Legion Publication History/1965-1970

This page is written from the Real World point of view

1965
January
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #83 (published January 14, 1965, cover date March 1965) The Great Miss Universe Contest! W: Sam Rolfe; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Jimmy encounters some amazing circumstances when he sits in as a judge for the Miss Universe contest. Notes: Jimmy uses Brainiac 5's force-field belt
	Action Comics #322 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965) The Coward of Steel. W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent. Notes: Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future" The Planet of Outcasts! W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Members of the Sisterhood of Evil trick Supergirl into reviving some of the most notorious villainesses of all time. (Sisterhood members pose as Plant Girl, Time Girl & Music Maid, characters all inspired by the "Bits of Legionnaire Business" feature in Adventure Comics)
	Adventure Comics #330 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965) The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A space pirate fakes his way into the Legion and then gets all other members expelled. First appearances: Dynamo Boy, Eyeful Ethel & the Mess
February
	Superman v1 #176 (published February 4, 1965, cover date April 1965) The Revenge of the Super-Pets! W: Leo Dorfman?; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Appearances: Super-Pets
	Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #56 (published February 11, 1965, cover date April 1965) Lois Lane, Super-Telepath! W: Otto Binder; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger Appearances: Cameo Saturn Girl
	Action Comics #323 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965) The Kryptonian Killer! W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history. Appearances: Super-Pets
	Adventure Comics #331 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965) The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger Story: As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members. First appearances: Golden Boy, Polecat, Tusker, Animal Lad. Appearances: LSV
March
	Adventure Comics #332 (published March 25, 1965, cover date May 1965) The Super Moby Dick of Space! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Lightning Lad becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature. Notes: Lightning Lad loses arm.
April
	80 Page Giant #11 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965) 1st reprint of The Army of Living Kryptonite Men! from Superboy v1 #86, January, 1961 1st reprint of the poster from Superman v1 Annual #4, 1963
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #85 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965) The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen! W: Jerry Seigel; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Chameleon Boy & LSH cameo.
	Adventure Comics #333 (published April 29, 1965, cover date June 1965) The War Between Krypton and Earth! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legionnaires take sides in a battle between Kryptonians and Vrunnians on ancient Earth, and Star Boy sinks Atlantis.
May
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #86 (published May 7, 1965, cover date July 1965) The Team of Olsen and Brainiac! W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Superman mentions Mon-El
	Adventure Comics #334 (published May 27, 1965, cover date July 1965) The Unknown Legionnaire! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion recounts how it helped protect the secrets of the Protean planet with the help of Unknown Boy. First appearances: Unknown Boy
June
	Adventure Comics #335 (published June 24, 1965, cover date August 1965) Starfinger! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A new villain battles the Legion for an element that can restore youth. First appearances: Starfinger (Lars Hanscom) Meet the Legionnaires: Brainiac 5 Notes: Text feature gives details of Brainiac 5's origin. First mention Dox line, Vril (Brainiac 2), Pran (Brainiac 3) & Kajz (Brainiac 4). First mention long Coluan lifespans.
July
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #87 (published July 8, 1965, cover date September 1965) The Arena of Doom! W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman. Appearances: LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members
	Adventure Comics #336 (published July 29, 1965, cover date September 1965) The True Identity of Starfinger! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century." Notes: First Legion use of Inertron
August
	Superboy v1 #124 (published August 19, 1965, cover date October 1965) The Insect Queen of Smallville! W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids. First appearances: Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity
	Adventure Comics #337 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965) The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (Part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Legion members fake getting married, and expelled, to draw out alien invaders posing as applicants. First appearances: Murrans, Blackout Boy, Magnetic Boy & Size Lad Notes: First mention that married members must resign. First mentions: Halo Jewels of Hrann and rare scarlet spiral coral of Vavalla.
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #88 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965) Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ! W: Otto binder; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Appearances: Cameo Star Boy
September
	Adventure Comics #338 (published September 30, 1965, cover date November 1965) The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies! W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies. First appearances: Glorith
October
	Superboy v1 #125 (published October 7, 1965, cover date December 1965) The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho! W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A young hero who shortens his lifespan every time he uses his super-power tries to enlist Superboy's help in joining the Legion. First appearances: Kid Psycho
	Action Comics #331 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965) Operation Satan! W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural. Notes: Heroine from another world has Legion medallions
	Adventure Comics #339 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965) Hunters of the Super-Beasts! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion tries to put down an animal revolt led by a former ally. Deaths: Beast Boy
November
	Adventure Comics #340 (published November 25, 1965, cover date January 1966) Computo the Conqueror! W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A super-computer created by Brainiac 5 runs amok in an attempt to take over the world. First appearances: Computo. Deaths: Triplicate Girl (body 1/white) Bits of Legionnaire Business E: Mort Weisinger Notes: 1st mention of Plant Lad
December
	Adventure Comics #341 (published December 30, 1965, cover date February 1966) Colossal Boy's One-Man War! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion uses an ancient weapon to battle Computo. First appearances: Shanghalla, Duo Damsel & the Weirdo Legionnaire. Notes: Legion discovers the Bat Cave Bits of Legionnaire Business E: Mort Weisinger Notes: First mention of Crystal Kid
1966
January
	Action Comics #334 (published January 18, 1966, cover date March 1966) 1st reprint of The Three Super-Heroes! from Action Comics #267, August, 1960
	Adventure Comics #342 (published January 27, 1966, cover date March 1966) The Legionnaire Who Killed! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff (pages 1-8 only), George Klein; L: Vivian Berg (pages 2-8 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion tries a member for breaking its code against killing. First appearances: Calamity King & Color Kid. Expelled: Star Boy Bits of Legionnaire Business E: Mort Weisinger Notes: First mention of Porcupine Pete
February
	Adventure Comics #343 (published February 24, 1966, cover date April 1966) The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Legion members believe they have been jinxed. First appearances: Luck Lords
March
	Superboy v1 #129 (published March 10, 1966, cover date May 1966) 1st reprint of Superboy's Big Brother! from Superboy v1 #89, June, 1961 How Mon-El Left the Phantom Zone E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Text feautre, recapping Mon-El's history
	Adventure Comics #344 (published March 29, 1966, cover date May 1966) The Super-Stalag of Space! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion attempts to rescue Brainiac 5 from an interstellar prison for super-heroes. First appearances: Blockade Boy, Shadow Kid, Weight Wizard, Nardo, Plant Lad Deaths: Plant Lad
April
	World's Finest Comics #158 (published April 26, 1966, cover date June 1966) The Invulnerable Super-Enemy! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers)
	Adventure Comics #345 (published April 28, 1966, cover date June 1966) The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad! W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion rescues its teammates from the Stalag of Space. Deaths: Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard.
May
	Superboy v1 #131 (published May 17, 1966, cover date July 1966) The Dog From S.C.P.A.! P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger First appearances: Space Canine Patrol Agency (SCPA). Notes: Cameo Legion statuettes
	Adventure Comics #346 (published May 26, 1966, cover date July 1966) One of Us Is A Traitor! W: Jim Shooter; P: Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Sheldon Moldoff (finished art); L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Four new members join the Legion just in time to help fight off an alien invasion. First appearances: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid, Princess Projectra, Khunds Join Legion: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra The Legion Outpost (letters column) E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs Meet the Legionnaires E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Text feature. (Origins and powers of Legion members)
June
	Adventure Comics #347 (published June 28, 1966, cover date August 1966) The Traitor's Triumph! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion fights off an alien invasion and discovers one of its new members infiltrated the team as a Khund agent. Expelled: Nemesis Kid
July
	Adventure Comics #348 (published July 28, 1966, cover date September 1966) Target 21 Legionnaires! W: Jim Shooter; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: A mad scientists seeks revenge against the Legionnaire who cost him his job. First appearances: Dr. Regulus. Leadership: Invisible Kid elected Legion leader Notes: Origin of Sun Boy
August
	Adventure Comics #349 (published August 30, 1966, cover date October 1966) The Rogue Legionnaire! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion uses an experimental time machine to track down the villain who stole its time bubbles. First appearances: Universo & Rond Vidar
September
	World's Finest Comics #162 (published September 13, 1966, cover date November 1966) Pawns of the Jousting Master! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Superman mentions Colossal Boy
	Adventure Comics #350 (published September 29, 1966, cover date November 1966) The Outcast Super-Heroes! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: When a cloud of green kryptonite envelopes the Earth, Superboy and Supergirl choose their replacements in the Legion. First appearances: Miss Terius, Sir Prize, Evillo, R.J. Brande, and four of the Devil's Dozen: the Hag, the Wild Huntsman, Sugyn, & Apollo Meet the Legionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Text feature. (Origin Chameleon Boy, 1st mention UP fear of Durlans)
October
	Adventure Comics #351 (published October 27, 1966, cover date December 1966) The Forgotten Legion! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion races to secure magical artifacts for a spell to help them defeat Evillo. Notes: Lightning Lad regains right arm. Rejoin Legion: Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Star Boy Appearances: Color Kid First appearances: White Witch
November
	Superman v1 #193 (published November 10, 1966, cover date January/February 1967) 1st reprint of The Death of Superman! Story: from Superman v1 #149, November, 1961
	Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen #99 (published November 22, 1966, cover date January 1967) The One-Man Legion! W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Pete Costanza; L: Vivian Berg (pages 1-7), Milton Snapinn (pages 8-10); E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Jimmy wears Legion costumes
	Adventure Comics #352 (published November 29, 1966, cover date January 1967) The Fatal Five W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion enlists the aid of the galaxy's greatest villains to fight of a creature bent on destroying the sun. First appearances: Sun-Eater/Pre-Crisis, Fatal Five (Emerald Empress, Mano, Persuader, Tharok and Validus - also all individual first appearances)
December
	Adventure Comics #353 (published December 27, 1966, cover date February 1967) The Doomed Legionnaire! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Even by combining their strength with the Fatal Five, the Legionnaires are unable to stop the Sun-Eater until one of their own makes the ultimate sacrifice. Deaths: Ferro Lad
1967
January
	Action Comics #347 (published January 10, 1967, cover date March/April 1967) 1st reprint of Supergirl's Super Boyfriends! from Action Comics #290, July, 1962
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #100 (published January 12, 1967, cover date March 1967) Jimmy Olsen's Weirdo Wedding! W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane. Notes: Prior to the wedding, Jimmy uses a time-globe to attend a Legion meeting in the 30th Century. Reference is made to events in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #76 and Adventure Comics #353. Among the wedding gifts depicted, one is labelled as from the Legion.
	Adventure Comics #354 (published January 31, 1967, cover date March 1967) The Adult Legion! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Superman is summoned by the Adult Legion to the 30th century, to participate in a mission. Appearances: Adult Legion First appearances: Cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass
February
	Adventure Comics #355 (published February 28, 1967, cover date April 1967) The War of the Legions W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of descendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis. Notes: 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion) The Six-Legged Legionnaire! W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Lana Lang travels with Superboy to the 30th century to meet the Legion. Join Legion: Insect Queen
March
	Inferior Five #2 (published March 16, 1967, cover date May/June 1967) House Hunting Heroes! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Mike Sekowsky; I: Mike Esposito; L: Ira Schnapp; E: Jack Miller Notes: Invisible Kid cameo, 1st app. Legion theme song
	Adventure Comics #356 (published March 30, 1967, cover date May 1967) The Five Legion Orphans! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: parents of various Legionnaires appear 1st reprint of Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #282, March, 1961
April
	Adventure Comics #357 (published April 27, 1967, cover date June 1967) The Ghost of Ferro Lad! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The four Legionnaires who fought alongside Ferro Lad are apparently being tormented by his angry ghost. First appearances: Controllers, Pol Krinn
May
	Adventure Comics #358 (published May 31, 1967, cover date July 1967) The Hunter! W: Jim Shooter; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legionnaires become the prey of a master hunter. First appearances: Orion the Hunter
June
	World's Finest Comics #168 (published June 13, 1967, cover date August 1967) The Return of the Composite Superman! W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes
	Adventure Comics #359 (published June 29, 1967, cover date August 1967) The Outlawed Legionnaires! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legionnaires return from a busy week of off-world missions to discover they have been disbanded by the United Planets without their knowledge.
July
	Adventure Comics #360 (published July 27, 1967, cover date September 1967) The Legion Chain Gang! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The newly-formed Legion Espionage Squad works to discover what has caused them to become outlaws on Earth. Appearances: Universo Join Legion: Rond Vidar
August
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #106 (published August 22, 1967, cover date October 1967) The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter! W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Jimmy is called to the 30th century to help put out the latest issue of The Legion Bulletin. Notes: Four members of the LSH appear
	Adventure Comics #361 (published August 29, 1967, cover date October 1967) The Unkillables! W: Jim Shooter; P: Jim Mooney, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jim Mooney; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Legionnaires are asked by the United Planets to guard off-world ambassadors headed to Earth for a peace accord summit. First appearances: Dominators
September
	Adventure Comics #362 (published September 28, 1967, cover date November 1967) The Chemoids are Coming! W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legion battles an evil chemical genius and his unusual android henchmen. First appearances: Mantis Marlo and Chemoids
October
	Adventure Comics #363 (published October 31, 1967, cover date December 1967) Black Day for the Legion! W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: The Legion seem to battle their evil adversary on 3 different worlds at the same time.
	World's Finest Comics #172 (published October 26, 1967, cover date December 1967) Superman and Batman...Brothers! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Batman joins Adult Legion
November
	Adventure Comics #364 (published November 30, 1967, cover date January 1968) The Revolt of the Super-Pets! W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Super-Pets, tired of being treated as mere pets by the Legion, are lured away to a planet where they are revered by its citizens. Notes: Origins of the Super-Pets revealed.
December
	Adventure Comics #365 (published December 26, 1967, cover date February 1968) Escape of the Fatal Five! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn (page 1 only), Morris Waldinger?; E: Mort Weisinger Story: When four Legionnaires aid the superheroine of another world to determine what has caused her people to become warlike, they encounter a former deadly enemy. First appearances: Shadow Lass The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Partial reprint of Superman v1 Annual #4.
1968
January
	Action Comics #360 (published January 9, 1968, cover date March/April 1968) 1st reprint of The Six Red ‘K' Perils of Supergirl! from Action Comics #283, December, 1961 1st reprint of The World's Greatest Heroine! from Action Comics #285, February, 1962
	Adventure Comics #366 (published January 30, 1968, cover date March 1968) The Fight for the Championship of the Universe! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Georeg Klein; L: Morris Waldinger? (page 1 only), Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legionnaires challenge the Fatal Five to a winner-take-all death match when the Five gain control of the United Planets' universal weapons control system. Join Legion: Shadow Lass
February
	Adventure Comics #367 (published February 29, 1968, cover date April 1968) No Escape from the Circle of Death! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein (pages 1-10 only), Sheldon Moldoff; L: Ray Holloway?; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Several Legionnaires are attacked by a dark army, and rescued by a housewarming gift for their new headquarters. First appearances: Dark Circle, Miracle Machine, new HQ
March
	Superboy v1 #147 (published March 14, 1968, cover date May/June 1968) The Origin of the Legion! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Three teens from different worlds cooperate to foil an assassination attempt on a wealthy industrialist, who is then inspired to bankroll their continued efforts for good. (Origin LSH) 1st reprint of Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends! from Action Comics #276, May, 1961 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Villains! from Superman v1 #147, September, 1961 1st reprint of The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero! from Adventure Comics #290, November, 1961 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Traitors! from Adventure Comics #293, February, 1962 1st reprint of The Boy With Ultra Powers! from Superboy v1 #98, July, 1962
	Adventure Comics #368 (published March 28, 1968, cover date May 1968) The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Girl Legionnaires' superpowers are multiplied by a visitor from a matriarchal society. First appearances: Thora of Taltar
April
	Superboy v1 #148 (published April 4, 1968, cover date June 1968) Superboy's Greatest Gamble! W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Clark abandons his foster parents, the Kents, and moves to another town using a different, tough-guy secret identity. Notes: First appearance of Polar Boy's parents
	Adventure Comics #369 (published April 30, 1968, cover date June 1968) Mordru the Merciless! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan (page 1 only), Jack Abel, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Four Legionnaires take refuge in the past to escape from a merciless magician. First appearances: Mordru
May
	Action Comics #365 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968) Superman's Funeral! W: Leo Dorfman; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: LSH in flashback cameo
	Adventure Comics #370 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968) The Devil's Jury! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger Story: With the aid of Legion reservist Insect Queen and honorary Legionnaire Pete Ross, the four self-exiled Legionnaires launch a final resistance to their mighty magical foe. Appearances: Pete Ross, Insect Queen, White Witch
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #112 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968) The Murderous Magnaman! W: Otton Binder; P: Pete Costanza; I: Joe Giella; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Jimmy is kidnapped by a beautiful foreigner and taken to her country. First appearances: Magnaman, Vannia of Duxania Notes: Jimmy mentions Mon-El
June
	Adventure Comics #371 (published June 27, 1968, cover date August 1968) The Colossal Failure! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Colossal Boy is blackmailed into betraying the Legion when villains hold his parents hostage. First appearances: Collosal Boy's parents Marte & Wynn Allon, Chemical King (first live appearance) and the Legion Academy When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion! Reprints story from Superboy v1 #101 with Legion logo added and two panels changed to include Legion members.
July
	Adventure Comics #372 (published July 30, 1968, cover date September 1968) School for Super-Villains! W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: With the help of two Legion Academy students, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV. Join Legion: Chemical King, Timber Wolf Appearances: Lightning Lord and former Legion applicants Nemesis Kid, Spider Girl, Radiation Roy, Ronn Karr, in their first appearance as the teenage LSV. First appearances: Tarik the Mute
August
	Adventure Comics #373 (published August 29, 1968, cover date October 1968) The Tornado Twins! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legionnaires have their thunder stolen on several missions by a pair of mystery super-teens. First appearances: Tornado Twins (also origin)
September
	Adventure Comics #374 (published September 26, 1968, cover date November 1968) Mission: Diabolical! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Story: With most of the Legion held hostage, five Legionnaires are made to do the dirty work of a criminal gang against a rival criminal gang. Appearances: Legion of Substitute Heroes First appearances: Black Mace, Mystelor, Quanto, Rogarth, Shagrek
October
	Adventure Comics #375 (published October 31, 1968, cover date December 1968) The King of the Legion! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), unknown; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legionnaires battle each other in a contest to determine who is the mightiest Legionnaire. First appearances: Wanderers (Celebrand, Dartalg, Elvo, Immorto, Ornitho, Psyche (all individual first appearances), Quantum Queen (first full appearance))
November
	Superman v1 #213 (published November 7, 1968, cover date January 1969) The Most Dangerous Door in the World! W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Appearance of the adult Brainiac 5
	Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #117 (published November 26, 1968, cover date January 1969) The Planet of the Capes! W: Otto Binder; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: LSH cameo
	Adventure Comics #376 (published November 28, 1968, cover date January 1969) The Execution of Chameleon Boy! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger
December
	Adventure Comics #377 (published December 31, 1968, cover date February 1969) Heroes for Hire! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger First appearances: Leland McCauley
1969
January
	Action Comics #373 (published January 7, 1969, cover date March/April 1969) 1st reprint of Supergirl's Greatest Challenge! from Action Comics #287, April, 1962
	Adventure Comics #378 (published January 28, 1969, cover date March 1969) 12 Hours to Live! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
February
	Adventure Comics #379 (published February 27, 1969, cover date April 1969) Burial in Space! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger
March
	Adventure Comics #380 (published March 27, 1969, cover date May 1969) The Legion's Space Odyssey! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: End of the Legion series in Adventure Comics
April
	Action Comics #377 (published April 29, 1969, cover date June 1969) 1st reprint of The Face Behind the Lead Mask! from Adventure Comics #300, September, 1962
May
	Action Comics #378 (published May 29, 1969, cover date July 1969) The Forbidden Fruit! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Mike Esposito; L: Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit. Notes: Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series. First mention of the lotus fruit of Oomar.
June
	Action Comics #379 (published June 26, 1969, cover date August 1969) One of Us is an Impostor! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Five Legionnaires work to discover who among them is not who he or she claims to be. First appearances: Sunburst
July
	Action Comics #380 (published July 31, 1969, cover date September 1969) Half a Legionnaire? W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger Story: After splitting into her two bodies during a mission, Duo Damsel's second persona exhibits disturbing behavior. First appearances: Nam'lor of Ikros Notes: First full use of separate personas for Duo Damsel, including an alternate Ikrosian identity, Lelith, for one persona.
August
	Action Comics #381 (published August 28, 1969, cover date October 1969) The Hapless Hero! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Both beset with emotional troubles, Matter-Eater Lad and Shrinking Violet go out on a date. Appearances: Duplicate Boy Notes: First mention of Duplicate Boy's real name, Qued Orlu
September
	Superman v1 #221 (published September 18, 1969, cover date November 1969) 1st reprint of The Superman Family Portrait from Superman v1 Annual #6 Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text
	Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #97 (published September 25, 1969, cover date November 1969) The Three Super-Sirens! P: Irv Novick; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Durlans appear
	Action Comics #382 (published September 30, 1969, cover date November 1969) Kill a Friend to Save a World! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Four Legionnaires infiltrate a factory making super androids. First appearances: Cosvarr, Zorla and Protectors Notes: First use of chameloid costumes
October
	Superboy v1 #161 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December 1969) The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways W: Frank Robbins; P: Bob Brown; I: Wally Wood; C: ; L: ; E: Murray Boltinoff Notes: Cameo Legion statuettes
	Superman v1 #222 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December/January 1969/1970) 1st reprint of Superman's Big Brother! retitled here as Superman's Lost Brother! from Superman v1 #80, February, 1953 1st reprint of The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons! from Superman v1 #166, Jan. 1964
	Action Comics #383 (published October 30, 1969, cover date December 1969) Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Chameleon Boy disguises himself to win the interest of a beautiful girl. First appearances: Janice Warren
November
	Action Comics #384 (published November 26, 1969, cover date January 1970) Lament For A Legionnaire! W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
December
	Action Comics #385 (published December 23, 1969, cover date February 1970) The Immortal Superman! W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: App. Time Trapper) The Fallen Starboy! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
1970
January
	Adventure Comics #390 (published January 13, 1970, cover date March/April 1970) 1st reprint of Superman's Super-Courtship! from Action Comics #289, June, 1963 (retitled as When Supergirl Played Cupid!) 1st reprint of The Secret Identity of Super-Horse! from Action Comics #301, June, 1963 1st reprint of Supergirl's Wedding Day! from Action Comics #307, Dec. 1963
	Action Comics #386 (published January 29, 1970, cover date March 1970) The Home for Old Super-Heroes! W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Notes: Time Trapper appears Zap Goes the Legion! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
February
	Action Comics #387 (published February 24, 1970, cover date April 1970) Even a Superman Dies! (App. Time Trapper) W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger One Hero Too Many! (Superboy resigns from Legion) W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
March
	Superboy v1 #165 (published March 5, 1970, cover date May/June 1970) 1st reprint of The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!, retitled The Death of Ma and Pa Kent!, from Superman v1 #161, May, 1963
	Action Comics #388 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970) Puzzle of the Wild World! (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion) W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger 1st reprint of Sun Boy's Lost Power! from Adventure Comics #302, November, 1962)
	Adventure Comics #393 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970) The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger E. Nelson Bridwell Notes: Legion Flight Ring cameo
April
	Superman v1 #227 (published April 14, 1970, cover date June/July 1970) 1st reprint of The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner! from Superman v1 #157, Nov. 1962
	Action Comics #389 (published April 28, 1970, cover date June 1970) The Mystery Legionnaire! W: Cary Bates; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
May
	Action Comics #390 (published May 28, 1970, cover date July 1970) The Tyrant and the Traitor! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
June
	Action Comics #391 (published June 30, 1970, cover date August 1970) The Ordeal of Element Lad! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
July
	Action Comics #392 (published July 30, 1970, cover date September 1970) The Legionnaires Who Never Were! W: Cary Bates; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger New costume Saturn Girl. End of Legion's 2nd series
August
	Adventure Comics #398 (published August 27, 1970, cover date October 1970) 1st reprint of The Maid of Doom! from Action Comics #306

See Also

• Series-specific Legion Publication History pages related to entries on this page:
  • Action Comics
  • Adventure Comics
  • Superboy (all versions)
  • Superman (all versions)
  • Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane
  • Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen
  • World's Finest Comics
• Pre-Crisis Chronology
• Legion Broadcast History
• Legion Video Release History