Legion Publication History/1958-1964

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1958
February
	Adventure Comics #247 (published February 27, 1958, cover date April 1958) 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. First appearances: Legion of Super-Heroes, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Legion Clubhouse, Time bubble Join Legion: Superboy
1959
October
	Adventure Comics #267 (published October 29, 1959, cover date December 1959) 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. Name changes: Lightning Boy-->Lightning Lad Costume changes: Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl
1960
January
	Adventure Comics #270 (published January 28, 1960, cover date March 1960) 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.
March
	Adventure Comics #272 (published March 31, 1960, cover date May 1960) 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.
June
	Action Comics #267 (published June 30, 1960, cover date August 1960) 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. First appearances: Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, Invisible Kid (Lyle Norg) Notes: First mention of 18-year-old age limit
November
	Superboy v1 #86 (published November 17, 1960, cover date January 1961) 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. Notes: Lightning Lad appears; Cosmic Boy & Saturn Girl cameo. First reference to a Legion of Super-Villains
1961
January
	Adventure Comics #282 (published January 31, 1961, cover date March 1961) Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes! W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Lana tries to make Superboy jealous by feigning interest in a new hero. First appearances: Star Boy (also origin, revealed to be a Legion member.) Notes: Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl cameo.
March
	Action Comics #276 (published March 30, 1961, cover date May 1961) 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 is inducted for "noble courage" in risking his life to save hers. First appearances: Phantom Girl & Triplicate Girl (both revealed to be Legion members); Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Shrinking Violet and Sun Boy as Legion applicants. Join Legion: Brainiac 5 (also origin), Supergirl
April
	Superboy v1 #89 (published April 6, 1961, cover date June 1961) 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.". First appearances: Mon-El (also origin) Notes: Second appearance of Phantom Zone
May
	Adventure Comics #286 (published May 31, 1961, cover date July 1961) Smallville Mailsack (letters column) E: Mort Weisinger Readers ask questions about Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes from Adventure Comics #282 and the editor encourages fans to read an upcoming story called The Legion of Super-Villains in Superman v1 #147.
June
	Superman v1 #147 (published June 13, 1961, cover date August 1961) The Legion of Super-Villains! W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The 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, Lightning Lord & Saturn Queen. Notes: Origin of Lightning Lad & LSV
	Adventure Comics #289 (published August 31, 1961, cover date October 1961) Clark Kent's Super Father! W: Robert Bernstein; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and poses as Pa Kent. Notes: Cameo of Legion statuettes
September
	Superman v1 #149 (published September 14, 1961, cover date November 1961) The Death of Superman! [1] W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Luthor pretends to reform before successfully killing Superman Notes: Imaginary story/Elseworlds. Legion cameo at Superman's funeral.
	Action Comics #282 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961) The Supergirl of Tomorrow! W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger Story: In an effort to restore her lost super-powers, Superman sends Supergirl into the far future. Notes: Brainiac 5 & Legion Time Bubble cameo.
	Adventure Comics #290 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961) The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero! W: Robert Bernstein; P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A juvenile delinquent lookalike for Clark Kent tries to take over his life. Notes: Sun Boy revealed to be a Legion member
October
	Superboy v1 #93 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961) 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. Notes: Chameleon Boy appearance
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #57 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961) House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #290 with seven Legionnaires pictured. [1st Legion house ad?]
	Action Comics #283 (published October 26, 1961, cover date December 1961) The Red Kryptonite Menace! P: Curt Swan; I: Stan Kaye; E: Mort Weisinger 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! W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Wesinger Story: Supergirl battles against red kryptonite and Mr. Mxytzplk. Notes: Superman mentions Legion
November
	Superman v1 Annual #4 (published November 9, 1961, cover date 1962) The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes! P: Curt Swan, I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger 2-page profile of the Legion, first mention of many civilian identities, homeworlds and origins.
December
	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.
	Action Comics #285 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962) The World's Greatest Heroine! W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger 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
	Adventure Comics #293 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962) The Legion of Super-Traitors! W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger 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)
1962
January
	Action Comics #286 (published January 30, 1962, cover date March 1962) The Jury of Super-Enemies! W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Second appearance of LSV, with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members - cameo in a dream sequence
February
	Superman v1 #152 (published February 6, 1962, cover date April 1962) The Robot Master! W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends, including Legionnaires
	Action Comics #287 (published February 27, 1962, cover date April 1962) Supergirl's Greatest Challenge! W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Supergirl battles chameleon men impersonating the Legion. First appearances: Whizzy
March
	Adventure Comics #296 (published March 29, 1962, cover date April 1962) Smallville Mailsack (letters column) E: Mort Weisinger A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them.
April
	Action Comics #289 (published April 26, 1962, cover date June 1962) Superman's Super-Courtship! W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger 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.
May
	Superboy v1 #98 (published May 17, 1962, cover date July 1962) 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.. First appearances: Ultra Boy (also origin), Marla Latham. Join Legion: Pete Ross
	Action Comics #290 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962) Supergirl's Super Boyfriends! W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Red kryptonite exposure causes Supergirl to bestow super-powers with a kiss. Notes: Phantom Girl and Legion statuettes appear
	Adventure Comics #298 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962) Smallville Mailsack (letters column) E: Mort Weisinger 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".
June
	Superman v1 #155 (published June 21, 1962, cover date August 1962) The Downfall of Superman! W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters. Notes: Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear.
	Adventure Comics #299 (published June 28, 1962, cover date August 1962) Smallville Mailsack (letters column) E: Mort Weisinger 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.
July
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #63 (published July 5, 1962, cover date September 1962) The League of Fantastic Supermen! W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Third appearance of LSV. First appearances: Chameleon Chief, Sun Emperor
	Adventure Comics #300 (published July 26, 1962, cover date September 1962) The Face Behind the Lead Mask! W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: John Forte, Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion fights a robot created by Lex Luthor. Notes: Begins first ongoing Legion series. Join Legion: Mon-El
August
	Superman v1 #156 (published August 2, 1962, cover date October 1962) The Last Days of Superman! W: Ed Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger 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
	Superboy v1 #100 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962) 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. Notes: Legion appear
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #64 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962) Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star! W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Superman mentions Legion
	Adventure Comics #301 (published August 28, 1962, cover date October 1962) The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy! W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: John Forte, Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: To encourage a group of Legion applicants, Bouncing Boy relates how he joined the team. Notes: Origin of Bouncing Boy.
September
	Superman v1 #157 (published September 20, 1962, cover date November 1962) The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner! W: Edmond Hamilton?; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Cameo Mon-El Superman's Day of Doom! W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superman learns he will be saved by someone with the initials L.L. Notes: Cameo Lightning Lad & Cosmic Boy
	Action Comics #294 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962) The Kryptonite Killer! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Cameo Saturn Queen
	Adventure Comics #302 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962) Sun Boy's Lost Power! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Sun Boy is drummed out of the Legion when his super-powers fade.
	Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #37 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962) House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #302 with title changed to "The End of Sun-Boy!"
October
	Action Comics #295 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962) Superman Goes Wild! P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Wesinger Notes: Cameo Mon-El House Ads: Ad promotes The Fantastic Spy! in Adventure Comics #303
	Adventure Comics #303 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962) The Fantastic Spy! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion fails several assignments thanks to a traitor in their midst.. First appearances: Matter-Eater Lad Join Legion: Matter-Eater Lad
November
	Superman v1 Annual #6 (published November 15, 1962, cover date Winter 1962-63) 1st Reprint The Legion of Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #247, April 1958, with final page cut, "Lightning Boy" relettered to "Lightning Lad" and some characters recolored. The Superman Family (Back-cover poster) P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Includes Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy.
	Adventure Comics #304 (published November 29, 1962, cover date January 1963) The Stolen Super-Powers! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger 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. Smallville Mailsack (letters column) E: Mort Weisinger Buddy LaVigne of Northbrook, IL, defines Bits of Legionnaire Business and invents Polar Boy
December
	Action Comics #297 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963) The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton! W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Kryptonian criminals escape from the Phantom Zone. (Cameo Mon-El) House Ads: Legion mentioned in ad for Adventure Comics #305
	Adventure Comics #305 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963) The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A mysterious hero tries out for Legion membership. First appearances: Antennae Boy Notes: Mon-El leaves Phantom Zone, and joins Legion full time. Clark Kent, He-Man! P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger 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.
1963
January
	Action Comics #298 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963) The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor! W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger 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
	Adventure Comics #306 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963) The Legion of Substitute-Heroes! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger 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)
February
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #68 (published February 21, 1963, cover date April 1963) The Richest Boy in Metropolis W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Appearances: Elastic Lad and, as charms 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"
	Action Comics #299 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963) The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger 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."
	Adventure Comics #307 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963) The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion battles space pirates while trying to guess the super-power of their newest member.. First appearances: Element Lad (also origin); Roxxas Join Legion: Element Lad Smallville Mailsack (letters column) E: Mort Weisinger Bits of Legionnaire Business begins as a regular feature
March
	Superman v1 #161 (published March 21, 1963, cover date May 1963) The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent! W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Superboy mentions Mon-El.
	Adventure Comics #308 (published March 28, 1963, cover date May 1963) The Return of Lightning Lad! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Lightning Lad comes back from the dead, but some members doubt his miraculous return.. First appearances: Lightning Lass (also origin) Join Legion: Lightning Lass
April
	Adventure Comics #309 (published April 25, 1963, cover date June 1963) The Legion of Super-Monsters! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A rejected Legion applicant gathers monsters in a plot to have revenge.. First appearances: Jungle King, Rainbow Girl The Fake Superboy from Krypton! P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superboy schemes to make an ex-convict think he was hallucinating when he saw the Teen of Steel leaving the Kent farm. Notes: Brainiac 5 appears Bits of Legionnaire Business Notes: 1st mention of Color Kid, Beast Boy & Life Lass
May
	Superman v1 #162 (published May 2, 1963, cover date July 1963) The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superman is split into two heroes, each of whom perform great feats before settling down with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. Notes: Legion cameo
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #70 (published May 23, 1963, cover date July 1963) The Secret of Silver Kryptonite! P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Second appearance of Element Lad.
	Adventure Comics #310 (published May 29, 1963, cover date July 1963) The Doom of the Super-Heroes! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: One by one, Legion members are murdered by a mysterious masked villain.. First appearances: Mr. Mxyzptlk (in 30th century) Bits of Legionnaire Business E: Mort Weisinger Notes: 1st mention of Duplicate Boy and Spider-Girl, referred to as Spider Lass
June
	Adventure Comics #311 (published June 27, 1963, cover date August 1963) The War Between the Substitute Heroes and the Legionnaires! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese, Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens masquraded as the real Legion. Smallville Mailsack (letters column) E: Mort Weisinger Readers point to appearances of Lightning Man as proof that Lightning Lad cannot be dead. Bits of Legionnaire Business E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Second mention of Color Kid & first mention of Evolvo Lad
July
	Adventure Comics #312 (published July 25, 1963, cover date September 1963) The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger 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 E: Mort Weisinger Notes: First mention of Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard
August
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #72 (published August 15, 1963, cover date October 1963) The World of Doomed Olsens! W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger 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 Join Legion: Elastic Lad (Jimmy Olsen)
	Adventure Comics #313 (published August 29, 1963, cover date October 1963) The Condemned Legionnaires! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein, Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion girls succumb to a crimson virus, while the boys try and stop a new female menace. First appearances: Satan Girl. Notes: Third appearance of Legion of Substitute Heroes.
September
	Superman v1 #165 (published September 19, 1963, cover date November 1963) Beauty and the Super-Beast! W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger 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.
	Action Comics #306 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963) The Maid of Doom! W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger 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
	Adventure Comics #314 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963) The Super-Villains of All Ages! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger 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 Notes: First mention of radiation weakness for Ultra Boy Bits of Legionnaire Business E: Mort Weisinger Notes: 1st mention of Gas Girl
October
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #73 (published October 10, 1963, cover date December 1963) Jimmy’s Inter-Dimensional Romance! P: John Forte; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Ultra Boy cameo House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy
	Action Comics #307 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963) Supergirl's Wedding Day! W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate the El family by marrying Supergirl. Notes: Saturn Girl appearance. House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #315 with all Substitute Heroes pictured
	Adventure Comics #315 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963) The Legionnaires Super-Contest! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese (splash page, part 2 only), Unknown (remainder); E: Mort Weisinger 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! P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger 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
November
	Superman v1 #166 (published November 7, 1963, cover date January 1964) The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superman’s son travels to Krypton before its destruction. Notes: A Time bubble appears
	Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #46 (published November 14, 1963, cover date January 1964) House Ads: Has a 1/3 page ad for Adventure Comics #316, Ultra Boy is pictured.
	Superman v1 Annual #8 (published November 21, 1963, cover date Winter 1963-64) 1st reprint of Prisoner of the Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #267, December, 1959
	Adventure Comics #316 (published November 27, 1963, cover date January 1964) The Renegade Super-Hero! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger 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 P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Partial reprint of same feature from Superman v1 Annual #4, 1961 with some changes and two new pages.
December
	Superman v1 #167 (published December 19, 1963, cover date February 1964) The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! W: Edmond Hamilton, Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Brainiac revealed to be android, caption refers to revised ancestry of Brainiac 5
	Action Comics #309 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964) The Superman Super-Spectacular! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Story: President Kennedy helps Superman protect his secret identity. Notes: Legion of Super-Pets appears
	Adventure Comics #317 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964) The Menace of Dream Girl! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger 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
	Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #47 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964) The Super-Life of Lois Lane! P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger 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
1964
January
	Superboy v1 #111 (published January 2, 1964, cover date March 1964) Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: As he returns from a trip to the future, Superboy thinks about how good it was to see Lightning Lad and Lightning Lass.
	Adventure Comics #318 (published January 30, 1964, cover date March 1964) The Mutiny of the Legionnaires! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion. Notes: Second appearance of Time Trapper Smallville Mailsack (letters column) E: Mort Weisinger Only mention of a "Super-Bird" member of the Legion of Super-Pets
February
	Adventure Comics #319 (published February 27, 1964, cover date April 1964) The Legion's Suicide Squad! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn (splash page and Part 2 only), Unknown (remainder); E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Substitute succeeds, where two Legion teams failed, on a mission to destroy alien weapons.. First appearances: Planetary Chance Machine
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #76 (published February 27, 1964, cover date April 1964) Elastic Lad Jimmy and his Legion Romances! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger 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
March
	Adventure Comics #320 (published March 26, 1964, cover date May 1964) The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton! W: Jerry Siegel; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff, George Papp, Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superboy takes the place of Dev-Em in an attempt to capture Morlock the Merciless. Notes: Third appearance of Dev-Em. 1st partial reprint of The War of the Superboys! from Adventure Comics #287 1st partial reprint of The Knave From Krypton! from Adventure Comics #288 The Legion Outpost (letters column) E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Letters page changes name from Smallville Mailsack to reflect Legion takeover of title
April
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #77 (published April 9, 1964, cover date June 1964) The Colossus of Metropolis! P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Jimmy grows to giant size to battle Titano, the Super-Ape. Notes: Jimmy wears costumes of Colossal Boy, Sun Boy & Star Boy
	Adventure Comics #321 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964) The Code of the Legion! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff, Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Lightning Lad pretends to fail a psychological test in order to expose SP Chief Wilson. First appearances: Time Trapper (proper). Depowered: Bouncing Boy
	World's Finest Comics #142 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964) The Composite Superman! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein (part 1), Sheldon Moldoff (part 2); E: Mort Weisinger Story: A janitor at the Superman Museum goes on a rampage after gaining the powers of all Legion members. Notes: Legion statuettes appear
May
	Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #50 (published May 14, 1964, cover date July 1964) Lois Lane's Luckiest Day! P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger 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
	Superboy v1 #114 (published May 21, 1964, cover date July 1964) Krypto's Catastrophes! W: Otto Binder; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Superboy mentions to Krypto that he is taking a trip to the future to consult with his pals in the Legion of Super-Heroes.
	Adventure Comics #322 (published May 28, 1964, cover date July 1964) The Super Tests of the Super-Pets! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff, Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn, Joe Letterese, Vivian Berg?; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Super-Pets put Proty II through his paces in a series of initiation tests. Notes: Proty II joins Super-Pets
June
	Adventure Comics #323 (published June 25, 1964, cover date August 1964) The Eight Impossible Missions! W: Jerry Siegel; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger 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) Origin of the Legion of Substitute Heroes E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Text feature gives origin & homeworlds of the Subs.
July
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #79 (published July 9, 1964, cover date September 1964) The Red-Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.! W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A 30th century criminal escapes into the past, taking Jimmy with him. Notes: Legion Time Bubble appears
	Adventure Comics #324 (published July 30, 1964, cover date September 1964) The Legion of Super-Outlaws! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Vivian Berg?; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The brother of a former Legion adversary tricks the super-heroes into fighting their counterparts from another world.. First appearances: Heroes of Lallor. Origin and first appearances of all members - Beast Boy, Duplicate Boy, Evolvo Lad, Gas Girl and Life Lass
August
	Superman v1 #172 (published August 6, 1964, cover date October 1964) The New Superman! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Cameoes of Cosmic Boy, Invisible Kid & Saturn Girl.
	Adventure Comics #325 (published August 27, 1964, cover date October 1964) Lex Luthor Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Vivian Berg?; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Lex Luthor travels into the future, adopts a disguise, and pretends to be good for a time before turning on the Legion. The Legion Constitution E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations.
September
	Superman v1 #173 (published September 17, 1964, cover date November 1964) The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. Notes: Cameo Legion statues of Bouncing Boy, Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy
	Adventure Comics #326 (published September 24, 1964, cover date November 1964) The Revolt of the Girl Legionnaires! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Under the mental control of an alien Queen, the girl Legionnaires attempt to destroy their male teammates.. First appearances: Queen Azura of Femnaz The Legion Constitution E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations.
October
	Superboy v1 #117 (published October 1, 1964, cover date December 1964) Superboy and the 5 Legion Traitors! W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger 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
	Action Comics #319 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964) The Super-Cheat! P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Supergirl tries to expose a cheater. Notes: Shrinking Violet appears
	Adventure Comics #327 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964) The Lone Wolf Legionnaire! W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The son of a scientist mistakenly believes himself to be an inhuman android, while the true android has taken his place.. First appearances: Lone Wolf (and origin - later renamed Timber Wolf)
November
	Action Comics #320 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965) The Three Super-Enemies! W: Otto Binder; P: Al Plastino, Curt Swan; I: Al Plastino, George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Superman refers to events of Superboy v1 #117
	Adventure Comics #328 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965) The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger 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
December
	Adventure Comics #329 (published December 31, 1964, cover date February 1965) The Bizarro Legion! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger 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 Rings Know Your Legionnaires E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Text feature gives origins, powers, homeworlds and real names of all members.

See Also

• Series-specific Legion Publication History pages related to entries on this page:
  • Action Comics
  • Adventure Comics
  • Superboy (all versions)
  • Superman (all versions)
  • Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane
  • Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen
  • World's Finest Comics
• Pre-Crisis Chronology
• Legion Broadcast History
• Legion Video Release History