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| bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 322|''Action Comics'' #322]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965)
 
| bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 322|''Action Comics'' #322]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965)
 
*'''The Coward of Steel.'''
 
*'''The Coward of Steel.'''
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**W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent.
 
**''Story:'' Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent.
 
**''Notes:'' Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future"
 
**''Notes:'' Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future"
 
*'''The Planet of Outcasts!'''
 
*'''The Planet of Outcasts!'''
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**W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Members of the Sisterhood of Evil trick Supergirl into reviving some of the most notorious villainesses of all time. (Sisterhood members pose as [[Plant Girl]], [[Time Girl]] & [[Music Maid]], characters all inspired by the "Bits of Legionnaire Business" feature in Adventure Comics)
 
**''Story:'' Members of the Sisterhood of Evil trick Supergirl into reviving some of the most notorious villainesses of all time. (Sisterhood members pose as [[Plant Girl]], [[Time Girl]] & [[Music Maid]], characters all inspired by the "Bits of Legionnaire Business" feature in Adventure Comics)
 
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**''Notes:'' [[Saturn Girl/Pre-Crisis|Saturn Girl]] cameo
 
**''Notes:'' [[Saturn Girl/Pre-Crisis|Saturn Girl]] cameo
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action323.jpg|80px|Cover art by by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 323|''Action Comics'' #323]]''' (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 323|''Action Comics'' #323]]''' (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965)
 
*'''The Kryptonian Killer!'''
 
*'''The Kryptonian Killer!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history.
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history.
 
**''Notes:'' Super Pets appear
 
**''Notes:'' Super Pets appear
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**''Notes:'' Story set in 30th century
 
**''Notes:'' Story set in 30th century
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action330.jpg|80px|Cover art by by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 330|''Action Comics'' #330]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 330|''Action Comics'' #330]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
 
*'''Supergirl's Duel With Dr. Supernatural!'''
 
*'''Supergirl's Duel With Dr. Supernatural!'''
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**W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl is forced to travel to an alien world where she meets captives heroines. (1st part of a story that will have Legion content)
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl is forced to travel to an alien world where she meets captives heroines. (1st part of a story that will have Legion content)
 
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**''First appearances:'' [[Kid Psycho]]
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Kid Psycho]]
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action331.jpg|80px|Cover art by by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 331|''Action Comics'' #331]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 331|''Action Comics'' #331]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965)
 
*'''Operation Satan!'''
 
*'''Operation Satan!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural.
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural.
 
**''Notes:'' Heroine from another world has Legion medallions
 
**''Notes:'' Heroine from another world has Legion medallions
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**''Story:'' Lana Lang travels to Africa where she teams up with Bee-Boy. (2nd app. Insect Queen)
 
**''Story:'' Lana Lang travels to Africa where she teams up with Bee-Boy. (2nd app. Insect Queen)
 
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|[[Image:Action334.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Action Comics 334|''Action Comics'' #334]]''' (published [[January 18]], 1966, cover date March 1966)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Action Comics 334|''Action Comics'' #334]]''' (published [[January 18]], 1966, cover date March 1966)
 
*1st reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]], August, 1960
 
*1st reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]], August, 1960
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**''Story:'' Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers)
 
**''Story:'' Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers)
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action338.jpg|80px|Cover art by by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]-->
 
|'''[[Action Comics 338|''Action Comics'' #338]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 338|''Action Comics'' #338]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966)
 
*'''Muto – Monarch of Menace!'''
 
*'''Muto – Monarch of Menace!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Notes:'' Klar Ken, 30th century descendant of Superman, appears
 
**''Notes:'' Klar Ken, 30th century descendant of Superman, appears
 
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**''Notes:'' Space Canine Patrol Agency appear
 
**''Notes:'' Space Canine Patrol Agency appear
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action347.jpg|80px|Cover art by by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Action Comics 347|''Action Comics'' #347]]''' (published [[January 10]], 1967, cover date March/April 1967)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Action Comics 347|''Action Comics'' #347]]''' (published [[January 10]], 1967, cover date March/April 1967)
 
*1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!''' from [[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]], July, 1962
 
*1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!''' from [[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]], July, 1962
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===January===
 
===January===
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action360.jpg|80px|Cover art by by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Action Comics 360|''Action Comics'' #360]]''' (published [[January 9]], 1968, cover date March/April 1968)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Action Comics 360|''Action Comics'' #360]]''' (published [[January 9]], 1968, cover date March/April 1968)
 
*1st reprint of '''The Six Red ‘K' Perils of Supergirl!''' from [[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]], December, 1961
 
*1st reprint of '''The Six Red ‘K' Perils of Supergirl!''' from [[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]], December, 1961
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===May===
 
===May===
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action365.jpg|80px|Cover art by by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 365|''Action Comics'' #365]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 365|''Action Comics'' #365]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)
 
*'''Superman's Funeral!'''
 
*'''Superman's Funeral!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Notes:'' LSH in flashback cameo
 
**''Notes:'' LSH in flashback cameo
 
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|'''[[Action Comics 378|''Action Comics'' #378]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1969, cover date July 1969)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 378|''Action Comics'' #378]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1969, cover date July 1969)
 
*'''The Forbidden Fruit!'''
 
*'''The Forbidden Fruit!'''
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**W: Unknown, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit. (Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series)
 
**''Story:'' Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit. (Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series)
 
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===June===
 
===June===
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action379.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]-->
 
|'''[[Action Comics 379|''Action Comics'' #379]]''' (published [[June 26]], 1969, cover date August 1969)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 379|''Action Comics'' #379]]''' (published [[June 26]], 1969, cover date August 1969)
 
*'''One of Us is an Impostor!'''
 
*'''One of Us is an Impostor!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===July===
 
===July===
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action380.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]-->
 
|'''[[Action Comics 380|''Action Comics'' #380]]''' (published [[July 31]], 1969, cover date September 1969)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 380|''Action Comics'' #380]]''' (published [[July 31]], 1969, cover date September 1969)
 
*'''Half a Legionnaire?'''
 
*'''Half a Legionnaire?'''
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**W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Plot. (1st use of separate personalities for Duo Damsel)
 
**''Story:'' Plot. (1st use of separate personalities for Duo Damsel)
 
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===August===
 
===August===
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action381.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]-->
 
|'''[[Action Comics 381|''Action Comics'' #381]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1969, cover date October 1969)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 381|''Action Comics'' #381]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1969, cover date October 1969)
 
*'''The Hapless Hero!'''
 
*'''The Hapless Hero!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Plot. (App. Duplicate Boy)
 
**''Story:'' Plot. (App. Duplicate Boy)
 
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**''Story:'' Plot unknown. (App. Durlans)
 
**''Story:'' Plot unknown. (App. Durlans)
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action382.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]-->
 
|'''[[Action Comics 382|''Action Comics'' #382]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1969, cover date November 1969)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 382|''Action Comics'' #382]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1969, cover date November 1969)
 
*'''Kill a Friend to Save a World!'''
 
*'''Kill a Friend to Save a World!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
 
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*1st reprint of '''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!''' from ''Superman'' v1 #166, Jan. 1964
 
*1st reprint of '''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!''' from ''Superman'' v1 #166, Jan. 1964
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action383.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]-->
 
|'''[[Action Comics 383|''Action Comics'' #383]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1969, cover date December 1969)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 383|''Action Comics'' #383]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1969, cover date December 1969)
 
*'''Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!'''
 
*'''Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===November===
 
===November===
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action384.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]-->
 
|'''[[Action Comics 384|''Action Comics'' #384]]''' (published [[November 26]], 1969, cover date January 1970)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 384|''Action Comics'' #384]]''' (published [[November 26]], 1969, cover date January 1970)
 
*'''Lament For A Legionnaire!'''
 
*'''Lament For A Legionnaire!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===December===
 
===December===
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action385.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]-->
 
|'''[[Action Comics 385|''Action Comics'' #385]]''' (published [[December 23]], 1969, cover date February 1970)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 385|''Action Comics'' #385]]''' (published [[December 23]], 1969, cover date February 1970)
 
*'''The Immortal Superman!'''
 
*'''The Immortal Superman!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Notes:'' App. Time Trapper)
 
**''Notes:'' App. Time Trapper)
 
*'''The Fallen Starboy!'''
 
*'''The Fallen Starboy!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 
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*Other AR stories
 
*Other AR stories
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action386.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]-->
 
|'''[[Action Comics 386|''Action Comics'' #386]]''' (published [[January 29]], 1970, cover date March 1970)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 386|''Action Comics'' #386]]''' (published [[January 29]], 1970, cover date March 1970)
 
*'''The Home for Old Super-Heroes!'''
 
*'''The Home for Old Super-Heroes!'''
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**W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Notes:'' [[Time Trapper]] appears
 
**''Notes:'' [[Time Trapper]] appears
 
*'''Zap Goes the Legion!'''
 
*'''Zap Goes the Legion!'''
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
 
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|colspan="2"|
 
===February===
 
===February===
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action387.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]-->
 
|'''[[Action Comics 387|''Action Comics'' #387]]''' (published [[February 24]], 1970, cover date April 1970)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 387|''Action Comics'' #387]]''' (published [[February 24]], 1970, cover date April 1970)
 
*'''Even a Superman Dies!''' (App. Time Trapper)
 
*'''Even a Superman Dies!''' (App. Time Trapper)
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 
*'''One Hero Too Many!''' (Superboy resigns from Legion)
 
*'''One Hero Too Many!''' (Superboy resigns from Legion)
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 
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*1st reprint of '''The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!''' retitled '''The Death of Ma and Pa Kent!''' from [[Superman v1 161|''Superman'' v1 #161]], May, 1963
 
*1st reprint of '''The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!''' retitled '''The Death of Ma and Pa Kent!''' from [[Superman v1 161|''Superman'' v1 #161]], May, 1963
 
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|[[Image:Action388.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|style="border:3px solid #ffd5f5"|'''[[Action Comics 388|''Action Comics'' #388]]''' (published [[March 26]], 1970, cover date May 1970)
 
|style="border:3px solid #ffd5f5"|'''[[Action Comics 388|''Action Comics'' #388]]''' (published [[March 26]], 1970, cover date May 1970)
 
*'''Puzzle of the Wild World!''' (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion)
 
*'''Puzzle of the Wild World!''' (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion)
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**W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
 
*1st reprint of '''Sun Boy's Lost Power!''' from [[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]], November, 1962)
 
*1st reprint of '''Sun Boy's Lost Power!''' from [[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]], November, 1962)
 
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*1st reprint of '''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' from [[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' v1 #157]], Nov. 1962
 
*1st reprint of '''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' from [[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' v1 #157]], Nov. 1962
 
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|[[Image:Action389.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[Action Comics 389|''Action Comics'' #389]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1970, cover date June 1970)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 389|''Action Comics'' #389]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1970, cover date June 1970)
 
*'''The Mystery Legionnaire!'''
 
*'''The Mystery Legionnaire!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
 
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|colspan="2"|
 
===May===
 
===May===
 
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|[[Image:Action390.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson]]
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|[[Image:Action390.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[Action Comics 390|''Action Comics'' #390]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1970, cover date July 1970)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 390|''Action Comics'' #390]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1970, cover date July 1970)
 
*'''The Tyrant and the Traitor!'''
 
*'''The Tyrant and the Traitor!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 
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===June===
 
===June===
 
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|[[Image:Action391.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson]]
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|[[Image:Action391.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Action Comics 391|''Action Comics'' #391]]''' (published [[June 30]], 1970, cover date August 1970)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 391|''Action Comics'' #391]]''' (published [[June 30]], 1970, cover date August 1970)
 
*'''The Ordeal of Element Lad!'''
 
*'''The Ordeal of Element Lad!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
 
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===July===
 
===July===
 
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|[[Image:Action392.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson]]
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|[[Image:Action392.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Action Comics 392|''Action Comics'' #392]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1970, cover date September 1970)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 392|''Action Comics'' #392]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1970, cover date September 1970)
 
*'''The Legionnaires Who Never Were!'''
 
*'''The Legionnaires Who Never Were!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**New costume Saturn Girl. End of Legion's 2nd series
 
**New costume Saturn Girl. End of Legion's 2nd series
 
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Contents this page: 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970

1965

January

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #83 (published January 14, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Great Miss Universe Contest!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Jimmy encounters some amazing circumstances when he sits in as a judge for the Miss Universe contest.
    • Notes: Jimmy uses Brainiac 5's force-field belt
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Action Comics #322 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Coward of Steel.
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent.
    • Notes: Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future"
  • The Planet of Outcasts!
    • W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Members of the Sisterhood of Evil trick Supergirl into reviving some of the most notorious villainesses of all time. (Sisterhood members pose as Plant Girl, Time Girl & Music Maid, characters all inspired by the "Bits of Legionnaire Business" feature in Adventure Comics)
Adventure Comics #330 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A space pirate fakes his way into the Legion and then gets all other members expelled.
    • First appearances: Dynamo Boy, Eyeful Ethel & the Mess

February

Superman #176 (published February 4, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Revenge of the Super-Pets!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Super-Pets appear
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #56 (published February 11, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • Lois Lane, Super-Telepath!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Saturn Girl cameo
Action Comics #323 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Kryptonian Killer!
    • W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history.
    • Notes: Super Pets appear
Adventure Comics #331 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members.
    • First appearances: Golden Boy, Polecat, Tusker, Animal Lad.
    • Notes: LSV appearance

March

Adventure Comics #332 (published March 25, 1965, cover date May 1965)
  • The Super Moby Dick of Space!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Lightning Lad becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature.
    • Notes: Lightning Lad loses arm.

April

80PageGiant11.jpg 80 Page Giant #11 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #85 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965)
  • The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Chameleon Boy & LSH cameo.
Adventure Comics #333 (published April 29, 1965, cover date June 1965)
  • The War Between Krypton and Earth!
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires take sides in a battle between Kryptonians and Vrunnians on ancient Earth, and Star Boy sinks Atlantis.

May

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #86 (published May 7, 1965, cover date July 1965)
  • The Team of Olsen and Brainiac!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Superman mentions Mon-El
Adventure Comics #334 (published May 27, 1965, cover date July 1965)
  • The Unknown Legionnaire!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion recounts how it helped protect the secrets of the Protean planet with the help of Unknown Boy was.

June

Adventure Comics #335 (published June 24, 1965, cover date August 1965)
  • Starfinger!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A new villain battles the Legion for an element that can restore youth.
    • First appearances: Starfinger (Lars Hanscom)
  • Meet the Legionnaires: Brainiac 5
    • Story: Text feature gives detailed origin of Brainiac 5. 1st mention Dox line, Vril (Brainiac 2), Pran (Brainiac 3) & Pran (Brainiac 4). 1st mention long Coluan lifespans

July

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #87 (published July 8, 1965, cover date September 1965)
  • The Arena of Doom!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman. (App. LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members)
Adventure Comics #336 (published July 29, 1965, cover date September 1965)
  • The True Identity of Starfinger!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century." (1st Legion use of Inertron)

August

Superboy #124 (published August 19, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • The Insect Queen of Smallville!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids.
    • First appearances: Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity
Adventure Comics #337 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (Part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Legion members fake getting married, and expelled, to draw out alien invaders posing as applicants. (1st mention married members must resign)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: First mention of Blackout Boy, Magnetic Boy & Size Lad, all making 1st app in this issue. 3rd mention Color Kid, 2nd mention Blockade Boy)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #88 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Star Boy cameos

September

Superman v1 #181 (published September 16, 1965, cover date November 1965)
  • The Superman of 2965!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • First appearances: Klar Ken T5477.
    • Notes: Story set in 30th century
Action Comics #330 (published September 30, 1965, cover date November 1965)
  • Supergirl's Duel With Dr. Supernatural!
    • W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Supergirl is forced to travel to an alien world where she meets captives heroines. (1st part of a story that will have Legion content)
Adventure Comics #338 (published September 30, 1965, cover date November 1965)
  • The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies!
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies.
    • First appearances: Glorith

October

Superboy v1 #125 (published October 7, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A young hero who shortens his lifespan every time he uses his super-power tries to enlist Superboy's help in joining the Legion.
    • First appearances: Kid Psycho
Action Comics #331 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • Operation Satan!
    • W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural.
    • Notes: Heroine from another world has Legion medallions
Adventure Comics #339 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • Hunters of the Super-Beasts!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion tries to put down an animal revolt led by a former ally.
    • Deaths: Beast Boy

November

Adventure Comics #340 (published November 25, 1965, cover date January 1966)
  • Computo the Conqueror!
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A super-computer created by Brainiac 5 runs amok in an attempt to take over the world.
    • First appearances: Computo.
    • Deaths: Triplicate Girl (body 1/white)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: 1st mention of Plant Lad

December

Adventure Comics #341 (published December 30, 1965, cover date February 1966)
  • Colossal Boy's One-Man War!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion uses an ancient weapon to battle Computo.
    • First appearances: Shanghalla, Duo Damsel & the Weirdo Legionnaire.
    • Notes: Legion discovers the Bat Cave
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: First mention of Crystal Kid

1966

January

Superboy #127 (published January 6, 1966, cover date March 1966)
  • The Strange Insect Lives of Lana Lang!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Lana Lang travels to Africa where she teams up with Bee-Boy. (2nd app. Insect Queen)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks) Action Comics #334 (published January 18, 1966, cover date March 1966)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #342 (published January 27, 1966, cover date March 1966)
  • The Legionnaire Who Killed!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff (pages 1-8 only), George Klein; L: Vivian Berg (pages 2-8 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion tries a member for breaking its code against killing. (1st app Calamity King & Color Kid. Star Boy expelled)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: First mention of Porcupine Pete

February

Superboy #128 (published February 17, 1966, cover date April 1966)
  • The Twilight World of No Return!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superboy has a nightmare about what his life on Krypton might have been like if it had not been destroyed. (App. Dev-Em)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #343 (published February 24, 1966, cover date April 1966)
  • The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Legion members believe they have been jinxed.
    • First appearances: Luck Lords

March

Superboy-v1-129.jpg Superboy #129 (published March 10, 1966, cover date May 1966)
  • 1st reprint of Superboy's Big Brother! from Superboy v1 #89, June, 1961
  • How Mon-El Left the Phantom Zone
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Text feautre, recapping Mon-El's history
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #344 (published March 29, 1966, cover date May 1966)
  • The Super-Stalag of Space!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion attempts to rescue Brainiac 5 from an interstellar prison for super-heroes.
    • First appearances: Blockade Boy, Shadow Kid, Weight Wizard, Nardo, Plant Lad
    • Deaths: Plant Lad

April

World's Finest Comics #158 (published April 26, 1966, cover date June 1966)
  • The Invulnerable Super-Enemy!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers)
Action Comics #338 (published April 28, 1966, cover date June 1966)
  • Muto – Monarch of Menace!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Klar Ken, 30th century descendant of Superman, appears
Adventure Comics #345 (published April 28, 1966, cover date June 1966)
  • The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion rescues its teammates from the Stalag of Space.
    • Leave Legion: Matter-Eater Lad (resigns)
    • Deaths: Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard.

May

Superboy v1 #131 (published May 17, 1966, cover date July 1966)
  • The Dog From S.C.P.A.!
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #94 (published May 24, 1966, cover date July 1966)
  • Insect-Olsen versus the Bug Bandits!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Jimmy uses Lana's Insect Ring
Adventure Comics #346 (published May 26, 1966, cover date July 1966)
  • One of Us Is A Traitor!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Sheldon Moldoff (finished art); L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Four new members join the Legion just in time to help fight off an alien invasion.
    • First appearances: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid, Princess Projectra, Khunds
    • Join Legion: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra
  • The Legion Outpost (letters column)
    • E: Mort Weisinger
  • Notes: Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs
  • Meet the Legionnaires
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Text feature. (Origins and powers of Legion members)

June

Adventure Comics #347 (published June 28, 1966, cover date August 1966)
  • The Traitor's Triumph!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion fights off an alien invasion and discovers one of its new members infiltrated the team as a Khund agent. (Nemesis Kid expelled)

July

Superboy v1 #132 (published July 7, 1966, cover date September 1966)
  • Krypto's Cat-Crook Caper!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Space Canine Patrol Agency appear.
Adventure Comics #348 (published July 28, 1966, cover date September 1966)
  • Target 21 Legionnaires!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A mad scientists seeks revenge against the Legionnaire who cost him his job.
    • First appearances: Dr. Regulus.
    • Leadership: Invisible Kid elected Legion leader
    • Notes: Origin of Sun Boy

August

Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #69(published August 9, 1966, cover date October 1966)
  • Beware of the Bug Belle!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Lois uses Lana's insect ring
Adventure Comics #349 (published August 30, 1966, cover date October 1966)
  • The Rogue Legionnaire!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion uses an experimental time machine to track down the villain who stole its time bubbles.
    • First appearances: Universo & Rond Vidar

September

World's Finest Comics #162 (published September 13, 1966, cover date November 1966)
  • Pawns of the Jousting Master!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Superman mentions Colossal Boy
Adventure Comics #350 (published September 29, 1966, cover date November 1966)
  • The Outcast Super-Heroes!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: When a cloud of green kryptonite envelopes the Earth, Superboy and Supergirl choose their replacements in the Legion.
    • Notes: 1st app. Miss Terius, Sir Prize, Evillo & the Devil's Dozen, the Hag, the Wild Huntsman, Sugyn, & Apollo. 1st app. R.J. Brande)
  • Meet the Legionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Text feature. (Origin Chameleon Boy, 1st mention UP fear of Durlans)

October

Adventure Comics #351 (published October 27, 1966, cover date December 1966)
  • The Forgotten Legion!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion races to secure magical artifacts for a spell to help them defeat Evillo. (Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Matter-Eater Lad & Star Boy rejoin Legion. Lightning Lad regains arm. App. Color Kid)

November

Superman #193 (published November 10, 1966, cover date January/February 1967)
  • 1st reprint of The Death of Superman!
Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen #99 (published November 22, 1966, cover date January 1967)
  • The One-Man Legion!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Jimmy wears Legion costumes
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #352 (published November 29, 1966, cover date January 1967)
  • The Fatal Five
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion enlists the aid of the galaxy's greatest villains to fight of a creature bent on destroying the sun.
    • First appearances: Sun-Eater/Pre-Crisis, Fatal Five (Emerald Empress, Mano, Persuader, Tharok and Validus - also all individual first appearances)

December

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #353 (published December 27, 1966, cover date February 1967)
  • The Doomed Legionnaire!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Even by combining their strength with the Fatal Five, the Legionnaires are unable to stop the Sun-Eater until one of their own makes the ultimate sacrifice.
    • Deaths: Ferro Lad

1967

January

Superboy #136 (published January 5, 1967, cover date March 1967)
  • Decoy of the Doom Statues!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Space Canine Patrol Agency appear
Action Comics #347 (published January 10, 1967, cover date March/April 1967)
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #100 (published January 12, 1967, cover date March 1967)
  • Jimmy Olsen's Weirdo Wedding!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane.
    • Prior to the wedding, Jimmy uses a time-globe to attend a Legion meeting in the 30th Century. Reference is made to events in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #76 and Adventure Comics #353.
    • Among the wedding gifts depicted, one is labelled as from the Legion
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #354 (published January 31, 1967, cover date March 1967)
  • The Adult Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: App. Adult Legion. 1st app. in cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass)

February

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #355 (published February 28, 1967, cover date April 1967)
  • The War of the Legions
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of descendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis.
    • Notes: 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion)
  • The Six-Legged Legionnaire!
    • W: Otto Binder, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Join Legion: Lana Lang (as Insect Queen)

March

Superboy #138 (published March 14, 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
Inferior Five #2 (published March 16, 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
  • House Hunting Heroes!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Invisible Kid cameo, 1st app. Legion theme song
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #356 (published March 30, 1967, cover date May 1967)
  • The Five Legion Orphans!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Pol Krinn
  • 1st reprint of Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #282, March, 1961

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering) Adventure Comics #357 (published April 27, 1967, cover date June 1967)
  • The Ghost of Ferro Lad! The four Legionnaires who fought alongside Ferro Lad are apparently being tormented by his angry ghost.
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Controllers

May

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #358 (published May 31, 1967, cover date July 1967)
  • The Hunter!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Orion the Hunter

June

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #104 (published June 13, 1967, cover date August/September 1967)
  • 1st reprint of The Elastic Lad of Metropolis! from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #37, June, 1959
World's Finest Comics #168 (published June 13, 1967, cover date August 1967)
  • The Return of the Composite Superman!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes
Adventure Comics #359 (published June 29, 1967, cover date August 1967)
  • The Outlawed Legionnaires!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger

July

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #105 (published July 11, 1967, cover date September 1967)
  • The World of 1,000 Olsens!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.
Adventure Comics #360 (published July 27, 1967, cover date September 1967)
  • The Legion Chain Gang!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Join Legion: Rond Vidar

August

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #106 (published August 22, 1967, cover date October 1967)
  • The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: LSH appear
Adventure Comics #361 (published August 29, 1967, cover date October 1967)
  • The Unkillables!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Jim Mooney, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jim Mooney; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Dominators

September

Adventure Comics #362 (published September 28, 1967, cover date November 1967)
  • The Chemoids are Coming!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Mantis Marlo

October

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering) Adventure Comics #363 (published October 31, 1967, cover date December 1967)
  • Black Day for the Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
World's Finest Comics #172 (published October 26, 1967, cover date December 1967)
  • Superman and Batman...Brothers!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Batman joins Adult Legion

November

Adventure Comics #364 (published November 30, 1967, cover date January 1968)
  • The Revolt of the Super-Pets!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger

December

Adventure Comics #365 (published December 26, 1967, cover date February 1968)
  • Escape of the Fatal Five!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn (page 1 only), Morris Waldinger?; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Shadow Lass
  • The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Partial reprint of Superman v1 Annual #4.

1968

January

Action Comics #360 (published January 9, 1968, cover date March/April 1968)
  • 1st reprint of The Six Red ‘K' Perils of Supergirl! from Action Comics #283, December, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The World's Greatest Heroine! from Action Comics #285, February, 1962;
  • plus two other AR stories
Art by Neal Adams, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #366 (published January 30, 1968, cover date March 1968)
  • The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Georeg Klein; L: Morris Waldinger? (page 1 only), Gaspar Saldino; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires challenge the Fatal Five to a winner-take-all death match when the Five gain control of the United Planets' universal weapons control system.
    • Join Legion: Shadow Lass

February

Adventure Comics #367 (published February 29, 1968, cover date April 1968)
  • No Escape from the Circle of Death!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein (pages 1-10 only), Sheldon Moldoff; L: Ray Holloway?; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Dark Circle, Miracle Machine, new HQ

March

Superboy-v1-147.jpg Superboy v1 #147 (published March 14, 1968, cover date May/June 1968)
  • The Origin of the Legion!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Three teens from different worlds cooperate to foil an assassination attempt on a wealthy industrialist, who is then inspired to bankroll their continued efforts for good. (Origin LSH)
  • 1st reprint of Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends! from Action Comics #276, May, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Villains! from Superman v1 #147, September, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero! from Adventure Comics #290, November, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Traitors! from Adventure Comics #293, February, 1962
  • 1st reprint of The Boy With Ultra Powers! from Superboy v1 #98, July, 1962
Adventure Comics #368 (published March 28, 1968, cover date May 1968)
  • The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger

April

Superboy #148 (published April 4, 1968, cover date June 1968)
  • Superboy's Greatest Gamble!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: App. Polar Boy's parents)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #111 (published April 9, 1968, cover date June 1968)
  • 1st reprint of Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match! from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #54, July, 1961
Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #369 (published April 30, 1968, cover date June 1968)
  • Mordru the Merciless!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan (page 1 only), Jack Abel, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Four Legionnaires take refuge in the past to escape from a merciless magician.
    • First appearances: Mordru

May

Action Comics #365 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • Superman's Funeral!
    • W: Leo Dorfman, Mort Weisinger; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: LSH in flashback cameo
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Adventure Comics #370 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • The Devil's Jury!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: 1st app. White Witch)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #112 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • The Murderous Magnaman!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Plot unknown. (Jimmy mentions Mon-El)

June

Adventure Comics #371 (published June 27, 1968, cover date August 1968)
  • The Colossal Failure!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Colossal Boy is blackmailed into betraying the Legion when villains hold his parents hostage.
    • Notes: 1st app. Marte & Wynn Allon, Chemical King and the Legion Academy)
  • When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion! (Reprints Superboy #101 with Legion logo added and two panels changed to include Legion members)

July

Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #372 (published July 30, 1968, cover date September 1968)
  • School for Super-Villains!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: With the help of two Legion Academy student, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV. (Chemical King & Timber Wolf join Legion, 1st app. Tarik the Mute & the teenage LSV)

August

Adventure Comics #373 (published August 29, 1968, cover date October 1968)
  • The Tornado Twins!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Tornado Twins (also origin)

September

Adventure Comics #374 (published September 26, 1968, cover date November 1968)
  • Mission: Diabolical!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Black Mace)

October

Superman #212 (published October 15, 1968, cover date December 1968)
Adventure Comics #375 (published October 31, 1968, cover date December 1968)
  • The King of the Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), unknown; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Wanderers (Celebrand, Dartalg, Elvo, Immorto (all individual first appearances), Quantum Queen (first full appearance))

November

Superman v1 #213 (published November 7, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Most Dangerous Door in the World!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Plot. (App. adult Brainiac 5)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #117 (published November 26, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Planet of the Capes!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: LSH cameo
Adventure Comics #376 (published November 28, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Execution of Chameleon Boy!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Gaspar Saldino; E: Mort Weisinger

December

Adventure Comics #377 (published December 31, 1968, cover date February 1969)
  • Heroes for Hire!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • First appearances: Leland McCauley

1969

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks) Action Comics #373 (published January 7, 1969, cover date March/April 1969)
Adventure Comics #378 (published January 28, 1969, cover date March 1969)
  • 12 Hours to Live!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger

February

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #379 (published February 27, 1969, cover date April 1969)
  • Burial in Space!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Gaspar Saldino; E: Mort Weisinger

March

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Adventure Comics #380 (published March 27, 1969, cover date May 1969)
  • The Legion's Space Odyssey!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Plot. (End Legion's first series)

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #377 (published April 29, 1969, cover date June 1969)

May

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #378 (published May 29, 1969, cover date July 1969)
  • The Forbidden Fruit!
    • W: Unknown, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit. (Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series)

June

Action Comics #379 (published June 26, 1969, cover date August 1969)
  • One of Us is an Impostor!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger

July

Action Comics #380 (published July 31, 1969, cover date September 1969)
  • Half a Legionnaire?
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Plot. (1st use of separate personalities for Duo Damsel)

August

Action Comics #381 (published August 28, 1969, cover date October 1969)
  • The Hapless Hero!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Plot. (App. Duplicate Boy)

September

Superman v1 #221 (published September 18, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • 1st reprint of The Superman Family Portrait from Superman v1 Annual #6
    • Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #97 (published September 25, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • The Three Super-Sirens!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Plot unknown. (App. Durlans)
Action Comics #382 (published September 30, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • Kill a Friend to Save a World!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger

October

Superboy v1 #161 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December 1969)
  • The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Cameo Legion statuettes
Superman v1 #222 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December/January 1969/1970)
  • 1st reprint of Superman's Big Brother! retitled here as Superman's Lost Brother! from Superman v1 #80, February, 1953
  • 1st reprint of The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons! from Superman v1 #166, Jan. 1964
Action Comics #383 (published October 30, 1969, cover date December 1969)
  • Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger

November

Action Comics #384 (published November 26, 1969, cover date January 1970)
  • Lament For A Legionnaire!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger

December

Action Comics #385 (published December 23, 1969, cover date February 1970)
  • The Immortal Superman!
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: App. Time Trapper)
  • The Fallen Starboy!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger

1970

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Adventure Comics #390 (published January 13, 1970, cover date March/April 1970)
  • 1st reprint of Superman's Super-Courtship! from Action Comics #289, June, 1963 (retitled as When Supergirl Played Cupid!)
  • 1st reprint of The Secret Identity of Super-Horse! from Action Comics #301, June, 1963
  • 1st reprint of Supergirl's Wedding Day! from Action Comics #307, Dec. 1963
  • Other AR stories
Action Comics #386 (published January 29, 1970, cover date March 1970)
  • The Home for Old Super-Heroes!
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Time Trapper appears
  • Zap Goes the Legion!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger

February

Action Comics #387 (published February 24, 1970, cover date April 1970)
  • Even a Superman Dies! (App. Time Trapper)
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
  • One Hero Too Many! (Superboy resigns from Legion)
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger

March

Superboy v1 #165 (published March 5, 1970, cover date May/June 1970)
  • 1st reprint of The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent! retitled The Death of Ma and Pa Kent! from Superman v1 #161, May, 1963
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #388 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
  • Puzzle of the Wild World! (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion)
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
  • 1st reprint of Sun Boy's Lost Power! from Adventure Comics #302, November, 1962)
Cover art by Curt Swan(pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Adventure Comics #393 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
  • The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger E. Nelson Bridwell
    • Notes: Legion Flight Ring cameo

April

Superman v1 #227 (published April 14, 1970, cover date June/July 1970)
  • 1st reprint of The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner! from Superman v1 #157, Nov. 1962
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #389 (published April 28, 1970, cover date June 1970)
  • The Mystery Legionnaire!
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger

May

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics #390 (published May 28, 1970, cover date July 1970)
  • The Tyrant and the Traitor!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger

June

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Action Comics #391 (published June 30, 1970, cover date August 1970)
  • The Ordeal of Element Lad!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger

July

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Action Comics #392 (published July 30, 1970, cover date September 1970)
  • The Legionnaires Who Never Were!
    • W: Cary Bates, Mort Weisinger; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • New costume Saturn Girl. End of Legion's 2nd series

August

Cover art by Dick Giordano Adventure Comics #398 (published August 27, 1970, cover date October 1970)
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