Legion Publication History/1971-1978

This page is written from the Real World point of view

1971
January
	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 Story: Timber Wolf joins Lightning Lad and Light Lass in a mission to apprehend their villainous brother, Mekt. Appearances: Lightning Lord
	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 Fashion From Fans W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: E. Nelson Bridwell Renderings of costume designs submitted by fans
February
	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 Story: Superboy travels from the 20th century to ferret out which of two identical Cosmic Boys is the real one and which the fake. Appearances: Mordru
March
	Super DC Giant #S24 (published March 4, 1971, cover date May/June 1971) 1st reprint of The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton! from Action Comics #297, Feb. 1963 1st reprint of The Super Powers of Lex Luthor! from Action Comics #298, Mar. 1963
May
	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 Story: Invisible Kid must discover a way to overcome his own invisibility, in order to bring down a villain with his identical super power.
June
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #140 (published June 3, 1971, cover date August/September 1971) 1st reprint of The World of Doomed Olsens! from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #72, Oct. 1963
	Adventure Comics #409 (published June 29, 1971, cover date August 1971) 1st reprint of The Condemned Legionnaires! from Adventure Comics #313, October 1963
July
	Superboy v1 #177 (published July 6, 1971, cover date September 1971) 1st reprint of The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton! from Adventure Comics #320, May, 1964
	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) 1st reprint of The Revolt of the Girl Legionnaires! from Adventure Comics #326, November 1964
August
	Superboy v1 #178 (published August 26, 1971, cover date October 1971) 1st reprint of The Lone Wolf Legionnaire! from Adventure Comics #327, Dec. 1964
	Adventure Comics #411 (published August 31, 1971, cover date October 1971) 1st reprint of The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion! from Adventure Comics #337, October 1965
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) 1st reprint of The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy! from Adventure Comics #301, October, 1962
November
	Batman #238 (published November 4, 1971, cover date January 1972) 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Outlaws! from Adventure Comics #324, Sept. 1964
	Superboy v1 #181 (published November 25, 1971, cover date January 1972) 1st reprint of The Six-Legged Legionnaire from Adventure Comics #355, April, 1967
1972
January
	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 Story: The bodies of four Legionnaires are possessed by wraith-like alien beings. First appearances: Krogl, Marxla Notes: Karate Kid, Princess Projectra, and Shadow Lass wear new uniforms designed by fans.
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 Story: Matter-Eater Lad must turn renegade, to prove he is not a traitor. First appearances: Renkil Kem
March
	Superboy v1 #185 (published March 2, 1972, cover date May 1972) 1st reprint of Clark Kent’s Super Father! from Adventure Comics #289, October, 1961 1st reprint of The Eight Impossible Missions! from Adventure Comics #323, Aug. 1964
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 Story: Chameleon Boy, adversely affected by the Blood Crystals of Mordru, feels compelled to destroy a friend. Appearances: cameo Mordru
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 Story: Two Legion Leader candidates tangle with two members of the Fatal Five. Appearances: Tharok, Validus Notes: In the first frame, a flesh-skinned female Legionnaire in a black uniform with blue legs, very similar to Shadow Lass' uniform, appears. Dream Girl appears to be wearing white tights.
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 Story: With the help of his fellow Legionnaires, Sun Boy once again battles his old nemesis. Appearances: Dr. Regulus Notes: An unidentified white-haired female Legionnaire in a purple costume appears (Dream Girl in a new costume?)
December
	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 The Legion of Super-Heroes: Membership List (Part One) W: Cary Bates; P&I: John Forte; E: Jeff Rovin
	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 Story: Duo Damsel and Chameleon Boy go on a mission to unite the feuding races of the planet Pasnic. First appearances: King Jonn and King Lillt of Pasnic. Notes: New uniforms Chameleon Boy, Duo Damsel, Shrinking Violet, Karate Kid. Chameleon Boy's skin has been colored yellow in this issue.
1973
January
	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 The Legion of Super-Heroes: Membership List (Part Two) W: Cary Bates; P&I: John Forte; E: Jeff Rovin
February
	The Legion of Super-Heroes v1 #3 (published February 13, 1973, cover date April/May 1973) 1st reprint of Computo the Conqueror! from Adventure Comics #340, Jan, 1966
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 Story: The Legion rejects a new applicant, who decides to prove himself in spite of it. First appearances: Erg-1 (Wildfire), also origin. Notes: New uniforms Phantom Girl, Colossal Boy Deaths: Erg-1
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
	The Legion of Super-Heroes v1 #4 (published April 12, 1973, cover date July/August 1973) 1st reprint of Colossal Boy's One-Man War! from Adventure Comics #341, Feb. 1966
	The Amazing World Of Superman, Metropolis Edition (published 1973) Notes: Black and white tabloid available only in Metropolis, Illinois and by mail
June
	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 Story: Timber Wolf returns from death and begins to exhibit criminal behavior. First appearances: Tyr Notes: Cover title changed to Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes, begins 3rd regular Legion series. New uniforms Timber Wolf (also new facial features), Lightning Lad
July
	100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-21 (published July 10, 1973, cover date October 1973) 1st reprint of The Super Moby Dick of Space! from Adventure Comics #332, May, 1965
	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 Story: The Legion battles an old, deadly nemesis. Notes: New uniforms Princess Projectra, Element Lad, Colossal Boy. Karate Kid wears old uniform.
August
	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 Story: The Legionnaires discover that a vanquished villain has not yet been completely unarmed. Appearances: Tyr Notes: New uniforms Star Boy, Dream Girl The Impossible Target! W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: Bouncing Boy battles the son of an old nemesis. First appearance: Orion, Jr.
October
	Secret Origins v1 #6 (published October 9, 1973, cover date January/February 1974) 1st reprint of The Origin of the Legion from Superboy v1 #147
	Superboy v1 #200 (published October 18, 1973, cover date January/February 1974) The Legionnaire Bride of Starfinger W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: Bouncing Boy marries Duo Damsel, but the nuptials don not proceed as smoothly as everyone would like. Appearances: Starfinger Notes: New uniforms: Light Lass, Shadow Lass
November
	Superman v1 #272 (published November 15, 1973, cover date February 1974) 1st reprint of Beauty and the Super-Beast! from Superman v1 #165, November 1963
December
	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 Story: Appearances: Erg-1 First appearances: Porcupine Pete, Infectious Lass, Molecular Master The Silent Death W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: Dream Girl has a premonition that a Legionnaire will die.
1974
February
	World's Finest Comics #223 (published February 19, 1974, cover date May/June 1974) 1st reprint of The Composite Superman! from World’s Finest Comics #142, June, 1964
	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 Story: Returning home from an off-world mission, Colossal Boy and Shrinking Violet must find the source of their ship's power outage. 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 Notes: Comprises descriptions of several Legionnaires, including origins, real names, home planets, and additional significant data. The Wrath of the Devil-Fish! W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: While investigating an alarm at Earth's automated sea station, the Legionnaires encounter a nemesis from the sea. First appearances: Devil-Fish Joins Legion: Wildfire (Erg-1)
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
	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 Story: The Legionnaires are menaced once again by the most powerful creature in the universe. First appearances: Myla Appearances: Tharok, Validus Deaths: Invisible Kid
June
	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 Story: A teen from the 75th century must travel back in time to correct an accidental change in Legion history. First appearances: Anti Lad Brainiac 5's Secret Weakness! W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: Brainiac 5 decides to leave the Legion. 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
	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 Story: On Lana Lang's birthday, she and Superboy travel to the 30th Century where they discover that the Legion has detained Ultra Boy for having gone mad. First appearances: The "Master" Appearances: Insect Queen 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 Notes: Comprises descriptions of several Legionnaires, including origins, real names, home worlds, and additional significant data. 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) 1st reprint of Lois Lane, Super-Telepath! from Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane #56, Apr. 1965
October
	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 Story: Superboy encounters Invisible Kid and Ferro Lad, both very much alive. Appearances: Invisible Kid, Ferro Lad Welcome Home, Daughter ... Now Die! W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: Princess Projectra makes a visit to her home world, to recuperate from a bout of Rigel Fever. First Appearances: The Morgru
November
	Limited Collectors' Edition #C-34 (published November 7, 1974, cover date February/March 1975) Untitled Two-page 1975 calendar pin-up which depicts various super-heroes, including the charter members of the Legion alongside Superboy) E: Paul Levitz
	The Superman Family #169 (published November 26, 1974, cover date February/March 1975) 1st reprint of The League of Fantastic Supermen! from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #63, August, 1962
December
	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 Story: A young science police officer tags along with the Legion on a mission to apprehend an old nemesis. Appearances: Universo First appearances: Dvron Lightning Lad's Day of Dread W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: Lightning Lad storms out of HQ on a personal mission. Appearances: Lightning Lord
1975
January
	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) Story: The three mightiest Legionnaires are unwillingly detained by their parents from attending an important award ceremony. Appearances: The Legion of Super Villains (Sun Emperor, Lightning Lord, Nemesis Kid, Spider Girl, Radiation Roy, Chameleon Chief) First Appearances: Ultra Boy's parents, Crav and Mytra Nah The Legion of Substitute Heroes W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Murray Boltinoff, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate) Notes: Comprises descriptions of the members of the Legion of Substitute Heroes, including origins, real names, home worlds, and other significant data. Appearances: The Legion of Substitute Heroes (Polar Boy, Night Girl, Fire Boy, Chlorophyll Kid, Stone Boy, Color Kid) 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) 1st reprint of Fun House of Time! from Wonder Woman v1 #101, October, 1958
March
	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 Story: Princess Projectra falls victim to a deadly disease, and only her comrades' sacrifice can save her. Appearances: Duo Damsel Notes: New uniforms Karate Kid, Duo Damsel Hero for a Day W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: A young Legion fan wins the right to spend a day with the Legion, and gets more than he bargained for! First appearances: Flynt Brojj Super-Talk W: Jim Shooter; E: Murray Boltinoff
May
	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 Story: A figure from Earth's past works to fulfill his mission. First appearance: Private Mike Essad Lair of the Black Dragon W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: Karate Kid searches for the man who killed his father. Origin: Karate Kid (drawn with clear Eurasian features to justify his conception by an Asian father and American mother)
June
	Superboy v1 #211 (published June 12, 1975, cover date September 1975) The Ultimate Revenge W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: Element Lad once again encounters the villain who murdered his race. Appearances: Roxxas First appearances: cameo Element Lad's parents, Arn and Valla Arrah The Legion's Lost Home W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff Story: Two Legionnaires arrive at the Canaveral Graveyard, to retrieve a missing weapon from the old Legion clubhouse. Appearances: Fire Lad, Stone Boy, Chlorophyll Kid Notes: the Substitute Legion members wear new uniforms
July
	The Superman Family #173 (published July 8, 1975, cover date October/November 1975) 1st reprint of Beware of the Bug Belle! from Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane #69, Oct. 1966
	Superboy v1 #212 (published July 15, 1975, cover date October 1975) Last Fight for a Legionnaire W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: Six Legion rejects challenge their counterparts in the Legion for the right to Legion membership. Resigns: Matter-Eater Lad A Death Stroke At Dawn W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: Shadow Lass aids a fellow super-heroine in need. Appearances: Night Girl Notes: New costume Night Girl
August
	The Amazing World Of DC Comics #9 (cover date November/December 1975) The Legion Handbook (DC Comics' fan magazine) E: Paul Levitz, Carl Gafford (Managing Editors), Neal Pozner (Guest Editor)
September
	Superboy v1 #213 (published September 16, 1975, cover date December 1975) The Jaws of Fear W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: The Legion must stop a thief from stealing their ultimate weapon. First appearances: Benn Pares Trapped To Live -- Free To Die! W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bill Draut; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: Timber Wolf answers a distress call on a barren world, and encounters an old enemy of the Legion. Appearances: Blackmace
October
	Superman v1 #295 (published October 16, 1975, cover date January 1976) Costume, Costume -- Who's Got the Costume? W: Elliot S! Maggin; P: Curt Swan; I: Bob Oksner, Terry Austin (backgrounds); E: Julius Schwartz Appearances: cameo Legionnaires
	Superboy v1 #214 (published October 21, 1975, cover date January 1976) No Price Too High W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: A spoiled rich kid compromises the Legion's ability to defeat their adversary. First appearances: The overseer; Junior McCauley Stay Small Or Die W: Cary Bates; P: Mike Grell; I: Bill Draut; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: Brainiac 5 works on a remedy for Shrinking Violet's crippling anxiety.
November
	The Superman Family #175 (published November 6, 1975, cover date February/March 1976) Super-Family Puzzle Page (Legion mentioned in crossword puzzle) W: Bob Rozakis; E: Julius Schwartz, Murray Boltinoff
December
	Karate Kid #1 (published December 4, 1975, cover date March/April 1976) My World Begins In Yesterday W: Paul Levitz; P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
	Superboy v1 #215 (published December 18, 1975, cover date March 1976) The Final Eclipse of Sun Boy W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: On their way back to Earth from picking up Phantom Girl at the end of her furlough on her home world, the Legionnaires find themselves in a battle with a transformed Sun boy. First appearances: Gmya Wazzo, Phantom Girl's brother The Hero Who Wouldn't Fight W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bill Draut; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: On an obscure planetoid, Cosmic Boy must find a way to save his fellow Legionnaires without using his super powers. Appearances: Emerald Empress Notes: New costumes Cosmic Boy, Colossal Boy
1976
January
	Superboy v1 #216 (published January 22, 1976, cover date April 1976) The Hero Who Hated the Legion W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: The people of the island country of Marzal, including their super-powered champion, shun the Legionnaires when they arrive to retrieve a missing satellite. First appearances: Tyroc 1 + 1 = 3 W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: A peek into the lives of married ex-Legionnaires Chuck and Luornu Taine Appearances: Bouncing Boy; Duo Damsel
February
	Karate Kid #2 (published February 12, 1976, cover date May/June 1976) The International Dooms of Major Disaster W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
	DC Super Stars #3 (published February 17, 1976, cover date May 1976) 1st reprint of The Adult Legion from Adventure Comics #354 1st reprint of The War of the Legions from Adventure Comics #355
March
	Superboy v1 #217 (published March 18, 1976, cover date June 1976) The Charge of the Doomed Legionnaires W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: Brainiac 5 must guide his comrades from a remote location, as they battle an enemy bent on acquiring their Legion cruiser. Notes: First use of transporter technology (Brainiac 5 is "beamed down" from ship to planet). First appearances: Khund Field Marshal Lorca Future Shock for Superboy W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: Superboy travels to the 30th century and is instantly drawn to a mysterious beauty with a startling secret. First appearances: Laurel Kent
April
	Karate Kid #3 (published April 15, 1976, cover date July/August 1976) The Ravager W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Carl Gafford; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
	Superboy v1 #218 (published April 20, 1976, cover date July 1976) The Super-Villain the World Never Knew W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Story: The newest Legionnaire experiences a trial by fire on his first day, as he must join his new teammates in a battle against an enemy who can turn any superhero's powers against him. Joins Legion: Tyroc
	The Amazing World Of DC Comics #12 (published July 1976, cover date August 1976) The Legion Outpost E: Paul Levitz, Carl Gafford
May
	The Superman Family #178 (published May 3, 1976, cover date August/September 1976) 1st reprint of Superman’s Phantom Pal! from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #62, July, 1962
	Super-Team Family #6 (published May 24, 1976, cover date August/September 1976) 1st reprint of The Return of the Composite Superman from World's Finest Comics #142, June, 1964
June
	Karate Kid #4 (published June 7, 1976, cover date September/October 1976) The Rage of Yesterdays Lost! W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C; Carl Gafford; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
	Superboy v1 #219 (published June 21, 1976, cover date September 1976) The Plunder Ploy of the Fatal Five W: Jim Shooter (from a suggestion by Ken Klaczak); P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
	Limited Collectors' Edition #C-49 (published June 28, 1976, cover date October/November 1976) 1st reprint of Mordru the Merciless from Adventure Comics #369, June, 1968 1st reprint of The Devil's Jury from Adventure Comics #370, July, 1968
July
	Superboy v1 #220 (published July 19, 1976, cover date October 1976) The Super Soldiers of the Slave-Maker W: Jim Shooter (from a suggestion by Ken Klaczak); P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Dream Girl's Living Nightmare W: Cary Bates; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
August
	The Amazing World Of DC Comics #13 (cover date November 1976) The Legion Outpost E: Paul Levitz; Carl Gafford
	Karate Kid #5 (published August 2, 1976, cover date November/December 1976) The Tomorrow Thief W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Liz Berube; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
	Superboy v1 #221 (published August 23, 1976, cover date November 1976) The Trillion-Dollar Trophies W: Jim Shooter (from a suggestion by Ken Klaczak); P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
September
	Superboy v1 #222 (published September 13, 1976, cover date December 1976) This Legionnaire Is Condemned! W: Cary Bates; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant) Death of a Legend W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Nasser; I: Bob Layton; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
October
	Karate Kid #6 (published October 4, 1976, cover date January/February 1977) Showdown With Commander Blud! W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
	Superboy v1 #223 (published October 18, 1976, cover date January 1976) We Can't Escape the Trap In Time! W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff
November
	Superboy v1 #224 (published November 15, 1976, cover date February 1977) When Stargrave Strikes! W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Denny O'Neil
December
	Karate Kid #7 (published December 6, 1976, cover date March/April 1977) The Gyro-Master Strikes Twice! W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
	Superboy v1 #225 (published December 20, 1976, cover date March 1977) And Who Shall Lead Them? (Wildfire elected leader) W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Denny O'Neil A Matter of Priorities W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Denny O'Neil
	The Amazing World Of DC Comics #14 (cover date March 1977) The Legion Outpost
1977
January
	Superboy v1 #226 (published January 17, 1977, cover date April 1977) The Dazzling Debut of Dawnstar! (1st app. Dawnstar, joins) W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; E: Denny O'Neil First appearance: Dawnstar, who joins Five Against One W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Jack Abel; E: Denny O'Neil
	Karate Kid #8 (published January 31, 1977, cover date May/June 1977) Pandemonium ... Panic ... Pulsar! W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Liz Berube; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
February
	Superboy v1 #227 (published February 14, 1977, cover date May 1977) War At World's End! W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; E: Denny O'Neil
March
	DC Special #28 (published March 7, 1977, cover date June/July 1977) The City That Stopped -- Dead! W: Paul Levitz; P: Arvell Jones; I: Bob Layton; C: Liz Berube; L: Bill Morse; E: Paul Levitz
	Superboy v1 #228 (published March 21, 1977, cover date June 1977) That A World Might Live ... A Legionnaire Must Die! (Death Chemical King) W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; E: Denny O'Neil
April
	Karate Kid #9 (published April 4, 1977, cover date July/August 1977) The Black Belt Contract W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Carl Gafford; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
	Superboy v1 #229 (published April 18, 1977, cover date July 1977) Hunt for a Hero-Killer W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; L: Bill Morse; E: Denny O'Neil
May
	Superboy v1 #230 (published May 16, 1977, cover date August 1977) The Creature Who Conned the Legion W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; L: Bill Morse; E: Denny O'Neil The Day Bouncing Boy Bounced Back (Bouncing Boy regains powers) W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; E: Denny O'Neil
	The Amazing World Of DC Comics #15 (August) The Legion Outpost
June
	Karate Kid #10 (published June 6, 1977, cover date September/October 1977) Death-Duel on Orando W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Jack Abel; C: Carl Gafford; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
	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: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; E: Denny O'Neil
	Adventure Comics #453 (published June 27, 1977, cover date September/October 1977) You Too Can Be A Super-Hero! W: Bob Rozakis; P: John Calnan; I: Murphy Anderson; C: Liz Berube; L: Ben Oda; E: Paul Levitz Refers to the events of Superboy v1 #230 and involves Mordru's crystal from that story.
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: Paul Levitz, Martin Pasko (script); P: Dick Dillin; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Julius Schwartz
	Limited Collectors' Edition #C-52 (published July 7, 1977, cover date 1977) 1st reprint of The Last Days of Superman from Superman v1 #156, October, 1962
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #232 (published July 18, 1977, cover date October 1977) The Disease That Wouldn't Die! W: Gerry Conway; P: Ric Estrada; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; L: Clem Robbins; E: Denny O'Neil Notes: 1st mention Klordny festival
August
	Karate Kid #11 (published August 1, 1977, cover date November/December 1977) Disasters of Yesteryear W: Jack C. Harris; P&I: Ric Estrada; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
	Justice League of America v1 #148 (published August 1, 1977, cover date November 1977) Crisis In Triplicate! (JLA/JSA/LSH team-up) W: Paul Levitz, Martin Pasko (script); P: Dick Dillin; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Julius Schwartz
	DC Super-Stars #17 (published August 22, 1977, cover date November/December 1977) The Secret of the Quintile Crystal
	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: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob Wiacek; C: Liz Berube; L: Ben Oda; E: Denny O'Neil The Final Illusion W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Bob Layton; C: Liz Berube; L: Ben Oda; E: Denny O'Neil
September
	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: Gerry Conway; P: Ric Estrada; I: Jack Abel; C: Tony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom What's So Special About Legion Fandom W: Jay L. Zilber; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Al Milgrom
	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
October
	Karate Kid #12 (published October 3, 1977, cover date January/February 1978) The Time of Your Death! W: Bob Rozakis; P: Juan Ortiz; I: Bob McLeod; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #235 (published October 17, 1977, cover date January 1978) The Legion's Super-Secret W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Grell; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Al Milgrom Trial of the Legion Five W: Gerry Conway; P: George Tuska; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom Legionnaire Profile: Karate Kid W: Jay L. Zilber; P&I: Win Mortimer; E: Al Milgrom
	The Superman Family #187 (published October 17, 1977, cover date January/February 1978) The Dealers of Death (Elastic Lad) W: Tom DeFalco; P: Win Mortimer; I: Joe Orlando; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: E. Nelson Bridwell A Phoenix of Steel! (Elastic Lad) W: Gerry Conway; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; C: Tony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
November
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #236 (published November 21, 1977, cover date February 1978) A World Born Anew! W: Paul Levitz, Paul Kupperberg; P: James Sherman; I: Bob McLeod; C: Tony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom Mon-El's One-Man War! W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Joe Rubinsten, Rick Bryant; C: Mike Nasser; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom Words Never Spoken! W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Joe Rubinsten; C: Tony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Al Milgrom
	Karate Kid #13 (published November 28, 1977, cover date March/April 1978) Tomorrow's Battle ... Yesterday! W: Bob Rozakis; P: Juan Ortiz; I: Bob McLeod; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
November
	All-New Collectors' Edition #C-55 (published December 12, 1977, cover date 1978) The Millennium Massacre (marraige Saturn Girl/ Lightning Lad) W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Grell; I: Vinve Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe, Tony Tollin; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Joe Orlando (Managing Editor), Paul Levitz (Editorial Consultant) The Origins and Powers of the Legionnaires W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Jerry Serpe, Tony Tollin; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Joe Orlando (Managing Editor), Paul Levitz (Editorial Consultant) W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Jerry Serpe, Tony Tollin; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Joe Orlando (Managing Editor), Paul Levitz (Editorial Consultant)
December
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #237 (published December 19, 1977, cover date March 1978) No Price Too High W: Paul Levitz, Paul Kupperberg; P: Walter Simonson; I: Jack Abel; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
1978
January
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #238 (published January 23, 1978, cover date April 1978) 1st reprint the classic Jim Shooter two-part story from Adventure Comics #359 and #360, August and September, 1967
February
	Karate Kid #14 (published February 6, 1978, cover date May/June 1978) Diamondeth Is Forever! (Robin x-over) W: Bob Rozakis; P: Juan Ortiz; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Mario Sen; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
	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: Jack C. Harris; P: Jack Abel; I: Frank Giacoia; C: Cory Adams; L: Jean Simek; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #239 (published February 20, 1978, cover date May 1978) Murder Most Foul W: Jim Starlin, Paul Levitz (dialogue and plot assist); P: Jim Starlin; I: Joe Rubinstein; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom Analyzing Chameleon Boy's Power W: Mike Flynn
March
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #240 (published March 20, 1978, cover date June 1978) The Man Who Manacled the Legion W: Paul Levitz (plot), Jack Harris (dialogue); P: Howard Chaykin; I: Bob Wiacek; C: Cory Adams; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom Dawnstar Rising W: Paul Levitz (plot), Paul Kupperberg (dialogue); P: James Sherman; I: Bob McCleod; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom The Age of Heroes W: Jay L. Zilber
April
	Karate Kid #15 (published April 3, 1978, cover date July/August 1978) Bring Back My Future To Me! W: Bob Rozakis, Jack C. Harris (co-plot); P&I: Juan Ortiz; C: Mario Sen; L: Clem Robbins; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #241 (published April 17, 1978, cover date July 1978) Prologue To Earthwar W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob McCleod; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom My Brother's Keeper W: Paul Levitz (plot), Paul Kupperberg (writer); P: Arvell Jones; I: Dan Bulanadi; C: Cory Adams; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom Magic and the Legion (Part 1) W: Len Rosenberg
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: Jack C. Harris; P: Dick Ayers; I: Danny Bulanadi; C: Mario Sen; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #242 (published May 15, 1978, cover date August 1978) Startarget: Earth W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob McCleod; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom Girls' Night Out W: Paul Levitz (plot), Paul Kupperberg (writer); P: Arvell Jones; I: Dan Bulanadi; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom Magic and the Legion (Part 2) W: Len Rosenberg
June
	DC Comics Presents #2 (published June 12, 1978, cover date September/October 1978) Race to the End of Time! W: Martin Pasko; P: José Luis Garcia-Lopez; I: Dan Adkins; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Clem Robins; E: Julius Schwartz Legion cameo
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #243 (published June 19, 1978, cover date September 1978) Earth's Last Stand W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; C: Cory Adams; L: Jean Simek; E: Al Milgrom
	Cancelled Comic Cavalcade #2 Fall 1978 Into the Vortex Story which would have appeared in the unpublished Kamandi #59. Includes flashback to Karate Kid crossover story and image of Legion HQ.
July
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #244 (published July 17, 1978, cover date April 1978) The Dark Circle That Crushed Earth W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: Joe Giella; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
August
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #245 (published August 21, 1978, cover date November 1978) Mordru Master of Earth! W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: Murphy Anderson; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
September
	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: Paul Levitz (plot), Len Wein (script); P: Joe Staton; I: Dick Giordano; C: Glynis Wein; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom, Jack Harris A World for the Winning! W: Len Wein; P: Joe Staton; I: Murphy Anderson; C: Glynis Wein; L: Todd Klein; E: Al Milgrom, Jack Harris
	Superman Tempo Books paperback, 1978 2nd reprint of The Legion of Super-Villains from Superman v1 #147, August, 1961
October
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #247 (published October 23, 1978, cover date January 1979) Savage Sanctuary! W: Len Wein; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; C: Glynis Wein; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack Harris Celebration! (Lightning Lad elected leader) W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: David Hunt; C: Cory Adams; L: Mike Stevens; E: Jack Harris
November
	Super Friends #17 (published November 26, 1978, cover date February 1979) Trapped In Two Times! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Ramona Fradon; I: Bob Smith; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz Appearances: Time Trapper (behind the scenes) Notes: Superman explains the Time Trapper's background, including his clashes with the Legion. Wonder Woman states that she has encountered him before as the Time Master, which must be a reference to Wonder Woman v1 #101. Mon-El, Daxam, and his 1,000 year stay in the Phantom Zone are mentioned.
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #248 (published November 26, 1978, cover date February 1979) Beneath the Streets Lurks ... Death! W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: David Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack Harris
December
	Super Friends #18 (published December 25, 1978, cover date March 1979) Manhunt In Time! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Kurt Schaffenberger; I: Bob Smith; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz Appearances: Time Trapper
	Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #249 (published December 25, 1978, cover date March 1979) Capital Crimes of the Chemical Conqueror W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack Harris The Arctoraan Jewel Case (Chameleon Boy solo story) W: Paul Kupperberg; P&I: Joe Staton; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Todd Klein; E: Jack Harris

See Also

• Series-specific Legion Publication History pages related to entries on this page:
  • Action Comics
  • Adventure Comics
  • Amazing World of DC Comics
  • DC Comics Presents
  • JLA/JSA (all versions)
  • Karate Kid
  • Legion of Super-Heroes v1
  • Secret Origins (all versions)
  • Super Friends
  • Superboy (all versions)
  • Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes
  • Superman (all versions)
  • Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane
  • Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen
  • Superman Family
  • Wonder Woman (all versions)
  • World's Finest Comics
• Pre-Crisis Chronology
• Legion Broadcast History
• Legion Video Release History