Difference between revisions of "Legion Publication History/1958-1964"
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|[[Image:Adventure270.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye, lettering by Ira Schnapp]] | |[[Image:Adventure270.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye, lettering by Ira Schnapp]] | ||
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 270|''Adventure Comics'' #270]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1960, cover date March 1960) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 270|''Adventure Comics'' #270]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1960, cover date March 1960) | ||
− | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters | + | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) |
**A fan points out that many people in Superman's life have the initials L.L., including Lightning Lad. Another letter writer praises "Prisoner of the Super-Heroes", asking if Superman will meet these heroes when they grow up, to which the Editor replies that he'll pass the idea along to the writers. | **A fan points out that many people in Superman's life have the initials L.L., including Lightning Lad. Another letter writer praises "Prisoner of the Super-Heroes", asking if Superman will meet these heroes when they grow up, to which the Editor replies that he'll pass the idea along to the writers. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 272|''Adventure Comics'' #272]]''' (published [[March 31]], 1960, cover date May 1960) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 272|''Adventure Comics'' #272]]''' (published [[March 31]], 1960, cover date May 1960) | ||
− | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters | + | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) |
**Another letter comes in asking if Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad will be depicted as adults. The editor mentions that a story is already being developed, but that it will appear in ''Action Comics'', as it will star Superman rather than Superboy. | **Another letter comes in asking if Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad will be depicted as adults. The editor mentions that a story is already being developed, but that it will appear in ''Action Comics'', as it will star Superman rather than Superboy. | ||
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|[[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''' (letters | + | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) |
**Readers ask questions about '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]] and [[Mort Weisinger|the editor]] encourages fans to read an upcoming story called '''The Legion of Super-Villains''' in [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]. | **Readers ask questions about '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]] and [[Mort Weisinger|the editor]] encourages fans to read an upcoming story called '''The Legion of Super-Villains''' in [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]. | ||
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1961, cover date August 1961) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1961, cover date August 1961) | ||
*'''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' The Legion of Super-Villains recruits Lex Luthor in an attempt to humiliate the Legion by destroying Superman.. | + | **''Story:'' The [[Legion of Super-Villains/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]] recruits Lex Luthor in an attempt to humiliate the Legion by destroying Superman.. |
− | **''First appearances:'' | + | **''First appearances:'' Legion of Super-Villains, [[Adult Legion]], [[Cosmic Man]], [[Lightning Man]],[[Saturn Woman]], [[Cosmic King/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic King]], [[Lightning Lord/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lord]] & [[Saturn Queen/Pre-Crisis|Saturn Queen]]. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Origin of Lightning Lad & LSV | ||
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|[[Image:Adventure287.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye]] | |[[Image:Adventure287.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye]] | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 286|''Action Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1962, cover date March 1962) | |'''[[Action Comics 286|''Action Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1962, cover date March 1962) | ||
*'''The Jury of Super-Enemies!''' | *'''The Jury of Super-Enemies!''' | ||
− | **''Notes:'' | + | **''Notes:'' Second appearance of LSV, with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members - cameo in a dream sequence |
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|'''[[Superman v1 152|''Superman'' #152]]''' (published [[February 6]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | |'''[[Superman v1 152|''Superman'' #152]]''' (published [[February 6]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | ||
*'''The Robot Master!''' | *'''The Robot Master!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends | + | **''Story:'' Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends, including Legionnaires |
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|'''[[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | |'''[[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | ||
*'''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!''' | *'''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Supergirl battles chameleon men impersonating the Legion. | + | **''Story:'' Supergirl battles chameleon men impersonating the Legion. |
+ | **''First appearances:'' [[Whizzy]] | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 288|''Action Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date May 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 288|''Action Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date May 1962) | ||
*'''The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!''' | *'''The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' In a bid to escape from the Phantom Zone, Kryptonian criminals force Supergirl's adoptive father to make her cry and collect her tears. | + | **''Story:'' In a bid to escape from the Phantom Zone, Kryptonian criminals force Supergirl's adoptive father to make her cry and collect her tears. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Mon-El appears. | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 296|''Adventure Comics'' #296]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 296|''Adventure Comics'' #296]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | ||
− | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters | + | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) |
**A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them. | **A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them. | ||
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[April 26]], 1962, cover date June 1962) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[April 26]], 1962, cover date June 1962) | ||
*'''Superman's Super-Courtship!''' | *'''Superman's Super-Courtship!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman. | + | **''Story:'' Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Second appearance of Adult Legion, first mention of the marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl. | ||
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*'''The Boy with Ultra Powers!''' | *'''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.. | **''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:'' | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Ultra Boy/Pre-Crisis|Ultra Boy]] (also origin), [[Marla Latham/Pre-Crisis|Marla Latham]]. |
+ | **''Join Legion:'' [[Pete Ross/Pre-Crisis|Pete Ross]] | ||
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|[[Image:JimmyOlsen062.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff]] | |[[Image:JimmyOlsen062.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff]] | ||
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|'''[[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | |'''[[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | ||
*'''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!''' | *'''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Red kryptonite exposure causes Supergirl to bestow super-powers with a kiss. | + | **''Story:'' Red kryptonite exposure causes Supergirl to bestow super-powers with a kiss. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Phantom Girl and Legion statutettes appear | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 298|''Adventure Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 298|''Adventure Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | ||
− | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters | + | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) |
**Several readers write in to support the proposed "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" feature, and a couple state they would rather keep "Tales of the Bizarro World". | **Several readers write in to support the proposed "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" feature, and a couple state they would rather keep "Tales of the Bizarro World". | ||
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 155|''Superman'' #155]]''' (published [[June 21]], 1962, cover date August 1962) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 155|''Superman'' #155]]''' (published [[June 21]], 1962, cover date August 1962) | ||
*'''The Downfall of Superman!''' | *'''The Downfall of Superman!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters. | + | **''Story:'' Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear. | ||
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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''' (letters | + | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) |
**The announcement is made that "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" will officially replace "Tales of the Bizarro World" as a new regular feature beginning in [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]]. | **The announcement is made that "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" will officially replace "Tales of the Bizarro World" as a new regular feature beginning in [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]]. | ||
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|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 63|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #63]]''' (published [[July 5]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 63|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #63]]''' (published [[July 5]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | ||
*'''The League of Fantastic Supermen!''' | *'''The League of Fantastic Supermen!''' | ||
− | **''Notes:'' | + | **''Notes:'' Third appearance of LSV. |
**''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Chief]], [[Sun Emperor]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Chief]], [[Sun Emperor]] | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]]''' (published [[July 26]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]]''' (published [[July 26]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | ||
*'''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' | *'''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' The Legion fights a robot created by Lex Luthor. | + | **''Story:'' The Legion fights a robot created by Lex Luthor. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Begins first ongoing Legion series. | ||
+ | **''Join Legion:'' [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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− | |[[Image:Superman-v1-156.jpg|80px|Pencils | + | |[[Image:Superman-v1-156.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein]] |
|'''[[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' #156]]''' (published [[August 2]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | |'''[[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' #156]]''' (published [[August 2]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | ||
*'''The Last Days of Superman!''' | *'''The Last Days of Superman!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Superman succumbs to [[Virus X]] and enlists the aid of various heroes to help him perform charitable deeds before he dies. | + | **''Story:'' Superman succumbs to [[Virus X]] and enlists the aid of various heroes to help him perform charitable deeds before he dies. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Legion appear | ||
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− | |[[Image:Superboy-v1-100.jpg|80px|Pencils | + | |[[Image:Superboy-v1-100.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte]] |
|'''[[Superboy v1 100|''Superboy'' #100]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | |'''[[Superboy v1 100|''Superboy'' #100]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | ||
*'''The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot!''' | *'''The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' While Superboy is visiting the Legion in the 30th Century, Pete Ross must impersonate a Superboy robot which he has accidentally damaged. | + | **''Story:'' While Superboy is visiting the Legion in the 30th Century, Pete Ross must impersonate a Superboy robot which he has accidentally damaged. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Legion appear | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 64|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #64]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 64|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #64]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | ||
*'''Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star!''' | *'''Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star!''' | ||
− | **''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion | + | **''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion |
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|[[Image:Adventure301.jpg|80px]] | |[[Image:Adventure301.jpg|80px]] | ||
|'''[[Adventure Comics 301|''Adventure Comics'' #301]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 301|''Adventure Comics'' #301]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | ||
*'''The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy!''' | *'''The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' To encourage a group of Legion applicants, Bouncing Boy relates how he joined the team. | + | **''Story:'' To encourage a group of Legion applicants, Bouncing Boy relates how he joined the team. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Origin of Bouncing Boy. | ||
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|'''[[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' #157]]''' (published [[September 20]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | |'''[[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' #157]]''' (published [[September 20]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | ||
*'''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' | *'''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' | ||
− | **''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El | + | **''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El |
*'''Superman's Day of Doom!''' | *'''Superman's Day of Doom!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Superman learns he will be saved by someone with the initials L.L. | + | **''Story:'' Superman learns he will be saved by someone with the initials L.L. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Cameo Lightning Lad & Cosmic Boy | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 37|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #37]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 37|''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!" |
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 101|''Superboy'' #101]]''' (published [[October 4]], 1962, cover date December 1962) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 101|''Superboy'' #101]]''' (published [[October 4]], 1962, cover date December 1962) | ||
*'''The Valhalla of the Super-Companions!''' | *'''The Valhalla of the Super-Companions!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' An alien forces heroes from several worlds to live on his, only to send them packing when they outstay their welcome. | + | **''Story:'' An alien forces heroes from several worlds to live on his, only to send them packing when they outstay their welcome. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - story later reused with new title and art changes as '''When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!''' in [[Adventure Comics 371|''Adventure Comics'' #371]], August, 1968) | ||
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*'''Superman Goes Wild!''' | *'''Superman Goes Wild!''' | ||
**''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El) | **''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El) | ||
− | * | + | *''House Ads:'' Ad promotes '''The Fantastic Spy!''' in [[Adventure Comics 303|''Adventure Comics'' #303]] |
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*'''The Fantastic Spy!''' | *'''The Fantastic Spy!''' | ||
**''Story:'' The Legion fails several assignments thanks to a traitor in their midst.. | **''Story:'' The Legion fails several assignments thanks to a traitor in their midst.. | ||
− | **''First appearances:'' Matter-Eater Lad | + | **''First appearances:'' Matter-Eater Lad |
+ | **''Join Legion:'' Matter-Eater Lad | ||
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*1st Reprint '''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]], April 1958, with final page cut, "Lightning Boy" relettered to "Lightning Lad" and some characters recolored. | *1st Reprint '''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]], April 1958, with final page cut, "Lightning Boy" relettered to "Lightning Lad" and some characters recolored. | ||
*'''The Superman Family''' | *'''The Superman Family''' | ||
− | ** | + | **Back-cover poster. (Includes Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy.) |
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|[[Image:Adventure304.jpg|80px]] | |[[Image:Adventure304.jpg|80px]] | ||
|'''[[Adventure Comics 304|''Adventure Comics'' #304]]''' (published [[November 29]], 1962, cover date January 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 304|''Adventure Comics'' #304]]''' (published [[November 29]], 1962, cover date January 1963) | ||
*'''The Stolen Super-Powers!''' | *'''The Stolen Super-Powers!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own. | + | **''Story:'' Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own. |
− | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters | + | **''Deaths:'' Lightning Lad. |
+ | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**[[Buddy LaVigne]] of Northbrook, IL, defines ''[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]]'' and invents Polar Boy | **[[Buddy LaVigne]] of Northbrook, IL, defines ''[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]]'' and invents Polar Boy | ||
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*'''The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!''' | *'''The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!''' | ||
**''Story:'' Kryptonian criminals escape from the [[Phantom Zone]]. (Cameo Mon-El) | **''Story:'' Kryptonian criminals escape from the [[Phantom Zone]]. (Cameo Mon-El) | ||
− | *Legion mentioned in | + | *''House Ads:'' Legion mentioned in *''House Ads:'' Ad for ''Adventure Comics'' #305 |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 305|''Adventure Comics'' #305]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 305|''Adventure Comics'' #305]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963) | ||
*'''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' A mysterious hero tries out for Legion membership. | + | **''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!''' | *'''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. | + | **''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. | ||
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*'''The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor!''' | *'''The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor!''' | ||
**''Story:'' Supergirl battles a group of Phantom Zone criminals. (Cameo Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl) | **''Story:'' Supergirl battles a group of Phantom Zone criminals. (Cameo Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl) | ||
− | *House | + | **''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #306 mentions all Substitute Heroes by name |
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*'''The Legion of Substitute-Heroes!''' | *'''The Legion of Substitute-Heroes!''' | ||
**''Story:'' A group of rejected applicants forms a secret back-up team to the Legion.. | **''Story:'' A group of rejected applicants forms a secret back-up team to the Legion.. | ||
− | **''First appearances:'' | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]] (also origin and first appearances of all members - [[Chlorophyll Kid]], [[Fire-Lad]], [[Night Girl]], [[Polar Boy]] and [[Stone Boy]]) |
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*'''The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots!''' | *'''The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots!''' | ||
**''Story:'' Superman thinks of people he knows with the initials L.L. (Cameo Lightning Lad) | **''Story:'' Superman thinks of people he knows with the initials L.L. (Cameo Lightning Lad) | ||
− | *''House Ads:'' Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as | + | *''House Ads:'' Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad." |
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|[[Image:Adventure307.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp]] | |[[Image:Adventure307.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp]] | ||
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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:'' | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Element Lad/Pre-Crisis|Element Lad]] (also origin); Roxxas |
− | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters | + | **''Join Legion:'' Element Lad |
+ | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]] begins as a regular feature | **[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]] begins as a regular feature | ||
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*'''The Return of Lightning Lad!''' | *'''The Return of Lightning Lad!''' | ||
**''Story:'' Lightning Lad comes back from the dead, but some members doubt his miraculous return.. | **''Story:'' Lightning Lad comes back from the dead, but some members doubt his miraculous return.. | ||
− | **''First appearances:'' | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Light Lass/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lass]] (also origin) |
+ | **''Join Legion:'' Lightning Lass | ||
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**''Story:'' Superboy schemes to make an ex-convict think he was halucenating when he saw the Teen of Steel leaving the Kent farm. (App. Brainiac 5) | **''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''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' 1st mention of Color Kid, Beast Boy & Life Lass) |
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|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 70|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #70]]''' (published [[May 23]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 70|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #70]]''' (published [[May 23]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | ||
*'''The Secret of Silver Kryptonite!''' | *'''The Secret of Silver Kryptonite!''' | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' Third appearance of Element Lad. |
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*'''The Doom of the Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Doom of the Super-Heroes!''' | ||
**''Story:'' One by one, Legion members are murdered by a mysterious masked villain.. | **''Story:'' One by one, Legion members are murdered by a mysterious masked villain.. | ||
− | **''First appearances:'' [[Mr. Mxyzptlk]] in 30th century) | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Mr. Mxyzptlk]] (in 30th century) |
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' 1st mention of Duplicate Boy and Spider-Girl, referred to as Spider Lass |
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*'''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''' (letters | + | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters 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''' | ||
− | **''Notes:'' | + | **''Notes:'' Second mention of Color Kid & first mention of Evolvo Lad |
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**''Story:'' The Legion searches for a way to return a fallen member to life. (Death of [[Proty]]. Lightning Lad rejoins Legion) | **''Story:'' The Legion searches for a way to return a fallen member to life. (Death of [[Proty]]. Lightning Lad rejoins Legion) | ||
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' First mention of Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard |
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*'''The Maid of Doom!''' | *'''The Maid of Doom!''' | ||
**''Story:'' A being poses as Superman to trick Supergirl. (Cameo Brainiac 5 & Mon-El) | **''Story:'' A being poses as Superman to trick Supergirl. (Cameo Brainiac 5 & Mon-El) | ||
− | *House | + | **''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy |
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**''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) | **''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''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' 1st mention of Gas Girl |
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 73|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #73]]''' (published [[October 10]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 73|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #73]]''' (published [[October 10]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | ||
*'''Jimmy’s Inter-Dimensional Romance!''' | *'''Jimmy’s Inter-Dimensional Romance!''' | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' Ultra Boy cameo |
− | *House | + | *''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy |
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*'''Supergirl's Wedding Day!''' | *'''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.) | **''Story:'' A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate the El family by marrying Supergirl. (App. Saturn Girl.) | ||
− | *House | + | **''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #315 with all Substitute Heroes pictured |
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*'''The Renegade Super-Hero!''' | *'''The Renegade Super-Hero!''' | ||
**''Story:'' Ultra Boy is thought to be a traitor to the Legion. (Beginning of Phantom Girl/Ultra Boy romance) | **''Story:'' Ultra Boy is thought to be a traitor to the Legion. (Beginning of Phantom Girl/Ultra Boy romance) | ||
− | *'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes''' | + | *'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes''' |
+ | **''Notes:'' Partial reprint of same feature from Superman Annual #4, 1961 with some changes and two new pages. | ||
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− | |'''[[Superman v1 167|''Superman'' #167]]''' (published [[December 19]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | + | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 167|''Superman'' #167]]''' (published [[December 19]], 1963, cover date February 1964) |
*'''The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!''' | *'''The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!''' | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' Brainiac revealed to be android, caption refers to revised ancestry of Brainiac 5 |
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 47|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #47]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | |bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 47|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #47]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | ||
*'''The Super-Life of Lois Lane!''' | *'''The Super-Life of Lois Lane!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' An | + | **''Story:'' An "imaginary tale," in which it is Lois Lane, not Kal-El, who travels from Krypton to Earth to become a super-hero. (Cameo Night Girl, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy) |
*Two-year subscription offer pictures Mon-El, Saturn Girl, Superboy & Ultra Boy | *Two-year subscription offer pictures Mon-El, Saturn Girl, Superboy & Ultra Boy | ||
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*'''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) | ||
− | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters | + | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) |
− | **Only mention of a | + | **Only mention of a "Super-Bird" member of the Legion of Super-Pets |
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*1st partial reprint of '''The War of the Superboys!''' from [[Adventure Comics 287|''Adventure Comics'' #287]] | *1st partial reprint of '''The War of the Superboys!''' from [[Adventure Comics 287|''Adventure Comics'' #287]] | ||
*1st partial reprint of '''The Knave From Krypton!''' from [[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]] | *1st partial reprint of '''The Knave From Krypton!''' from [[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]] | ||
− | *'''The Legion Outpost''' | + | *'''The Legion Outpost''' (letters column) |
− | **Letters | + | **''Notes:'' Letters page changes name from Smallville Mailsack to reflect Legion takeover of title |
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 77|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #77]]''' (published [[April 9]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 77|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #77]]''' (published [[April 9]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | ||
*'''The Colossus of Metropolis!''' | *'''The Colossus of Metropolis!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Jimmy grows to giant size to battle Titano, the Super-Ape. | + | **''Story:'' Jimmy grows to giant size to battle Titano, the Super-Ape. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Jimmy wears costumes of Colossal Boy, Sun Boy & Star Boy | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 321|''Adventure Comics'' #321]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 321|''Adventure Comics'' #321]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | ||
*'''The Code of the Legion!''' | *'''The Code of the Legion!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Lightning Lad pretends to fail a psychological test in order to expose SP Chief Wilson. | + | **''Story:'' Lightning Lad pretends to fail a psychological test in order to expose SP Chief Wilson. |
+ | **''First appearances:'' [[Time Trapper]] (proper). | ||
+ | **''Depowered:'' Bouncing Boy | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 142|''World's Finest Comics'' #142]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 142|''World's Finest Comics'' #142]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | ||
*'''The Composite Superman!''' | *'''The Composite Superman!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' A janitor at the Superman Museum goes on a rampage after gaining the powers of all Legion members. | + | **''Story:'' A janitor at the Superman Museum goes on a rampage after gaining the powers of all Legion members. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Legion statuettes appear | ||
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|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 50|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #50]]''' (published [[May 14]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | |'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 50|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #50]]''' (published [[May 14]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | ||
*'''Lois Lane's Luckiest Day!''' | *'''Lois Lane's Luckiest Day!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' Three girls join Lois Lane’s fan club and help to make it her lucky day. | + | **''Story:'' Three girls join Lois Lane’s fan club and help to make it her lucky day. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Phantom Girl, Shrinking Violet & Triplicate Girl appear | ||
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 114|''Superboy'' #114]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | |bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 114|''Superboy'' #114]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | ||
*'''Krypto's Catastrophes!''' | *'''Krypto's Catastrophes!''' | ||
− | **''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Legion | + | **''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Legion |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 322|''Adventure Comics'' #322]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 322|''Adventure Comics'' #322]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | ||
*'''The Super Tests of the Super-Pets!''' | *'''The Super Tests of the Super-Pets!''' | ||
− | **''Story:'' The Super-Pets put Proty II through his paces in a series of initiation tests. | + | **''Story:'' The Super-Pets put Proty II through his paces in a series of initiation tests. |
+ | **''Notes:'' Proty II joins Super-Pets | ||
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**''Story:'' The Legion members compete to solve Proty’s puzzle and become Legion leader.. | **''Story:'' The Legion members compete to solve Proty’s puzzle and become Legion leader.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' Spider-Girl & [[Double-Header]]. Saturn Girl re-elected leader) | **''First appearances:'' Spider-Girl & [[Double-Header]]. Saturn Girl re-elected leader) | ||
− | *'''Origin of the Legion of Substitute Heroes''' | + | *'''Origin of the Legion of Substitute Heroes''' |
+ | **''Notes:'' Text feature gives origin & homeworlds of the Subs. | ||
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*'''The Legion of Super-Outlaws!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Outlaws!''' | ||
**''Story:'' The brother of a former Legion adversary tricks the super-heroes into fighting their counterparts from another world.. | **''Story:'' The brother of a former Legion adversary tricks the super-heroes into fighting their counterparts from another world.. | ||
− | **''First appearances:'' & origin | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Heroes of Lallor/Pre-Crisis|Heroes of Lallor]] (& origin and first appearances of all members - [[Beast Boy]], [[Duplicate Boy]], [[Evolvo Lad]], [[Gas Girl]] and [[Life Lass]]) |
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|'''[[Superman v1 172|''Superman'' #172]]''' (published [[August 6]], 1964, cover date October 1964) | |'''[[Superman v1 172|''Superman'' #172]]''' (published [[August 6]], 1964, cover date October 1964) | ||
*'''The New Superman!''' | *'''The New Superman!''' | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' Cameoes of Cosmic Boy, Invisible Kid & Saturn Girl. |
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*'''Lex Luthor Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | *'''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. | **''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''' | + | *'''[[Legion Constitution/Pre-Crisis|The Legion Constitution]]''' |
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations. |
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**''First appearances:'' [[Queen Azura]] of [[Femnaz]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Queen Azura]] of [[Femnaz]] | ||
*'''The Legion Constitution''' | *'''The Legion Constitution''' | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations. |
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*'''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!''' | *'''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.. | **''Story:'' The son of a scientist mistakenly believes himself to be an inhuman android, while the true android has taken his place.. | ||
− | **''First appearances:'' | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Timber Wolf/Pre-Crisis|Lone Wolf]] (and origin - later renamed Timber Wolf) |
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*'''The Bizarro Legion!''' | *'''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.. | **''Story:'' When Bizarro is turned down for Legion membership, he uses his imperfect duplicator ray to create a Legion of his own.. | ||
− | **''First appearances:'' [[ | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Flight Ring]]s |
*'''Know Your Legionnaires''' | *'''Know Your Legionnaires''' | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Notes:'' Text feature gives origins, powers, homeworlds and real names of all members. |
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Legion Publication History |
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1958-1964 • 1965-1970 • 1971-1978 • 1979-1982 • 1983-1986 • 1986-1989 • 1989-1994 • 1994-1996 |
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1950 | |
July | |
Superman v1 #66 (published July 7, 1950; cover date September/October, 1950)
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1952 | |
November | |
Superman v1 #80 (published November 5, 1952, cover date February 1953)
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1953 | |
June | |
Adventure Comics #191 (published June 4, 1953, cover date August 1953)
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October | |
Adventure Comics #195 (published October 28, 1953, cover date December 1953)
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1958 | |
February | |
Adventure Comics #247 (published February 27, 1958, cover date April 1958)
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May | |
Adventure Comics #250 (published May 29, 1959, cover date July 1958)
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July | |
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #31 (published July 17, 1958, cover date September 1958)
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1959 | |
April | |
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #37 (published April 7, 1959, cover date June 1959)
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August | |
Wonder Woman v1 #101 (published August 14, 1959, cover date October 1959)
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October | |
Adventure Comics #267 (published October 29, 1959, cover date December 1959)
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1960 | |
January | |
Adventure Comics #270 (published January 28, 1960, cover date March 1960)
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March | |
Adventure Comics #272 (published March 31, 1960, cover date May 1960)
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May | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #46 (published May 19, 1960, cover date July 1960)
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June | |
Action Comics #267 (published June 30, 1960, cover date August 1960)
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November | |
Superboy #86 (published November 17, 1960, cover date January 1961)
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December | |
*Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #23 (published December 22, 1960, cover date February 1961)
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1961 | |
January | |
Adventure Comics #282 (published January 31, 1961, cover date March 1961)
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March | |
Action Comics #276 (published March 30, 1961, cover date May 1961)
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April | |
Superboy v1 #89 (published April 6, 1961, cover date June 1961)
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Action Comics #277 (published April 27, 1961, cover date June 1961)
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May | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #54 (published May 18, 1961, cover date July 1961)
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Adventure Comics #286 (published May 31, 1961, cover date July 1961)
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June | |
Superman #147 (published June 13, 1961, cover date August 1961)
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Adventure Comics #287 (published June 29, 1961, cover date August 1961)
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July | |
Adventure Comics #288 (published July 27, 1961, cover date September 1961)
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August | |
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #28 (published August 8, 1961, cover date October 1961)
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Adventure Comics #289 (published August 31, 1961, cover date October 1961)
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September | |
Superman #149 (published September 14, 1961, cover date November 1961)
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Action Comics #282 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961)
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Adventure Comics #290 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961)
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October | |
Superboy v1 #93 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #57 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961)
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Action Comics #283 (published October 26, 1961, cover date December 1961)
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November | |
Superman Annual v1 #4 (published November 9, 1961, cover date 1962)
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Action Comics #284 (published November 30, 1961, cover date January 1962)
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December | |
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #31 (published December 26, 1961, cover date February 1962)
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Action Comics #285 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962)
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Adventure Comics #293 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962)
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1962 | |
January | |
Action Comics #286 (published January 30, 1962, cover date March 1962)
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February | |
Superman #152 (published February 6, 1962, cover date April 1962)
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Action Comics #287 (published February 27, 1962, cover date April 1962)
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March | |
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #33 (published March 27, 1962, cover date May 1962)
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Action Comics #288 (published March 29, 1962, cover date May 1962)
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Adventure Comics #296 (published March 29, 1962, cover date April 1962)
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April | |
Action Comics #289 (published April 26, 1962, cover date June 1962)
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May | |
Superboy #98 (published May 17, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #62 (published May 24, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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Action Comics #290 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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Adventure Comics #298 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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June | |
Superman #155 (published June 21, 1962, cover date August 1962)
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Adventure Comics #299 (published June 28, 1962, cover date August 1962)
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July | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #63 (published July 5, 1962, cover date September 1962)
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Adventure Comics #300 (published July 26, 1962, cover date September 1962)
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August | |
Superman #156 (published August 2, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Superboy #100 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #64 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Adventure Comics #301 (published August 28, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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September | |
Superman #157 (published September 20, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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Action Comics #294 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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Adventure Comics #302 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #37 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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October | |
Superboy #101 (published October 4, 1962, cover date December 1962)
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Action Comics #295 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962)
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Adventure Comics #303 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962)
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November | |
Superman Annual v1 #6 (published November 15, 1962, cover date Winter 1962-63)
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Adventure Comics #304 (published November 29, 1962, cover date January 1963)
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December | |
Action Comics #297 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963)
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Adventure Comics #305 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963)
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1963 | |
January | |
Action Comics #298 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963)
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Adventure Comics #306 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963)
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February | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #68 (published February 21, 1963, cover date April 1963)
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Action Comics #299 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963)
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Adventure Comics #307 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963)
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March | |
Superman #161 (published March 21, 1963, cover date May 1963)
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Adventure Comics #308 (published March 28, 1963, cover date May 1963)
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April | |
Action Comics #301 (published April 25, 1963, cover date June 1963)
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Adventure Comics #309 (published April 25, 1963, cover date June 1963)
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May | |
Superman #162 (published May 2, 1963, cover date July 1963)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #70 (published May 23, 1963, cover date July 1963)
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Adventure Comics #310 (published May 29, 1963, cover date July 1963)
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June | |
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane Annual #2 (published June 6, 1963, cover date Summer 1963)
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Adventure Comics #311 (published June 27, 1963, cover date August 1963)
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July | |
Adventure Comics #312 (published July 25, 1963, cover date September 1963)
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August | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #72 (published August 15, 1963, cover date October 1963)
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Adventure Comics #313 (published August 29, 1963, cover date October 1963)
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September | |
Superman #165 (published September 19, 1963, cover date November 1963)
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Action Comics #306 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963)
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Adventure Comics #314 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963)
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October | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #73 (published October 10, 1963, cover date December 1963)
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Action Comics #307 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963)
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Adventure Comics #315 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963)
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November | |
Superman #166 (published November 7, 1963, cover date January 1964)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #46 (published November 14, 1963, cover date January 1964)
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Superman Annual v1 #8 (published November 21, 1963, cover date Winter 1963-64)
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Adventure Comics #316 (published November 27, 1963, cover date January 1964)
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December | |
Superman #167 (published December 19, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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Action Comics #309 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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Adventure Comics #317 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #47 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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1964 | |
January | |
Superboy #111 (published January 2, 1964, cover date March 1964)
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Adventure Comics #318 (published January 30, 1964, cover date March 1964)
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February | |
Adventure Comics #319 (published February 27, 1964, cover date April 1964)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #76 (published February 27, 1964, cover date April 1964)
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March | |
Adventure Comics #320 (published March 26, 1964, cover date May 1964)
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April | |
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #77 (published April 9, 1964, cover date June 1964)
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Adventure Comics #321 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964)
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World's Finest Comics #142 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964)
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May | |
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #50 (published May 14, 1964, cover date July 1964)
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Superboy #114 (published May 21, 1964, cover date July 1964)
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Adventure Comics #322 (published May 28, 1964, cover date July 1964)
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June | |
Adventure Comics #323 (published June 25, 1964, cover date August 1964)
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July | |
80-Page Giant #2 (published July 2, 1964, cover date September 1964)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #79 (published July 9, 1964, cover date September 1964)
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Adventure Comics #324 (published July 30, 1964, cover date September 1964)
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August | |
Superman #172 (published August 6, 1964, cover date October 1964)
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Adventure Comics #325 (published August 27, 1964, cover date October 1964)
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September | |
Superman #173 (published September 17, 1964, cover date November 1964)
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Adventure Comics #326 (published September 24, 1964, cover date November 1964)
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October | |
Superboy #117 (published October 1, 1964, cover date December 1964)
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Action Comics #319 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964)
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Adventure Comics #327 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964)
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November | |
Action Comics #320 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965)
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Adventure Comics #328 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965)
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December | |
Adventure Comics #329 (published December 31, 1964, cover date February 1965)
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