User:Reboot/The Legion solicits

The Legion 1 Solicitations

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THE LEGION #1

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Coipel and Lanning.

A new era dawns for the 31st Century's greatest heroes. The once-lost members of the Legion of Super-Heroes have returned. But the world has changed in their absence into something that they no longer recognize. As the Legion rebuilds from the ground up, with a new structure, new members and a new purpose, will they survive the evil that awaits them?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Oct. 24.

Feature article/expanded solicit

A new era for the 31st Century… THE LEGION

Half their number was lost. The other half was without hope. The Legion of Super-Heroes officially disbanded following the "death" of eleven members. But now these missing heroes have triumphantly returned. How will the 31st century's greatest heroes react to a world they no longer recognize?

THE LEGION is a new ongoing series written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and illustrated by Olivier Coipel & Lanning — the same creative team behind the critically acclaimed LEGION LOST maxiseries — that picks up where LOST and the LEGION WORLDS miniseries left off. The missing Legionnaires have returned to find everything they've ever known changed in their absence. Despite appearances, the galaxy has fallen on hard times under new president Leland McCauley. In addition to financial crises, the Milky Way is threatened by increasingly frequent planetary invasions from Robotica — a world of artificial sentients bent on reshaping everything they encounter. With the planets no longer united, the Legionnaires may be the only hope for unity…something McCauley and his super-powered bodyguards, the Oversight Watch, don't want to see happen!

A new era dawns as the Legion slowly rebuilds itself with a new structure, new members and a new purpose. But with these changes come new inner conflicts and unexpected surprises — while in the background, a surprising villain lurks and schemes, ready to destroy the Legion before it even has a chance to come back together fully.

This project is supported with a 4-color 17" x 22" retail poster and house and trade ads.

THE LEGION is an ongoing series edited by Mike McAvennie. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 24 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S.

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THE LEGION #2

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

The triumphant return of the Lost Legionnaires to 31st-century Earth may be extremely short-lived...especially if the Oversight Watch - under the orders of United Planets President Leland McCauley - has any say in the matter! United in name only, the planets will need a guiding hand to unify them once more. But before the Legionnaires can figure out a way to do that, they must first fight McCauley's forces miles underground.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 28.

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THE LEGION #3

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

A DC Full Coverage! entry-point issue. After being rescued by former colleagues from an ambush ordered by President McCauley, the Legionnaires are brought to the one place they'll not only be safe, but also can rebuild the future's greatest super-team. This place could very well be the most incredible Legion headquarters ever. And be sure to be sitting when you get to the shocking last page.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 26.

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THE LEGION #4

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

The Legion initiates an attack against the manufacturers of the Footstep Drive Technology, which is powered by the latent abilities of actual alien races! Meanwhile, M'Onel is held prisoner by the mysterious antagonist who's been secretly running the galaxy for the past year. With the villain's ultimate goal in sight, there's only one thing left to do: find where the rebuilt Legion is stationed, and destroy them once and for all.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan. 30.

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THE LEGION #5

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Peter Snejbjerg; cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

Returning to the Lost Galaxy in search of Shikari's people, the star-navigating Kwai, Saturn Girl, Spark, Wildfire and Invisible Kid encounter the aftermath of the Progenitor's destruction, and find themselves caught in the middle of a brutal, interspecies war of succession! And what lies in store for Saturn Girl and Spark as they return to the place where Live Wire gave his life?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 27.

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THE LEGION #6

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

All appears bleak, as Earth's moon and its inhabitants are the targets of the galaxy's most politically powerful man! Even worse, as several Legionnaires race to stop the despot's plans, he's found the resurging team's headquarters and dispatched an entire army to destroy it. If there's one thing he's going to learn, however, it's never to count the Legion out.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on March 27.

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THE LEGION #7

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

The Legion learns of the evolutionary "terrorforming" process intended for Earth by President McCauley, a.k.a. Ra's Al Ghul. But it may be too late, since it's already begun! Whoever said improving the species is a good thing didn't see these guys! We also learn the fate of Legion World, and there may be ano ther surprise or two by issue's end.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 24.

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THE LEGION #8

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

It's do or die for the Legion - and Earth - as the team unites in a final battle against Ra's al Ghul, who's successfully jump-started the Terrorform beings that will herald a forced premature evolution of mankind! However, a traitor waiting for the perfect moment to strike may affect the outcome for all involved.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on May 22.

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THE LEGION #9

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Stephen DeStefano; cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

Apparition is en route to Earth to reunite with long-lost husband Ultra Boy and introduce him to the baby son he's never met. Unfortunately, the spacecraft she's traveling in has gone on the fritz, she uncovers a mystery that means imminent trouble for the Legion and Earth, and travel companion-turned-babysitter Timber Wolf finds bringing up this baby is more than he bargained for.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on June 26.

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THE LEGION #10

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Olivier Coipel, Kev Walker, Kalman Andrasofszky, and Lanning; cover by Coipel and Lanning.

Over a three-day period, a rescue attempt is made, the United Planets swears in a new president, the Legion elects a new team leader, and Robotica heads for Earth. Could these be the final days of the 31st Century as we'll know it?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 24.

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THE LEGION #11

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

Despite the preparations made by the Legion and Science Police forces, Robotica has successfully invaded Earth in a matter of minutes. To take the planet back, the Legionnaires head for a nearby world with centuries-dormant - but still lethal - warlike capabilities. But what - or whom - they find there is not to be believed! then again, nei ther is the leader of Robotica, who finally meets Brainiac 5 face-to-face.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Aug. 28.

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THE LEGION #12

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

The Legion has found the one world that might have the weaponry necessary to defeat Robotica and retake Earth. Unfortunately, the only chance they have to use those weapons lies in defeating the legendary figures guarding them. Meanwhile, on Earth, Brainiac 5 matches wits with Robotica's leader, who Brainy is discovering is no slouch in the brains department ei ther.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 25.

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THE LEGION #13

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Olivier Coipel, Kev Walker and Lanning; cover by Coipel and Lanning.

In the tense minutes before the Legion's final clash with Robotica for the fate of the galaxy, we glimpse the thoughts, fears and aspirations of many of the individuals surrounding the Legionnaires and the United Planets. This is set against an eerie backdrop in which the Robotican leader's origins are revealed to Brainiac 5, and how those origins will forever alter the future.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 23.

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THE LEGION #14

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning.

It's the Legion's final battle with Robotica, as the race looks to evolve...and it looks like they have a Legionnaire on their side! Can the heroes convince their teammate's actions are in error...or will it be they who seal the fate of the human race by preventing the Robotican race's evolution?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 27.

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THE LEGION #15

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Kev Walker and Lanning; cover by Kilian Plunkett.

Welcome to Timber Wolf's first few days in the Legion fold. Relationships both personal and galactic are strained, one Legionnaire contemplates a leave of absence, a long-overdue memorial takes place, and Brin's first official mission goes awry - and not just because he's on the mission with a jealous husband and fa ther in Ultra Boy. He sure could use some super-menaces to fight right about now...

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 26.

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THE LEGION #16

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Kev Walker and Lanning; cover by Kilian Plunkett.

Timber Wolf may as well be called by his new name, Lone Wolf, especially after his fellow Legionnaires are taken down by the Fatal Five! Battered and beaten, the odds don't look good for Brin Londo, but the Five are about to learn never to corner a wounded wolf.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan. 29.

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THE LEGION #17

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Alejandro Barrionuevo and Andy Lanning; cover by Kev Walker.

"Revival of the Fittest," Part 1 of 2. M'onel is escorting the dormant body of Ra's Al Ghul to a secure facility when he receives word that Sensor has suffered life-threatening injuries. Ra's has the genius and skill to save her…but will awakening him also mean awakening the evil that lies within?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 26.

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THE LEGION #18

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Alejandro Barrionuevo and Andy Lanning; cover by Kev Walker.

"Revival of the Fittest," Part 2 of 2. Sensor's life is in the hands of a villain, as the Legion turns to Ra's al Ghul to save her. But her hours may be numbered as Ra's has escaped into the labyrinthine vastness of Legion World. It all sets the stage for "Dream Crime" - the explosive 5-part story beginning next month.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on March 26.

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THE LEGION #19

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

Introducing a new art team and kicking off "Dream Crime," a new 5-part storyline. Saturn Girl visits Titan, hoping to repair the damage to her mental powers, and Dreamer hopes the Titanet telepathic system will turn her powers of prediction into a large-scale early-warning network for the United Planets. But Saturn Girl learns the damage to her mind might be more extensive than she believed, and Dreamer's first experiments with the Titanet show her terrible visions of an ancient darkness rising once more.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 30.

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THE LEGION #20

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

The 5-part "Dream Crime" storyline heats up! Saturn Girl awakens from the events of last issue to find that her life has been a hoax. The Legion still is lost in the Kwai galaxy, Live Wire still is alive, and the team still is trying desperately to save Element Lad! Saturn Girl must figure out why someone has gone to the trouble of making these last few months seem so real.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on May 28.

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THE LEGION #21

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

"Dream Crime," Part 3 of 5. The Legion squares up for combat with the forces of Apokolips while two members, Shikari and Sensor, unravel clues that could reveal the secret of the Dream Crime as well as the whereabouts of two lost Legion members.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on June 25.

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THE LEGION #22

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister

"Dream Crime" Part 4 of 5, featuring the return of a pair of lost Legionnaires. Evil has gained control of the entire United Planets, and Dreamer is down. Who's left to help? Hold on tight for the return of Karate Kid and Ferro.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 30.

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THE LEGION #23

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

The secret behind "Dream Crime" is revealed in the senses-shattering conclusion to this 5-part storyline. The heroes of the 31st century find themselves faced with the most comprehensive, stealthiest conquest of civilization ever undertaken, plus a menace who exists only in their minds.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Aug. 27.

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THE LEGION #24

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Steve Lightle.

Legendary Legion artist Steve Lightle returns for an issue spotlighting the team’s darkest member: Umbra. On extended leave from the Legion, Umbra heads home to see if her birth world holds any clues to the disappearance of her powers. But things have changed on Talok VIII, and the darkness that was once her friend is now her enemy.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 24.

The Legion 25 Solicitations

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THE LEGION #25

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista, Mark Farmer, Dave Cockrum, Paul Rivoche, Tony Harris, Tom Feister, Chip Wallace, and Eric Wight; cover by Harris and Feister.

Kicking off the landmark 6-part story "Foundations" that brings Superboy into the Legion! Part 1 begins in Smallville, where a young Clark Kent is confronted by three oddly dressed teens…but by the end, a dead hero will have returned, a young man will have found his destiny, and an apocalyptic darkness prophesied in "Dream Crime" will have reared its ugly head.

48 pages, $3.95, in stores on Oct. 29.

Feature article/expanded solicit

The Teen of Steel returns! THE LEGION #25: "Foundations"

Hot off the popular "Dream Crime" storyline, the Legion is set to embark on another monumental mission: "Foundations," a 6-part adventure that celebrates the Legion's 45th anniversary by introducing the team's newest member: Superboy!

Writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and acclaimed new regular artists Chris Batista & Chip Wallace are joined by legendary LEGION artist Dave Cockrum (Uncanny X-Men), Paul Rivoche (DR. FATE covers), newcomer Eric Wight, and regular LEGION cover artists Tony Harris (STARMAN) and Tom Feister for THE LEGION #25, the extra-sized first installment of a story that promises to profoundly effect the Legion for years to come. And to add to the excitement, the first three parts of "Foundations" will ship fortnightly!

As "Foundations" begins, the Legion gains a new member…one who looks a lot like a certain member of the Teen Titans: Superboy! But is it the Superboy from the 21st century - or someone entirely new? The mystery of his identity begins here! And by the last page of THE LEGION #25, a dead hero returns, a young man finds his destiny, and an apocalyptic darkness prophesied in "Dream Crime" rears its hellish head!

This project is supported with house ads.

THE LEGION is a monthly ongoing series edited by Stephen Wacker. The 48-page issue #25 arrives in comic-book stores October 29 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S.

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THE LEGION #26

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Chip Wallace; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister..

"Foundations" continues with Part 2 of 6 as The Legion ships fortnightly . As Superboy and the revived Live Wire try to assimilate to all that has happened to them, the Legion finds itself battling Darkseid's servants. Meanwhile, Dreamer attempts to investigate the various time anomalies, but if her power fails…there is no future.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 12.

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THE LEGION SECRET FILES 3003

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Leonard Kirk, Tony Harris, Robin Riggs, and Tom Feister; cover by Harris.

For the first time ever, a Secret Files one-shot uses its full length to tell one story: a profile of the 31st century's greatest heroes! Reflecting the exciting events unfolding in the "Foundations" storyline, discover the Legion's secrets in a tale - written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning with art by Leonard Kirk and Robin Riggs - that delves into what the public knows, and doesn't know about their champions (including more clues about the newest Legionnaire, Superboy!). Worked into the framework of the story are pinups of the Legion's members by Legion cover artists Tony Harris and Tom Feister. It's a treat for Legion fans of any era.

48 pages, $4.95, in stores on Nov. 19.

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THE LEGION #27

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Chip Wallace; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

"Foundations," Part 3 of 6. Superboy makes his first public appearance as religious fervor ramps up and Worshippers of Darkness attack the Church of the Last Son. Plus, Brainiac discovers the apocalyptic secret behind Darkseid's bravura scheme.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 26.

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THE LEGION #28

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Chip Wallace; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

"Foundations" reaches a deadly turning point as the mysterious Clark Kent finds his way to Smallville 3003 and Kid Quantum resigns as Legion leader. It all happens just in time for the reigniting of the fires of Apokolips and the rebirth of evils both ancient and new.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 24.

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THE LEGION #29

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Chip Wallace; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

The penultimate chapter of "Foundations" sees the past and future of the DCU¹s most monumental menace collide, as time itself collapses. In the 31st Century, on one tiny, surviving scrap of the continuum, the Legion stages a final, desperate effort to restore cosmic order and prevent the total eradication of their universe.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan. 28.

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THE LEGION #30

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista, Chip Wallace and Robin Riggs; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

The conclusion to "Foundations!" In the final bloody battle with Darkseid, the Legion faces annihilation as evils from two ends of time strike. This bitter defeat for the team may leave them without Clark Kent and Superboy.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 25.

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THE LEGION #31

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Keith Giffen and Al Milgrom; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

A artist Keith Giffen returns as readers catch up with the various Legionnaires after the stunning events of "Foundations." Chuck Taine and Gear travel around the bowels of Legion World as they perform essential maintenance but soon learn that the planet is infested with a deadly virus...and it may be Superboy's fault.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on March 31.

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'THE LEGION #32

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Chip Wallace; cover by Eric Wight.

R.J. Brande's peace mission to the Second Galaxy goes disastrously wrong when his team falls foul of the murderous Credo. But when the Credo discovers that Livewire has been reincarnated in Element Lad's body, they fear it means only one thing: The supremely evil Progenitor is back.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 28.

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THE LEGION #33

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Chip Wallace; cover by Batista and Lanning

Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning wrap up their 5-year run on The Legion as Livewire finds himself in a fight for his life and the life of every Legionnaire against the deadly aliens from Legin Lost: the Credo.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on May 26.

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THE LEGION #34

Written by Keith Champagne; art and cover by Steve Lightle.

Artist Steve Lightle returns for an issue set in the antimatter universe of Qward. The nature of Wildfire¹s very existence is changed forever when he¹s abducted by the Weaponers of Qward, who want to use him as an energy source for their resource-depleted planet.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on June 30.

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THE LEGION #35

Written by Gail Simone; art by Dan Jurgens and Andy Smith; cover by Adam Hughes.

Writer Gail Simone joins forces with the art team of Dan Jurgens and Andy Smith for the fortnightly 4-issue story "For No Better Reason!" When a blackout strikes the tech-dependent city of Metropolis, it leaves a handful of Legionnaires as the only barrier against complete chaos. Plus, a new team of super-villains dressed as 21st-century heroes takes the opportunity to put into motion an audacious plan to assassinate the President of the United Planets.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 14.

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THE LEGION #36

Written by Gail Simone; art by Dan Jurgens and Andy Smith; cover by Kevin Maguire.

The fortnightly 4-parter "For No Better Reason" by Gail Simone, Dan Jurgens and Andy Smith continues. The disastrous effects of the power outage continue to mount as the Legionnaires are stretched to their limits. And to make matters even worse, the group that set the whole thing in motion is out for Legion blood,

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 28.

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THE LEGION #37

Written by Gail Simone, art by Dan Jurgens and Andy Smith, cover by Greg Land and Jay Leisten.

"For No Better Reason," Part 3 of 4. With power out across Metropolis, Karate Kid is left alone to face the escaping prisoners of the Oasis One. Meanwhile, the plan of the mysterious villains becomes clearer...and it could spell the end of the entire Legion.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Aug. 11.

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THE LEGION #38

Written by Gail Simone, art by Dan Jurgens abd Andy Smith Cover by Kevin Nowlan

The series finale and the thrilling conclusion to the 4-part "For No Better Reason!" Devil, Arrow, Canary and Lantern have sworn to destroy the Legion on its own turf, and with the Legion's big guns out of the picture, it looks like they just might do it.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Aug. 25.