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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 66|''Superman'' v1 #66]]''' (published [[July 7]], 1950; cover date September/October, 1950)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 66|''Superman'' v1 #66]]''' (published [[July 7]], 1950; cover date September/October, 1950)  
 
*'''The Last Days of Superman'''
 
*'''The Last Days of Superman'''
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**Plot unknown.
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**''Notes:'' [[Twice-Told Tale]] - Later rewritten to become '''The Last Days of Superman!''' in [[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' v1 #156]], October, 1962
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**''Notes:'' [[Twice-Told Tale]] - Later rewritten to become '''The Last Days of Superman!''' in [[Superman v1 #156]], October, 1962
 
 
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*'''Superman's Big Brother!'''
 
*'''Superman's Big Brother!'''
 
**''Story:'' Superman mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother.
 
**''Story:'' Superman mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother.
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**''First appearances: [[Halk Kar]] (Earth-2 [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]]
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**''First appearances:'' [[Halk Kar]] (Earth-2 [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]])
 
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become '''Superboy's Big Brother!''' in [[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]], June, 1961.
 
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become '''Superboy's Big Brother!''' in [[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]], June, 1961.
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''*[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 23|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #23]]''' (published [[December 22]], 1960, cover date February 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''*[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 23|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #23]]''' (published [[December 22]], 1960, cover date February 1961)
 
*'''The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass!'''
 
*'''The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass!'''
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**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad. Lois Lane uses Jimmy Olsen's Elastic Lad serum
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**''Notes:'' Lois Lane uses Jimmy Olsen's Elastic Lad serum
 
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|'''[[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]]''' (published [[March 30]], 1961, cover date May 1961)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]]''' (published [[March 30]], 1961, cover date May 1961)
 
*'''Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!'''
 
*'''Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!'''
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**''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.
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**''Story:'' Supergirl is again invited to try out for Legion membership, earning her way in by unearthing valuable antiquities while [[Brainiac 5/Pre-Crisis|Brainiac 5]] is inducted for "noble courage" in risking his life to save hers.
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Phantom Girl/Pre-Crisis|Phantom Girl]] & [[Duo Damsel/Pre-Crisis|Triplicate Girl]] (both revealed to be Legion members); [[Bouncing Boy/Pre-Crisis|Bouncing Boy]], Brainiac 5, [[Shrinking Violet/Pre-Crisis|Shrinking Violet]] and [[Sun Boy/Pre-Crisis|Sun Boy]] as Legion applicants.
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Phantom Girl/Pre-Crisis|Phantom Girl]] & [[Duo Damsel/Pre-Crisis|Triplicate Girl]] (both revealed to be Legion members); [[Bouncing Boy/Pre-Crisis|Bouncing Boy]], Brainiac 5, [[Shrinking Violet/Pre-Crisis|Shrinking Violet]] and [[Sun Boy/Pre-Crisis|Sun Boy]] as Legion applicants.
 
**''Join Legion:'' Brainiac 5 (also origin), Supergirl
 
**''Join Legion:'' Brainiac 5 (also origin), Supergirl
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*'''Superboy's Big Brother!'''
 
*'''Superboy's Big Brother!'''
 
**''Story:'' Superboy mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother, than inadvertantly poisons him while trying to uncover his "real identity.".
 
**''Story:'' Superboy mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother, than inadvertantly poisons him while trying to uncover his "real identity.".
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**''First appearances:'' & origin Mon-El, 2nd app. Phantom Zone)
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**''First appearances:'' [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis]] (also origin)
 +
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Phantom Zone
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 277|''Action Comics'' #277]]''' (published [[April 27]], 1961, cover date June 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 277|''Action Comics'' #277]]''' (published [[April 27]], 1961, cover date June 1961)
 
*'''The Battle of the Super-Pets!'''
 
*'''The Battle of the Super-Pets!'''
−
**''Notes:'' 1st meeting of Krypto, Streaky & Beppo)
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**''Notes:'' 1st meeting of Krypto, Streaky & Beppo
 
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|[[Image:Adventure286.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure286.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 286|''Adventure Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[May 31]], 1961, cover date July 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 286|''Adventure Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[May 31]], 1961, cover date July 1961)
−
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' - Readers ask questions about '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]] and [[Mort Weisinger|the editor]] encourages fans to read an upcoming story called '''The Legion of Super-Villains''' in [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]].
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*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters page)
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**Readers ask questions about '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]] and [[Mort Weisinger|the editor]] encourages fans to read an upcoming story called '''The Legion of Super-Villains''' in [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]].
 
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*'''War of the Superboys!'''
 
*'''War of the Superboys!'''
 
**''Story:'' A Kryptonian juvenile delinquent arrives to make trouble for Superboy on Earth..
 
**''Story:'' A Kryptonian juvenile delinquent arrives to make trouble for Superboy on Earth..
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**''First appearances:'' [[Dev-Em]]
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**''First appearances:'' [[Dev-Em/Pre-Crisis|Dev-Em]]
 
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[July 27]], 1961, cover date September 1961)
 
|'''[[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[July 27]], 1961, cover date September 1961)
 
*'''The Knave from Krypton!'''
 
*'''The Knave from Krypton!'''
−
**''Story:'' A Kryptonian juvenile delinquent wrecks havoc disguised as Superboy before getting flung into the far future. (2nd App. Dev-Em)
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**''Story:'' Dev-Em continues to wreak havoc, disguised as Superboy, before getting flung into the far future.
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 28|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #28]]''' (published [[August 8]], 1961, cover date October 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 28|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #28]]''' (published [[August 8]], 1961, cover date October 1961)
 
*'''The Lois Lane of the Future!'''
 
*'''The Lois Lane of the Future!'''
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**''Story:'' Superman meets Lois 4xR in a future world where everybody has super-powers. (Set in 30th century)
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**''Story:'' Superman meets Lois 4xR in a future world where everybody has super-powers.
 +
**''Notes:'' Set in 30th century, no Legion appearance.
 
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|[[Image:Adventure289.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure289.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 289|''Adventure Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[August 31]], 1961, cover date October 1961)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 289|''Adventure Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[August 31]], 1961, cover date October 1961)  
 
*'''Clark Kent's Super Father!'''
 
*'''Clark Kent's Super Father!'''
−
**''Story:'' A kyptonian criminal escapes from the [[Phantom Zone]] and poses as Pa Kent. (Cameo [[Legion statuettes]])
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**''Story:'' A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the [[Phantom Zone]] and poses as Pa Kent.
 +
**''Notes:'' Cameo of [[Legion statuettes]]
 
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' #149]]''' (published [[September 14]], 1961, cover date November 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' #149]]''' (published [[September 14]], 1961, cover date November 1961)
−
*'''The Death of Superman!'''
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*'''The Death of Superman!''' [http://theages.superman.ws/Encyclopaedia/death.php]
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**''Story:'' Luthor pretends to reform before successfully killing Superman [Imaginary story/Elseworlds]. (Legion cameo at Superman's funeral)
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**''Story:'' Luthor pretends to reform before successfully killing Superman
 +
**''Notes: Imaginary story/Elseworlds. Legion cameo at Superman's funeral.
 
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|'''[[Action Comics 282|''Action Comics'' #282]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 282|''Action Comics'' #282]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961)
 
*'''The Supergirl of Tomorrow!'''
 
*'''The Supergirl of Tomorrow!'''
−
**''Story:'' In an effort to restore her lost super-powers, Superman sends Supergirl into the far future. (Cameo Brainiac 5 & Legion Time Bubble)
+
**''Story:'' In an effort to restore her lost super-powers, Superman sends Supergirl into the far future.
 +
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5 & Legion Time Bubble cameo.
 
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|[[Image:Adventure290.jpg|80px]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure290.jpg|80px]]
 
|'''[[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961)
 
|'''[[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961)
 
*'''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!'''
 
*'''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!'''
−
**''Story:'' A juvenile delinquint lookalike for Clark Kent tries to take over his life. (Sun Boy revealed to be a Legion member)
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**''Story:'' A juvenile delinquent lookalike for Clark Kent tries to take over his life.
 +
**''Notes:'' Sun Boy revealed to be a Legion member
 
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|'''[[Superboy v1 93|''Superboy'' v1 #93]]''' (published [[October 5]], 1961, cover date December 1961)
 
|'''[[Superboy v1 93|''Superboy'' v1 #93]]''' (published [[October 5]], 1961, cover date December 1961)
 
*'''Lana Lang's Superboy Identity Detection Kit!'''
 
*'''Lana Lang's Superboy Identity Detection Kit!'''
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**''Story:'' Lana tries to uncover Superboy's secret identity. (App. Chameleon Boy)
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**''Story:'' Lana tries to uncover Superboy's secret identity.
 +
**''Notes:'' Chameleon Boy appearance
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 57|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #57]]''' (published [[October 5]], 1961, cover date December 1961)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 57|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #57]]''' (published [[October 5]], 1961, cover date December 1961)  
−
*Has ad for [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]] with seven Legionnaires pictured. 1st Legion house ad?
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*''House Ads:'' Ad for [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]] with seven Legionnaires pictured. [1st Legion house ad?]
 
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**''Story:'' Chameleon Men from the 30th century, members of the Legion of Super-Outlaws, try and locate kryptonite in an effort to destroy Superman. (Mention Cosmic King & Lightning Lord)
 
**''Story:'' Chameleon Men from the 30th century, members of the Legion of Super-Outlaws, try and locate kryptonite in an effort to destroy Superman. (Mention Cosmic King & Lightning Lord)
 
*'''The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!'''
 
*'''The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!'''
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**''Story:'' Supergirl battles against red kryptonite and Mr. Mxytzplk. (Superman mentions Legion)
+
**''Story:'' Supergirl battles against red kryptonite and Mr. Mxytzplk.
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**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion
 
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|'''[[Superman Annual v1 4|''Superman Annual'' v1 #4]]''' (published [[November 9]], 1961, cover date 1962)
 
|'''[[Superman Annual v1 4|''Superman Annual'' v1 #4]]''' (published [[November 9]], 1961, cover date 1962)
 
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!'''
 
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!'''
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**''Story:'' (2-page profile of the Legion, 1st mention of many civilian identities, homeworlds and origins.)
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**2-page profile of the Legion, first mention of many civilian identities, homeworlds and origins.
 
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|[[Image:Action284.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff]]
 
|[[Image:Action284.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 284|''Action Comics'' #284]]''' (published [[November 30]], 1961, cover date January 1962)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 284|''Action Comics'' #284]]''' (published [[November 30]], 1961, cover date January 1962)  
 
*'''The Babe of Steel!'''
 
*'''The Babe of Steel!'''
−
**''Story:'' Superman learns of a portal that will allow Kryptonian criminals to escape the Phantom Zone. (App. Mon-El)
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**''Story:'' Superman learns of a portal that will allow Kryptonian criminals to escape the Phantom Zone.
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**''Notes:'' Mon-El appears
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 31|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #31]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1961, cover date February 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 31|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #31]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1961, cover date February 1962)
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*Has ad for Adventure Comics #293 mentioning the Super-Pets.
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*''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #293 mentions the Super-Pets.
 
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*'''The World's Greatest Heroine!'''
 
*'''The World's Greatest Heroine!'''
 
**''Story:'' Superman reveals Supergirl's existence to the world and the Legion helps her defeat the [[Infinite Monster]].
 
**''Story:'' Superman reveals Supergirl's existence to the world and the Legion helps her defeat the [[Infinite Monster]].
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*Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl appear on three pages
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**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl appear on three pages
 
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*'''The Legion of Super-Traitors!'''
 
*'''The Legion of Super-Traitors!'''
 
**''Story:'' With the Legion's help, Superboy battles aliens bent on moving the Earth to another solar system..
 
**''Story:'' With the Legion's help, Superboy battles aliens bent on moving the Earth to another solar system..
−
**''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]] and [[Comet the Super-Horse]]. 1st app. & origin the [[Brain Globes]] of [[Rambat]]
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**''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]], [[Comet the Super-Horse]], [[Brain Globes]] of [[Rambat]] (also origin of BGoR)
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 296|''Adventure Comics'' #296]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date April 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 296|''Adventure Comics'' #296]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date April 1962)
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*'''Smallville Mailsack''' - A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them.
+
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters page)
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**A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them.
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 298|''Adventure Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 298|''Adventure Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962)
−
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' - Several readers write in to support the proposed "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" feature, and a couple state they would rather keep "Tales of the Bizarro World".
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*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters page)
 +
**Several readers write in to support the proposed "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" feature, and a couple state they would rather keep "Tales of the Bizarro World".
 
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|[[Image:Adventure299.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure299.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 299|''Adventure Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[June 28]], 1962, cover date August 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 299|''Adventure Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[June 28]], 1962, cover date August 1962)
−
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' - The announcement is made that "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" will officially replace "Tales of the Bizarro World" as a new regular feature beginning in [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]].
+
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters page)
 +
**The announcement is made that "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" will officially replace "Tales of the Bizarro World" as a new regular feature beginning in [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]].
 
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*'''The Stolen Super-Powers!'''
 
*'''The Stolen Super-Powers!'''
 
**''Story:'' Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own. (Death of Lightning Lad.)  
 
**''Story:'' Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own. (Death of Lightning Lad.)  
−
*'''Smallville Mailsack'''
+
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters page)
−
**''Story:'' Letters page. ([[Buddy LaVigne]] of Northbrook, IL, defines [[Bits of Legionnaire Business|'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''']] and invents Polar Boy)
+
**[[Buddy LaVigne]] of Northbrook, IL, defines ''[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]]'' and invents Polar Boy
 
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*'''The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!'''
 
*'''The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!'''
 
**''Story:'' The Legion battles space pirates while trying to guess the super-power of their newest member..
 
**''Story:'' The Legion battles space pirates while trying to guess the super-power of their newest member..
−
**''First appearances:'' & origin Element Lad, joins Legion. 1st app. Roxxas)  
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**''First appearances:'' & origin Element Lad, joins Legion. 1st app. Roxxas)
−
*'''Smallville Mailsack'''
+
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters page)
−
**Letters column. ([[Bits of Legionnaire Business]] begins as a regular feature)
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**[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]] begins as a regular feature
 
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 311|''Adventure Comics'' #311]]''' (published [[June 27]], 1963, cover date August 1963)
 
|'''[[Adventure Comics 311|''Adventure Comics'' #311]]''' (published [[June 27]], 1963, cover date August 1963)
 
*'''The War Between the Substitute Heroes and the Legionnaires!'''
 
*'''The War Between the Substitute Heroes and the Legionnaires!'''
−
**''Story:'' The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens masquraded as the real Legion.  
+
**''Story:'' The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens masquraded as the real Legion.
−
*'''Smallville Mailsack'''
+
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters page)
−
**''Story:'' Letter Column (Readers point to appearances of Lightning Man as proof that Lightning Lad cannot be dead.  
+
**Readers point to appearances of Lightning Man as proof that Lightning Lad cannot be dead.  
 
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
 
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
−
**''Story:'' (2nd mention of Color Kid & 1st mention Evolvo Lad)
+
**''Notes:'' 2nd mention of Color Kid & 1st mention Evolvo Lad
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 111|''Superboy'' #111]]''' (published [[January 2]], 1964, cover date March 1964)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 111|''Superboy'' #111]]''' (published [[January 2]], 1964, cover date March 1964)
 
*'''Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!'''
 
*'''Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!'''
−
**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Ranzz twins)
+
**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Ranzz twins
 
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|[[Image:Adventure318.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp]]
 
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*'''The Mutiny of the Legionnaires!'''
 
*'''The Mutiny of the Legionnaires!'''
 
**''Story:'' Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion. (2nd app. Time Trapper)
 
**''Story:'' Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion. (2nd app. Time Trapper)
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*'''Smallville Mailsack'''
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*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters page)
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**Letters column. (only mention of a “Super-Bird” member of the Legion of Super-Pets)
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**Only mention of a “Super-Bird” member of the Legion of Super-Pets
 
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Contents this page: 1950 | 1952 | 1953 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964

1950

July

Superman v1 #66 (published July 7, 1950; cover date September/October, 1950)

1952

November

Art by Al Plastino Superman v1 #80 (published November 5, 1952, cover date February 1953)
  • Superman's Big Brother!
    • Story: Superman mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother.
    • First appearances: Halk Kar (Earth-2 Mon-El)
    • Notes: Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become Superboy's Big Brother! in Superboy v1 #89, June, 1961.

1953

June

Art by J. Winlsow Mortimer Adventure Comics #191 (published June 4, 1953, cover date August 1953)
  • The Two Clark Kents!
    • Story: A juvenile delinquent tries to take over the life of his look alike, Clark Kent.
    • Notes: Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero! in Adventure Comics #290.

October

Art by J. Winlsow Mortimer Adventure Comics #195 (published October 28, 1953, cover date December 1953)
  • Lana Lang's Romance on Mars!
    • Story: Lana Lang tries to make Superboy jealous by dating the new hero, Mars Boy.
    • Notes: Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes! in Adventure Comics #282.

1958

February

Adventure247.jpg Adventure Comics #247 (published February 27, 1958, cover date April 1958)

May

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye Adventure Comics #250 (published May 29, 1959, cover date July 1958)
  • The Imposter From the Year 2958!
    • Story: Superboy must figure out which citizen of Smallville has been kidnapped and impersonated by a criminal from the 30th century.
    • Notes: No Legion content, but story is set in Legion’s timeframe after its debut.

July

Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #31 (published July 17, 1958, cover date September 1958)
  • The E-l-a-s-t-i-c Lad!
    • Notes: First appearance of Jimmy Olsen in his Elastic Lad identity

1959

April

Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #37 (published April 7, 1959, cover date June 1959)
  • The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!
    • Notes: Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.

August

Pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito Wonder Woman v1 #101 (published August 14, 1959, cover date October 1959)
  • Fun House of Time!
    • Notes: Villain later revealed to have been the Time Trapper, in his retroactive first appearance.

October

Adventure267.jpg Adventure Comics #267 (published October 29, 1959, cover date December 1959)
  • Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!
    • 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

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #270 (published January 28, 1960, cover date March 1960)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters page)
    • 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 page)
    • 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.

May

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #46 (published May 19, 1960, cover date July 1960)
  • Elastic Lad's Greatest Feats!
    • Notes: Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.

June

Action267.jpg Action Comics #267 (published June 30, 1960, cover date August 1960)

November

Superboy-v1-086.jpg Superboy #86 (published November 17, 1960, cover date January 1961)
  • The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!
    • 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

December

*Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #23 (published December 22, 1960, cover date February 1961)
  • The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass!
    • Notes: Lois Lane uses Jimmy Olsen's Elastic Lad serum

1961

January

Adventure282.jpg Adventure Comics #282 (published January 31, 1961, cover date March 1961)
  • Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!
    • 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

Action276.jpg Action Comics #276 (published March 30, 1961, cover date May 1961)
  • Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!
    • 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-v1-089.jpg Superboy v1 #89 (published April 6, 1961, cover date June 1961)
  • Superboy's Big Brother!
    • Story: Superboy mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother, than inadvertantly poisons him while trying to uncover his "real identity.".
    • First appearances: Mon-El/Pre-Crisis (also origin)
    • Notes: Second appearance of Phantom Zone
Action Comics #277 (published April 27, 1961, cover date June 1961)
  • The Battle of the Super-Pets!
    • Notes: 1st meeting of Krypto, Streaky & Beppo

May

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #54 (published May 18, 1961, cover date July 1961)
  • Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!
    • Notes: Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks) Adventure Comics #286 (published May 31, 1961, cover date July 1961)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters page)

June

Superman-v1-147.jpg Superman #147 (published June 13, 1961, cover date August 1961)
  • The Legion of Super-Villains!
    • Story: The Legion of Super-Villains recruits Lex Luthor in an attempt to humiliate the Legion by destroying Superman..
    • First appearances: LSV, the Adult Legion, Cosmic Man, Lightning Man & Saturn Woman. 1st app. & origin Cosmic King, Lightning Lord & Saturn Queen. Origin Lightning Lad)
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye Adventure Comics #287 (published June 29, 1961, cover date August 1961)
  • War of the Superboys!
    • Story: A Kryptonian juvenile delinquent arrives to make trouble for Superboy on Earth..
    • First appearances: Dev-Em

July

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye Adventure Comics #288 (published July 27, 1961, cover date September 1961)
  • The Knave from Krypton!
    • Story: Dev-Em continues to wreak havoc, disguised as Superboy, before getting flung into the far future.

August

Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #28 (published August 8, 1961, cover date October 1961)
  • The Lois Lane of the Future!
    • Story: Superman meets Lois 4xR in a future world where everybody has super-powers.
    • Notes: Set in 30th century, no Legion appearance.
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye Adventure Comics #289 (published August 31, 1961, cover date October 1961)

September

Superman-v1-149.jpg Superman #149 (published September 14, 1961, cover date November 1961)
  • The Death of Superman! [1]
    • Story: Luthor pretends to reform before successfully killing Superman
    • Notes: Imaginary story/Elseworlds. Legion cameo at Superman's funeral.
Action282.jpg Action Comics #282 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961)
  • The Supergirl of Tomorrow!
    • Story: In an effort to restore her lost super-powers, Superman sends Supergirl into the far future.
    • Notes: Brainiac 5 & Legion Time Bubble cameo.
Adventure290.jpg Adventure Comics #290 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961)
  • The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!
    • 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-v1-093.jpg Superboy v1 #93 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961)
  • Lana Lang's Superboy Identity Detection Kit!
    • 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)
Action283.jpg Action Comics #283 (published October 26, 1961, cover date December 1961)
  • The Red Kryptonite Menace!
    • 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!
    • Story: Supergirl battles against red kryptonite and Mr. Mxytzplk.
    • Notes: Superman mentions Legion

November

Superman-v1-Annual04.jpg Superman Annual v1 #4 (published November 9, 1961, cover date 1962)
  • The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!
    • 2-page profile of the Legion, first mention of many civilian identities, homeworlds and origins.
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff Action Comics #284 (published November 30, 1961, cover date January 1962)
  • The Babe of Steel!
    • Story: Superman learns of a portal that will allow Kryptonian criminals to escape the Phantom Zone.
    • Notes: Mon-El appears

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.
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein Action Comics #285 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962)
  • The World's Greatest Heroine!
    • 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
Adventure293.jpg Adventure Comics #293 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962)

1962

January

Action286.jpg Action Comics #286 (published January 30, 1962, cover date March 1962)
  • The Jury of Super-Enemies!
    • Notes: 2nd app. LSV with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members, cameo in a dream sequence)

February

Superman-v1-152.jpg Superman #152 (published February 6, 1962, cover date April 1962)
  • The Robot Master!
    • Story: Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends. (App. Legion)
Action287.jpg Action Comics #287 (published February 27, 1962, cover date April 1962)
  • Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!
    • Story: Supergirl battles chameleon men impersonating the Legion. (Legion app. 1st app. Whizzy)

March

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #33 (published March 27, 1962, cover date May 1962)
  • The Phantom Lois Lane!
    • Story: Lana Lang forces both Lois Lane and Lori Lemaris into the Phantom Zone to eliminate her competition in marrying Superman. While in the Zone, Lois meets Mon-El.
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Action Comics #288 (published March 29, 1962, cover date May 1962)
  • The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!
    • Story: In a bid to escape from the Phantom Zone, Kryptonian criminals force Supergirl's adoptive father to make her cry and collect her tears. (App. Mon-El.)
Adventure Comics #296 (published March 29, 1962, cover date April 1962)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters page)
    • A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them.

April

Action289.jpg Action Comics #289 (published April 26, 1962, cover date June 1962)
  • Superman's Super-Courtship!
    • Story: Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman. (2nd app. Adult Legion, 1st mention marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl.)

May

Superboy-v1-098.jpg Superboy #98 (published May 17, 1962, cover date July 1962)
  • The Boy with Ultra Powers!
    • 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: & origin Ultra Boy. 1st app. Marla Latham. Pete Ross joins Legion)
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #62 (published May 24, 1962, cover date July 1962)
  • Superman's Phantom Pal!
    • Story: As Elastic Lad, Jimmy slips through a tiny hole into the Phantom Zone, where he has a chance to learn Superman's secret identity.
    • Notes: Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad, Mon-El cameo
Action290.jpg Action Comics #290 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962)
  • Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!
    • Story: Red kryptonite exposure causes Supergirl to bestow super-powers with a kiss. (App. Phantom Girl, Legion statutette)
Adventure Comics #298 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters page)
    • 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.jpg Superman #155 (published June 21, 1962, cover date August 1962)
  • The Downfall of Superman!
    • Story: Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters. (App. Cosmic Man & Lightning Man.)
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #299 (published June 28, 1962, cover date August 1962)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters page)
    • 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)
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #300 (published July 26, 1962, cover date September 1962)
  • The Face Behind the Lead Mask!
    • Story: The Legion fights a robot created by Lex Luthor. (Begins first ongoing Legion series. Mon-El joins Legion)

August

Pencils bu Curt Swan, inks by George Klein Superman #156 (published August 2, 1962, cover date October 1962)
  • The Last Days of Superman!
    • Story: Superman succumbs to Virus X and enlists the aid of various heroes to help him perform charitable deeds before he dies. (App. Legion)
Pencils bu Curt Swan, inks by John Forte Superboy #100 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962)
  • The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot!
    • Story: While Superboy is visiting the Legion in the 30th Century, Pete Ross must impersonate a Superboy robot which he has accidentally damaged. (App. Legion)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #64 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962)
  • Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star!
    • Notes: Superman mentions Legion)
Adventure301.jpg Adventure Comics #301 (published August 28, 1962, cover date October 1962)
  • The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy!
    • Story: To encourage a group of Legion applicants, Bouncing Boy relates how he joined the team. (Origin Bouncing Boy.)

September

Superman #157 (published September 20, 1962, cover date November 1962)
  • The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!
    • Notes: Cameo Mon-El)
  • Superman's Day of Doom!
    • Story: Superman learns he will be saved by someone with the initials L.L. (Cameo Lightning Lad & Cosmic Boy)
Action Comics #294 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
  • The Kryptonite Killer!
    • Notes: Cameo Saturn Queen
Adventure302.jpg Adventure Comics #302 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
  • Sun Boy's Lost Power!
    • 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)
  • Has ad for Adventure Comics #302 with title changed to "The End of Sun-Boy!"

October

Superboy #101 (published October 4, 1962, cover date December 1962)
  • The Valhalla of the Super-Companions!
    • Story: An alien forces heroes from several worlds to live on his, only to send them packing when they outstay their welcome. (Story later reused with new title and art changes as When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion! in Adventure Comics #371, August, 1968)
Action Comics #295 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962)
Adventure303.jpg Adventure Comics #303 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962)
  • The Fantastic Spy!
    • Story: The Legion fails several assignments thanks to a traitor in their midst..
    • First appearances: Matter-Eater Lad, joins Legion)

November

Superman-v1-Annual06.jpg Superman Annual v1 #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
    • Story: Back-cover poster. (Cameo, Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy.)
Adventure304.jpg Adventure Comics #304 (published November 29, 1962, cover date January 1963)
  • The Stolen Super-Powers!
    • Story: Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own. (Death of Lightning Lad.)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters page)

December

Action Comics #297 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963)
  • The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!
    • Story: Kryptonian criminals escape from the Phantom Zone. (Cameo Mon-El)
  • Legion mentioned in house ad for Adventure Comics #305
Adventure305.jpg Adventure Comics #305 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963)
  • The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!
    • Story: A mysterious hero tries out for Legion membership. (Mon-El leaves Phantom Zone, joins Legion full time. 1st app. Antennae Boy)
  • Clark Kent, He-Man!
    • 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. (App. Chameleon Boy.)

1963

January

Action Comics #298 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963)
  • The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor!
    • Story: Supergirl battles a group of Phantom Zone criminals. (Cameo Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl)
  • House ad for Adventure Comics #306 mentions all Substitute Heroes by name
Adventure306.jpg Adventure Comics #306 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963)
  • The Legion of Substitute-Heroes!
    • Story: A group of rejected applicants forms a secret back-up team to the Legion..
    • First appearances: & origin Legion of Substitute Heroes. 1st app. & origins 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)
  • (Unknown Title)
    • Notes: (Cameo Elastic Lad and, on a bracelet, Chameleon Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy)
  • House Ads: Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad"
Action Comics #299 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963)
  • The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots!
    • 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.”
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #307 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963)
  • The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!
    • Story: The Legion battles space pirates while trying to guess the super-power of their newest member..
    • First appearances: & origin Element Lad, joins Legion. 1st app. Roxxas)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters page)

March

Superman #161 (published March 21, 1963, cover date May 1963)
  • The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!
    • Notes: Superboy mentions Mon-El)
Adventure Comics #308 (published March 28, 1963, cover date May 1963)
  • The Return of Lightning Lad!
    • Story: Lightning Lad comes back from the dead, but some members doubt his miraculous return..
    • First appearances: & origin Lightning Lass, joins Legion)

April

Action Comics #301 (published April 25, 1963, cover date June 1963)
  • The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!
    • Story: Comet the Super-Horse gains the ability to turn into a normal man when in the presence of a comet..
    • First appearances: planet Zerox.)
Adventure Comics #309 (published April 25, 1963, cover date June 1963)
  • The Legion of Super-Monsters!
    • Story: A rejected Legion applicant gathers monsters in a plot to have revenge..
    • First appearances: Jungle King, Rainbow Girl
  • The Fake Superboy from Krypton!
    • Story: Superboy schemes to make an ex-convict think he was halucenating when he saw the Teen of Steel leaving the Kent farm. (App. Brainiac 5)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • Story: (1st mention of Color Kid, Beast Boy & Life Lass)

May

Superman #162 (published May 2, 1963, cover date July 1963)
  • The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!
    • Story: Superman is split into two heroes, each of whom perform great feats before settling down with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. (Legion cameo)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #70 (published May 23, 1963, cover date July 1963)
  • The Secret of Silver Kryptonite!
    • Story: plot. (3rd app. Element Lad.)
Adventure Comics #310 (published May 29, 1963, cover date July 1963)
  • The Doom of the Super-Heroes!
    • Story: One by one, Legion members are murdered by a mysterious masked villain..
    • First appearances: Mr. Mxyzptlk in 30th century)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • Story: (1st mention of Duplicate Boy and Spider-Girl, referred to as Spider Lass)

June

Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane Annual #2 (published June 6, 1963, cover date Summer 1963)
  • 1st reprint of The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass! from Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane #23, February, 1961
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #311 (published June 27, 1963, cover date August 1963)
  • The War Between the Substitute Heroes and the Legionnaires!
    • Story: The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens masquraded as the real Legion.
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters page)
    • Readers point to appearances of Lightning Man as proof that Lightning Lad cannot be dead.
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • Notes: 2nd mention of Color Kid & 1st mention Evolvo Lad

July

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #312 (published July 25, 1963, cover date September 1963)
  • The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires!
    • 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
    • Story: (1st 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!
Adventure Comics #313 (published August 29, 1963, cover date October 1963)
  • The Condemned Legionnaires!
    • Story: The Legion girls succumb to a crimson virus, while the boys try and stop a new female menace..
    • First appearances: Satan Girl. 3rd app. Substitute Legion)

September

Superman #165 (published September 19, 1963, cover date November 1963)
  • Beauty and the Super-Beast!
    • Story: Superman comes up with an elaborate ruse to convince the Superman Revenge Squad that their counter-energy ray doesn’t work. (App. Saturn Woman & Proty II.)
Action Comics #306 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963)
  • The Maid of Doom!
    • Story: A being poses as Superman to trick Supergirl. (Cameo Brainiac 5 & Mon-El)
  • House 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!
    • Story: A rejected Legion applicant steals a Time Bubble and recruits great villains from the past, placing their minds in the bodies of the Legion’s mightiest members. (App. Hitler, Nero, John Dillenger. 1st app Ronn Kar & Alaktor. 1st mention radiation weakness for Ultra Boy)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • Story: (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!
    • Story: Plot. (Cameo Ultra Boy)
  • House 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!
    • Story: A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate the El family by marrying Supergirl. (App. Saturn Girl.)
  • House 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!
    • 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!
    • Story: Superboy becomes a giant after exposure to red kryptonite and needs help to protect his secret identity. (App. Colossal Boy. Last new Superboy solo story in Adventure Comics until issue #450)

November

Superman #166 (published November 7, 1963, cover date January 1964)
  • The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!
    • 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)
  • Has a 1/3 page ad for Adventure Comics #316, Ultra Boy is pictured.
Superman-v1-Annual08.jpg Superman Annual v1 #8 (published November 21, 1963, cover date Winter 1963-64)
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #316 (published November 27, 1963, cover date January 1964)
  • The Renegade Super-Hero!
    • 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 (Partial reprint of same feature from Superman Annual #4, 1961 with some changes and two new pages.)

December

Superman #167 (published December 19, 1963, cover date February 1964)
  • The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!
    • Story: Plot. (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!
Adventure Comics #317 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
  • The Menace of Dream Girl!
    • 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!
    • 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 #111 (published January 2, 1964, cover date March 1964)
  • Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!
    • Notes: Superboy mentions Ranzz twins
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #318 (published January 30, 1964, cover date March 1964)
  • The Mutiny of the Legionnaires!
    • Story: Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion. (2nd app. Time Trapper)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters page)
    • 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!
    • 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!
    • Story: The Legion girls feign interest in Jimmy to help him impress his would-be girlfriend, Lucy Lane. (App. Light Lass, Saturn Girl & Triplicate Girl)

March

Adventure Comics #320 (published March 26, 1964, cover date May 1964)
  • The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton!
    • 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. (Feature changes name 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!
    • Story: Jimmy grows to giant size to battle Titano, the Super-Ape. (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!
    • Story: Lightning Lad pretends to fail a psychological test in order to expose SP Chief Wilson. (1st full app. Time Trapper. Bouncing Boy loses powers)
World's Finest Comics #142 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964)
  • The Composite Superman!
    • Story: A janitor at the Superman Museum goes on a rampage after gaining the powers of all Legion members. (App. Legion statuettes)

May

Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #50 (published May 14, 1964, cover date July 1964)
  • Lois Lane's Luckiest Day!
    • Story: Three girls join Lois Lane’s fan club and help to make it her lucky day. (App. Phantom Girl, Shrinking Violet & Triplicate Girl)
Superboy #114 (published May 21, 1964, cover date July 1964)
  • Krypto's Catastrophes!
    • Notes: Superboy mentions Legion)
Adventure Comics #322 (published May 28, 1964, cover date July 1964)
  • The Super Tests of the Super-Pets!
    • Story: The Super-Pets put Proty II through his paces in a series of initiation tests. (Proty II joins Super-Pets)

June

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #323 (published June 25, 1964, cover date August 1964)
  • The Eight Impossible Missions!
    • 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 (Text feature gives origin & homeworlds of the Subs.)

July

80-Page Giant #2 (published July 2, 1964, cover date September 1964)
  • 1st reprint of The E-L-A-S-T-I-C Lad! from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #31, September, 1958
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #79 (published July 9, 1964, cover date September 1964)
  • The Red-Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.!
    • Story: A 30th century criminal escapes into the past, taking Jimmy with him. (App. Legion Time Bubble)
Adventure Comics #324 (published July 30, 1964, cover date September 1964)
  • The Legion of Super-Outlaws!
    • Story: The brother of a former Legion adversary tricks the super-heroes into fighting their counterparts from another world..
    • First appearances: & origin the Heroes of Lallor, Beast Boy, Duplicate Boy, Evolvo Lad, Gas Girl and Life Lass)

August

Superman #172 (published August 6, 1964, cover date October 1964)
  • The New Superman!
    • Story: Plot. (Cameo 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!
    • 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
    • Story: (text feature prints “selected passages” from teams rules and regulations.)

September

Superman #173 (published September 17, 1964, cover date November 1964)
  • The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!
    • Story: Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. (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!
    • 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
    • Story: (Text feature prints “selected passages” from teams rules and regulations.)

October

Superboy #117 (published October 1, 1964, cover date December 1964)
  • Superboy and the 5 Legion Traitors!
    • Story: Superboy is visited by evil Legion members from an alternate future world. (App. Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Element Lad, Invisible Kid & Ultra Boy)
Action Comics #319 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964)
  • The Super-Cheat!
    • Story: Supergirl tries to expose a cheater. (App. Shrinking Violet)
Adventure Comics #327 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964)
  • The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!
    • Story: The son of a scientist mistakenly believes himself to be an inhuman android, while the true android has taken his place..
    • First appearances: & origin Lone Wolf, later renamed Timber Wolf)

November

Action Comics #320 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965)
Adventure Comics #328 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965)
  • The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion!
    • 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

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #329 (published December 31, 1964, cover date February 1965)
  • The Bizarro Legion!
    • Story: When Bizarro is turned down for Legion membership, he uses his imperfect duplicator ray to create a Legion of his own..
    • First appearances: Legion Flight Ring
  • Know Your Legionnaires
    • Story: (Text feature gives origins, powers, homeworlds and real names of all members.)
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