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2008

January

Cover art by Peter Vale Superman v1 #672 (published January 9, 2008, cover date March 2008)
  • Insect Queen Part Two: Gossamer Wings
    • W: Kurt Busiek; P: Peter Vale; I: Wellington Diaz; C: Kanila Tripp; L: Comicraft; E: Matt Idelson, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
    • Superman versus the all-new Insect Queen, for the life of Lana Lang.
Cover art by Pete Woods with Brad Anderson Countdown #15 (published January 16, 2008, cover date January 16, 2008)
  • Splitting the Atom
    • W: Paul Dini, Tony Bedard, Keith Giffen (story consultant); P: Pete Woods, Tom Derenick; I: Wayne Faucher; C: Pete Pantazis; L: Ken Lopez; E: Mike Carlin, Elisabeth Gehrlein (assistant)
    • Karate Kid and Una appear.
Cover art by Matt Stewart The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #10 (published January 16, 2008, cover date March 2008)
  • House Arrest
    • W: Matthew K. Manning; P: Alex Serra; I: Jeff Albrecht; C: Heroic Age; L: Sal Cipriano; E: Jeanine Schaefer
Art by George Perez The Brave and the Bold v3 #9 (published January 23, 2008, cover date March 2008)
  • Legion cameo in flashback to previous storyline
Cover art by Francis Manapul and John Livesay The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #38 (published January 23, 2008, cover date March 2008)
  • Evil Adventus, Part 2: Cataclysm
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Francis Manapul; I: John Livesay; C: Nathan Eyring; L: Steve Wands; E: Mike Marts, Jeanine Schaefer (associate)
Cover art by Gary Frank Cover art by Mike Grell Action Comics #861 (published January 30, 2008, cover date March 2008)
  • Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes, Chapter 4: Chameleons
    • W: Geoff Johns; P: Gary Frank; I: Jon Sibal; C: Dave McCaig; L: Rob Leigh; E: Matt Idelson, Nachie Castro (associate)
Art by Doug Mahnke Black Adam: The Dark Age #6 (published January 30, 2008, cover date March 2008)
  • One panel cameo of Starman

February

Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Ruy José The Justice Society of America v3 #12 (published February 6 (One week late), 2008, cover date March 2008)
  • Thy Kingdom Come: New Recruits
    • W: Geoff Johns, Alex Ross; P: Dale Eaglesham; I: Ruy José; C: Alex Sinclair; L: Rob Leigh; E: Michael Siglain, Harvey Richards (assistant)
    • Starman appearance. Partially obscured snapshot of Karate Kid.
Cover art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund Booster Gold v2 #5 (published February 6, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Rip Hunter mentions Brainiac 5
Cover art by Stephane Roux and Karine Boccanfuso Countdown #12 (published February 6, 2008, cover date February 6, 2008)
  • Come Together
    • W: Paul Dini, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Keith Giffen (story consultant); P: Jésus Saiz, Tom Derenick; I: Jimmy Palmiotti; C: Tom Chu; L: Ken Lopez; E: Mike Carlin, Elisabeth Gehrlein (assistant)
    • Karate Kid and Una appear.
Artwork by Rags Morales and Michael Bair Nightwing v2 #141 (published February 6, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Starman bringd pizza to Dick Grayson's party
Cover art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund Booster Gold v2 #0 (published February 13, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Blue & Gold, Chapter 1: The Secret Origin of Booster Gold
    • W: Geoff Johns, Jeff Katz; P: Dan Jurgens; I: Norm Rapmund; C: Hi-Fi; L: Randy Gentile; E: Michael Siglain, Harvey Richards (assistant)
    • Brainiac 5's force shield belt appears (one panel), Legion flight ring depicted throughout
Cover art by Stephane Roux and Karine Boccanfuso Countdown #11 (published February 13, 2008, cover date February 13, 2008)
  • Eye of the Beholder
    • W: Paul Dini, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Keith Giffen (story consultant); P: Mike Norton; I: Mark McKenna; C: Pete Pantazis; L: Travis Lanham; E: Mike Carlin, Elisabeth Gehrlein (assistant)
    • Karate Kid and Una appear.
Cover art by Michael Turner Justice League of America Volume 2: The Lightning Saga (published February 13, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Alexander Serra The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #11 (published February 13, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Mars
    • W: J. Torres; P: Alex Serra; I: Rick Ketcham; C: Heroic Age; L: Sal Cipriano; E: Jeanine Schaefer
Cover art by Peter Vale Superman v1 #673 (published February 13, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Insect Queen Part Three: Moonlight & Victory
    • W: Kurt Busiek; P&I: Jesús Merino; C: Kanila Tripp; L: Comicraft; E: Matt Idelson, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
    • Insect Queen appearance.
Art by George Perez The Brave and the Bold v3 #10 (published February 20, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Legion cameo in flashback to previous storyline
Cover art by Stephane Roux and Karine Boccanfuso Countdown #10 (published February 20, 2008, cover date February 20, 2008)
  • The Gods Must Be Crazy!
    • W: Paul Dini, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Keith Giffen (story consultant); P&I: Scott Kolins; C: Tom Chu; L: Ken Lopez; E: Mike Carlin, Elisabeth Gehrlein (assistant)
    • Karate Kid appears, Una mentioned.
Cover art by Gary Frank Cover art by Keith Giffen and Al Milgrom Action Comics #862 (published February 27, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes, Chapter 5: Revenge of the Rejects
    • W: Geoff Johns; P: Gary Frank; I: Jon Sibal; C: Dave McCaig, Hi-Fi; L: Rob Leigh; E: Matt Idelson, Nachie Castro (associate)
Cover art by Stephane Roux and Karine Boccanfuso Countdown #9 (published February 27, 2008, cover date February 27, 2008)
  • Pay the Piper
    • W: Paul Dini, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Keith Giffen (story consultant); P: Tom Derenick; I: Wayne Faucher; C: Pete Pantazis; L: Ken Lopez; E: Mike Carlin, Elisabeth Gehrlein (assistant)
    • Karate Kid and Una appear
Artwork by Phil Jimenez Infinite Crisis Trade Paperback (published February 27, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Andy Lanning The Justice Society of America v3 #13 (published February 27, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Thy Kingdom Come: Supermen
    • W: Geoff Johns, Alex Ross; P: Fernando Pasarin; I: Richard Friend; C: Alex Sinclair; L: Rob Leigh; E: Michael Siglain, Harvey Richards (assistant)
    • Starman appears on cover. Mentioned inside and heard singing behind door.
Cover art by Francis Manapul and John Livesay The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #39 (published February 27, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Evil Adventus, Part 3: Downfall
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Francis Manapul; I: John Livesay; Art Assists: Joel Gomez; C: J.D. Smith; L: Steve Wands; E: Mike Marts, Jeanine Schaefer (associate)
Cover art by Eddy Barrows (pencils), Julio Ferreira (inks) and Rod Reis (coloring) The Teen Titans v3 #56 (published February 27, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • A new female Persuader (with armor and axe) appears

March

Cover art by Scott Kolins Countdown #8 (published March 5, 2008, cover date March 5, 2008)
  • Homeward Bound
    • W: Paul Dini, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Keith Giffen (story consultant); P: Carlos Magno; I: Rodney Ramos; C: Tom Chu; L: Travis Lanham; E: Mike Carlin, Elisabeth Gehrlein (assistant)
    • Karate Kid and Una appear
Cover art by Scott Kolins Countdown #7 (published March 12, 2008, cover date March 12, 2008)
  • Gone Tomorrow
    • W: Paul Dini, Adam Beechen, Keith Giffen (story consultant); P: Tom Derenick; I: Wayne Faucher; C: Pete Pantazis; L: Travis Lanham; E: Mike Carlin, Elisabeth Gehrlein (assistant)
    • Karate Kid and Una appear
Cover art by Alexander Serra The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #12 (published March 12, 2008, cover date May 2008)
  • Lone Wolf
    • W: Matthew K. Manning; P&I: Ethen Beavers; C: Heroic Age; L: Sal Cipriano; E: Jeanine Schaefer
Cover art by Renato Guedes and José Wilson Magalhaés Superman v1 #674 (published March 12, 2008, cover date May 2008)
  • Shadows Linder, Part One: Bright Tomorrows
    • W: Kurt Busiek; P: Renato Guedes; I: José Wilson Magalhaés; C: David Curiel; L: Comicraft; E: Matt Idelson, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
    • Mon-El appearance.
Cover art by Terry and Rachel Dodson Wonder Woman v3 #18 (published March 12, 2008, cover date May 2008)
  • Expatriate, Part 1: That Wears the Crown
    • W: Gail Simone; P&I: Bernard Chang; C: I.L.L; L: Rob Leigh; E: Matt Idelson, Nachie Castro (associate)
    • Khunds appearance, Wonder Woman travels to Khundia
Cover art by Scott Kolins Countdown #6 (published March 19, 2008, cover date March 19, 2008)
  • Possible Karate Kid and Una appearance
Cover art by Steve Uy The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century Volume 1: Tomorrow's Heroes (published March 19, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Scott Kolins Countdown #5 (published March 26, 2008, cover date March 26, 2008)
  • Karate Kid and Una appearance
Cover art by Francis Manapul, John Livesay and Brian Buccelato The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #40 (published March 26, 2008, cover date May 2008)
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Ty Templeton (inks) Showcase Presents: Booster Gold Volume 1 (published March 26, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Eddy Barrows (pencils), Julio Ferreira (inks) and Rod Reis (coloring) The Teen Titans v3 #57 (published March 26, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Female Persuader
Cover art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund Booster Gold v2 #8 (published April 9, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Cameo of three Legion founders
Cover art by Gary Frank Cover art by Gary Frank Action Comics #863 (published April 2 (One week late), 2008, cover date May 2008)
  • "Lightning Saga" Legion appearance
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Ruy José The Justice Society of America v3 #14 (published April 9, 2008, cover date May 2008)
  • Starman appearance

April

Cover art by Barry Kitson Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes: The Quest for Cosmic Boy (published April 9 (One week late), 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Bernard Chang Wonder Woman v3 #19 (published April 9, 2008, cover date June 2008)
  • Expatriate, Part 2: ...
    • Khunds appearance, Wonder Woman travels to Khundia
Cover art by Mike McKone, Andy Lanning and Randy Mayor Cover art by Lee Garbett, Trevor Scott and Randy Mayor DC/Wildstorm: DreamWar #1 (published April 16, 2008, cover date June 2008)
Cover art by Alexander Serra The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #13 (published April 16, 2008, cover date June 2008)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Showcase Presents: Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 2 (published April 16, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Renato Guedes and José Wilson Magalhaés Superman v1 #675 (published April 16, 2008, cover date May 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Justice Society of America Volume 1: Thy Kingdom Come Part 1 (published April 23, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Kevin Maguire Action Comics #864 (published April 30, 2008, cover date June 2008)
  • "Lightning Saga" Lightning Lad appearance
Cover art by George Pérez and Tom Smith DC Universe #0 (1st printing) (published April 30, 2008, cover date June 2008)
Cover art by Francis Manapul, John Livesay and Brian Buccelato The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #41 (published April 30, 2008, cover date June 2008)
Cover art by Eddy Barrows (pencils), Julio Ferreira (inks) and Rod Reis (coloring) The Teen Titans v3 #58 (published April 30, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Female Persuader
Cover art by Adam Kubert Cover art by Adam Kubert Action Comics Annual #11 (published May 7, 2008, cover date December 2008)

May

Cover art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund Booster Gold: 52 Pick-Up (published May 14, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Alexander Serra The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #14 (published May 14, 2008, cover date July 2008)
Cover art by Ivan Reis, Trevor Scott and Randy Mayor DC/Wildstorm: DreamWar #2 (published May 21, 2008, cover date July 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Ruy José The Justice Society of America v3 #15 (published May 21, 2008, cover date July 2008)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by Ivan Reis, George Pérez and Aaron Lopresti DC Universe #0 (2nd printing) (published May 28, 2008, cover date June 2008)
Cover art by Francis Manapul, John Livesay and J.D. Smith The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #42 (published May 29, 2008, cover date July 2008)
Cover art by Mike Grell and Drew R. Moore
The Legion of Super-Heroes: 1050 Years of the Future Trade paperback (to be published June 4, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Prentis Rollins The Justice Society of America v3 #16 (published June 4, 2008, cover date ??? 2008)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund Booster Gold v2 #10 (published June 11, 2008, cover date ??? 2008)
Cover art by Alexander Serra The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #15 (published June 11, 2008, cover date ??? 2008)
Cover art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Trevor Scott and Randy Mayor DC/Wildstorm: DreamWar #3 (published June 18, 2008, cover date August 2008)
Cover art by Eddy Barrows (pencils), Ruy José (inks) and Rod Reis (coloring) The Teen Titans v3 #60 (published June 25, 2008, cover date April 2008)
  • Female Persuader
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Renato Guedes Superman v1 #677 (published June 25, 2008, cover date August 2008)
Cover art by Francis Manapul, John Livesay and J.D. Smith The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #43 (published July 2, 2008, cover date ??? 2008)
Cover art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund Booster Gold v2 #1,000,000 (published July 10, 2008, cover date ??? 2008)
Cover art by Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy and David Baron Cover art by J.G. Jones Final Crisis: Requiem (published July 10, 2008, cover date September 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Hi-Fi The Justice Society of America v3 #17 (published July 10, 2008, cover date August 2008)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by Alexander Serra The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #16 (published July 10, 2008, cover date ??? 2008)
Cover art by Dustin Nguyen, Trevor Scott and Randy Mayor DC/Wildstorm: DreamWar #4 (published July 16, 2008, cover date September 2008)

July

Cover art by Gary Frank Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes (published July 16, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Francis Manapul, John Livesay and J.D. Smith Cover art by Neal Adams The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #44 (published July 23, 2008, cover date September 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Superman v1 #678 (published July 23, 2008, cover date September 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross The Justice Society of America v3 Annual #1 (published July 30, 2008, cover date September 2008)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by Ethan Van Sciver and Moose Baumann Cover art by Ed McGuinness, Dexter Vines and Dave McCaig Superman/Batman #50 (published July 30 (One week late), 2008, cover date September 2008)
Cover art by Alexander Serra The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #17 (published August 13, 2008, cover date October 2008)
Cover art by Gene Ha, Andrew Pepoy and Randy Mayor DC/Wildstorm: DreamWar #5 (published August 20, 2008, cover date October 2008)
Cover art by George Pérez and Dave McCaig Cover art by George Pérez and Hi-Fi Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1 (published August 20, 2008, cover date October 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Serge LaPointe The Justice Society of America v3 #18 (published August 27, 2008, cover date October 2008)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by Francis Manapul, John Livesay and J.D. Smith The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #45 (published August 27, 2008, cover date October 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Kingdom Come Trade paperback (published September 24, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Alexander Serra The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #18 (published September 10, 2008, cover date November 2008)
Cover art by George Pérez Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1 (RRP Variant) (published ???, 2008, cover date October 2008)
Cover art by Carlos Pacheco, Jesús Merino and Randy Mayor DC/Wildstorm: DreamWar #6 (published September 17, 2008, cover date November 2008)
Cover art by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald Justice League of America v2: The Tornado's Path #5 (published September 17, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Francis Manapul, John Livesay and J.D. Smith The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #46 (published September 24, 2008, cover date November 2008)
Cover art by George Pérez and Dave McCaig Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1 (2nd printing) (published September 24, 2008, cover date October 2008)
Cover art by Alexander Serra and John Stanisci The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #19 (published October 8, 2008, cover date December 2008)
Cover art by Gary Frank Cover art by Andy Kubert Action Comics #870 (published October 8, 2008, cover date December 2008)
  • Interlac, Rimbor mentioned
Cover art by George Pérez and Dave McCaig Cover art by George Pérez and Hi-Fi Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #2 (published October 15, 2008, cover date November 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Nathan Massengill The Justice Society of America v3 #19 (published October 15, 2008, cover date November 2008)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by J.G. Jones Cover art by Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Merino and Alex Sinclair Final Crisis #4 (published October 22, 2008, cover date November 2008)
Cover art by Francis Manapul, John Livesay and Brian Buccellato Legion of Super-Heroes: Enemy Rising Hardcover (published October 22, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Curt Swan, Stan Kaye and Drew Moore Showcase Presents: World's Finest Volume 2 (published October 22, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Gary Frank Cover art by Renato Guedes and José Wilson Magalhaés Superman: New Krypton Special #1 (published October 22, 2008, cover date December 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Justice Society of America Volume 1: The Next Age Trade paperback (published October 29, 2007, cover date 2007)
Cover art by Francis Manapul, John Livesay and J.D. Smith The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #47 (published October 29, 2008, cover date December 2008)
Cover art by Aaron Lopresti Cover art by Victor Ibánéz Adventure Comics Special Featuring the Guardian #1 (published November 5, 2008, cover date January 2009)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Mark McKenna The Justice Society of America v3 #20 (published ???, 2008, cover date December 2008)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Stephane Roux Action Comics #871 (published November 12, 2008, cover date January 2009)
  • Legion statues in Fortress of Solitude
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Brian Miller Justice Society of America Kingdom Come Special: Superman (published ???, 2008, cover date January 2009)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by Sanford Greene and Nathan Massengill The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #20 (published ???, 2008, cover date January 20098)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Mark McKenna Justice Society of America Kingdom Come Special: Magog (published ???, 2008, cover date January 2009)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Fernando Pasarin Justice Society of America Kingdom Come Special: The Kingdom (published ???, 2008, cover date January 2009)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by Francis Manapul, John Livesay and J.D. Smith The Legion of Super-Heroes v5 #48 (published ???, 2008, cover date January 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Stephane Roux Superman v1 #682 (published ???, 2008, cover date September 2008)
Cover art by Alex Ross Cover art by Dale Eaglesham and Nathan Massengill The Justice Society of America v3 #21 (published ???, 2008, cover date December 2008)
  • Starman appearance
Cover art by Curt Swan, George Klein and Drew Moore Showcase Presents: Supergirl Volume 2 (published ???, 2008, cover date 2008)
Cover art by Gary Frank and Brad Anderson Cover art by Chris Sprouse, Karl Story and Guy Major Action Comics #872 (published December 10, 2008, cover date February 2009)
  • Tellus appearance, Braal, Winath and Tharr mentioned
Cover art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund Booster Gold v2 #15 (published ???, 2008, cover date February 2009)
Cover art by George Pérez The Brave and the Bold Volume 1: Lords of Luck Trade paperback (published ???, 2008, cover date ???)
  • Collects the story material from the first six issues of the 2007 The Brave and the Bold series.
Cover art by Alex Ross Justice Society of America Volume 3: Thy Kingdom Come Part 2 Hardcover (published ???, 2008, cover date ???)
Cover art by Steve Lightle, Larry Mahlstedt and Drew Moore Legion of Super-Heroes v3: The More Things Change Trade paperback (published December 12, 2008, cover date 2008)

See Also

Legion Publication History

1958-19641965-19701971-19781979-19821983-19861986-19891989-19941994-1996
1997-19981998-19991999-20012001-20042004-20062007200820092010201120122013
2014-20182019-2022
Adult LegionHomage and ParodyL.E.G.I.O.N.PrecursorsReferenceReprints
SpinoffsSeries IndexChronological IndexIndividual series pagesColour key