Legion Publication History/1958-1964

This page is written from the Real World point of view

1950
July
	Superman v1 #66 (published July 7, 1950; cover date September/October, 1950) The Last Days of Superman Notes: Twice-Told Tale - Later rewritten to become The Last Days of Superman! in Superman v1 #156, October, 1962
1952
November
	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
	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
	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
	Adventure Comics #247 (published February 27, 1958, cover date April 1958) The Legion of Super-Heroes! Story: Superboy is invited to travel to the 30th century and join a teenage super-hero club where a series of initiation stunts tests his powers, and his sportsmanship. First appearances: Legion of Super-Heroes, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Legion Clubhouse, Time bubble Join Legion: Superboy
May
	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
	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
	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
	Adventure Comics #270 (published January 28, 1960, cover date March 1960) 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.
March
	Adventure Comics #272 (published March 31, 1960, cover date May 1960) 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.
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
	Action Comics #267 (published June 30, 1960, cover date August 1960) The Three Super-Heroes! Story: Supergirl is invited to try out for the Legion, only to be rejected when red kryptonite ages her into a Super Woman. First appearances: Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, Invisible Kid (Lyle Norg) Notes: First mention of 18-year-old age limit
November
	Superboy #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
	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
	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 #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 (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.
	Adventure Comics #286 (published May 31, 1961, cover date July 1961) Smallville Mailsack (letters column) Readers ask questions about Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes from Adventure Comics #282 and the editor encourages fans to read an upcoming story called The Legion of Super-Villains in Superman #147.
June
	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: Legion of Super-Villains, Adult Legion, Cosmic Man, Lightning Man,Saturn Woman, Cosmic King, Lightning Lord & Saturn Queen. Notes: Origin of Lightning Lad & LSV
	Adventure Comics #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
	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.
	Adventure Comics #289 (published August 31, 1961, cover date October 1961) Clark Kent's Super Father! Story: A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and poses as Pa Kent. Notes: Cameo of Legion statuettes
September
	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.
	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.
	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 #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) House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #290 with seven Legionnaires pictured. [1st Legion house ad?]
	Action Comics #283 (published October 26, 1961, cover date December 1961) The Red Kryptonite Menace! 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 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.
	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.
	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
	Adventure Comics #293 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962) The Legion of Super-Traitors! Story: With the Legion's help, Superboy battles aliens bent on moving the Earth to another solar system.. First appearances: Legion of Super-Pets, Comet the Super-Horse, Brain Globes of Rambat (also origin of BGoR)
1962
January
	Action Comics #286 (published January 30, 1962, cover date March 1962) The Jury of Super-Enemies! Notes: Second appearance of LSV, with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members - cameo in a dream sequence
February
	Superman #152 (published February 6, 1962, cover date April 1962) The Robot Master! Story: Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends, including Legionnaires
	Action Comics #287 (published February 27, 1962, cover date April 1962) Supergirl's Greatest Challenge! Story: Supergirl battles chameleon men impersonating the Legion. First appearances: Whizzy
March
	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.
	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. Notes: Mon-El appears.
	Adventure Comics #296 (published March 29, 1962, cover date April 1962) 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.
April
	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. Notes: Second appearance of Adult Legion, first mention of the marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl.
May
	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: Ultra Boy (also origin), Marla Latham. Join Legion: Pete Ross
	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
	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. Notes: Phantom Girl and Legion statutettes appear
	Adventure Comics #298 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962) 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".
June
	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. Notes: Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear.
	Adventure Comics #299 (published June 28, 1962, cover date August 1962) 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.
July
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #63 (published July 5, 1962, cover date September 1962) The League of Fantastic Supermen! Notes: Third appearance of LSV. First appearances: Chameleon Chief, Sun Emperor
	Adventure Comics #300 (published July 26, 1962, cover date September 1962) The Face Behind the Lead Mask! Story: The Legion fights a robot created by Lex Luthor. Notes: Begins first ongoing Legion series. Join Legion: Mon-El
August
	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. Notes: Legion appear
	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. Notes: Legion appear
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #64 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962) Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star! Notes: Superman mentions Legion
	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. Notes: Origin of 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. Notes: Cameo Lightning Lad & Cosmic Boy
	Action Comics #294 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962) The Kryptonite Killer! Notes: Cameo Saturn Queen
	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) House Ads: 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. 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, August, 1968)
	Action Comics #295 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962) Superman Goes Wild! Notes: Cameo Mon-El) House Ads: Ad promotes The Fantastic Spy! in Adventure Comics #303
	Adventure Comics #303 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962) The Fantastic Spy! Story: The Legion fails several assignments thanks to a traitor in their midst.. First appearances: Matter-Eater Lad Join Legion: Matter-Eater Lad
November
	Superman 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 Back-cover poster. (Includes Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy.)
	Adventure Comics #304 (published November 29, 1962, cover date January 1963) The Stolen Super-Powers! Story: Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own. Deaths: Lightning Lad. Smallville Mailsack (letters column) Buddy LaVigne of Northbrook, IL, defines Bits of Legionnaire Business and invents Polar Boy
December
	Action Comics #297 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963) The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton! Story: Kryptonian criminals escape from the Phantom Zone. (Cameo Mon-El) House Ads: Legion mentioned in *House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #305
	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. First appearances: Antennae Boy Notes: Mon-El leaves Phantom Zone, and joins Legion full time. 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. Notes: Chameleon Boy appears.
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 Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #306 mentions all Substitute Heroes by name
	Adventure Comics #306 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963) The Legion of Substitute-Heroes! Story: A group of rejected applicants forms a secret back-up team to the Legion.. First appearances: Legion of Substitute Heroes (also origin and first appearances of all members - Chlorophyll Kid, Fire-Lad, Night Girl, Polar Boy and Stone Boy)
February
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #68 (published February 21, 1963, cover date April 1963) (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."
	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: Element Lad (also origin); Roxxas Join Legion: Element Lad Smallville Mailsack (letters column) Bits of Legionnaire Business begins as a regular feature
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: Lightning Lass (also origin) Join Legion: Lightning Lass
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. Notes: Brainiac 5 appears Bits of Legionnaire Business Notes: 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! Notes: Third appearance of 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 Notes: 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
	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 column) Readers point to appearances of Lightning Man as proof that Lightning Lad cannot be dead. Bits of Legionnaire Business Notes: Second mention of Color Kid & first mention of Evolvo Lad
July
	Adventure Comics #312 (published July 25, 1963, cover date September 1963) The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires! 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 Notes: First mention of Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard
August
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #72 (published August 15, 1963, cover date October 1963) The World of Doomed Olsens! Story: Jimmy is captured by the Collector and taken to a planet where he is confronted by some of his past weird transformations. Or, is he?. First appearances: Proty II Join Legion: Elastic Lad (Jimmy Olsen)
	Adventure Comics #313 (published August 29, 1963, cover date October 1963) The Condemned Legionnaires! Story: The Legion girls succumb to a crimson virus, while the boys try and stop a new female menace. First appearances: Satan Girl. Notes: Third appearance of Legion of Substitute Heroes.
September
	Superman #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. Notes: Saturn Woman & Proty II appear.
	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 Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy
	Adventure Comics #314 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963) The Super-Villains of All Ages! Story: A rejected Legion applicant steals a Time Bubble and recruits great villains from the past (Hitler, Nero and John Dillenger), placing their minds in the bodies of the Legion’s mightiest members. First appearances: Ronn Kar & Alaktor Notes: First mention of radiation weakness for Ultra Boy Bits of Legionnaire Business Notes: 1st mention of Gas Girl
October
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #73 (published October 10, 1963, cover date December 1963) Jimmy’s Inter-Dimensional Romance! Notes: Ultra Boy cameo House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy
	Action Comics #307 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963) Supergirl's Wedding Day! Story: A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate the El family by marrying Supergirl. Notes: Saturn Girl appearance. House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #315 with all Substitute Heroes pictured
	Adventure Comics #315 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963) The Legionnaires Super-Contest! 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. Notes: Colossal Boy appears. 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) House Ads: Has a 1/3 page ad for Adventure Comics #316, Ultra Boy is pictured.
	Superman Annual v1 #8 (published November 21, 1963, cover date Winter 1963-64) 1st reprint of Prisoner of the Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #267, December, 1959
	Adventure Comics #316 (published November 27, 1963, cover date January 1964) The Renegade Super-Hero! 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 Notes: 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! Notes: Brainiac revealed to be android, caption refers to revised ancestry of Brainiac 5
	Action Comics #309 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964) The Superman Super-Spectacular! Story: President Kennedy helps Superman protect his secret identity. Notes: Legion of Super-Pets appears
	Adventure Comics #317 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964) The Menace of Dream Girl! 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
	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. Notes: Second appearance of Time Trapper Smallville Mailsack (letters column) 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. Notes: Light Lass, Saturn Girl & Triplicate Girl appear
March
	Adventure Comics #320 (published March 26, 1964, cover date May 1964) The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton! 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) Notes: Letters page changes name from Smallville Mailsack to reflect Legion takeover of title
April
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #77 (published April 9, 1964, cover date June 1964) The Colossus of Metropolis! Story: Jimmy grows to giant size to battle Titano, the Super-Ape. Notes: Jimmy wears costumes of Colossal Boy, Sun Boy & Star Boy
	Adventure Comics #321 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964) The Code of the Legion! Story: Lightning Lad pretends to fail a psychological test in order to expose SP Chief Wilson. First appearances: Time Trapper (proper). Depowered: Bouncing Boy
	World's Finest Comics #142 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964) The Composite Superman! Story: A janitor at the Superman Museum goes on a rampage after gaining the powers of all Legion members. Notes: Legion statuettes appear
May
	Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #50 (published May 14, 1964, cover date July 1964) Lois Lane's Luckiest Day! Story: Three girls join Lois Lane’s fan club and help to make it her lucky day. Notes: Phantom Girl, Shrinking Violet & Triplicate Girl appear
	Superboy #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. Notes: Proty II joins Super-Pets
June
	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 Notes: 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. Notes: Legion Time Bubble appears
	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: Heroes of Lallor (& origin and first appearances of all members - 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! Notes: Cameoes of Cosmic Boy, Invisible Kid & Saturn Girl.
	Adventure Comics #325 (published August 27, 1964, cover date October 1964) Lex Luthor Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes! 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 Notes: 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 Notes: 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. Notes: Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Element Lad, Invisible Kid & Ultra Boy appear
	Action Comics #319 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964) The Super-Cheat! Story: Supergirl tries to expose a cheater. Notes: Shrinking Violet appears
	Adventure Comics #327 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964) The Lone Wolf Legionnaire! Story: The son of a scientist mistakenly believes himself to be an inhuman android, while the true android has taken his place.. First appearances: Lone Wolf (and origin - later renamed Timber Wolf)
November
	Action Comics #320 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965) The Three Super-Enemies! Notes: Superman refers to events of Superboy v1 #117
	Adventure Comics #328 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965) The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion! Story: A new member convinces the Legionnaires to let him place them in suspended animation so he can augment their powers.. First appearances: Command Kid
December
	Adventure Comics #329 (published December 31, 1964, cover date February 1965) The Bizarro Legion! Story: When Bizarro is turned down for Legion membership, he uses his imperfect duplicator ray to create a Legion of his own.. First appearances: Flight Rings Know Your Legionnaires Notes: Text feature gives origins, powers, homeworlds and real names of all members.