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|'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 198|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #198]]''' (published [[February 17]], 1983, cover date May 1983)
 
|'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 198|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #198]]''' (published [[February 17]], 1983, cover date May 1983)
 
*'''Terrorists of the Heart!'''
 
*'''Terrorists of the Heart!'''
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**''Notes:'' x-over Karate Kid
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**W: Mike W. Barr; P: Chuck Patton; I: Rick Hoberg; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Todd Klein; E: Len Wein
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**''Appearances:'' Karate Kid
 
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|[[Image:LSHv2-299.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]]
 
|[[Image:LSHv2-299.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]]
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**''Notes:'' Marriage Karate Kid & Projectra
 
**''Notes:'' Marriage Karate Kid & Projectra
 
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano]]
 
|'''[[DC Sampler nn|''DC Sampler'' nn]]''' 1983
 
|'''[[DC Sampler nn|''DC Sampler'' nn]]''' 1983
 
*Contains samples of then-current DC titles, including ''LSH'' v2
 
*Contains samples of then-current DC titles, including ''LSH'' v2
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|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 50|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #50]]''' (publication date [[November 22]], 1983, cover date February 1984)
 
|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 50|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #50]]''' (publication date [[November 22]], 1983, cover date February 1984)
 
*'''Dial "V" For Villain!'''
 
*'''Dial "V" For Villain!'''
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**W: Paul Kupperberg; P: Keith Giffen (p. 1-7, 39-40), Kurt Schaffenberger (p. 8-38); I: Keith Giffen (p. 1-7, 39-40), Dave Hunt (p. 8-38);  C: Jerry Serpe; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz
 
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===June===
 
===June===
 
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Ross Andru, Dan Jurgens, George Perez, Tod Smith, Paris Cullins, Dan Day, Gene Colan, Jerry Ordway, Frank Miller, Chuck Patton, Alex Nino (Pencils) Larry Mahlstedt, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Rick Magyar, Mike DeCarlo, George Perez, Romeo Tanghal, Paris Cullins, Dick Giordano, Klaus Janson, Jerry Ordway, Jim Aparo, Alex Nino (Inks)]]
 
|'''[[DC Sampler 2|''DC Sampler'' #2]]''' (publication date ???, 1984, cover date September 1984)
 
|'''[[DC Sampler 2|''DC Sampler'' #2]]''' (publication date ???, 1984, cover date September 1984)
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*Samples of upcoming material in then-current DC titles, including the Legion
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*Description of the Legion from Dr. Gym'll's perspective and brief Legion glossary
 
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|[[Image:BestOfDC52.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|[[Image:BestOfDC52.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
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|'''[[Green Lantern v2 183|''Green Lantern'' v2 #183]]''' (publication date [[September 20]], 1984, cover date December 1984)
 
|'''[[Green Lantern v2 183|''Green Lantern'' v2 #183]]''' (publication date [[September 20]], 1984, cover date December 1984)
 
*'''Day of Disaster'''
 
*'''Day of Disaster'''
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**''Notes:'' Karate Kid cameo in flashback
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**W&E: Len Wein; P: Dave Gibbons; I: Mark Farmer; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza
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**''Cameo appearances:'' Karate Kid in flashback to events from his mini-series
 
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|[[Image:LSHv3-05.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]]
 
|[[Image:LSHv3-05.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]]
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**W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Orlando; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger  
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Orlando; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger  
 
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ed Hannigan (layout), Fred Hembeck (primary pencils and inks), Stephen R. Bissette, Ed Barreto, Tom Mandrake, Jim Aparo, Frank Miller, Judith Hunt, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Terry Shoemaker, Dave Gibbons, Paris Cullins, Ron Randall, Chuck Patton (Pencils), John Totleben, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Tom Mandrake, Jim Aparo, Frank Miller, Murphy Anderson, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Karl Kesel, Dave Gibbons, Klaus Janson, Ron Randall, Paris Cullins (Inks)]]
 
|'''[[DC Sampler 3|''DC Sampler'' #3]]''' (publication date Late Fall, 1984, cover date January 1985)
 
|'''[[DC Sampler 3|''DC Sampler'' #3]]''' (publication date Late Fall, 1984, cover date January 1985)
 
*'''Join the Party Every Month!'''
 
*'''Join the Party Every Month!'''
 
**P: Dan Jurgens; I: Romeo Tanghal; E: Dick Giordano  
 
**P: Dan Jurgens; I: Romeo Tanghal; E: Dick Giordano  
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*Depicts a two-page scene of the Legionnaires and the Teen Titans at an outdoor barbecue near Titans Tower, promoting upcoming issues of their respective series.
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**Depicts a two-page scene of the Legionnaires and the Teen Titans at an outdoor barbecue near Titans Tower, promoting upcoming issues of their respective series.
 
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|[[Image:Action563.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Bob Oksner (inks)]]
 
|[[Image:Action563.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Bob Oksner (inks)]]
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===January===
 
===January===
 
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez]]
 
|'''[[DC Spotlight nn|''DC Spotlight'' nn]]''' (publication date ???, 1985, cover date 1985)
 
|'''[[DC Spotlight nn|''DC Spotlight'' nn]]''' (publication date ???, 1985, cover date 1985)
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**W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt
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*'''New Directions, New Cast Members, and More!'''
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*Description of the Legion from Dr. Gym'll's perspective and brief Legion glossary
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**''Notes:'' Discusses upcoming Legion issues and includes the cover artwork from [[Legion of Super-Heroes v3 15|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v3 #15]]
 
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|[[Image:Crisis01.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez]]
 
|[[Image:Crisis01.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez]]
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**W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
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|-
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|<!--[[Image:WhosWhoDefinitiveDirDCU03Front.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 3|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #3]]''' (publication date [[February 21]], 1985, cover date May 1985)
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 3|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #3]]''' (publication date [[February 21]], 1985, cover date May 1985)
 
*Entries for [[Blok/Pre-Crisis|Blok]], [[Bouncing Boy/Pre-Crisis|Bouncing Boy]], and [[Brainiac 5/Pre-Crisis|Brainiac 5]]
 
*Entries for [[Blok/Pre-Crisis|Blok]], [[Bouncing Boy/Pre-Crisis|Bouncing Boy]], and [[Brainiac 5/Pre-Crisis|Brainiac 5]]
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**W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger  
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger  
 
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|-
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|<!--[[Image:WhosWhoDefinitiveDirDCU04Front.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 4|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #4]]''' (publication date [[March 21]], 1985, cover date June 1985)
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 4|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #4]]''' (publication date [[March 21]], 1985, cover date June 1985)
 
*Entries for [[Chameleon Boy/Pre-Crisis|Chameleon Boy]], [[Chemical King/Pre-Crisis|Chemical King]], and [[Chlorophyll Kid/Pre-Crisis|Chlorophyll Kid]]
 
*Entries for [[Chameleon Boy/Pre-Crisis|Chameleon Boy]], [[Chemical King/Pre-Crisis|Chemical King]], and [[Chlorophyll Kid/Pre-Crisis|Chlorophyll Kid]]
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|'''[[Legion of Substitute Heroes Special 1|''The Legion of Substitute Heroes Special'' #1]]''' (publication date [[April 4]], 1985, cover date 1985)
 
|'''[[Legion of Substitute Heroes Special 1|''The Legion of Substitute Heroes Special'' #1]]''' (publication date [[April 4]], 1985, cover date 1985)
 
*'''You Can't Keep A Good Villain Down'''
 
*'''You Can't Keep A Good Villain Down'''
 +
**W: Paul Levitz; W&P: Keith Giffen; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:LSHv3-12.jpg|80px|Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]]
 
|[[Image:LSHv3-12.jpg|80px|Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]]
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**W: Paul Levitz; P: Ernie Colon; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Ernie Colon; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
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|-
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 5|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #5]]''' (publication date [[April 18]], 1985, cover date July 1985)
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 5|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #5]]''' (publication date [[April 18]], 1985, cover date July 1985)
 
*Entries for [[Color Kid/Pre-Crisis|Color Kid]], [[Colossal Boy/Pre=Crisis|Colossal Boy]], [[Composite Superman]], [[Computo/Pre-Crisis|Computo]], [[Controllers]], [[Cosmic Boy/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic Boy]], and [[Cosmic King/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic King]]
 
*Entries for [[Color Kid/Pre-Crisis|Color Kid]], [[Colossal Boy/Pre=Crisis|Colossal Boy]], [[Composite Superman]], [[Computo/Pre-Crisis|Computo]], [[Controllers]], [[Cosmic Boy/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic Boy]], and [[Cosmic King/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic King]]
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**W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
|-
 
|-
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|<!--[[Image:WhosWhoDefinitiveDirDCU06Front.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 6|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #6]]''' (publication date [[May 23]], 1985, cover date August 1985)
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 6|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #6]]''' (publication date [[May 23]], 1985, cover date August 1985)
 
*Entries for [[Dark Circle/Pre-Crisis|Dark Circle]], [[Darkseid]], and [[Dawnstar/Pre-Crisis|Dawnstar]]
 
*Entries for [[Dark Circle/Pre-Crisis|Dark Circle]], [[Darkseid]], and [[Dawnstar/Pre-Crisis|Dawnstar]]
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|[[Image:AmbushBug3.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Bob Oksner (inks)]]
 
|[[Image:AmbushBug3.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Bob Oksner (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Ambush Bug 3|''Ambush Bug'' #3]]''' (publication date [[May 30]], 1985, cover date August 1985)
 
|'''[[Ambush Bug 3|''Ambush Bug'' #3]]''' (publication date [[May 30]], 1985, cover date August 1985)
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*'''The Ambush Bug History of the DC Universe'''
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*'''The Return of the Legion of Super-Pets'''
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*'''The Return of the Super-Pets'''
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**W: Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bob Oksner; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz
 
**''Notes:'' Super-Pets appear
 
**''Notes:'' Super-Pets appear
 
*'''The Ambush Bug Mart'''
 
*'''The Ambush Bug Mart'''
 +
**W: Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bob Oksner; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz
 
**''Notes:'' Proty appears
 
**''Notes:'' Proty appears
 
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**W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
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|-
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|<!--[[Image:WhosWhoDefinitiveDirDCU07Front.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 7|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #7]]''' (publication date [[June 20]], 1985, cover date September 1985)
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 7|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #7]]''' (publication date [[June 20]], 1985, cover date September 1985)
 
*Entries for [[Doctor Regulus/Pre-Crisis|Doctor Regulus]], [[Dream Girl/Pre-Crisis|Dream Girl]], [[Duo Damsel/Pre-Crisis|Duo Damsel]], [[Duplicate Boy/Pre-Crisis|Duplicate Boy]], [[Elastic Lad]], [[Element Lad/Pre-Crisis|Element Lad]], and [[Emerald Empress/Pre-Crisis|Emerald Empress]]
 
*Entries for [[Doctor Regulus/Pre-Crisis|Doctor Regulus]], [[Dream Girl/Pre-Crisis|Dream Girl]], [[Duo Damsel/Pre-Crisis|Duo Damsel]], [[Duplicate Boy/Pre-Crisis|Duplicate Boy]], [[Elastic Lad]], [[Element Lad/Pre-Crisis|Element Lad]], and [[Emerald Empress/Pre-Crisis|Emerald Empress]]
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**W: Paul Levitz; P: Greg LaRocque; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Greg LaRocque; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
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|-
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|<!--[[Image:WhosWhoDefinitiveDirDCU08Front.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 8|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #8]]''' (publication date [[July 18]], 1985, cover date October 1985)
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 8|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #8]]''' (publication date [[July 18]], 1985, cover date October 1985)
 
*Entries for [[Fatal Five/Pre-Crisis|Fatal Five]], [[Ferro Lad/Pre-Crisis|Ferro Lad]], and [[Fire Lad/Pre-Crisis|Fire Lad]]
 
*Entries for [[Fatal Five/Pre-Crisis|Fatal Five]], [[Ferro Lad/Pre-Crisis|Ferro Lad]], and [[Fire Lad/Pre-Crisis|Fire Lad]]
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|'''[[Blue Devil Annual 1|''Blue Devil Annual'' #1]]''' (publication date [[August 1]], 1985, cover date Summer 1985)
 
|'''[[Blue Devil Annual 1|''Blue Devil Annual'' #1]]''' (publication date [[August 1]], 1985, cover date Summer 1985)
 
*'''The Day All Hell Broke Loose!'''
 
*'''The Day All Hell Broke Loose!'''
 +
**W: Gary Cohn, Dan Mishkin; P: Paris Cullins; I: Gary Martin, Bill Collins; C: Shelley Eiber; L: Bob Lappan; E: Alan Gold
 
**''Notes:'' refrences Mordru
 
**''Notes:'' refrences Mordru
 
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|'''[[Green Lantern v3 194|''Green Lantern'' v3 #194]]''' (publication date [[August 15]], 1985, cover date November 1985)
 
|'''[[Green Lantern v3 194|''Green Lantern'' v3 #194]]''' (publication date [[August 15]], 1985, cover date November 1985)
 
*'''5'''
 
*'''5'''
 +
**W: Steve Englehart; P: Joe Staton; I: Bruse Patterson; C: Anthony Tollin; L: L. Lois Buhalis; E: Andy Helfer
 +
**''Cameo appearances:'' Dawnstar appears in scenes that parallel events from [[Crisis on Infinite Earths 1|''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' #1]]-[[Crisis on Infinite Earths 2|2]]
 
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|-
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 9|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #9]]''' (publication date [[August 15]], 1985, cover date November 1985)
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 9|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #9]]''' (publication date [[August 15]], 1985, cover date November 1985)
 
*Entries for [[Gemworld]] and [[Grimbor/Pre-Crisis|Grimbor]]
 
*Entries for [[Gemworld]] and [[Grimbor/Pre-Crisis|Grimbor]]
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**E: Karen Berger
 
**E: Karen Berger
 
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|-
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|<!--[[Image:WhosWhoDefinitiveDirDCU10Front.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 10|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #10]]''' (publication date [[September 19]], 1985, cover date December 1985)
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 10|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #10]]''' (publication date [[September 19]], 1985, cover date December 1985)
 
*Entries for [[Heroes of Lallor/Pre-Crisis|Heroes of Lallor]]
 
*Entries for [[Heroes of Lallor/Pre-Crisis|Heroes of Lallor]]
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|'''[[Infinity Inc. 22|''Infinity Inc.'' #22]]''' (publication date [[October 17]], 1985, cover date January 1986)
 
|'''[[Infinity Inc. 22|''Infinity Inc.'' #22]]''' (publication date [[October 17]], 1985, cover date January 1986)
 
*'''Uncivil Wars!'''
 
*'''Uncivil Wars!'''
 +
**W: Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas; P: Mike Clark, Todd McFarlane; I: Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: David C. Weiss; E: Roy Thomas
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**''Cameo appearances:'' Blok, Brainiac 5, Bouncing Boy, Colossal Boy, Lightning Lass, Saturn Girl, Sun Boy, Supergirl, Ultra Boy
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 11|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #11]]''' (publication date [[October 17]], 1985, cover date January 1986)
 
|'''[[Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe 11|''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' #11]]''' (publication date [[October 17]], 1985, cover date January 1986)
 
*Entries for [[Infinite Man/Pre-Crisis|Infinite Man]], [[Insect Queen/Pre-Crisis|Insect Queen]], [[Invisible Kid/Lyle Norg/Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid I]] and [[Invisible Kid/Jacques Foccart/Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid II]]
 
*Entries for [[Infinite Man/Pre-Crisis|Infinite Man]], [[Insect Queen/Pre-Crisis|Insect Queen]], [[Invisible Kid/Lyle Norg/Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid I]] and [[Invisible Kid/Jacques Foccart/Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid II]]
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|'''[[All-Star Squadron 53|''All-Star Squadron'' #53]]''' (publication date [[October 24]], 1985, cover date January 1986)
 
|'''[[All-Star Squadron 53|''All-Star Squadron'' #53]]''' (publication date [[October 24]], 1985, cover date January 1986)
 
*'''World's In Turmoil'''
 
*'''World's In Turmoil'''
 +
**W: Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas; P: Mike Clark, Arvell Jones; I: Vince Colletta, Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: David C. Weiss; E: Roy Thomas
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**''Cameo appearances:'' Brainiac 5, Colossal Boy, Mon-El, Supergirl, Ultra Boy
 
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|[[Image:TalesLSH331.jpg|80px|Cover art by Steve Lightle]]
 
|[[Image:TalesLSH331.jpg|80px|Cover art by Steve Lightle]]
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|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Best of DC 69|''The Best of DC'' #69]]''' (publication date [[November 7]], 1985, cover date February 1986)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Best of DC 69|''The Best of DC'' #69]]''' (publication date [[November 7]], 1985, cover date February 1986)
 
*First reprint of '''Triangle?''' from [[Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes 320|''Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes'' #320]]  
 
*First reprint of '''Triangle?''' from [[Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes 320|''Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes'' #320]]  
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Luke McDonnell]]
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|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Justice League of America v1 247|''Justice League of America'' v1 #247]]''' (publication date [[November 7]], 1985, cover date February 1986)
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*'''...There's No Place Like Home'''
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**W: Gerry Conway; P: Luke McDonnell; I: Bill Wray; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Keith Hathaway; E: Andy Helfer
 +
**''Notes:''  Scenes of Takron-Galtos in the 20th Century, when it was already a prison planet
 
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|[[Image:LSHv3-19.jpg|80px|Cover art by Greg LaRocque and Larry Mahlstedt]]
 
|[[Image:LSHv3-19.jpg|80px|Cover art by Greg LaRocque and Larry Mahlstedt]]
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**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5's force-field belt and Legion flight ring found/stolen and used by Booster for several years afterward
 
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5's force-field belt and Legion flight ring found/stolen and used by Booster for several years afterward
 
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Contents this page: 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 (January & February)

1983

January

Cover art by Gil Kane Adventure Comics #498 (published January 6, 1983, cover date April 1983)
Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano The Best of DC #35 (publication date January 6, 1983, cover date April 1983)
Cover art by Gil Kane Superman v1 #382 (publication date January 6, 1983, cover date April 1983)
  • Where Trouble Goes -- Euphor Follows
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Legion mentioned
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #298 (publication date January 20, 1983, cover date April 1983)
  • The Edge of Nowhere
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

February

Cover art by Gil Kane Adventure Comics #499 (published February 3, 1983, cover date May 1983)
Cover art by Jim Aparo The Brave and the Bold v1 #198 (published February 17, 1983, cover date May 1983)
  • Terrorists of the Heart!
    • W: Mike W. Barr; P: Chuck Patton; I: Rick Hoberg; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Todd Klein; E: Len Wein
    • Appearances: Karate Kid
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #299 (publication date February 17, 1983, cover date May 1983)
  • Not a Ghost of a Chance
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

March

Cover art by Keith Giffen and Larry Mahlstedt Adventure Comics #500 (published March 3, 1983, cover date June 1983)
Cover art by Carmine Infantino, Paris Cullins, George Perez, Joe Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Don Heck, Jim Aparo, Jan Duursema, Gene Colan, Dave Cockrum, Walter Simonson, George Tuska, Jim Sherman, Howard Chaykin, Curt Swan, Howard Bender, Keith Giffen, Dick Giordano, Larry Mahlstedt, Gil Kane, Trevor von Eeden, Joe Orlando, Ross Andru, Ernie Colon, Joe Staton (Pencils); Bob Oksner, Paris Cullins, George Perez, Joe Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Joe Luis Garcia Lopez, Don Heck, Jim Aparo, Jan Duursema, Frank Giacoia, Dave Cockrum, Walter Simonson, Mike DeCarlo, Jim Sherman, Howard Chaykin, Curt Swan, Dave Hunt, Larry Mahlstedt, Dick Giordano, Keith Giffen, Gil Kane, Trevor von Eeden, Joe Orlando, Dan Adkins, Romeo Tanghal, Ernie Colon, Joe Staton (Inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #300 (publication date March 17, 1983, cover date June 1983)
  • The Future Is Forever!
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: First Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: Second Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Howard Bender; I: Frank Giacoia; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: Third Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Curt Swan; I: Dan Adkins; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: Fourth Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P&I: Dave Cockrum; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: Fifth Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P&I: James Sherman; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: Sixth Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Joe Staton; I: Dick Giordano; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

April

Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Charles Paris Adventure Comics #501 (published April 7, 1983, cover date July 1983)
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks) DC Comics Presents #59 (publication date April 7, 1983, cover date July 1983)
  • Ambush Bug II
    • W: Keith Giffen (story), Paul Levitz (additional dialogue); P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns); P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: x-over Substitute Legion
Cover art by Gil Kane DC Comics Presents Annual #2 1983
  • The Last Secret Identity!
    • W: Elliot S. Maggin; P: Keith Pollard; I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Todd Klein; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: cameo Elastic Lad
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #301 (publication date April 21, 1983, cover date July 1983)
  • Different Paths, Different Dooms
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

May

Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson Adventure Comics #502 (published May 5, 1983, cover date August 1983)
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #302 (publication date May 19, 1983, cover date August 1983)
  • Family Matters
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen (layouts), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

June

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils), Larry Mahlstedt (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #303 (publication date June 16, 1983, cover date September 1983)
  • Those Emerald Eyes Are Shining...
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2, Annual #2 (publication date June 23, 1983, cover date 1983)
  • Whatever Gods There Be...
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P&I: Dave Gibbons; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
    • Notes: Marriage Karate Kid & Projectra
Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano DC Sampler nn 1983
  • Contains samples of then-current DC titles, including LSH v2
Cover art by Ross Andru and Joe Rubinstein Adventure Comics #503 (published June 2, 1983, cover date September 1983)

July

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #304 (publication date July 21, 1983, cover date October 1983)
  • Siege Perilous
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

August

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #305 (publication date August 18, 1983, cover date November 1983)
  • Violet's Story
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

September

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #306 (publication date September 22, 1983, cover date December 1983)
  • Born Under A Lucky Star
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen (pages 1, 2, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 23), Curt Swan (pages 3-7, 9-11, 13, 14, 16-18, 20, 21); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
    • Notes: origin Star Boy

October

Art by Gil Kane The Best of DC #44 (publication date October 6, 1983, cover date January 1984)
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #307 (publication date October 20, 1983, cover date January 1984)
  • The Prophet Shall Speak
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

November

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #308 (publication date November 17, 1983, cover date February 1984)
  • ... And the Sky Itself Shall Burn!
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • Guess What's Coming To Dinner?
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: George Tusla; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Art by Keith Giffen The New Adventures Of Superboy #50 (publication date November 22, 1983, cover date February 1984)
  • Dial "V" For Villain!
    • W: Paul Kupperberg; P: Keith Giffen (p. 1-7, 39-40), Kurt Schaffenberger (p. 8-38); I: Keith Giffen (p. 1-7, 39-40), Dave Hunt (p. 8-38); C: Jerry Serpe; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz

December

Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano The Best of DC #46 (publication date December 1, 1984, cover date March 1984)
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #309 (publication date December 22, 1983, cover date March 1984)
  • As The Sky Burns
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • Monarchs Of All They Survey
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Pat Broderick; I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

1984

January

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #310 (publication date January 19, 1984, cover date April 1984)
  • Omen
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

February

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #311 (publication date February 16, 1984, cover date May 1984)
  • Destruction By Design
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • A Shared Destiny
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Gene Colan; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

March

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #312 (publication date March 29, 1984, cover date June 1984)
  • Good Cop, Bad Cop?
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Karl Kesel; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

April

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger The Best of DC #50 (publication date April 5, 1984, cover date July 1984)
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #313 (publication date April 26, 1984, cover date July 1984)
  • Death Threat
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

May

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #1 (publication date May 24, 1984, cover date August 1984)
  • Here A Villain, There A Villain...
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot, script), Keith Giffen (plot); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Larry Mahlstedt (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #314 (publication date May 31, 1984, cover date August 1984)
  • The Trial of Ontiir
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot, script), Keith Giffen (plot, design); P: Terry Shoemaker; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Adam Kubert; E: Karen Berger
  • A Witch Shall Be Born
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot, script), Keith Giffen (plot); P: George Tuska; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

June

Cover art by Keith Giffen, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Ross Andru, Dan Jurgens, George Perez, Tod Smith, Paris Cullins, Dan Day, Gene Colan, Jerry Ordway, Frank Miller, Chuck Patton, Alex Nino (Pencils) Larry Mahlstedt, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Rick Magyar, Mike DeCarlo, George Perez, Romeo Tanghal, Paris Cullins, Dick Giordano, Klaus Janson, Jerry Ordway, Jim Aparo, Alex Nino (Inks) DC Sampler #2 (publication date ???, 1984, cover date September 1984)
  • Description of the Legion from Dr. Gym'll's perspective and brief Legion glossary
Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Best of DC #52 (publication date June 7, 1984, cover date September 1984)
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #2 (publication date June 21, 1984, cover date September 1984)
  • ...Where A Villain?
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot, script), Keith Giffen (plot); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Terry Shoemaker (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #315 (publication date June 28, 1984, cover date September 1984)
  • Judgment!
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot, script), Keith Giffen (plot, design); P: Terry Shoemaker; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Adam Kubert; E: Karen Berger
  • The Forging
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: George Tuska; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Adam Kubert; E: Karen Berger

July

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2, Annual #3 (publication date July 5, 1984, cover date 1984)
  • The Curse
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Curt Swan, Keith Giffen (pages 37-38); I: Romeo Tanghal, Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #3 (publication date July 19, 1984, cover date October 1984)
  • Everywhere A Villain... ?
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot, script), Keith Giffen (plot); P: Keith Giffen (layouts), Steve Lightle (pencils); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Terry Shoemaker (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #316 (publication date July 26, 1984, cover date October 1984)
  • Meanwhile...
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot, script), Keith Giffen (plot, design); P: Terry Shoemaker; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Adam Kubert; E: Karen Berger
  • The Path Not Taken
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: George Tuska; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Karen Berger

August

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #4 (publication date August 16, 1984, cover date November 1984)
  • Lest Villainy Triumph
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot, script), Keith Giffen (plot); P: Keith Giffen (layouts), Steve Lightle (pencils); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
    • Deaths: Karate Kid
Cover art by Terry Shoemaker (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #317 (publication date August 23, 1984, cover date November 1984)
  • Death Trip!
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot, script), Keith Giffen (plot, design), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: Terry Shoemaker; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Karen Berger
  • Once A Hero...
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: George Tuska; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Karen Berger

September

Cover art by Dave Gibbons) Green Lantern v2 #183 (publication date September 20, 1984, cover date December 1984)
  • Day of Disaster
    • W&E: Len Wein; P: Dave Gibbons; I: Mark Farmer; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza
    • Cameo appearances: Karate Kid in flashback to events from his mini-series
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #5 (publication date September 20, 1984, cover date December 1984)
  • An Eye For An Eye A Villain For A Hero!
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot, script), Keith Giffen (plot); P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Terry Shoemaker (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #318 (publication date September 27, 1984, cover date December 1984)
  • Shadows of Future Past
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Terry Shoemaker; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Adam Kubert; E: Karen Berger

October

Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #6 (publication date October 18, 1984, cover date January 1985)
  • Silver Linings
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Orlando; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Ed Hannigan (layout), Fred Hembeck (primary pencils and inks), Stephen R. Bissette, Ed Barreto, Tom Mandrake, Jim Aparo, Frank Miller, Judith Hunt, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Terry Shoemaker, Dave Gibbons, Paris Cullins, Ron Randall, Chuck Patton (Pencils), John Totleben, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Tom Mandrake, Jim Aparo, Frank Miller, Murphy Anderson, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Karl Kesel, Dave Gibbons, Klaus Janson, Ron Randall, Paris Cullins (Inks) DC Sampler #3 (publication date Late Fall, 1984, cover date January 1985)
  • Join the Party Every Month!
    • P: Dan Jurgens; I: Romeo Tanghal; E: Dick Giordano
    • Depicts a two-page scene of the Legionnaires and the Teen Titans at an outdoor barbecue near Titans Tower, promoting upcoming issues of their respective series.
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Bob Oksner (inks) Action Comics #563 (publication date October 25, 1984, cover date January 1985)
  • Jimmy Olsen -- Blob!
    • W: Craig Boldman; P: Howard Bender; I: Pablo Marcos; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Jimmy drinks defective Elastic Lad serum
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #319 (publication date October 25, 1984, cover date January 1985)
  • If Memory Should Fail
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Terry Shoemaker; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Adam Kubert; E: Karen Berger

November

Cover art by Pat Broderick The Best of DC #57 (publication date November 1, 1984, cover date February 1985)
  • 2nd reprint of The Legion of Super-Outlaws! from Adventure Comics #324, Sept. 1964
  • 1st reprint of Lex Luthor Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #325, Oct. 1964
  • 2nd reprint of The Revolt of the Girl Legionnaires! from Adventure Comics #326, Nov. 1964
  • 3rd reprint of The Lone Wolf Legionnaire! from Adventure Comics #327, Dec. 1964
  • 2nd reprint of The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion! from Adventure Comics #328, Jan. 1965
  • 1st reprint of The Bizzaro Legion! from Adventure Comics #329, Feb. 1965
  • Reprint of the "Origins and Powers" featurette from Adventure Comics #316
Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #7 (publication date November 15, 1984, cover date February 1985)
  • A Choice Of Dooms
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #320 (publication date November 22, 1984, cover date February 1985)
  • Magpie Complex
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: Dan Jurgens; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Adam Kubert; E: Karen Berger
  • Triangle?
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: Dan Jurgens; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Adam Kubert; E: Karen Berger

December

Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #8 (publication date December 20, 1985, cover date March 1985)
  • To Destroy A World!
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #321 (publication date December 27, 1984, cover date March 1985)
  • Into Exile!
    • W: Mindy Newell (plot), Paul Levitz (plot); P: Dan Jurgens; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Karen Berger

1985

January

Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez DC Spotlight nn (publication date ???, 1985, cover date 1985)
  • New Directions, New Cast Members, and More!
Cover art by George Perez Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 (publication date January 3, 1985, cover date April 1985)
  • The Summoning!
    • W: Marv Wolfman, Len Wein (co-plot), Robert Greenberger (co-plot); P: George Perez; I: Dick Giordano; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)
Cover art by Ed Barreto DC Comics Presents #80 (publication date January 3, 1985, cover date April 1985)
  • A World Full Of Supermen!
    • W: Paul Kupperberg; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #9 (publication date January 10, 1985, cover date April 1985)
  • Reunion
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #322 (publication date January 24, 1985, cover date April 1985)
  • Lost Among the Missing
    • W: Mindy Newell (plot), Paul Levitz (plot); P: Dan Jurgens; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Karen Berger

February

Cover art by George Perez, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Crisis on Infinite Earths #2 (publication date February 7, 1985, cover date May 1985)
  • Time And Time Again!
    • W: Marv Wolfman; P: George Perez; I: Dick Giordano; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) DC Comics Presents #81 : (publication date February 7, 1985, cover date May 1985)
  • All This And Kobra Too!
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Robert L. Fleming (dialogue); P: Keith Giffen; I: Bob Oksner; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Bill Pearson; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Ambush talks with Paul Levitz about the Legion
Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #10 (publication date February 14, 1985, cover date May 1985)
  • Election Day
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #3 (publication date February 21, 1985, cover date May 1985)
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #323 (publication date February 28, 1985, cover date May 1985)
  • Look Homeward Legionnaires
    • W: Mindy Newell (plot), Paul Levitz (plot); P: Dan Jurgens; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Bob Lappan; E: Karen Berger

March

Cover art by Pat Broderick The Best of DC #61 (publication date March 7, 1985, cover date June 1985)
Cover art by George Perez, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Crisis on Infinite Earths #3 (publication date March 7, 1985, cover date June 1985)
  • Oblivion Upon Us
    • W: Marv Wolfman; P: George Perez; I: Dick Giordano, Mike DeCarlo; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)
Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #11 (publication date March 14, 1985, cover date June 1985)
  • Taking Care Of Business: Old Business
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Ernie Colon; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • New Business
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #4 (publication date March 21, 1985, cover date June 1985)
Cover art by Howard Bender (pencils) and Jerry Ordway (inks) Action Comics #568 (publication date March 25, 1985, cover date June 1985)
  • The Amazing Matchmaker of Metropolis!
    • W: Craig Boldman; P: Howard Bender; I: Alex Nino; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Shvaughn Erin appearance
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Jerry Ordway (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #324 (publication date March 28, 1985, cover date June 1985)
  • The Secret Of the Dark Circle
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: Dan Jurgens; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: Bob Lappan; E: Karen Berger
  • The Missing Planet Puzzle
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: Ernie Colon; I: Gary Martin; C: Carl Gafford; L: Bob Lappan; E: Karen Berger

April

Cover art by George Perez, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 (publication date April 4, 1985, cover date July 1985)
  • And Thus Shall the World Die!
    • W: Marv Wolfman; P: George Perez (layouts), Mike DeCarlo (finishes); I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) The Legion of Substitute Heroes Special #1 (publication date April 4, 1985, cover date 1985)
  • You Can't Keep A Good Villain Down
    • W: Paul Levitz; W&P: Keith Giffen; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #12 (publication date April 11, 1985, cover date July 1985)
  • The More Things Change
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Mike Machlan; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The More Things Stay the Same
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Ernie Colon; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #5 (publication date April 18, 1985, cover date July 1985)
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #325 (publication date April 25, 1985, cover date July 1985)
  • 5 To the Infinite Power
    • W: Paul Levitz (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: Dan Jurgens, Keith Giffen (reproduction of LSH v3 #1); I: Karl Kesel, Larry Mahlstedt (reproduction of LSH v3 #1); C: Carl Gafford; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Karen Berger

May

Cover art by George Perez, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 (publication date May 5, 1985, cover date August 1985)
  • World's In Limbo
    • W: Marv Wolfman; P: George Perez; I: Jerry Ordway; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)
Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #13 (publication date May 9, 1985, cover date August 1985)
  • If You Think Khunds Are Cuddly, You'll Love the Lythyls!
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #6 (publication date May 23, 1985, cover date August 1985)
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Bob Oksner (inks) Ambush Bug #3 (publication date May 30, 1985, cover date August 1985)
  • The Return of the Legion of Super-Pets
    • W: Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bob Oksner; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Super-Pets appear
  • The Ambush Bug Mart
    • W: Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bob Oksner; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Proty appears
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #326 (publication date May 30, 1985, cover date August 1985)

June

Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks) The Best of DC #64 (publication date June 6, 1985, cover date September 1985)
  • 1st reprint of Superboy and the 5 Legion Traitors! from Superboy v1 #117, December 1964
  • 1st reprint of The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire! from Adventure Comics #330, Mar. 1965
  • 1st reprint of The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains! from Adventure Comics #331, Apr. 1965
  • 2nd reprint of The Super Moby Dick of Space! from Adventure Comics #332, May, 1965
  • 2nd reprint of The War Between Krypton and Earth! from Adventure Comics #333, June, 1965
  • 1st reprint of The Unknown Legionnaire! from Adventure Comics #334, July, 1965
Cover art by George Perez, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Crisis on Infinite Earths #6 (publication date June 6, 1985, cover date September 1985)
  • 3 Earths! 3 Deaths!
    • W: Marv Wolfman; P: George Perez; I: Jerry Ordway; C: Tom Ziuko; L: John Costanza; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)
Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #14 (publication date June 13, 1985, cover date September 1985)
  • Unto the New Generation
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #7 (publication date June 20, 1985, cover date September 1985)
Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #327 (publication date June 27, 1985, cover date September 1985)

July

Art by George Perez, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 (publication date July 4, 1985, cover date October 1985)
  • Beyond the Silent Night
    • W: Marv Wolfman; P: George Perez; I: Jerry Ordway, Dick Giordano; C: Tom Ziuko; L: John Costanza; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)
Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #15 (publication date July 11, 1985, cover date October 1985)
  • Hostage On A Hostile Star
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Greg LaRocque; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #8 (publication date July 18, 1985, cover date October 1985)
Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #328 (publication date July 25, 1985, cover date October 1985)
Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Karl Kesel Legion of Super-Heroes v3, Annual #1 (publication date July 25, 1985, cover date 1985)
  • Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Cold
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

August

Cover art by Dennis Jensen The Best of DC #66 (publication date August 1, 1985, cover date November 1985)
Cover art by Paris Cullins Blue Devil Annual #1 (publication date August 1, 1985, cover date Summer 1985)
  • The Day All Hell Broke Loose!
    • W: Gary Cohn, Dan Mishkin; P: Paris Cullins; I: Gary Martin, Bill Collins; C: Shelley Eiber; L: Bob Lappan; E: Alan Gold
    • Notes: refrences Mordru
Cover art by George Perez, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Crisis on Infinite Earths #8 (publication date August 1, 1985, cover date November 1985)
  • A Flash Of Lightning
    • W: Marv Wolfman; P: George Perez; I: Jerry Ordway; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)
Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #16 (publication date August 8, 1985, cover date November 1985)
  • Baptism
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Steve Lightle; I: Bob Smith; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Joe Staton and Bruce Patterson Green Lantern v3 #194 (publication date August 15, 1985, cover date November 1985)
  • 5
    • W: Steve Englehart; P: Joe Staton; I: Bruse Patterson; C: Anthony Tollin; L: L. Lois Buhalis; E: Andy Helfer
    • Cameo appearances: Dawnstar appears in scenes that parallel events from Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-2
Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #9 (publication date August 15, 1985, cover date November 1985)
Cover art by Eduardo Barreto Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #329 (publication date August 22, 1985, cover date November 1985)
Cover art by George Perez Crisis on Infinite Earths #9 (publication date August 29, 1985, cover date December 1985)
  • War Zone
    • W: Marv Wolfman; P: George Perez; I: Jerry Ordway; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)

September

Cover art by Karl Kesel The Best of DC #67 (publication date September 5, 1985, cover date December 1985)
  • 1st reprint of Starfinger! from Adventure Comics #335, Aug. 1965
  • 1st reprint of The True Identity of Starfinger! from Adventure Comics #336, Sept. 1965
  • 2nd reprint of The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion! from Adventure Comics #337, Oct. 1965
  • 2nd reprint of The Insect Queen of Smallville! from Superboy #124, Oct. 1965
  • 1st reprint of The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies! from Adventure Comics #338, Nov. 1965
  • 1st reprint of The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho! from Superby #125, Nov. 1965
  • 1st reprint of Hunters of the Super-Beasts! from Adventure Comics #339, Dec. 1965)
Cover art by Greg LaRocque and Larry Mahlstedt Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #17 (publication date September 12, 1985, cover date December 1985)
  • A New Beginning
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Greg LaRocque; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • Legionnaires' Fact File
    • E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #10 (publication date September 19, 1985, cover date December 1985)
Cover art by Steve Lightle Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #330 (publication date September 26, 1985, cover date December 1985)

October

Cover art by George Perez, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Crisis on Infinite Earths #10 (publication date October 3, 1985, cover date January 1986)
  • Death At the Dawn Of Time!
    • W: Marv Wolfman; P: George Perez; I: Jerry Ordway; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)
  • The Monitor Tapes...
    • W: Marv Wolfman; P: George Perez; E: Marv Wolfman, Robert Greenberger (associate), Len Wein (consulting)
Cover art by Greg LaRocque and Larry Mahlstedt Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #18 (publication date October 10, 1985, cover date January 1986)
  • Has Anyone Noticed A Crisis Going On?
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Greg LaRocque; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Todd McFarlane (pencils) and Tony DeZuniga (inks) Infinity Inc. #22 (publication date October 17, 1985, cover date January 1986)
  • Uncivil Wars!
    • W: Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas; P: Mike Clark, Todd McFarlane; I: Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: David C. Weiss; E: Roy Thomas
    • Cameo appearances: Blok, Brainiac 5, Bouncing Boy, Colossal Boy, Lightning Lass, Saturn Girl, Sun Boy, Supergirl, Ultra Boy
Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #11 (publication date October 17, 1985, cover date January 1986)
Cover art by Mike Clark (pencils) and Steve Montano (inks) All-Star Squadron #53 (publication date October 24, 1985, cover date January 1986)
  • World's In Turmoil
    • W: Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas; P: Mike Clark, Arvell Jones; I: Vince Colletta, Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: David C. Weiss; E: Roy Thomas
    • Cameo appearances: Brainiac 5, Colossal Boy, Mon-El, Supergirl, Ultra Boy
Cover art by Steve Lightle Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #331 (publication date October 24, 1985, cover date January 1986)
Cover art by Ernie Colon (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Legionnaires Three #1 (publication date October 31, 1985, cover date February 1986)
  • Future Shock!
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: Ernie Colon; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • Legionnaires 3
    • W: Mindy Newell; E: Karen Berger

November

Cover art by Joe Staton The Best of DC #69 (publication date November 7, 1985, cover date February 1986)
Cover art by Luke McDonnell Justice League of America v1 #247 (publication date November 7, 1985, cover date February 1986)
  • ...There's No Place Like Home
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Luke McDonnell; I: Bill Wray; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Keith Hathaway; E: Andy Helfer
    • Notes: Scenes of Takron-Galtos in the 20th Century, when it was already a prison planet
Cover art by Greg LaRocque and Larry Mahlstedt Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #19 (publication date November 14, 1985, cover date February 1986)
  • No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Greg LaRocque; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: Augustin Mas; E: Karen Berger
  • Freedom of Choice
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Chuck Patton; I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Dan Jurgens Booster Gold v1 #1 (publication date November 21, 1985, cover date February 1986)
  • The Big Fall
    • W&P: Dan Jurgens; I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Tom Ziuko; L: Agustin Mas; E: Janice Race
    • Notes: Brainiac 5's force-field belt and Legion flight ring found/stolen and used by Booster for several years afterward
Cover art by Paris Cullins (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #12 (publication date November 21, 1985, cover date February 1986)
Cover art by Mike Clark? All-Star Squadron #54 (publication date November 28, 1985, cover date February 1986)
  • The Crisis Comes To 1942! (And Vice Versa)
    • W: Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas; P: Mike Clark, Arvell Jones; I: Alfredo Alcala, Vince Colletta; C: Carl Gafford; L: David C. Weiss; E: Roy Thomas
    • Cameo appearances: Blok, Sun Boy, Supergirl
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Bob Oksner (inks) Ambush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 (publication date November 28, 1985, cover date 1985)
  • I Knew I Shoulda Taken That Left Toyn Back In Albakoyky
    • Notes: original and third Legion HQ; Kid Psycho's tombstone
Cover art by Ernie Colon (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Legionnaires Three #2 (publication date November 28, 1986, cover date March 1986)
  • From Hell To Eternity
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: Ernie Colon; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • Legionnaires 3
    • W: Mindy Newell; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Steve Lightle Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #332 (publication date November 28, 1985, cover date February 1986)

December

Cover art by Greg LaRocque and Larry Mahlstedt Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #20 (publication date December 5, 1986, cover date March 1986)
  • To Control A World
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Greg LaRocque; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • Night of Madness
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by George Perez Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #13 (publication date December 12, 1986, cover date March 1986)
Cover art by Steve Lightle Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #333 (publication date December 19, 1985, cover date March 1986)
Cover art by George Pérez The Official Crisis on Infinite Earths Index #1 (publication date ???, 1986, cover date March 1986)
  • Indexes the events of the Crisis on Infinite Earths series, including the Legion's involvement

1986 (January & February)

January

Cover art by Ernie Colon (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Legionnaires Three #3 (publication date January 3, 1986, cover date April 1986)
  • ... And Then There Were Two!
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: Ernie Colon; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • Legionnaires 3
    • W: Mindy Newell; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Paul Pelletier (pencils) and Robert Campanella (inks) Outsiders v1 #6 (publication date January 3, 1986, cover date April 1986)
  • The Outsiders at the Bat
    • Notes: Legion characters depicted in baseball stands
Cover art by Greg LaRocque and Larry Mahlstedt Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #21 (publication date January 10, 1986, cover date April 1986)
  • Obsession
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Greg LaRocque; I: Larry Mahlstedt, Mike DeCarlo; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • Training Session
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Paris Cullins; I: Gary Martin; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #14 (publication date January 17, 1986, cover date April 1986)
Cover art by Steve Lightle Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #334 (publication date January 24, 1986, cover date April 1986)

February

Cover art by Jim Starlin DC Comics Presents #93 (publication date February 6, 1986, cover date May 1986)
  • That's the Way the Heroes Bounce!
    • W: Paul Kupperberg; P: Alex Saviuk; I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Agustin Mas; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Elastic Lad story
Cover art by Ernie Colon (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Legionnaires Three #4 (publication date February 6, 1986, cover date May 1986)
  • Countdown
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Mindy Newell (dialogue); P: Ernie Colon; I: Karl Kesel; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • Legionnaires 3
    • W: Mindy Newell; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Greg LaRocque (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #22 (publication date February 13, 1986, cover date May 1986)
  • Dead End
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Greg LaRocque; I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by George Perez Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #15 (publication date February 20, 1986, cover date May 1986)
Cover art by Jerry Ordway Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #335 (publication date February 27, 1986, cover date May 1986)


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