboy becomes a giant after exposure to red kryptonite and needs help to protect his secret identity. | **''Story:'' Superboy becomes a giant after exposure to red kryptonite and needs help to protect his secret identity. | ||
**''Notes:'' Colossal Boy appears. Last new Superboy solo story in Adventure Comics until issue #450) | **''Notes:'' Colossal Boy appears. Last new Superboy solo story in Adventure Comics until issue #450) | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 166|''Superman'' #166]]''' (published [[November 7]], 1963, cover date January 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 166|''Superman'' #166]]''' (published [[November 7]], 1963, cover date January 1964) | ||
*'''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!''' | *'''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Superman’s son travels to Krypton before its destruction. | **''Story:'' Superman’s son travels to Krypton before its destruction. | ||
**''Notes:'' A Time bubble appears | **''Notes:'' A Time bubble appears | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 316|''Adventure Comics'' #316]]''' (published [[November 27]], 1963, cover date January 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 316|''Adventure Comics'' #316]]''' (published [[November 27]], 1963, cover date January 1964) | ||
*'''The Renegade Super-Hero!''' | *'''The Renegade Super-Hero!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Ultra Boy is thought to be a traitor to the Legion. (Beginning of Phantom Girl/Ultra Boy romance) | **''Story:'' Ultra Boy is thought to be a traitor to the Legion. (Beginning of Phantom Girl/Ultra Boy romance) | ||
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes''' | *'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Partial reprint of same feature from Superman Annual #4, 1961 with some changes and two new pages. | **''Notes:'' Partial reprint of same feature from Superman Annual #4, 1961 with some changes and two new pages. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 167|''Superman'' #167]]''' (published [[December 19]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 167|''Superman'' #167]]''' (published [[December 19]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | ||
*'''The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!''' | *'''The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Brainiac revealed to be android, caption refers to revised ancestry of Brainiac 5 | **''Notes:'' Brainiac revealed to be android, caption refers to revised ancestry of Brainiac 5 | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 309|''Action Comics'' #309]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | |'''[[Action Comics 309|''Action Comics'' #309]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | ||
*'''The Superman Super-Spectacular!''' | *'''The Superman Super-Spectacular!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' President Kennedy helps Superman protect his secret identity. | **''Story:'' President Kennedy helps Superman protect his secret identity. | ||
**''Notes:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]] appears | **''Notes:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]] appears | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 317|''Adventure Comics'' #317]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 317|''Adventure Comics'' #317]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | ||
*'''The Menace of Dream Girl!''' | *'''The Menace of Dream Girl!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A new Legion applicant schemes to have several members removed from active duty in an attempt to prevent their deaths.. | **''Story:'' A new Legion applicant schemes to have several members removed from active duty in an attempt to prevent their deaths.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' Dream Girl, who joins & resigns from Legion. Lightning Lass becomes Light Lass. 1st mention Time Trapper) | **''First appearances:'' Dream Girl, who joins & resigns from Legion. Lightning Lass becomes Light Lass. 1st mention Time Trapper) | ||
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 47|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #47]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 47|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #47]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | ||
*'''The Super-Life of Lois Lane!''' | *'''The Super-Life of Lois Lane!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' An "imaginary tale," in which it is Lois Lane, not Kal-El, who travels from Krypton to Earth to become a super-hero. (Cameo Night Girl, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy) | **''Story:'' An "imaginary tale," in which it is Lois Lane, not Kal-El, who travels from Krypton to Earth to become a super-hero. (Cameo Night Girl, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy) | ||
*Two-year subscription offer pictures Mon-El, Saturn Girl, Superboy & Ultra Boy | *Two-year subscription offer pictures Mon-El, Saturn Girl, Superboy & Ultra Boy | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 111|''Superboy'' #111]]''' (published [[January 2]], 1964, cover date March 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 111|''Superboy'' #111]]''' (published [[January 2]], 1964, cover date March 1964) | ||
*'''Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!''' | *'''Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Ranzz twins | **''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Ranzz twins | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 318|''Adventure Comics'' #318]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1964, cover date March 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 318|''Adventure Comics'' #318]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1964, cover date March 1964) | ||
*'''The Mutiny of the Legionnaires!''' | *'''The Mutiny of the Legionnaires!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion. | **''Story:'' Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion. | ||
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Time Trapper | **''Notes:'' Second appearance of Time Trapper | ||
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
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**Only mention of a "Super-Bird" member of the Legion of Super-Pets | **Only mention of a "Super-Bird" member of the Legion of Super-Pets | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 319|''Adventure Comics'' #319]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1964, cover date April 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 319|''Adventure Comics'' #319]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1964, cover date April 1964) | ||
*'''The Legion's Suicide Squad!''' | *'''The Legion's Suicide Squad!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Substitute succeeds, where two Legion teams failed, on a mission to destroy alien weapons.. | **''Story:'' The Substitute succeeds, where two Legion teams failed, on a mission to destroy alien weapons.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Planetary Chance Machine]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Planetary Chance Machine]] | ||
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|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 76|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #76]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1964, cover date April 1964) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 76|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #76]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1964, cover date April 1964) | ||
*'''Elastic Lad Jimmy and his Legion Romances!''' | *'''Elastic Lad Jimmy and his Legion Romances!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Legion girls feign interest in Jimmy to help him impress his would-be girlfriend, Lucy Lane. | **''Story:'' The Legion girls feign interest in Jimmy to help him impress his would-be girlfriend, Lucy Lane. | ||
**''Notes:'' Light Lass, Saturn Girl & Triplicate Girl appear | **''Notes:'' Light Lass, Saturn Girl & Triplicate Girl appear | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 320|''Adventure Comics'' #320]]''' (published [[March 26]], 1964, cover date May 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 320|''Adventure Comics'' #320]]''' (published [[March 26]], 1964, cover date May 1964) | ||
*'''The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton!''' | *'''The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Superboy takes the place of Dev-Em in an attempt to capture [[Morlock the Merciless]]. | **''Story:'' Superboy takes the place of Dev-Em in an attempt to capture [[Morlock the Merciless]]. | ||
**''Notes:'' Third appearance of Dev-Em. | **''Notes:'' Third appearance of Dev-Em. | ||
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*1st partial reprint of '''The Knave From Krypton!''' from [[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]] | *1st partial reprint of '''The Knave From Krypton!''' from [[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]] | ||
*'''The Legion Outpost''' (letters column) | *'''The Legion Outpost''' (letters column) | ||
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**''Notes:'' Letters page changes name from Smallville Mailsack to reflect Legion takeover of title | **''Notes:'' Letters page changes name from Smallville Mailsack to reflect Legion takeover of title | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 77|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #77]]''' (published [[April 9]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 77|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #77]]''' (published [[April 9]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | ||
*'''The Colossus of Metropolis!''' | *'''The Colossus of Metropolis!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Jimmy grows to giant size to battle Titano, the Super-Ape. | **''Story:'' Jimmy grows to giant size to battle Titano, the Super-Ape. | ||
**''Notes:'' Jimmy wears costumes of Colossal Boy, Sun Boy & Star Boy | **''Notes:'' Jimmy wears costumes of Colossal Boy, Sun Boy & Star Boy | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 321|''Adventure Comics'' #321]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 321|''Adventure Comics'' #321]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | ||
*'''The Code of the Legion!''' | *'''The Code of the Legion!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Lightning Lad pretends to fail a psychological test in order to expose SP Chief Wilson. | **''Story:'' Lightning Lad pretends to fail a psychological test in order to expose SP Chief Wilson. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Time Trapper]] (proper). | **''First appearances:'' [[Time Trapper]] (proper). | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 142|''World's Finest Comics'' #142]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 142|''World's Finest Comics'' #142]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | ||
*'''The Composite Superman!''' | *'''The Composite Superman!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A janitor at the Superman Museum goes on a rampage after gaining the powers of all Legion members. | **''Story:'' A janitor at the Superman Museum goes on a rampage after gaining the powers of all Legion members. | ||
**''Notes:'' Legion statuettes appear | **''Notes:'' Legion statuettes appear | ||
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|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 50|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #50]]''' (published [[May 14]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | |'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 50|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #50]]''' (published [[May 14]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | ||
*'''Lois Lane's Luckiest Day!''' | *'''Lois Lane's Luckiest Day!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Three girls join Lois Lane’s fan club and help to make it her lucky day. | **''Story:'' Three girls join Lois Lane’s fan club and help to make it her lucky day. | ||
**''Notes:'' Phantom Girl, Shrinking Violet & Triplicate Girl appear | **''Notes:'' Phantom Girl, Shrinking Violet & Triplicate Girl appear | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 114|''Superboy'' #114]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 114|''Superboy'' #114]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | ||
*'''Krypto's Catastrophes!''' | *'''Krypto's Catastrophes!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Legion | **''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Legion | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 322|''Adventure Comics'' #322]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 322|''Adventure Comics'' #322]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | ||
*'''The Super Tests of the Super-Pets!''' | *'''The Super Tests of the Super-Pets!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Super-Pets put Proty II through his paces in a series of initiation tests. | **''Story:'' The Super-Pets put Proty II through his paces in a series of initiation tests. | ||
**''Notes:'' Proty II joins Super-Pets | **''Notes:'' Proty II joins Super-Pets | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 323|''Adventure Comics'' #323]]''' (published [[June 25]], 1964, cover date August 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 323|''Adventure Comics'' #323]]''' (published [[June 25]], 1964, cover date August 1964) | ||
*'''The Eight Impossible Missions!''' | *'''The Eight Impossible Missions!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Legion members compete to solve Proty’s puzzle and become Legion leader.. | **''Story:'' The Legion members compete to solve Proty’s puzzle and become Legion leader.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' Spider-Girl & [[Double-Header]]. Saturn Girl re-elected leader) | **''First appearances:'' Spider-Girl & [[Double-Header]]. Saturn Girl re-elected leader) | ||
*'''Origin of the Legion of Substitute Heroes''' | *'''Origin of the Legion of Substitute Heroes''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Text feature gives origin & homeworlds of the Subs. | **''Notes:'' Text feature gives origin & homeworlds of the Subs. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 79|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #79]]''' (published [[July 9]], 1964, cover date September 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 79|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #79]]''' (published [[July 9]], 1964, cover date September 1964) | ||
*'''The Red-Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.!''' | *'''The Red-Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A 30th century criminal escapes into the past, taking Jimmy with him. | **''Story:'' A 30th century criminal escapes into the past, taking Jimmy with him. | ||
**''Notes:'' Legion Time Bubble appears | **''Notes:'' Legion Time Bubble appears | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 324|''Adventure Comics'' #324]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1964, cover date September 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 324|''Adventure Comics'' #324]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1964, cover date September 1964) | ||
*'''The Legion of Super-Outlaws!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Outlaws!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The brother of a former Legion adversary tricks the super-heroes into fighting their counterparts from another world.. | **''Story:'' The brother of a former Legion adversary tricks the super-heroes into fighting their counterparts from another world.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Heroes of Lallor/Pre-Crisis|Heroes of Lallor]] (& origin and first appearances of all members - [[Beast Boy]], [[Duplicate Boy]], [[Evolvo Lad]], [[Gas Girl]] and [[Life Lass]]) | **''First appearances:'' [[Heroes of Lallor/Pre-Crisis|Heroes of Lallor]] (& origin and first appearances of all members - [[Beast Boy]], [[Duplicate Boy]], [[Evolvo Lad]], [[Gas Girl]] and [[Life Lass]]) | ||
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|'''[[Superman v1 172|''Superman'' #172]]''' (published [[August 6]], 1964, cover date October 1964) | |'''[[Superman v1 172|''Superman'' #172]]''' (published [[August 6]], 1964, cover date October 1964) | ||
*'''The New Superman!''' | *'''The New Superman!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Cameoes of Cosmic Boy, Invisible Kid & Saturn Girl. | **''Notes:'' Cameoes of Cosmic Boy, Invisible Kid & Saturn Girl. | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 325|''Adventure Comics'' #325]]''' (published [[August 27]], 1964, cover date October 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 325|''Adventure Comics'' #325]]''' (published [[August 27]], 1964, cover date October 1964) | ||
*'''Lex Luthor Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | *'''Lex Luthor Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Lex Luthor travels into the future, adopts a disguise, and pretends to be good for a time before turning on the Legion. | **''Story:'' Lex Luthor travels into the future, adopts a disguise, and pretends to be good for a time before turning on the Legion. | ||
*'''[[Legion Constitution/Pre-Crisis|The Legion Constitution]]''' | *'''[[Legion Constitution/Pre-Crisis|The Legion Constitution]]''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations. | **''Notes:'' Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 173|''Superman'' #173]]''' (published [[September 17]], 1964, cover date November 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 173|''Superman'' #173]]''' (published [[September 17]], 1964, cover date November 1964) | ||
*'''The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!''' | *'''The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. (Cameo Legion statues of Bouncing Boy, Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy) | **''Story:'' Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. (Cameo Legion statues of Bouncing Boy, Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy) | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 326|''Adventure Comics'' #326]]''' (published [[September 24]], 1964, cover date November 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 326|''Adventure Comics'' #326]]''' (published [[September 24]], 1964, cover date November 1964) | ||
*'''The Revolt of the Girl Legionnaires!''' | *'''The Revolt of the Girl Legionnaires!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Under the mental control of an alien Queen, the girl Legionnaires attempt to destroy their male teammates.. | **''Story:'' Under the mental control of an alien Queen, the girl Legionnaires attempt to destroy their male teammates.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Queen Azura]] of [[Femnaz]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Queen Azura]] of [[Femnaz]] | ||
*'''The Legion Constitution''' | *'''The Legion Constitution''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations. | **''Notes:'' Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations. | ||
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|'''[[Superboy v1 117|''Superboy'' #117]]''' (published [[October 1]], 1964, cover date December 1964) | |'''[[Superboy v1 117|''Superboy'' #117]]''' (published [[October 1]], 1964, cover date December 1964) | ||
*'''Superboy and the 5 Legion Traitors!''' | *'''Superboy and the 5 Legion Traitors!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Superboy is visited by evil Legion members from an alternate future world. | **''Story:'' Superboy is visited by evil Legion members from an alternate future world. | ||
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Element Lad, Invisible Kid & Ultra Boy appear | **''Notes:'' Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Element Lad, Invisible Kid & Ultra Boy appear | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 319|''Action Comics'' #319]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1964, cover date December 1964) | |'''[[Action Comics 319|''Action Comics'' #319]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1964, cover date December 1964) | ||
*'''The Super-Cheat!''' | *'''The Super-Cheat!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Supergirl tries to expose a cheater. | **''Story:'' Supergirl tries to expose a cheater. | ||
**''Notes:'' Shrinking Violet appears | **''Notes:'' Shrinking Violet appears | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 327|''Adventure Comics'' #327]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1964, cover date December 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 327|''Adventure Comics'' #327]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1964, cover date December 1964) | ||
*'''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The son of a scientist mistakenly believes himself to be an inhuman android, while the true android has taken his place.. | **''Story:'' The son of a scientist mistakenly believes himself to be an inhuman android, while the true android has taken his place.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Timber Wolf/Pre-Crisis|Lone Wolf]] (and origin - later renamed Timber Wolf) | **''First appearances:'' [[Timber Wolf/Pre-Crisis|Lone Wolf]] (and origin - later renamed Timber Wolf) | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 320|''Action Comics'' #320]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1964, cover date January 1965) | |'''[[Action Comics 320|''Action Comics'' #320]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1964, cover date January 1965) | ||
*'''The Three Super-Enemies!''' | *'''The Three Super-Enemies!''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Superman refers to events of [[Superboy v1 117|''Superboy'' v1 #117]] | **''Notes:'' Superman refers to events of [[Superboy v1 117|''Superboy'' v1 #117]] | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 328|''Adventure Comics'' #328]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1964, cover date January 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 328|''Adventure Comics'' #328]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1964, cover date January 1965) | ||
*'''The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion!''' | *'''The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A new member convinces the Legionnaires to let him place them in suspended animation so he can augment their powers.. | **''Story:'' A new member convinces the Legionnaires to let him place them in suspended animation so he can augment their powers.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Command Kid]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Command Kid]] | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 329|''Adventure Comics'' #329]]''' (published [[December 31]], 1964, cover date February 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 329|''Adventure Comics'' #329]]''' (published [[December 31]], 1964, cover date February 1965) | ||
*'''The Bizarro Legion!''' | *'''The Bizarro Legion!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' When Bizarro is turned down for Legion membership, he uses his imperfect duplicator ray to create a Legion of his own.. | **''Story:'' When Bizarro is turned down for Legion membership, he uses his imperfect duplicator ray to create a Legion of his own.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Flight Ring]]s | **''First appearances:'' [[Flight Ring]]s | ||
*'''Know Your Legionnaires''' | *'''Know Your Legionnaires''' | ||
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**''Notes:'' Text feature gives origins, powers, homeworlds and real names of all members. | **''Notes:'' Text feature gives origins, powers, homeworlds and real names of all members. | ||
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Revision as of 06:00, 17 March 2007
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| Legion Publication History |
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1958-1964 • 1965-1970 • 1971-1978 • 1979-1982 • 1983-1986 • 1986-1989 • 1989-1994 • 1994-1996 |
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Superman v1 #66 (published July 7, 1950; cover date September/October, 1950)
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1952 | |
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Superman v1 #80 (published November 5, 1952, cover date February 1953)
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1953 | |
June | |
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Adventure Comics #191 (published June 4, 1953, cover date August 1953)
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October | |
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Adventure Comics #195 (published October 28, 1953, cover date December 1953)
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1958 | |
February | |
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Adventure Comics #247 (published February 27, 1958, cover date April 1958)
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May | |
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Adventure Comics #250 (published May 29, 1959, cover date July 1958)
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July | |
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #31 (published July 17, 1958, cover date September 1958)
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1959 | |
April | |
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #37 (published April 7, 1959, cover date June 1959)
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August | |
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Wonder Woman v1 #101 (published August 14, 1959, cover date October 1959)
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October | |
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Adventure Comics #267 (published October 29, 1959, cover date December 1959)
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1960 | |
January | |
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Adventure Comics #270 (published January 28, 1960, cover date March 1960)
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March | |
Adventure Comics #272 (published March 31, 1960, cover date May 1960)
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May | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #46 (published May 19, 1960, cover date July 1960)
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June | |
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Action Comics #267 (published June 30, 1960, cover date August 1960)
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November | |
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Superboy #86 (published November 17, 1960, cover date January 1961)
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December | |
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #23 (published December 22, 1960, cover date February 1961)
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1961 | |
January | |
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Adventure Comics #282 (published January 31, 1961, cover date March 1961)
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March | |
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Action Comics #276 (published March 30, 1961, cover date May 1961)
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April | |
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Superboy v1 #89 (published April 6, 1961, cover date June 1961)
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Action Comics #277 (published April 27, 1961, cover date June 1961)
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May | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #54 (published May 18, 1961, cover date July 1961)
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Adventure Comics #286 (published May 31, 1961, cover date July 1961)
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June | |
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Superman #147 (published June 13, 1961, cover date August 1961)
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Adventure Comics #287 (published June 29, 1961, cover date August 1961)
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July | |
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Adventure Comics #288 (published July 27, 1961, cover date September 1961)
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August | |
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #28 (published August 8, 1961, cover date October 1961)
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Adventure Comics #289 (published August 31, 1961, cover date October 1961)
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September | |
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Superman #149 (published September 14, 1961, cover date November 1961)
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Action Comics #282 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961)
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Adventure Comics #290 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961)
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October | |
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Superboy v1 #93 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #57 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961)
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Action Comics #283 (published October 26, 1961, cover date December 1961)
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November | |
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Superman Annual v1 #4 (published November 9, 1961, cover date 1962)
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Action Comics #284 (published November 30, 1961, cover date January 1962)
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December | |
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #31 (published December 26, 1961, cover date February 1962)
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Action Comics #285 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962)
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Adventure Comics #293 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962)
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1962 | |
January | |
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Action Comics #286 (published January 30, 1962, cover date March 1962)
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February | |
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Superman #152 (published February 6, 1962, cover date April 1962)
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Action Comics #287 (published February 27, 1962, cover date April 1962)
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March | |
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #33 (published March 27, 1962, cover date May 1962)
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Action Comics #288 (published March 29, 1962, cover date May 1962)
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Adventure Comics #296 (published March 29, 1962, cover date April 1962)
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April | |
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Action Comics #289 (published April 26, 1962, cover date June 1962)
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May | |
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Superboy #98 (published May 17, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #62 (published May 24, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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Action Comics #290 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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Adventure Comics #298 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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June | |
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Superman #155 (published June 21, 1962, cover date August 1962)
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Adventure Comics #299 (published June 28, 1962, cover date August 1962)
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July | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #63 (published July 5, 1962, cover date September 1962)
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Adventure Comics #300 (published July 26, 1962, cover date September 1962)
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August | |
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Superman #156 (published August 2, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Superboy #100 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #64 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Adventure Comics #301 (published August 28, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Superman #157 (published September 20, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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Action Comics #294 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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Adventure Comics #302 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #37 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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October | |
Superboy #101 (published October 4, 1962, cover date December 1962)
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Action Comics #295 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962)
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Adventure Comics #303 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962)
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Superman Annual v1 #6 (published November 15, 1962, cover date Winter 1962-63)
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Adventure Comics #304 (published November 29, 1962, cover date January 1963)
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December | |
Action Comics #297 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963)
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Adventure Comics #305 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963)
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1963 | |
January | |
Action Comics #298 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963)
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Adventure Comics #306 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963)
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February | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #68 (published February 21, 1963, cover date April 1963)
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Action Comics #299 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963)
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Adventure Comics #307 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963)
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March | |
Superman #161 (published March 21, 1963, cover date May 1963)
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Adventure Comics #308 (published March 28, 1963, cover date May 1963)
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April | |
Action Comics #301 (published April 25, 1963, cover date June 1963)
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Adventure Comics #309 (published April 25, 1963, cover date June 1963)
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May | |
Superman #162 (published May 2, 1963, cover date July 1963)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #70 (published May 23, 1963, cover date July 1963)
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Adventure Comics #310 (published May 29, 1963, cover date July 1963)
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June | |
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane Annual #2 (published June 6, 1963, cover date Summer 1963)
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Adventure Comics #311 (published June 27, 1963, cover date August 1963)
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July | |
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Adventure Comics #312 (published July 25, 1963, cover date September 1963)
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August | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #72 (published August 15, 1963, cover date October 1963)
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Adventure Comics #313 (published August 29, 1963, cover date October 1963)
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September | |
Superman #165 (published September 19, 1963, cover date November 1963)
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Action Comics #306 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963)
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Adventure Comics #314 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963)
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October | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #73 (published October 10, 1963, cover date December 1963)
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Action Comics #307 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963)
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Adventure Comics #315 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963)
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November | |
Superman #166 (published November 7, 1963, cover date January 1964)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #46 (published November 14, 1963, cover date January 1964)
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Superman Annual v1 #8 (published November 21, 1963, cover date Winter 1963-64)
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Adventure Comics #316 (published November 27, 1963, cover date January 1964)
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December | |
Superman #167 (published December 19, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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Action Comics #309 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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Adventure Comics #317 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #47 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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1964 | |
January | |
Superboy #111 (published January 2, 1964, cover date March 1964)
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Adventure Comics #318 (published January 30, 1964, cover date March 1964)
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February | |
Adventure Comics #319 (published February 27, 1964, cover date April 1964)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #76 (published February 27, 1964, cover date April 1964)
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March | |
Adventure Comics #320 (published March 26, 1964, cover date May 1964)
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April | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #77 (published April 9, 1964, cover date June 1964)
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Adventure Comics #321 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964)
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World's Finest Comics #142 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964)
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May | |
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #50 (published May 14, 1964, cover date July 1964)
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Superboy #114 (published May 21, 1964, cover date July 1964)
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Adventure Comics #322 (published May 28, 1964, cover date July 1964)
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June | |
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Adventure Comics #323 (published June 25, 1964, cover date August 1964)
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July | |
80-Page Giant #2 (published July 2, 1964, cover date September 1964)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #79 (published July 9, 1964, cover date September 1964)
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Adventure Comics #324 (published July 30, 1964, cover date September 1964)
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August | |
Superman #172 (published August 6, 1964, cover date October 1964)
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Adventure Comics #325 (published August 27, 1964, cover date October 1964)
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September | |
Superman #173 (published September 17, 1964, cover date November 1964)
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Adventure Comics #326 (published September 24, 1964, cover date November 1964)
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October | |
Superboy #117 (published October 1, 1964, cover date December 1964)
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Action Comics #319 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964)
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Adventure Comics #327 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964)
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November | |
Action Comics #320 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965)
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Adventure Comics #328 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965)
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December | |
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Adventure Comics #329 (published December 31, 1964, cover date February 1965)
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| Legion Publication History |
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1958-1964 • 1965-1970 • 1971-1978 • 1979-1982 • 1983-1986 • 1986-1989 • 1989-1994 • 1994-1996 |
