Pre-Crisis to Post Crisis Transition

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Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #321 (publication date December 27, 1984, cover date March 1985)

1985

January

Art by George Perez Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 (publication date January 3, 1985, cover date April 1985)
  • Events prior to end of Crisis #10, so part of the Pre-Crisis timeline
  • Dawnstar appearance
DC Comics Presents #80 (publication date January 3, 1985, cover date April 1985)
LSHv3-09.jpg Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #9 (publication date January 10, 1985, cover date April 1985)
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #322 (publication date January 24, 1985, cover date April 1985)

February

Crisis on Infinite Earths #2 (publication date February 7, 1985, cover date May 1985)
  • Events prior to end of Crisis #10, so part of the Pre-Crisis timeline
  • Dawnstar (last seen #1), Brainiac 5, Wildfire (last seen v3 #12), Chameleon Boy (last seen v3 #11), Colossal Boy (last seen Tales #325), Lightning Lass (last seen v3 #11), Phantom Girl (last seen v3 #12), Shvaughn Erin (last seen v3 #12)
DC Comics Presents #81 : (publication date February 7, 1985, cover date May 1985)
    • Notes: Ambush talks with Paul Levitz about the Legion
Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #10 (publication date February 14, 1985, cover date May 1985)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #3 (publication date February 21, 1985, cover date May 1985)
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #323 (publication date February 28, 1985, cover date May 1985)

March

Crisis on Infinite Earths #3 (publication date March 7, 1985, cover date June 1985)
  • Events prior to end of Crisis #10, so part of the Pre-Crisis timeline
  • Dawnstar, Lightning Lass, Wildfire (last seen #2), Cosmic Boy, Element Lad, Sun Boy, Dream Girl (all last seen v3 #12), Kid Psycho, dies in this issue (last seen v2 #300), Mon-El (last seen v3 #11)
Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #11 (publication date March 14, 1985, cover date June 1985)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #4 (publication date March 21, 1985, cover date June 1985)
Action Comics v1 #568 (publication date March 25, 1985, cover date June 1985)
    • Notes: app. Shvaughn Erin
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Jerry Ordway (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #324 (publication date March 28, 1985, cover date June 1985)

April

Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 (publication date April 4, 1985, cover date July 1985)
  • Events prior to end of Crisis #10, so part of the Pre-Crisis timeline
  • Brainiac 5, Dawnstar, Dream Girl (last seen #3), Supergirl (last seen in Legion around v2 #303?), Shrinking Violet, Star Boy, Ultra Boy (last seen v3 #11),
The Legion of Substitute Heroes Special #1 (publication date April 4, 1985, cover date 1985)
Cover art by Steve Lightle (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #12 (publication date April 11, 1985, cover date July 1985)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #5 (publication date April 18, 1985, cover date July 1985)
Cover art by Dan Jurgens (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #325 (publication date April 25, 1985, cover date July 1985)

May

Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 (publication date May 5, 1985, cover date August 1985)
  • Events prior to end of Crisis #10, so part of the Pre-Crisis timeline
  • Dawnstar, Supergirl, Dream Girl, Brainiac 5, Shrinking Violet, Star Boy, Ultra Boy (last seen #4), Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy (last6 seen #2), Blok, Bouncing Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, (last seen v3 #12), Chlorophyll Kid, Polar Boy (last seen Subs Special #1), Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lass, Wildfire, Element Lad, Sun Boy (last seen #3), Duo Damsel (last seen Tales #317), Invisible Kid II (Jacques, last seen v3 #11), Mon-El, Shadow Lass, Timber Wolf (last seen v3 #11), Phantom Girl (v3 #12), Proty II (v3 #9),
Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #13 (publication date May 9, 1985, cover date August 1985)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #6 (publication date May 23, 1985, cover date August 1985)
Ambush Bug #3 (publication date May 30, 1985, cover date August 1985)

June

Crisis on Infinite Earths #6 (publication date June 6, 1985, cover date September 1985)
  • Events prior to end of Crisis #10, so part of the Pre-Crisis timeline
  • Supergirl, Blok (last seen #5)
Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #14 (publication date June 13, 1985, cover date September 1985)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #7 (publication date June 20, 1985, cover date September 1985)

July

Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 (publication date July 4, 1985, cover date October 1985)
  • Events prior to end of Crisis #10, so part of the Pre-Crisis timeline
  • Blok, Saturn Girl, Brainiac 5, Mon-El, Supergirl, Wildfire, Lana Lang
  • "Death" of Supergirl
Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #15 (publication date July 11, 1985, cover date October 1985)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #8 (publication date July 18, 1985, cover date October 1985)
Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Karl Kesel Legion of Super-Heroes v3, Annual #1 (publication date July 25, 1985, cover date 1985)

August

Blue Devil Annual #1 (publication date August 1, 1985, cover date Summer 1985)
    • Notes: references Mordru
Crisis on Infinite Earths #8 (publication date August 1, 1985, cover date November 1985)
  • Events prior to end of Crisis #10, so part of the Pre-Crisis timeline
  • Blok, Brainiac 5, Dawnstar, Dream Girl, Element Lad, Lightning Lass, Mon-El, Shadow Lass, Star Boy, Sun Boy, Ultra Boy, White Witch, Wildfire, Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, Lightning Lad, Phantom Girl, Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet, Proty II,
Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #16 (publication date August 8, 1985, cover date November 1985)
  • Brainy mourns death of Supergirl
Green Lantern v3 #194 (publication date August 15, 1985, cover date November 1985)
  • Official Crisis crossover
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #9 (publication date August 15, 1985, cover date November 1985)
Crisis on Infinite Earths #9 (publication date August 29, 1985, cover date December 1985)
  • Events prior to end of Crisis #10, so part of the Pre-Crisis timeline
  • Cosmic King, Dr Regulaus, Lightning Lord, Mano, Persuader, Validus, Lana Lang

September

Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #17 (publication date September 12, 1985, cover date December 1985)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #10 (publication date September 19, 1985, cover date December 1985)

October

Crisis on Infinite Earths #10 (publication date October 3, 1985, cover date January 1986)
  • Events up until the end of this issue are still pre-Crisis. At end of issue, story becomes Post-Crisis
  • Blok, Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, Dawnstar, Dream Girl, Element LAd, Lightning Lass, Mon-El, Phantom Girl, Shadow Lass, Shrinking Violet, Star Boy, Sun Boy, Ultra Boy, White Witch, Wildfire, Bouncing Boy, Cosmic Boy, Duo Damsel, Invisible Kid II, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Magnetic Kid, Polar Boy, Tellus, Sensor Girl, Timber Wolf, Lightning Lord, Emerald Empress, Insect Queen of Earth 2, Magno Lad, Persuader, Time Trapper, Validus, Chameleon Chief, Sun Emperor, Cosmic King, Dr Regulus, Emerald Empress, Esper Lass, Lighting Lord, Mano, Persuader, Radiation Roy, Tharok, Titania, Tyr, Validus, Dream Girl,
Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #18 (publication date October 10, 1985, cover date January 1986)
  • Has Anyone Noticed A Crisis Going On?
  • Official Crisis crossover issue
Infinity Inc. #22 (publication date October 17, 1985, cover date January 1986)
  • Official Crisis crossover issue
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #11 (publication date October 17, 1985, cover date January 1986)
All-Star Squadron #53 (publication date October 24, 1985, cover date January 1986)
  • Official Crisis crossover issue
Pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Karl Kesel Legionnaires Three #1 (publication date October 31, 1985, cover date February 1986)
  • Time Trapper refers to the events of the Crisis in the past tense, although his domain appears to be outside of all timelines
  • Lightning Lad refers to Takron-Galtos being destroyed in the Crisis, editor's note LSH v3 #18

November

Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #19 (publication date November 14, 1985, cover date February 1986)
Booster Gold v1 #1 (publication date November 21, 1985, cover date February 1986)
  • Notes: Brainiac 5's force-field belt and Legion flight ring found/stolen and used by Booster for several years afterward
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #12 (publication date November 21, 1985, cover date February 1986)
All-Star Squadron #54 (publication date November 28, 1985, cover date February 1986)
  • Official Crisis crossover issue
Ambush Bug Stocking Stuffer #1 (publication date November 28, 1985, cover date ...)
Legionnaires Three #2 (publication date November 28, 1986, cover date March 1986)

December

Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #20 (publication date December 5, 1986, cover date March 1986)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #13 (publication date December 12, 1986, cover date March 1986)
The Official Crisis on Infinite Earths Index #1 (publication date ???, 1986, cover date March 1986)
  • Reference detailing events of Crisis series

1986 (January & February)

January

Legionnaires Three #3 (publication date January 3, 1986, cover date April 1986)
Outsiders #6 (publication date January 3, 1986, cover date April 1986)
  • Notes: Legion characters depicted in baseball stands
LSHv3-21.jpg Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #21 (publication date January 10, 1986, cover date April 1986)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #14 (publication date January 17, 1986, cover date April 1986)

February

Cover art by Jim Starlin DC Comics Presents #93 (publication date February 6, 1986, cover date May 1986)
  • Notes: Elastic Lad story
Pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Karl Kesel Legionnaires Three #4 (publication date February 6, 1986, cover date May 1986)
Cover art by Greg LaRocque (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #22 (publication date February 13, 1986, cover date May 1986)
Cover art by George Perez Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #15 (publication date February 20, 1986, cover date May 1986)

1986 (March–December)

March

Cover art by Mark Texeira (pencils) and Carlos Garzon (inks) Hex #10 (publication date March 6, 1986, cover date June 1986)
    • Cameo appearance of Dawnstar, Element Lad, Shadow Lass and Superboy in a time bubble briefly arriving in the 21st century
LSHv3-23.jpg Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #23 (publication date March 13, 1986, cover date June 1986)
Cover art by George Perez and Dick Giordano Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #16 (publication date March 20, 1986, cover date June 1986)

April

Cover art by Greg LaRocque and Larry Mahlstedt Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #24 (publication date April 10, 1986, cover date July 1986)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #17 (publication date April 17, 1986, cover date July 1986)

May

Cover art by Steve Lightle and Ed Hannigan Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #25 (publication date May 8, 1986, cover date August 1986)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #18 (publication date May 15, 1986, cover date August 1986)

June

Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #26 (publication date June 12, 1986, cover date September 1986)
Superman v1 #423 (published June 12, 1986, cover date September 1986)
  • Part 1 of last Pre-Crisis Superman story - could be considered Elseworlds
Booster Gold v1 #8 (publication date June 19, 1986, cover date September 1986)
  • Time Bridge, Chapter I
Super Powers v3 #1 (publication date June 19, 1986, cover date September 1986)
    • Tyr appearance.
  • Elseworlds - outside regular DC continuity
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #19 (publication date June 19, 1986, cover date September 1986)
Action Comics v1 #583 (published June 26, 1986, cover date September 1986)
  • Part 2 of last Pre-Crisis Superman story - could be considered Elseworlds

July

Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #27 (publication date July 10, 1986, cover date October 1986)
Booster Gold v1 #9 (publication date July 17, 1986, cover date October 1986)
  • Time Bridge, Chapter II
Super Powers v3 #2 (publication date July 17, 1986, cover date October 1986)
    • Tyr appearance.
  • Elseworlds - outside regular DC continuity
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #20 (publication date July 17, 1986, cover date October 1986)
DC Challenge #12 (publication date July 24, 1986, cover date October 1986)
  • Cameo of Wildfire - partial image seen through dimensional window.
  • Elseworlds - outside regular DC continuity
Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3, Annual #2 (publication date July 24, 1986, cover date 1986)
Hex #15 (published July 31, 1986, cover date November 1986)
Son of Ambush Bug #5 (published July 31, 1986, cover date November 1986)

August

Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #28 (publication date August 7, 1986, cover date November 1986)
Cover art by Steve Lightle Secret Origins v2 #8 (publication date August 7, 1986, cover date November 1986)
Super Powers v3 #3 (publication date August 14, 1986, cover date November 1986)
    • Tyr appearance.
  • Elseworlds - outside regular DC continuity
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #21 (publication date August 14, 1986, cover date November 1986)
Art by John Byrne, coloring by Tom Ziuko Legends #1 (publication date August 26, 1986, cover date November 1986)
  • Cosmic Boy appearance.
  • Definitely a Post-Crisis miniseries

September

Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #29 (publication date September 11, 1986, cover date December 1986)
Super Powers v3 #4 (publication date September 18, 1986, cover date December 1986)
    • Tyr appearance.
  • Elseworlds - outside regular DC continuity
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #22 (publication date September 18, 1986, cover date December 1986)
Legends #2 (publication date September 25, 1986, cover date December 1986)
  • Cosmic Boy appearance.
  • Post-Crisis
Art by Steve Lightle Cosmic Boy #1 (publication date September 25, 1986, cover date December 1986)
  • Post Crisis
  • Legends crossover

October

The Fury of Firestorm #55 (published October 2, 1986, cover date January 1987)
  • Legends crossover
Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #30 (publication date October 9, 1986, cover date January 1987)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #23 (publication date October 16, 1986, cover date January 1987)
Cosmic Boy #2 (publication date October 23, 1986, cover date January 1987)
  • Post Crisis
  • Legends crossover
Legends #3 (publication date October 23, 1986, cover date January 1987)
  • Post-Crisis
  • Cosmic Boy cameo.
History of the DC Universe #1 (publication date October 30, 1986, cover date 1987)
  • History described is Post-Crisis timeline

November

Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #31 (publication date November 13, 1986, cover date February 1987)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #24 (publication date November 20, 1986, cover date February 1987)
Cosmic Boy #3 (publication date November 27, 1986, cover date February 1987)
  • Post Crisis
  • Legends crossover
History of the DC Universe #2 (publication date November 27, 1986, cover date 1987)
  • History described is Post-Crisis timeline

December

Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #32 (publication date December 11, 1987, cover date March 1987)
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #25 (publication date December 18, 1986, cover date March 1987)
Cosmic Boy #4 (publication date December 26, 1986, cover date March 1987)
  • Post Crisis
  • Legends crossover

1987

January

Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #33 (publication date January 8, 1987, cover date April 1987)

February

Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #34 (publication date February 12, 1987, cover date May 1987)

March

Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #35 (publication date March 12, 1987, cover date June 1987)

April

Cover art by John Byrne (pencils) and Karl Kesel (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #36 (publication date April 7, 1987, cover date July 1987)

May

Cover art by Steve Lightle Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #37 (publication date May 5, 1987, cover date August 1987)
  • Pocket Universe explanation
Who's Who Update '87 #1 (published May 5, 1987, cover date August 1987)
Superman v2 #8 (publication date May 12, 1987, cover date August 1987)
  • Pocket Universe
Action Comics v1 #591 (publication date May 26, 1987, cover date August 1987)
  • Pocket Universe

June

Who's Who Update '87 #2 (published June 2, 1987, cover date September 1987)
Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz Legion of Super-Heroes v3 #38 (publication date June 9, 1987, cover date September 1987)