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 Story: Dream Girl has a premonition that Mon-El will die in five days. First Appearances: Eltro Gand
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 Appearances: Time Trapper The Fallen Starboy! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Story: Star Boy, with two other Legionnaires, travel to his home world, Xanthu, to apprehend a gang of thieves. Appearances: Yark Athu of Naltor Notes: First mention of the lack of family names on Naltor
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 Appearances: Time Trapper Zap Goes the Legion! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legionnaires battle a super villainess who can turn any super power against its user. First appearances: Hawkor Phuy, Uli Algor
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! W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger Story: The Legionnaires squabble over the right to resign from the Legion. Leaves Legion: Superboy
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 Story: Working seamlessly together, three Legionnaires apprehend and foil a villainous android adversary. First appearances: Klim, prison asteroid Voran-4
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 Story: The Legion Espionage Squad are asked by the U.P. to infiltrate and overthrow the tyrannical dictator of the planet Lahum, while at the same time keeping rebel forces from taking over. First appearances: Perallha, Diol Masrin, Chavak, Nym Belev, Yroa, Marli Zhorg, chemical humanoids
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 Story: On the planet Lahum, the Legion Espionage Squad near the end of their mission, and Element Lad plays a vital role.
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