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===June===
 
===June===
 
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|[[Superboy v1 197|'''''Superboy'' v1 #197''']] (published [[June 19]], 1973, cover date September 1973)
 
|[[Superboy v1 197|'''''Superboy'' v1 #197''']] (published [[June 19]], 1973, cover date September 1973)
 
*'''Timber Wolf --Dead Hero, Live Executioner!'''
 
*'''Timber Wolf --Dead Hero, Live Executioner!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
*''Notes:'' Cover title changed to ''Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'', begins 3rd regular Legion series
 
*''Notes:'' Cover title changed to ''Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'', begins 3rd regular Legion series
 
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*1st reprint of '''The Super Moby Dick of Space!''' from [[Adventure Comics 332|''Adventure Comics'' #332]], May, 1965
 
*1st reprint of '''The Super Moby Dick of Space!''' from [[Adventure Comics 332|''Adventure Comics'' #332]], May, 1965
 
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-198.jpg|80px|Art by Nick Cardy]]
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-198.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 198|'''''Superboy'' v1 #198''']] (published [[July 19]], 1973, cover date October 1973)
 
|[[Superboy v1 198|'''''Superboy'' v1 #198''']] (published [[July 19]], 1973, cover date October 1973)
 
*'''The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!'''
 
*'''The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
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===August===
 
===August===
 
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-199.jpg|80px|Pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Nick Cardy]]
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-199.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dave Cockrum (pencils) and Nick Cardy (inks, Superboy figure pencils)]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 199|'''''Superboy'' v1 #199''']] (published [[August 21]], 1973, cover date November 1973)
 
|[[Superboy v1 199|'''''Superboy'' v1 #199''']] (published [[August 21]], 1973, cover date November 1973)
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*'''The Gun That Mastered Men''' (1st app. Tyr)
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*'''The Gun That Mastered Men'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 +
**''First appearance:'' Tyr
 
*'''The Impossible Target!'''
 
*'''The Impossible Target!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
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*1st reprint of '''The Origin of the Legion''' from [[Superboy v1 147|''Superboy'' v1 #147]]
 
*1st reprint of '''The Origin of the Legion''' from [[Superboy v1 147|''Superboy'' v1 #147]]
 
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-200.jpg|80px| Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-200.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 200|'''''Superboy'' v1 #200''']] (published [[October 18]], 1973, cover date January/February 1974)
 
|[[Superboy v1 200|'''''Superboy'' v1 #200''']] (published [[October 18]], 1973, cover date January/February 1974)
 
*'''The Legionnaire Bride of Starfinger''' (wedding Bouncing Boy & Duo Damsel)
 
*'''The Legionnaire Bride of Starfinger''' (wedding Bouncing Boy & Duo Damsel)
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
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===December===
 
===December===
 
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-201.jpg|80px| Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-201.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 201|'''''Superboy'' v1 #201''']] (published [[December 20]], 1973, cover date March/April 1974)
 
|[[Superboy v1 201|'''''Superboy'' v1 #201''']] (published [[December 20]], 1973, cover date March/April 1974)
 
*'''The Betrayer from Beyond'''
 
*'''The Betrayer from Beyond'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
*'''The Silent Death'''
 
*'''The Silent Death'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
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*1st reprint of '''The Composite Superman!''' from [[World’s Finest Comics 142|''World’s Finest Comics'' #142]], June, 1964
 
*1st reprint of '''The Composite Superman!''' from [[World’s Finest Comics 142|''World’s Finest Comics'' #142]], June, 1964
 
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Superboy-v1-202.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
|style="border:3px solid #ffd5f5"|[[Superboy v1 202|'''''Superboy'' v1 #202''']] (published [[February 21]], 1974, cover date May/June 1974)
 
|style="border:3px solid #ffd5f5"|[[Superboy v1 202|'''''Superboy'' v1 #202''']] (published [[February 21]], 1974, cover date May/June 1974)
 
*'''Lost: A Million Miles From Home!'''
 
*'''Lost: A Million Miles From Home!'''
−
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
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**W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
−
*'''The Wrath of the Devil-Fish!''' (Wildfire joins)
 
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
 
 
*1st reprint of '''The Legionnaire Who Killed!''' from [[Adventure Comics 342|''Adventure Comics'' #342]], March 1966
 
*1st reprint of '''The Legionnaire Who Killed!''' from [[Adventure Comics 342|''Adventure Comics'' #342]], March 1966
 
*1st reprint of '''The Super-Stalag of Space!''' from [[Adventure Comics 344|''Adventure Comics'' #344]], May, 1966
 
*1st reprint of '''The Super-Stalag of Space!''' from [[Adventure Comics 344|''Adventure Comics'' #344]], May, 1966
 
*1st reprint of '''The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!''' from [[Adventure Comics 345|''Adventure Comics'' #345]], June, 1966  
 
*1st reprint of '''The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!''' from [[Adventure Comics 345|''Adventure Comics'' #345]], June, 1966  
 
*'''The Lore of the Legion!'''
 
*'''The Lore of the Legion!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
 +
*'''The Wrath of the Devil-Fish!'''
 +
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
 +
**''Joins Legion:'' Wildfire
 
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===April===
 
===April===
 
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-203.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 203|'''''Superboy'' v1 #203''']] (published [[April 18]], 1974, cover date July/August 1974)
 
|[[Superboy v1 203|'''''Superboy'' v1 #203''']] (published [[April 18]], 1974, cover date July/August 1974)
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*'''Massacre By Remote Control''' (Death Invisible Kid)
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*'''Massacre By Remote Control'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 +
**''Deaths:'' Invisible Kid
 
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===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-204.jpg|80px]]
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-204.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 204|'''''Superboy'' v1 #204''']] (published [[June 25]], 1974, cover date September/October 1974)
 
|[[Superboy v1 204|'''''Superboy'' v1 #204''']] (published [[June 25]], 1974, cover date September/October 1974)
 
*'''The Legionnaire Nobody Remembered'''
 
*'''The Legionnaire Nobody Remembered'''
−
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
+
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
−
*'''Brainiac 5's Secret Weakness!''' (Supergirl resigns)
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*'''Brainiac 5's Secret Weakness!'''
−
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 +
**''Resigns:'' Supergirl
 
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===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Superboy-v1-205.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
|style="border:3px solid #ffd5f5"|[[Superboy v1 205|'''''Superboy'' v1 #205''']] (published [[August 22]], 1974, cover date November/December 1974)
 
|style="border:3px solid #ffd5f5"|[[Superboy v1 205|'''''Superboy'' v1 #205''']] (published [[August 22]], 1974, cover date November/December 1974)
 
*'''The Legion of Super-Executioners'''
 
*'''The Legion of Super-Executioners'''
−
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
+
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 +
*'''Meet "Iron Mike" Grell'''
 +
**W,P&I: Mike Grell; E; Murray Boltinoff
 
*1st reprint of '''The Outcast Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 350|''Adventure Comics'' #350]], Nov. 1966
 
*1st reprint of '''The Outcast Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 350|''Adventure Comics'' #350]], Nov. 1966
 +
*'''Lore of the Legion'''
 +
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Dave Cockrum (pages 1-2), Curt Swan (page 3); I: Dave Cockrum (pages 1-2), George Klein (page 3), George Roussos (Insect Queen figure); E: Murray Boltinoff
 
*1st reprint of '''The Forgotten Legion!''' from [[Adventure Comics 351|''Adventure Comics'' #351]], Dec. 1966
 
*1st reprint of '''The Forgotten Legion!''' from [[Adventure Comics 351|''Adventure Comics'' #351]], Dec. 1966
−
*'''Lore of the Legion'''
 
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
 
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===October===
 
===October===
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-206.jpg|80px| Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-206.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 206|'''''Superboy'' v1 #206''']] (published [[October 24]], 1974, cover date January/February 1974)
 
|[[Superboy v1 206|'''''Superboy'' v1 #206''']] (published [[October 24]], 1974, cover date January/February 1974)
 
*'''The Legionnaires Who Haunted Superboy'''
 
*'''The Legionnaires Who Haunted Superboy'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
*'''Welcome Home, Daughter ... Now Die!'''
 
*'''Welcome Home, Daughter ... Now Die!'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
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===December===
 
===December===
 
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-207.jpg|80px]]
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-207.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 207|'''''Superboy'' v1 #207''']] (published [[December 24]], 1974, cover date March 1975)
 
|[[Superboy v1 207|'''''Superboy'' v1 #207''']] (published [[December 24]], 1974, cover date March 1975)
 
*'''The Rookie Who Betrayed the Legion'''
 
*'''The Rookie Who Betrayed the Legion'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
*'''Lightning Lad's Day of Dread'''
 
*'''Lightning Lad's Day of Dread'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
+
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
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===January===
 
===January===
 
|-
 
|-
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Superboy-v1-208.jpg|80px]]
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Superboy-v1-208.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell (pencils & inks main panel), Curt Swan (pencils smaller panels) and George Klein (inks smaller panels)]]
 
|style="border:3px solid #ffd5f5"|[[Superboy v1 208|'''''Superboy'' v1 #208''']] (published [[January 9]], 1975, cover date April 1975)
 
|style="border:3px solid #ffd5f5"|[[Superboy v1 208|'''''Superboy'' v1 #208''']] (published [[January 9]], 1975, cover date April 1975)
 
*'''Vengeance of the Super-Villains'''
 
*'''Vengeance of the Super-Villains'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
 
*'''The Legion of Substitute Heroes'''
 
*'''The Legion of Substitute Heroes'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Murray Boltinoff, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
 
*1st reprint of '''Lana Lang’s Superboy Identity Detection Kit!''' from [[Superboy v1 93|''Superboy'' v1 #93]], December, 1961
 
*1st reprint of '''Lana Lang’s Superboy Identity Detection Kit!''' from [[Superboy v1 93|''Superboy'' v1 #93]], December, 1961
 
*1st reprint of '''The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!''' from [[Adventure Comics 343|''Adventure Comics'' #343]], Apr. 1966
 
*1st reprint of '''The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!''' from [[Adventure Comics 343|''Adventure Comics'' #343]], Apr. 1966
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===March===
 
===March===
 
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Superboy-v1-209.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 209|'''''Superboy'' v1 #209''']] (published [[March 11]], 1975, cover date June 1975)
 
|[[Superboy v1 209|'''''Superboy'' v1 #209''']] (published [[March 11]], 1975, cover date June 1975)
 
*'''Who Can Save the Princess?'''
 
*'''Who Can Save the Princess?'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
*'''Hero for a Day'''
 
*'''Hero for a Day'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
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*'''Super-Talk'''
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**W: Jim Shooter; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
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===May===
 
===May===
 
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-210.jpg|80px]]
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-210.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 210|'''''Superboy'' v1 #210''']] (published [[May 8]], 1975, cover date August 1975)
 
|[[Superboy v1 210|'''''Superboy'' v1 #210''']] (published [[May 8]], 1975, cover date August 1975)
 
*'''Soljer's Private War'''
 
*'''Soljer's Private War'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
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*'''Lair of the Black Dragon''' (origin Karate Kid)
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*'''Lair of the Black Dragon'''
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**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:  
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**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
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**''Origin:'' Karate Kid
 
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Contents this page: 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978

1971

January

Cover art by Neal Adams Superboy v1 #172 (published January 7, 1971, cover date March 1971)
  • Brotherly Hate!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: George Tuska; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
Adventure403.jpg Adventure Comics #403 (published January 12, 1971, cover date March/April 1971)
  • 1st reprint of The Stolen Super Powers! from Adventure Comics #304, Jan. 1963
  • 1st reprint of The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire! from Adventure Comics #305, Feb. 1963
  • 1st reprint of The Return of Lightning Lad! from Adventure Comics #308, May, 1963
  • 1st reprint of The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires! from Adventure Comics #312, Sept. 1963
  • Legion Fashion Show (fan designed Legion costumes)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

February

Cover art by Neal Adams Superboy v1 #173 (published February 18, 1971, cover date April 1971)
  • Trust Me Or Kill Me!
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: George Tuska; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff

March

Super DC Giant #S24 (published March 4, 1971, cover date May/June 1971)

May

Cover art by Neal Adams Superboy v1 #176 (published May 20, 1971, cover date July 1971)
  • Invisible Invader!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: George Tuska; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff

June

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #140 (published June 3, 1971, cover date August/September 1971)
Adventure Comics #409 (published June 29, 1971, cover date August 1971)

July

Superboy v1 #177 (published July 6, 1971, cover date September 1971)
DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #6 (published July 15, 1971, cover date 1971)
  • Lists 1st appearance of every Legion character
Adventure Comics #410 (published July 29, 1971, cover date September 1971)

August

Superboy v1 #178 (published August 26, 1971, cover date October 1971)
Adventure Comics #411 (published August 31, 1971, cover date October 1971)

October

Superman v1 #245 (published October 7, 1971, cover date December/January 1971)
  • 1st reprint of The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! from Superman v1 #167, Feb. 1964
Superboy v1 #180 (published October 28, 1971, cover date December 1971)

November

Batman #238 (published November 4, 1971, cover date January 1972)
Superboy v1 #181 (published November 25, 1971, cover date January 1972)

1972

January

Cover art by Nick Cardy Superboy v1 #183 (published January 25, 1972, cover date March 1972)
  • War of the Wraith Mates!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: George Tuska; I: Vince Colletta; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff

February

Superboy v1 #184 (published February 24, 1972, cover date April 1972)
  • One Legionnaire Must Go!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Murphy Anderson; I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff

March

Superboy v1 #185 (published March 2, 1972, cover date May 1972)

May

Superboy v1 #188 (published May 25, 1972, cover date July 1972)
  • Curse of the Blood Crystals!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff

July

Superboy v1 #190 (published July 27, 1972, cover date September 1972)
  • Murder the Leader!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff

August

Superboy v1 #191 (published August 24, 1972, cover date October 1972)
  • Attack of the Sun Scavenger
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff

December

Art by Nick Cardy The Legion of Super-Heroes v1 #1 (published December 14, 1972, cover date February 1973)
  • 1st reprint of The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion! from Adventure Comics #328, Jan. 1965
  • Legion membership list (part 1)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superboy v1 #193 (published December 26, 1972, cover date February 1973)
  • War Between the Nights and the Days!
    • W: Cary Bates, Nick Pascale (original idea); P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff

1973

January

Cover art by Nick Cardy The Legion of Super-Heroes v1 #2 (published January 18, 1973, cover date March 1973)
  • 1st reprint of The War Between Krypton and Earth! from Adventure Comics #333, June, 1965
  • Legion membership list (part 2)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

February

Cover art by Curt Swan and George Klein The Legion of Super-Heroes v1 #3 (published February 13, 1973, cover date April/May 1973)

March

Superboy v1 #195 (published March 20, 1973, cover date June 1973)
  • The One-Shot Hero! (1st app. Wildfire)
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff

April

100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-18 (published April 12, 1973, cover date July 1973)
  • 1st reprint of The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! from Superman v1 #162, July, 1963
Cover art by Curt Swan and Sheldon Moldoff The Legion of Super-Heroes v1 #4 (published April 12, 1973, cover date July/August 1973)
The Amazing World Of Superman, Metropolis Edition (published 1973)
  • Reprints #55, #220
  • Notes: B&W tabloid available only in Metropolis, Illinois and through the mail

June

Cover art by Nick Cardy Superboy v1 #197 (published June 19, 1973, cover date September 1973)
  • Timber Wolf --Dead Hero, Live Executioner!
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • Notes: Cover title changed to Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes, begins 3rd regular Legion series

July

100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-21 (published July 10, 1973, cover date October 1973)
Cover art by Nick Cardy Superboy v1 #198 (published July 19, 1973, cover date October 1973)
  • The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff

August

Cover art by Dave Cockrum (pencils) and Nick Cardy (inks, Superboy figure pencils) Superboy v1 #199 (published August 21, 1973, cover date November 1973)
  • The Gun That Mastered Men
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
    • First appearance: Tyr
  • The Impossible Target!
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff

October

SecretOrigins-v1-6.jpg Secret Origins v1 #6 (published October 9, 1973, cover date January/February 1974)
Cover art by Nick Cardy Superboy v1 #200 (published October 18, 1973, cover date January/February 1974)
  • The Legionnaire Bride of Starfinger (wedding Bouncing Boy & Duo Damsel)
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff

November

Superman v1 #272 (published November 15, 1973, cover date February 1974)

December

Cover art by Nick Cardy Superboy v1 #201 (published December 20, 1973, cover date March/April 1974)
  • The Betrayer from Beyond
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • The Silent Death
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff

1974

February

World's Finest Comics #223 (published February 19, 1974, cover date May/June 1974)
Cover art by Nick Cardy Superboy v1 #202 (published February 21, 1974, cover date May/June 1974)
  • Lost: A Million Miles From Home!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • 1st reprint of The Legionnaire Who Killed! from Adventure Comics #342, March 1966
  • 1st reprint of The Super-Stalag of Space! from Adventure Comics #344, May, 1966
  • 1st reprint of The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad! from Adventure Comics #345, June, 1966
  • The Lore of the Legion!
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • The Wrath of the Devil-Fish!
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
    • Joins Legion: Wildfire

March

The Superman Family #165 (published March 26, 1974, cover date June/July 1974)
  • 1st reprint of Krypto’s Three Amazing Transformations! from Superboy v1 #111, March 1964

April

Cover art by Nick Cardy Superboy v1 #203 (published April 18, 1974, cover date July/August 1974)
  • Massacre By Remote Control
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
    • Deaths: Invisible Kid

June

Cover art by Nick Cardy Superboy v1 #204 (published June 25, 1974, cover date September/October 1974)
  • The Legionnaire Nobody Remembered
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • Brainiac 5's Secret Weakness!
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
    • Resigns: Supergirl

July

The Superman Family #167 (published July 25, 1974, cover date October/November 1974)
  • 1st reprint of The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot! from Superboy v1 #100, October, 1962
  • 1st reprint of The Insect Queen of Smallville! from Superboy v1 #124, Oct. 1965

August

Cover art by Nick Cardy Superboy v1 #205 (published August 22, 1974, cover date November/December 1974)
  • The Legion of Super-Executioners
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • Meet "Iron Mike" Grell
    • W,P&I: Mike Grell; E; Murray Boltinoff
  • 1st reprint of The Outcast Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #350, Nov. 1966
  • Lore of the Legion
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Dave Cockrum (pages 1-2), Curt Swan (page 3); I: Dave Cockrum (pages 1-2), George Klein (page 3), George Roussos (Insect Queen figure); E: Murray Boltinoff
  • 1st reprint of The Forgotten Legion! from Adventure Comics #351, Dec. 1966

September

The Superman Family #168 (published September 24, 1974, cover date December/January 1974)

October

Cover art by Nick Cardy Superboy v1 #206 (published October 24, 1974, cover date January/February 1974)
  • The Legionnaires Who Haunted Superboy
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • Welcome Home, Daughter ... Now Die!
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff

November

Limited Collectors' Edition #C-34 (published November 7, 1974, cover date February/March 1975)
  • Super-Hero Calendar (two-page 1975 calendar pin-up which depicts the charter members of the Legion alongside Superboy)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
The Superman Family #169 (published November 26, 1974, cover date February/March 1975)

December

Cover art by Mike Grell Superboy v1 #207 (published December 24, 1974, cover date March 1975)
  • The Rookie Who Betrayed the Legion
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • Lightning Lad's Day of Dread
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff

1975

January

Cover art by Mike Grell (pencils & inks main panel), Curt Swan (pencils smaller panels) and George Klein (inks smaller panels) Superboy v1 #208 (published January 9, 1975, cover date April 1975)
  • Vengeance of the Super-Villains
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
  • The Legion of Substitute Heroes
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Murray Boltinoff, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
  • 1st reprint of Lana Lang’s Superboy Identity Detection Kit! from Superboy v1 #93, December, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords! from Adventure Comics #343, Apr. 1966
Wonder Woman v1 #217 (published January 9, 1975, cover date April/May 1975)

March

Cover art by Mike Grell Superboy v1 #209 (published March 11, 1975, cover date June 1975)
  • Who Can Save the Princess?
    • W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • Hero for a Day
    • W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • Super-Talk
    • W: Jim Shooter; E: Murray Boltinoff

May

Cover art by Mike Grell Superboy v1 #210 (published May 8, 1975, cover date August 1975)
  • Soljer's Private War
    • W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
  • Lair of the Black Dragon
    • W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
    • Origin: Karate Kid

June

Superboy-v1-211.jpg Superboy v1 #211 (published June 12, 1975, cover date September 1975)
  • The Ultimate Revenge (2nd app. Roxxas)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • The Legion's Lost Home
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

July

The Superman Family #173 (published July 8, 1975, cover date October/November 1975)
Superboy-v1-212.jpg Superboy v1 #212 (published July 15, 1975, cover date October 1975)
  • Last Fight for a Legionnaire (Matter-Eater Lad resigns)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • A Death Stroke At Dawn
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

August

The Amazing World Of DC Comics #9 (cover date November/December 1975)
  • The Legion Handbook (DC Comics' fan magazine)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

September

Superboy-v1-213.jpg Superboy v1 #213 (published September 16, 1975, cover date December 1975)
  • The Jaws of Fear
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Trapped To Live -- Free To Die!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

October

Superman v1 #295 (published October 16, 1975, cover date January 1976)
  • Costume, Costume -- Who's Got the Costume?
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superboy-v1-214.jpg Superboy v1 #214 (published October 21, 1975, cover date January 1976)
  • No Price Too High
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Stay Small Or Die
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

November

The Superman Family #175 (published November 6, 1975, cover date February/March 1976)
  • Super-Family Puzzle Page (Legion mentioned in crossword puzzle)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

December

KarateKid01.jpg Karate Kid #1 (published December 4, 1975, cover date March/April 1976)
  • My World Begins In Yesterday
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superboy-v1-215.jpg Superboy v1 #215 (published December 18, 1975, cover date March 1976)
  • The Final Eclipse of Sun Boy
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • The Hero Who Wouldn't Fight
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

1976

January

Superboy-v1-216.jpg Superboy v1 #216 (published January 22, 1976, cover date April 1976)
  • The Hero Who Hated the Legion (1st app. Tyroc)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • 1 + 1 = 3 (Bouncing Boy/ Dou Damsel solo story)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

February

KarateKid02.jpg Karate Kid #2 (published February 12, 1976, cover date May/June 1976)
  • The International Dooms of Major Disaster
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
DCSuperStars03.jpg DC Super Stars #3 (published February 17, 1976, cover date May 1976)

March

Superboy-v1-217.jpg Superboy v1 #217 (published March 18, 1976, cover date June 1976)
  • The Charge of the Doomed Legionnaires
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Future Shock for Superboy (1st app. Laurel Kent)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

April

KarateKid03.jpg Karate Kid #3 (published April 15, 1976, cover date July/August 1976)
  • The Ravager
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superboy-v1-218.jpg Superboy v1 #218 (published April 20, 1976, cover date July 1976)
  • The Super-Villain the World Never Knew (Tyroc joins)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
AmazingWorldOfDCComics12.jpg The Amazing World Of DC Comics #12 (published July 1976, cover date August 1976)
  • (August 1976 on cover) The Legion Outpost
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

May

The Superman Family #178 (published May 3, 1976, cover date August/September 1976)
Super-Team Family #6 (published May 24, 1976, cover date August/September 1976)

June

KarateKid04.jpg Karate Kid #4 (published June 7, 1976, cover date September/October 1976)
  • The Rage of Yesterdays Lost!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superboy-v1-219.jpg Superboy v1 #219 (published June 21, 1976, cover date September 1976)
  • The Plunder Ploy of the Fatal Five
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Limited Collectors' Edition #C-49 (published June 28, 1976, cover date October/November 1976)

July

Superboy-v1-220.jpg Superboy v1 #220 (published July 19, 1976, cover date October 1976)
  • The Super Soldiers of the Slave-Maker
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Dream Girl's Living Nightmare
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

August

The Amazing World Of DC Comics #13 (cover date November 1976)
  • The Legion Outpost
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
KarateKid05.jpg Karate Kid #5 (published August 2, 1976, cover date November/December 1976)
  • The Tomorrow Thief
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superboy-v1-221.jpg Superboy v1 #221 (published August 23, 1976, cover date November 1976)
  • The Trillion-Dollar Trophies
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

September

Superboy-v1-222.jpg Superboy v1 #222 (published September 13, 1976, cover date December 1976)
  • This Legionnaire Is Condemned!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Death of a Legend
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

October

KarateKid06.jpg Karate Kid #6 (published October 4, 1976, cover date January/February 1977)
  • Showdown With Commander Blud!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superboy-v1-223.jpg Superboy v1 #223 (published October 18, 1976, cover date January 1976)
  • We Can't Escape the Trap In Time!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

November

Superboy-v1-224.jpg Superboy v1 #224 (published November 15, 1976, cover date February 1977)
  • When Stargrave Strikes!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

December

KarateKid07.jpg Karate Kid #7 (published December 6, 1976, cover date March/April 1977)
  • The Gyro-Master Strikes Twice!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superboy-v1-225.jpg Superboy v1 #225 (published December 20, 1976, cover date March 1977)
  • And Who Shall Lead Them? (Wildfire elected leader)
  • A Matter of Priorities
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
The Amazing World Of DC Comics #14 (cover date March 1977)
  • The Legion Outpost
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

1977

January

Superboy-v1-226.jpg Superboy v1 #226 (published January 17, 1977, cover date April 1977)
  • The Dazzling Debut of Dawnstar! (1st app. Dawnstar, joins)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Five Against One
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
KarateKid08.jpg Karate Kid #8 (published January 31, 1977, cover date May/June 1977)
  • Pandemonium ... Panic ... Pulsar!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

February

Superboy-v1-227.jpg Superboy v1 #227 (published February 14, 1977, cover date May 1977)
  • War At World's End!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

March

DC Special #28 (published March 7, 1977, cover date June/July 1977)
  • The City That Stopped -- Dead!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superboy-v1-228.jpg Superboy v1 #228 (published March 21, 1977, cover date June 1977)
  • That A World Might Live ... A Legionnaire Must Die! (Death Chemical King)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

April

Karate Kid #9 (published April 4, 1977, cover date July/August 1977)
  • The Black Belt Contract
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superboy-v1-229.jpg Superboy v1 #229 (published April 18, 1977, cover date July 1977)
  • Hunt for a Hero-Killer
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

May

Superboy-v1-230.jpg Superboy v1 #230 (published May 16, 1977, cover date August 1977)
  • The Creature Who Conned the Legion
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • The Day Bouncing Boy Bounced Back (Bouncing Boy regains powers)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
The Amazing World Of DC Comics #15 (August)
  • The Legion Outpost
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

June

Karate Kid #10 (published June 6, 1977, cover date September/October 1977)
  • Death-Duel on Orando
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
SuperboyLSH231.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #231 (published June 20, 1977, cover date September 1977)
  • A Day in the Death of a World (series title formally changed)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Adventure Comics #453 (published June 27, 1977, cover date September/October 1977)
  • You Too Can Be A Super-Hero! (mentions events of #327)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

July

Justice League of America v1 #147 (published July 4, 1977, cover date October 1977)
  • Crisis In the 30th Century! (JLA/JSA/LSH team-up)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Limited Collectors' Edition #C-52 (published July 7, 1977, cover date 1977)
SuperboyLSH232.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #232 (published July 18, 1977, cover date October 1977)
  • The Disease That Wouldn't Die! (1st mention Klordny festival)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

August

Karate Kid #11 (published August 1, 1977, cover date November/December 1977)
  • Disasters of Yesteryear
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Justice League of America v1 #148 (published August 1, 1977, cover date November 1977)
  • Crisis In Triplicate! (JLA/JSA/LSH team-up)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
DC Super-Stars #17 (published August 22, 1977, cover date November/December 1977)
  • The Secret of the Quintile Crystal
SuperboyLSH233.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #233 (published August 22, 1977, cover date November 1977)
  • The Infinite Man Who Conquered the Legion! (1st app. Infinite Man)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • The Final Illusion
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

September

SuperboyLSH234.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #234 (published September 19, 1977, cover date December 1977)
  • Wanted -- Dead or Alive: The Composite Legionnaire (1st app, Composite Legionnaire)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
TempoSuperboyLSH.jpg Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes Tempo Books paperback, 1977
  • Reprint of Superboy's Darkest Secret from Superboy v1 #158
  • 2nd reprint of The Six Legged Legionnaire from Adventure Comics #355, April, 1967
  • 1st reprint of Curse of the Blood Crystals from Superboy v1 #188, July, 1972
  • 1st reprint of The Legionnaires Who Never Were from Action Comics #392, September, 1970
The Amazing World Of DC Comics #16 (December)
  • The Legion Outpost
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

October

Karate Kid #12 (published October 3, 1977, cover date January/February 1978)
  • The Time of Your Death!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
SuperboyLSH235.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #235 (published October 17, 1977, cover date January 1978)
  • The Legion's Super-Secret
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Trial of the Legion Five
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
The Superman Family #187 (published October 17, 1977, cover date January/February 1978)
  • The Dealers of Death (Elastic Lad)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • A Phoenix of Steel! (Elastic Lad)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

November

SuperboyLSH236.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #236 (published November 21, 1977, cover date February 1978)
  • A World Born Anew!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Mon-El's One-Man War!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Words Never Spoken!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Karate Kid #13 (published November 28, 1977, cover date March/April 1978)
  • Tomorrow's Battle ... Yesterday!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

November

All-New Collectors' Edition #C-55 (published December 12, 1977, cover date 1978)
  • The Millennium Massacre (marraige Saturn Girl/ Lightning Lad)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • The Origins and Powers of the Legionnaires
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Secrets of the Legion
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

December

SuperboyLSH237.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #237 (published December 19, 1977, cover date March 1978)
  • No Price Too High
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

1978

January

SuperboyLSH238.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #238 (published January 23, 1978, cover date April 1978)

February

Karate Kid #14 (published February 6, 1978, cover date May/June 1978)
  • Diamondeth Is Forever! (Robin x-over)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
The Superman Family #189 (published February 13, 1978, cover date May/June 1978)
  • Memories of Menace! (20th century Mon-El appearance in Phantom Zone)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
SuperboyLSH239.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #239 (published February 20, 1978, cover date May 1978)
  • Murder Most Foul
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

March

SuperboyLSH240.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #240 (published March 20, 1978, cover date June 1978)
  • The Man Who Manacled the Legion
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Dawnstar Rising
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

April

Karate Kid #15 (published April 3, 1978, cover date July/August 1978)
  • Bring Back My Future To Me!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Cover art by James Sherman (pencils) and Joe Rubinstein (inks) Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #241 (published April 17, 1978, cover date July 1978)
  • Prologue To Earthwar
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • My Brother's Keeper
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

May

Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth #58 (published May 1, 1978, cover date August/September 1978)
  • Enter: the Legionnaire (Karate Kid x-over, cont. from #353)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Cover art by James Sherman (pencils) and Joe Rubinstein (inks) Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #242 (published May 15, 1978, cover date August 1978)
  • Startarget: Earth
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Girls' Night Out
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

June

DC Comics Presents #2 (published June 12, 1978, cover date September/October 1978)
  • Race to the End of Time! (brief Legion cameo)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
SuperboyLSH243.jpg Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #243 (published June 19, 1978, cover date September 1978)
  • Earth's Last Stand
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Cancelled Comic Cavalcade #2 Fall 1978
  • Into the Vortex (app. Legion HQ)
  • Cover to DEMAND CLASSICS #2 which would have reprinted #171(Collection of unpublished artwork)

July

Cover art by James Sherman (pencils) and Joe Rubinstein (inks) Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #244 (published July 17, 1978, cover date April 1978)
  • The Dark Circle That Crushed Earth
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

August

Cover art by Al Milgrom and Joe Rubinstein Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #245 (published August 21, 1978, cover date November 1978)
  • Mordru Master of Earth!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

September

Cover art by Mike Grell Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #246 (published September 18, 1978, cover date December 1978)
  • Will the Last One To Leave Mercury Please Close the Planet?
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • A World for the Winning!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Superman Tempo Books paperback, 1978

October

Cover art by Joe Staton and Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #247 (published October 23, 1978, cover date January 1979)
  • Savage Sanctuary!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • Celebration! (Lightning Lad elected leader)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

November

Super Friends #17 (published November 26, 1978, cover date February 1979)
  • Trapped In Two Times! (app. Time Trapper)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Cover art by Joe Staton and Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #248 (published November 26, 1978, cover date February 1979)
  • Beneath the Streets Lurks ... Death!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:

December

Super Friends #18 (published December 25, 1978, cover date March 1979)
  • Manhunt In Time! (app. Time Trapper)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
Cover art by Joe Staton and Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #249 (published December 25, 1978, cover date March 1979)
  • Capital Crimes of the Chemical Conqueror
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
  • The Arctoraan Jewel Case (Chameleon Boy solo story)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
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