Legion Publication History/Adult Legion

This page is written from the Real World point of view

This page gathers the information pertaining to all issues containing material about the Adult Legion from the regular pages of the Legion Publication History, including stories featuring the adult Legion of Super-Villains. As of The Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #300, its was formally established that previous stories featuring the adult versions of characters take place in another continuity or universe than the regular Legion chronology.

Issues

	Superman #147 (published June 13, 1961, cover date August 1961) "The Legion of Super-Villains!" The Legion of Super-Villains recruits Lex Luthor in an attempt to humiliate the Legion by destroying Superman. (1st app. LSV, the Adult Legion, Cosmic Man, Lightning Man & Saturn Woman. 1st app. & origin Cosmic King, Lightning Lord & Saturn Queen. Origin Lightning Lad)
	Action Comics #289 (published April 26, 1962, cover date June 1962) "Superman's Super-Courtship!" Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman. (2nd app. Adult Legion, 1st mention marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl.)
	Superman #155 (published June 21, 1962, cover date August 1962) "The Downfall of Superman!" Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters. (App. Cosmic Man & Lightning Man.)
	Adventure Comics #354 (published January 31, 1967, cover date March 1967) The Adult Legion! Notes: App. Adult Legion. 1st app. in cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass)
	Adventure Comics #355 (published February 28, 1967, cover date April 1967) The War of the Legions! Story: The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of descendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis. Notes: 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion) The Six-Legged Legionnaire! Join Legion: Lana Lang (as Insect Queen)
	The Legion Of Super-Heroes v2 #300 (publication date March 17, 1983, cover date June 1983) "The Future Is Forever!" "First Vision" "Second Vision" "Third Vision" "Fourth Vision" "Fifth Vision" "Sixth Vision"
	Superman/Batman #14 (published November 17, 2004; cover date January 2005) "Absolute Power Part 1: I Pledge Allegiance..." Legion of Super-Villains appearance
	Superman/Batman #15 (published December 1, 2004; cover date Early February 2005) "Absolute Power Part 2: What Price Freedom..." Appearances by Legion of Super-Villains, alternate versions of Cockrum/Grell era Legionnaires
	Superman/Batman #16 (published December 29, 2004 (one week late); cover date Late February 2005) "Absolute Power Part 3: When Time Goes Asunder..." Legion of Super-Villains and Time Bubble appear on one page
	Superman/Batman #17 (published February 2, 2005 (two weeks late); cover date March 2005) "Absolute Power Part 4: A World Without Batman..." Legion of Super-Villains appear on one page
	Superman/Batman #18 (published April 6, 2005 (seven weeks late); cover date April 2005) "Absolute Power Part 5: Thy Will Be Done..." Appearances by the Adult Legion, Pre-Crisis era Legion Headquarters and the Legion of Super-Villains