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|'''[[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1958, cover date April 1958) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1958, cover date April 1958) | ||
*'''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | ||
| − | **W: [[Otto Binder]]; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack Schiff (managing editor), [[Mort Weisinger]] (story editor) | + | **W: [[Otto Binder]]; P&I: [[Al Plastino]]; E: [[Whitney Ellsworth]], [[Jack Schiff]] (managing editor), [[Mort Weisinger]] (story editor) |
**''Story:'' Superboy is invited to travel to the [[30th century]] and join a teenage super-hero club where a series of initiation stunts tests his powers, and his sportsmanship. | **''Story:'' Superboy is invited to travel to the [[30th century]] and join a teenage super-hero club where a series of initiation stunts tests his powers, and his sportsmanship. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Super-Heroes/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Heroes]], [[Cosmic Boy/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic Boy]], [[Lightning Lad/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lad]], [[Saturn Girl/Pre-Crisis|Saturn Girl]], [[Legion Clubhouse]], [[Time bubble]] | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Super-Heroes/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Heroes]], [[Cosmic Boy/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Cosmic Boy]], [[Lightning Lad/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lad]], [[Saturn Girl/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Saturn Girl]], [[Legion Clubhouse]], [[Time bubble]] |
| − | **'' | + | **''Joins Legion:'' [[Superboy/Kal-El/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Superboy]] |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 267|''Adventure Comics'' #267]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1959, cover date December 1959) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 267|''Adventure Comics'' #267]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1959, cover date December 1959) | ||
*'''Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!''' | *'''Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!''' | ||
**W: [[Jerry Siegel]]; P&I: [[George Papp]]; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: [[Jerry Siegel]]; P&I: [[George Papp]]; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superboy is imprisoned by the Legion, who believe he has turned evil. | **''Story:'' Superboy is imprisoned by the Legion, who believe he has turned evil. | ||
| − | **''Name | + | **''Name change:'' Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad |
| − | **'' | + | **''New uniforms:'' Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl |
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==1960== | ==1960== | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Adventure Comics 270|''Adventure Comics'' #270]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1960, cover date March 1960) |
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Adventure Comics 272|''Adventure Comics'' #272]]''' (published [[March 31]], 1960, cover date May 1960) |
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**Another letter comes in asking if Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad will be depicted as adults. The editor mentions that a story is already being developed, but that it will appear in ''Action Comics'', as it will star Superman rather than Superboy. | **Another letter comes in asking if Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad will be depicted as adults. The editor mentions that a story is already being developed, but that it will appear in ''Action Comics'', as it will star Superman rather than Superboy. | ||
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| − | |'''[[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]]''' (published [[June 30]], 1960, cover date August 1960) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 267|''Action Comics'' v1 #267]]''' (published [[June 30]], 1960, cover date August 1960) |
*'''The Three Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Three Super-Heroes!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: [[Jim Mooney]]; L: [[Joe Letterese]]; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: [[Jim Mooney]]; L: [[Joe Letterese]]; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Supergirl is invited to try out for the Legion, only to be rejected when red kryptonite ages her into a Super Woman. | **''Story:'' Supergirl is invited to try out for the Legion, only to be rejected when red kryptonite ages her into a Super Woman. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Boy/Pre-Crisis|Chameleon Boy]], [[Colossal Boy/Pre-Crisis|Colossal Boy]], [[Invisible Kid/Lyle Norg/Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid (Lyle Norg)]] | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Boy/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Chameleon Boy]], [[Colossal Boy/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Colossal Boy]], [[Invisible Kid/Lyle Norg/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid (Lyle Norg)]] |
**''Notes:'' First mention of 18-year-old [[age limit]] | **''Notes:'' First mention of 18-year-old [[age limit]] | ||
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| − | |'''[[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' #86]]''' (published [[November 17]], 1960, cover date January 1961) | + | |'''[[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' v1 #86]]''' (published [[November 17]], 1960, cover date January 1961) |
*'''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' | *'''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Lex Luthor uses kryptonite men made of irradiated meteors to battle Superboy. | **''Story:'' Lex Luthor uses kryptonite men made of irradiated meteors to battle Superboy. | ||
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| − | + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl | |
| − | + | **''Notes:'' First reference to a [[Legion of Super-Villains/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]] | |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1961, cover date March 1961) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1961, cover date March 1961) | ||
*'''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | *'''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | ||
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Lana tries to make Superboy jealous by feigning interest in a new hero. | **''Story:'' Lana tries to make Superboy jealous by feigning interest in a new hero. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Star Boy/Pre-Crisis|Star Boy]] (also origin, revealed to be a Legion member.) | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Star Boy/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Star Boy]] (also origin, revealed to be a Legion member.) |
| − | **'' | + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl. |
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| − | |'''[[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]]''' (published [[March 30]], 1961, cover date May 1961) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 276|''Action Comics'' v1 #276]]''' (published [[March 30]], 1961, cover date May 1961) |
*'''Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!''' | *'''Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' Supergirl is again invited to try out for Legion membership, earning her way in by unearthing valuable antiquities while [[Brainiac 5/Pre-Crisis|Brainiac 5]] is inducted for "noble courage" in risking his life to save hers. | + | **''Story:'' Supergirl is again invited to try out for Legion membership, earning her way in by unearthing valuable antiquities while [[Brainiac 5/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Brainiac 5]] is inducted for "noble courage" in risking his life to save hers. |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Phantom Girl/Pre-Crisis|Phantom Girl]] & [[Duo Damsel/Pre-Crisis|Triplicate Girl]] (both revealed to be Legion members); [[Bouncing Boy/Pre-Crisis|Bouncing Boy]], Brainiac 5, [[Shrinking Violet/Pre-Crisis|Shrinking Violet]] and [[Sun Boy/Pre-Crisis|Sun Boy]] as Legion applicants. | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Phantom Girl/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Phantom Girl]] & [[Duo Damsel/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Triplicate Girl]] (both revealed to be Legion members); [[Bouncing Boy/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Bouncing Boy]], Brainiac 5, [[Shrinking Violet/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Shrinking Violet]] and [[Sun Boy/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Sun Boy]] as Legion applicants. |
**''Join Legion:'' Brainiac 5 (also origin), Supergirl | **''Join Legion:'' Brainiac 5 (also origin), Supergirl | ||
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|'''[[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]]''' (published [[April 6]], 1961, cover date June 1961) | |'''[[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]]''' (published [[April 6]], 1961, cover date June 1961) | ||
*'''Superboy's Big Brother!''' | *'''Superboy's Big Brother!''' | ||
**W: [[Robert Bernstein]]; P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: [[Robert Bernstein]]; P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' Superboy mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother, than | + | **''Story:'' Superboy mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother, than inadvertently poisons him while trying to uncover his "real identity.". |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] (also origin) | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Mon-El/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] (also origin) |
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Phantom Zone | **''Notes:'' Second appearance of Phantom Zone | ||
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*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **Readers ask questions about '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]] and [[Mort Weisinger|the editor]] encourages fans to read an upcoming story called '''The Legion of Super-Villains''' in [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]. | + | **Readers ask questions about '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]] and [[Mort Weisinger|the editor]] encourages fans to read an upcoming story called '''The Legion of Super-Villains''' in [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' v1 #147]]. |
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*'''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: [[Sheldon Moldoff]]; L: [[Milton Snapinn]]; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: [[Sheldon Moldoff]]; L: [[Milton Snapinn]]; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' The [[Legion of Super-Villains/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]] recruits Lex Luthor in an attempt to humiliate the Legion by destroying Superman.. | + | **''Story:'' The [[Legion of Super-Villains/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]] recruits Lex Luthor in an attempt to humiliate the Legion by destroying Superman.. |
| − | **''First appearances:'' Legion of Super-Villains, [[Adult Legion]], [[Cosmic Man]], [[Lightning Man]],[[Saturn Woman]], [[Cosmic King/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic King]], [[Lightning Lord/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lord]] & [[Saturn Queen/Pre-Crisis|Saturn Queen]]. | + | **''First appearances:'' Legion of Super-Villains, [[Adult Legion]], [[Cosmic Man]], [[Lightning Man]],[[Saturn Woman]], [[Cosmic King/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Cosmic King]], [[Lightning Lord/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lord]] & [[Saturn Queen/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Saturn Queen]]. |
**''Notes:'' Origin of Lightning Lad & LSV | **''Notes:'' Origin of Lightning Lad & LSV | ||
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*'''Clark Kent's Super Father!''' | *'''Clark Kent's Super Father!''' | ||
**W: Robert Bernstein; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Robert Bernstein; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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*'''The Death of Superman!''' [http://theages.superman.ws/Encyclopaedia/death.php] | *'''The Death of Superman!''' [http://theages.superman.ws/Encyclopaedia/death.php] | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Luthor pretends to reform before successfully killing Superman | **''Story:'' Luthor pretends to reform before successfully killing Superman | ||
| − | **''Notes: Imaginary story/Elseworlds. Legion cameo at Superman's funeral. | + | **''Notes:'' Imaginary story/Elseworlds. Legion cameo at Superman's funeral. |
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| − | |'''[[Action Comics 282|''Action Comics'' #282]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 282|''Action Comics'' v1 #282]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961) |
*'''The Supergirl of Tomorrow!''' | *'''The Supergirl of Tomorrow!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' In an effort to restore her lost super-powers, Superman sends Supergirl into the far future. | **''Story:'' In an effort to restore her lost super-powers, Superman sends Supergirl into the far future. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Brainiac 5 & Legion Time Bubble |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961) | ||
*'''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' | *'''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' | ||
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|'''[[Superboy v1 93|''Superboy'' v1 #93]]''' (published [[October 5]], 1961, cover date December 1961) | |'''[[Superboy v1 93|''Superboy'' v1 #93]]''' (published [[October 5]], 1961, cover date December 1961) | ||
*'''Lana Lang's Superboy Identity Detection Kit!''' | *'''Lana Lang's Superboy Identity Detection Kit!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Lana tries to uncover Superboy's secret identity. | **''Story:'' Lana tries to uncover Superboy's secret identity. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Chameleon Boy |
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 57|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #57]]''' (published [[October 5]], 1961, cover date December 1961) |
*''House Ads:'' Ad for [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]] with seven Legionnaires pictured. [1st Legion house ad?] | *''House Ads:'' Ad for [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]] with seven Legionnaires pictured. [1st Legion house ad?] | ||
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*'''The Red Kryptonite Menace!''' | *'''The Red Kryptonite Menace!''' | ||
**P: Curt Swan; I: Stan Kaye; E: Mort Weisinger | **P: Curt Swan; I: Stan Kaye; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' Chameleon Men from the 30th century, members of the Legion of Super-Outlaws, try and locate kryptonite in an effort to destroy Superman. | + | **''Story:'' Chameleon Men from the 30th century, members of the Legion of Super-Outlaws, try and locate kryptonite in an effort to destroy Superman. |
| + | **''Notes:'' Cosmic King & Lightning Lord mentioned. | ||
*'''The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!''' | *'''The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Wesinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Wesinger | ||
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|'''[[Superman v1 Annual 4|''Superman'' v1 Annual #4]]''' (published [[November 9]], 1961, cover date 1962) | |'''[[Superman v1 Annual 4|''Superman'' v1 Annual #4]]''' (published [[November 9]], 1961, cover date 1962) | ||
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | ||
**P: Curt Swan, I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **P: Curt Swan, I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**2-page profile of the Legion, first mention of many civilian identities, homeworlds and origins. | **2-page profile of the Legion, first mention of many civilian identities, homeworlds and origins. | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 31|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #31]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1961, cover date February 1962) |
*''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #293 mentions the Super-Pets. | *''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #293 mentions the Super-Pets. | ||
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| − | |'''[[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]]''' (published [[December 28]], 1961, cover date February 1962) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 285|''Action Comics'' v1 #285]]''' (published [[December 28]], 1961, cover date February 1962) |
*'''The World's Greatest Heroine!''' | *'''The World's Greatest Heroine!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superman reveals Supergirl's existence to the world and the Legion helps her defeat the [[Infinite Monster]]. | **''Story:'' Superman reveals Supergirl's existence to the world and the Legion helps her defeat the [[Infinite Monster]]. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl on three pages |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 293|''Adventure Comics'' #293]]''' (published [[December 28]], 1961, cover date February 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 293|''Adventure Comics'' #293]]''' (published [[December 28]], 1961, cover date February 1962) | ||
*'''The Legion of Super-Traitors!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Traitors!''' | ||
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**''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]], [[Comet the Super-Horse]], [[Brain Globes]] of [[Rambat]] (also origin of BGoR) | **''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]], [[Comet the Super-Horse]], [[Brain Globes]] of [[Rambat]] (also origin of BGoR) | ||
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===January=== | ===January=== | ||
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| − | |'''[[Action Comics 286|''Action Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1962, cover date March 1962) | + | |class="elseworlds_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 286|''Action Comics'' v1 #286]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1962, cover date March 1962) |
*'''The Jury of Super-Enemies!''' | *'''The Jury of Super-Enemies!''' | ||
**W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
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| − | |'''[[Superman v1 152|''Superman'' #152]]''' (published [[February 6]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | + | |'''[[Superman v1 152|''Superman'' v1 #152]]''' (published [[February 6]], 1962, cover date April 1962) |
*'''The Robot Master!''' | *'''The Robot Master!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends, including Legionnaires | **''Story:'' Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends, including Legionnaires | ||
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| − | |'''[[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1962, cover date April 1962) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 287|''Action Comics'' v1 #287]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1962, cover date April 1962) |
*'''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!''' | *'''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Adventure Comics 296|''Adventure Comics'' #296]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date April 1962) |
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*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===April=== | ===April=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Action Comics v1 289|''Action Comics'' v1 #289]]''' (published [[April 26]], 1962, cover date June 1962) |
*'''Superman's Super-Courtship!''' | *'''Superman's Super-Courtship!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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| − | |'''[[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' #98]]''' (published [[May 17]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | + | |'''[[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' v1 #98]]''' (published [[May 17]], 1962, cover date July 1962) |
*'''The Boy with Ultra Powers!''' | *'''The Boy with Ultra Powers!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Wesinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Wesinger | ||
**''Story:'' Ultra Boy travels to the 20th century in an attempt to uncover Superboy's secret identity as part of his Legion initiation.. | **''Story:'' Ultra Boy travels to the 20th century in an attempt to uncover Superboy's secret identity as part of his Legion initiation.. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Ultra Boy/Pre-Crisis|Ultra Boy]] (also origin), [[Marla Latham/Pre-Crisis|Marla Latham]]. | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Ultra Boy/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Ultra Boy]] (also origin), [[Marla Latham/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Marla Latham]]. |
| − | **'' | + | **''Joins Legion:'' [[Pete Ross/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Pete Ross]] |
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| − | |'''[[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 290|''Action Comics'' v1 #290]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) |
*'''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!''' | *'''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Red kryptonite exposure causes Supergirl to bestow super-powers with a kiss. | **''Story:'' Red kryptonite exposure causes Supergirl to bestow super-powers with a kiss. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Phantom Girl and Legion statuettes |
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Adventure Comics 298|''Adventure Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962) |
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Superman v1 155|''Superman'' v1 #155]]''' (published [[June 21]], 1962, cover date August 1962) |
*'''The Downfall of Superman!''' | *'''The Downfall of Superman!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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**''Notes:'' Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear. | **''Notes:'' Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear. | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Adventure Comics 299|''Adventure Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[June 28]], 1962, cover date August 1962) |
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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| − | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 63|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #63]]''' (published [[July 5]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | + | |class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 63|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #63]]''' (published [[July 5]], 1962, cover date September 1962) |
*'''The League of Fantastic Supermen!''' | *'''The League of Fantastic Supermen!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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**''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Chief]], [[Sun Emperor]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Chief]], [[Sun Emperor]] | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]]''' (published [[July 26]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]]''' (published [[July 26]], 1962, cover date September 1962) | ||
*'''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' | *'''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Legion fights a robot created by Lex Luthor. | **''Story:'' The Legion fights a robot created by Lex Luthor. | ||
**''Notes:'' Begins first ongoing Legion series. | **''Notes:'' Begins first ongoing Legion series. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Joins Legion:'' [[Mon-El/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] |
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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| − | |'''[[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' #156]]''' (published [[August 2]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | + | |'''[[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' v1 #156]]''' (published [[August 2]], 1962, cover date October 1962) |
*'''The Last Days of Superman!''' | *'''The Last Days of Superman!''' | ||
**W: Ed Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Ed Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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**''Notes:'' Legion appear | **''Notes:'' Legion appear | ||
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| − | |'''[[Superboy v1 100|''Superboy'' #100]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | + | |'''[[Superboy v1 100|''Superboy'' v1 #100]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) |
*'''The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot!''' | *'''The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot!''' | ||
**W: [[Jerry Coleman]]; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: [[Jerry Coleman]]; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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**''Notes:'' Legion appear | **''Notes:'' Legion appear | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 64|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #64]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962) |
*'''Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star!''' | *'''Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star!''' | ||
**W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion | **''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 301|''Adventure Comics'' #301]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 301|''Adventure Comics'' #301]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1962, cover date October 1962) | ||
*'''The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy!''' | *'''The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy!''' | ||
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| − | |'''[[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' #157]]''' (published [[September 20]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | + | |'''[[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' v1 #157]]''' (published [[September 20]], 1962, cover date November 1962) |
*'''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' | *'''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton?; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton?; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Mon-El |
*'''Superman's Day of Doom!''' | *'''Superman's Day of Doom!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superman learns he will be saved by someone with the initials L.L. | **''Story:'' Superman learns he will be saved by someone with the initials L.L. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Lightning Lad & Cosmic Boy |
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| − | | | + | |class="elseworlds_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 294|''Action Comics'' v1 #294]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962) |
*'''The Kryptonite Killer!''' | *'''The Kryptonite Killer!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Saturn Queen |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962) | ||
*'''Sun Boy's Lost Power!''' | *'''Sun Boy's Lost Power!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Sun Boy is drummed out of the Legion when his super-powers fade. | **''Story:'' Sun Boy is drummed out of the Legion when his super-powers fade. | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 37|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #37]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962) |
*''House Ads:'' Ad for ''Adventure Comics'' #302 with title changed to "The End of Sun-Boy!" | *''House Ads:'' Ad for ''Adventure Comics'' #302 with title changed to "The End of Sun-Boy!" | ||
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**P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Wesinger | **P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Wesinger | ||
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*''House Ads:'' Ad promotes '''The Fantastic Spy!''' in [[Adventure Comics 303|''Adventure Comics'' #303]] | *''House Ads:'' Ad promotes '''The Fantastic Spy!''' in [[Adventure Comics 303|''Adventure Comics'' #303]] | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 303|''Adventure Comics'' #303]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1962, cover date December 1962) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 303|''Adventure Comics'' #303]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1962, cover date December 1962) | ||
*'''The Fantastic Spy!''' | *'''The Fantastic Spy!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' The Legion fails several assignments thanks to a traitor in their midst.. | **''Story:'' The Legion fails several assignments thanks to a traitor in their midst.. | ||
**''First appearances:'' Matter-Eater Lad | **''First appearances:'' Matter-Eater Lad | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Joins Legion:'' Matter-Eater Lad |
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superman v1 Annual 6|''Superman'' v1 Annual #6]]''' (published [[November 15]], 1962, cover date Winter 1962-63) |
*1st Reprint '''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]], April 1958, with final page cut, "Lightning Boy" relettered to "Lightning Lad" and some characters recolored. | *1st Reprint '''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]], April 1958, with final page cut, "Lightning Boy" relettered to "Lightning Lad" and some characters recolored. | ||
| − | *'''The Superman Family''' | + | *'''The Superman Family''' (Back-cover poster) |
**P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | ** | + | **''Notes:'' Includes Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy. |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 304|''Adventure Comics'' #304]]''' (published [[November 29]], 1962, cover date January 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 304|''Adventure Comics'' #304]]''' (published [[November 29]], 1962, cover date January 1963) | ||
*'''The Stolen Super-Powers!''' | *'''The Stolen Super-Powers!''' | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 297|''Action Comics'' v1 #297]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963) |
*'''The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!''' | *'''The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!''' | ||
**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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*''House Ads:'' Legion mentioned in ad for ''Adventure Comics'' #305 | *''House Ads:'' Legion mentioned in ad for ''Adventure Comics'' #305 | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 305|''Adventure Comics'' #305]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 305|''Adventure Comics'' #305]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963) | ||
*'''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' A mysterious hero tries out for Legion membership. | **''Story:'' A mysterious hero tries out for Legion membership. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Antennae Boy]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Antennae Boy]] | ||
| − | **''Notes:'' Mon-El leaves Phantom Zone | + | **''Notes:'' Mon-El leaves Phantom Zone and joins Legion full-time. |
*'''Clark Kent, He-Man!''' | *'''Clark Kent, He-Man!''' | ||
**P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | **P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' The Kent family moves to a new town where Superboy wears a mask and Clark Kent no longer has to pretend to be weak and timid. | **''Story:'' The Kent family moves to a new town where Superboy wears a mask and Clark Kent no longer has to pretend to be weak and timid. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Chameleon Boy |
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===January=== | ===January=== | ||
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| − | |'''[[Action Comics 298|''Action Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1963, cover date March 1963) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 298|''Action Comics'' v1 #298]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1963, cover date March 1963) |
*'''The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor!''' | *'''The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor!''' | ||
**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' Supergirl battles a group of Phantom Zone criminals. | + | **''Story:'' Supergirl battles a group of Phantom Zone criminals. |
| − | **'' | + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl |
| + | **''Notes:'' House ad for Adventure Comics #306 mentions all Substitute Heroes by name | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 306|''Adventure Comics'' #306]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1963, cover date March 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 306|''Adventure Comics'' #306]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1963, cover date March 1963) | ||
*'''The Legion of Substitute-Heroes!''' | *'''The Legion of Substitute-Heroes!''' | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 68|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #68]]''' (published [[February 21]], 1963, cover date April 1963) |
| − | *''''' | + | *'''''The Richest Boy in Metropolis''''' |
| − | ** | + | **W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger |
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Elastic Lad and, as charms on a bracelet, Chameleon Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy |
*''House Ads:'' Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad" | *''House Ads:'' Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad" | ||
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| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 299|''Action Comics'' v1 #299]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1963, cover date April 1963) |
*'''The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots!''' | *'''The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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*''House Ads:'' Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad." | *''House Ads:'' Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad." | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 307|''Adventure Comics'' #307]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1963, cover date April 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 307|''Adventure Comics'' #307]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1963, cover date April 1963) | ||
*'''The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!''' | *'''The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' The Legion battles space pirates while trying to guess the super-power of their newest member | + | **''Story:'' The Legion battles space pirates while trying to guess the super-power of their newest member. |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Element Lad/Pre-Crisis|Element Lad]] (also origin); Roxxas | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Element Lad/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Element Lad]] (also origin); Roxxas |
| − | **'' | + | **''Joins Legion:'' Element Lad |
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman v1 161|''Superman'' v1 #161]]''' (published [[March 21]], 1963, cover date May 1963) |
*'''The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!''' | *'''The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!''' | ||
**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Mon-El | + | **''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Mon-El. |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure308.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 308|''Adventure Comics'' #308]]''' (published [[March 28]], 1963, cover date May 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 308|''Adventure Comics'' #308]]''' (published [[March 28]], 1963, cover date May 1963) | ||
*'''The Return of Lightning Lad!''' | *'''The Return of Lightning Lad!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' Lightning Lad comes back from the dead, but some members doubt his miraculous return | + | **''Story:'' Lightning Lad comes back from the dead, but some members doubt his miraculous return. |
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Light Lass/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lass]] (also origin) | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Light Lass/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lass]] (also origin) |
| − | **'' | + | **''Joins Legion:'' Lightning Lass |
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===April=== | ===April=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure309.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 309|''Adventure Comics'' #309]]''' (published [[April 25]], 1963, cover date June 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 309|''Adventure Comics'' #309]]''' (published [[April 25]], 1963, cover date June 1963) | ||
*'''The Legion of Super-Monsters!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Monsters!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' A rejected Legion applicant gathers monsters in a plot to | + | **''Story:'' A rejected Legion applicant gathers monsters in a plot to take revenge. |
**''First appearances:'' [[Jungle King]], [[Rainbow Girl]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Jungle King]], [[Rainbow Girl]] | ||
*'''The Fake Superboy from Krypton!''' | *'''The Fake Superboy from Krypton!''' | ||
**P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | **P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superboy schemes to make an ex-convict think he was hallucinating when he saw the Teen of Steel leaving the Kent farm. | **''Story:'' Superboy schemes to make an ex-convict think he was hallucinating when he saw the Teen of Steel leaving the Kent farm. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Brainiac 5 |
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
**''Notes:'' 1st mention of Color Kid, Beast Boy & Life Lass | **''Notes:'' 1st mention of Color Kid, Beast Boy & Life Lass | ||
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman v1 162|''Superman'' v1 #162]]''' (published [[May 2]], 1963, cover date July 1963) |
*'''The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!''' | *'''The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!''' | ||
**W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' Superman is split into two heroes, each of whom perform great feats before settling down with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. | + | **''Story:'' Superman is split into two heroes, each of whom perform great feats before settling down with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. |
| + | **''Notes:'' Legion cameo | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and John Forte (inks)]] |
|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 70|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #70]]''' (published [[May 23]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 70|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #70]]''' (published [[May 23]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | ||
*'''The Secret of Silver Kryptonite!''' | *'''The Secret of Silver Kryptonite!''' | ||
**P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Story:'' Superman becomes concerned that Jimmy is part of a scheme involving silver kryptonite. |
| + | **''Appearances:'' Element Lad. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure310.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 310|''Adventure Comics'' #310]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 310|''Adventure Comics'' #310]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1963, cover date July 1963) | ||
*'''The Doom of the Super-Heroes!''' | *'''The Doom of the Super-Heroes!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' One by one, Legion members are murdered by a mysterious masked villain.. | **''Story:'' One by one, Legion members are murdered by a mysterious masked villain.. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Mr. Mxyzptlk]] (in 30th century) | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Mr. Mxyzptlk]] (in 30th century), Doll World |
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 311|''Adventure Comics'' #311]]''' (published [[June 27]], 1963, cover date August 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 311|''Adventure Comics'' #311]]''' (published [[June 27]], 1963, cover date August 1963) | ||
*'''The War Between the Substitute Heroes and the Legionnaires!''' | *'''The War Between the Substitute Heroes and the Legionnaires!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese, Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese, Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens | + | **''Story:'' The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens masquerading as the real Legion. |
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"|[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure312.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 312|''Adventure Comics'' #312]]''' (published [[July 25]], 1963, cover date September 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 312|''Adventure Comics'' #312]]''' (published [[July 25]], 1963, cover date September 1963) | ||
*'''The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires!''' | *'''The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' The Legion searches for a way to return a fallen member to life. | + | **''Story:'' The Legion searches for a way to return a fallen member to life. |
| + | **''Deaths:'' [[Proty]] | ||
| + | **''Rejoins Legion:'' Lightning Lad | ||
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 72|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #72]]''' (published [[August 15]], 1963, cover date October 1963) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 72|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #72]]''' (published [[August 15]], 1963, cover date October 1963) | ||
*'''The World of Doomed Olsens!''' | *'''The World of Doomed Olsens!''' | ||
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**''Story:'' Jimmy is captured by the [[Collector]] and taken to a planet where he is confronted by some of his past weird transformations. Or, is he?. | **''Story:'' Jimmy is captured by the [[Collector]] and taken to a planet where he is confronted by some of his past weird transformations. Or, is he?. | ||
**''First appearances:'' [[Proty II]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Proty II]] | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Joins Legion:'' [[Elastic Lad|Elastic Lad (Jimmy Olsen)]] |
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure313.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 313|''Adventure Comics'' #313]]''' (published [[August 29]], 1963, cover date October 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 313|''Adventure Comics'' #313]]''' (published [[August 29]], 1963, cover date October 1963) | ||
*'''The Condemned Legionnaires!''' | *'''The Condemned Legionnaires!''' | ||
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===September=== | ===September=== | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Superman v1 165|''Superman'' v1 #165]]''' (published [[September 19]], 1963, cover date November 1963) |
*'''Beauty and the Super-Beast!''' | *'''Beauty and the Super-Beast!''' | ||
**W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superman comes up with an elaborate ruse to convince the Superman Revenge Squad that their counter-energy ray doesn’t work. | **''Story:'' Superman comes up with an elaborate ruse to convince the Superman Revenge Squad that their counter-energy ray doesn’t work. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Saturn Woman, Proty II |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 306|''Action Comics'' #306]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1963, cover date November 1963) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 306|''Action Comics'' v1 #306]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1963, cover date November 1963) |
*'''The Maid of Doom!''' | *'''The Maid of Doom!''' | ||
**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' A being poses as Superman to trick Supergirl. | + | **''Story:'' A being poses as Superman to trick Supergirl. |
| + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Flashback Brainiac 5 & Mon-El | ||
**''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy | **''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 314|''Adventure Comics'' #314]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1963, cover date November 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 314|''Adventure Comics'' #314]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1963, cover date November 1963) | ||
*'''The Super-Villains of All Ages!''' | *'''The Super-Villains of All Ages!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' A rejected Legion applicant steals a Time Bubble and recruits great villains from the past (Hitler, Nero and John Dillenger), placing their minds in the bodies of the Legion’s mightiest members. | **''Story:'' A rejected Legion applicant steals a Time Bubble and recruits great villains from the past (Hitler, Nero and John Dillenger), placing their minds in the bodies of the Legion’s mightiest members. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Ronn Kar]] & Alaktor | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Ron-Karr/Preboot|Ronn Kar]] & Alaktor |
| − | **''Notes: First mention of radiation weakness for Ultra Boy | + | **''Notes:'' First mention of radiation weakness for Ultra Boy |
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | *'''Bits of Legionnaire Business''' | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 73|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #73]]''' (published [[October 10]], 1963, cover date December 1963) |
*'''Jimmy’s Inter-Dimensional Romance!''' | *'''Jimmy’s Inter-Dimensional Romance!''' | ||
**P: John Forte; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **P: John Forte; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Ultra Boy |
*''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy | *''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 307|''Action Comics'' #307]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 307|''Action Comics'' v1 #307]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1963, cover date December 1963) |
*'''Supergirl's Wedding Day!''' | *'''Supergirl's Wedding Day!''' | ||
**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate the El family by marrying Supergirl. | **''Story:'' A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate the El family by marrying Supergirl. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Saturn Girl |
**''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #315 with all Substitute Heroes pictured | **''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #315 with all Substitute Heroes pictured | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure315.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 315|''Adventure Comics'' #315]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 315|''Adventure Comics'' #315]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1963, cover date December 1963) | ||
*'''The Legionnaires Super-Contest!''' | *'''The Legionnaires Super-Contest!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese (splash page, part 2 only), Unknown (remainder); E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Joe Letterese (splash page, part 2 only), Unknown (remainder); E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' | + | **''Story:'' the Legion first becomes aware of the Substitute Heroes existence, when they compete for Legion memership. |
*'''The Titanic Boy of Steel!''' | *'''The Titanic Boy of Steel!''' | ||
**P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | **P&I: George Papp; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superboy becomes a giant after exposure to red kryptonite and needs help to protect his secret identity. | **''Story:'' Superboy becomes a giant after exposure to red kryptonite and needs help to protect his secret identity. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Colossal Boy |
| + | **''Notes:'' Last new Superboy solo story in Adventure Comics until issue #450 | ||
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===November=== | ===November=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman v1 166|''Superman'' v1 #166]]''' (published [[November 7]], 1963, cover date January 1964) |
*'''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!''' | *'''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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**''Notes:'' A Time bubble appears | **''Notes:'' A Time bubble appears | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 46|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #46]]''' (published [[November 14]], 1963, cover date January 1964) |
*''House Ads:'' Has a 1/3 page ad for Adventure Comics #316, Ultra Boy is pictured. | *''House Ads:'' Has a 1/3 page ad for Adventure Comics #316, Ultra Boy is pictured. | ||
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| − | |valign="top"|[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Superman-v1-Annual08.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superman v1 Annual 8|''Superman'' v1 Annual #8]]''' (published [[November 21]], 1963, cover date Winter 1963-64) |
*1st reprint of '''Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 267|''Adventure Comics'' #267]], December, 1959 | *1st reprint of '''Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 267|''Adventure Comics'' #267]], December, 1959 | ||
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| − | |valign="top"|[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure316.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 316|''Adventure Comics'' #316]]''' (published [[November 27]], 1963, cover date January 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 316|''Adventure Comics'' #316]]''' (published [[November 27]], 1963, cover date January 1964) | ||
*'''The Renegade Super-Hero!''' | *'''The Renegade Super-Hero!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' Ultra Boy is thought to be a traitor to the Legion. | + | **''Story:'' Ultra Boy is thought to be a traitor to the Legion. |
| + | **''Notes:'' Phantom Girl and Ultra Boy's romance begins. | ||
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes''' | *'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes''' | ||
**P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman v1 167|''Superman'' v1 #167]]''' (published [[December 19]], 1963, cover date February 1964) |
*'''The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!''' | *'''The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton, [[Cary Bates]]; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton, [[Cary Bates]]; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Notes:'' Brainiac revealed to be android, caption refers to revised ancestry of Brainiac 5 | **''Notes:'' Brainiac revealed to be android, caption refers to revised ancestry of Brainiac 5 | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 309|''Action Comics'' #309]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 309|''Action Comics'' v1 #309]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) |
*'''The Superman Super-Spectacular!''' | *'''The Superman Super-Spectacular!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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**''Notes:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]] appears | **''Notes:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]] appears | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 317|''Adventure Comics'' #317]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 317|''Adventure Comics'' #317]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) | ||
*'''The Menace of Dream Girl!''' | *'''The Menace of Dream Girl!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' A new Legion applicant schemes to have several members removed from active duty in an attempt to prevent their deaths.. | **''Story:'' A new Legion applicant schemes to have several members removed from active duty in an attempt to prevent their deaths.. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' Dream Girl, who joins & resigns from Legion. Lightning Lass becomes Light Lass | + | **''First appearances:'' Dream Girl, who joins & resigns from Legion. |
| + | **''Name change:'' Lightning Lass becomes Light Lass (also super-power change) | ||
| + | **''Notes:'' 1st mention Time Trapper | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger]] |
| − | | | + | |class="elseworlds_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 47|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #47]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964) |
*'''The Super-Life of Lois Lane!''' | *'''The Super-Life of Lois Lane!''' | ||
**P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger | **P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' An "imaginary tale," in which it is Lois Lane, not Kal-El, who travels from Krypton to Earth to become a super-hero. | + | **''Story:'' An "imaginary tale," in which it is Lois Lane, not Kal-El, who travels from Krypton to Earth to become a super-hero. |
| + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Night Girl, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy | ||
*Two-year subscription offer pictures Mon-El, Saturn Girl, Superboy & Ultra Boy | *Two-year subscription offer pictures Mon-El, Saturn Girl, Superboy & Ultra Boy | ||
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==1964== | ==1964== | ||
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===January=== | ===January=== | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superboy v1 111|''Superboy'' v1 #111]]''' (published [[January 2]], 1964, cover date March 1964) |
*'''Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!''' | *'''Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Notes:'' Superboy | + | **''Notes:'' As he returns from a trip to the future, Superboy thinks about how good it was to see Lightning Lad and Lightning Lass. |
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| − | |valign="top"|[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure318.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 318|''Adventure Comics'' #318]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1964, cover date March 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 318|''Adventure Comics'' #318]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1964, cover date March 1964) | ||
*'''The Mutiny of the Legionnaires!''' | *'''The Mutiny of the Legionnaires!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion. | **''Story:'' Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Second appearance of Time Trapper |
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | *'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column) | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===February=== | ===February=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Sheldon Moldoff (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 319|''Adventure Comics'' #319]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1964, cover date April 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 319|''Adventure Comics'' #319]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1964, cover date April 1964) | ||
*'''The Legion's Suicide Squad!''' | *'''The Legion's Suicide Squad!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn (splash page and Part 2 only), Unknown (remainder); E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn (splash page and Part 2 only), Unknown (remainder); E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' The Substitute succeeds, where two Legion teams failed, on a mission to destroy alien weapons.. | + | **''Story:'' The Substitute Legion succeeds, where two Legion teams failed, on a mission to destroy alien weapons.. |
**''First appearances:'' [[Planetary Chance Machine]] | **''First appearances:'' [[Planetary Chance Machine]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 76|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #76]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1964, cover date April 1964) | |'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 76|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #76]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1964, cover date April 1964) | ||
*'''Elastic Lad Jimmy and his Legion Romances!''' | *'''Elastic Lad Jimmy and his Legion Romances!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' The Legion girls feign interest in Jimmy to help him impress his would-be girlfriend, Lucy Lane. | **''Story:'' The Legion girls feign interest in Jimmy to help him impress his would-be girlfriend, Lucy Lane. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Light Lass, Saturn Girl & Triplicate Girl |
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===March=== | ===March=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 320|''Adventure Comics'' #320]]''' (published [[March 26]], 1964, cover date May 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 320|''Adventure Comics'' #320]]''' (published [[March 26]], 1964, cover date May 1964) | ||
*'''The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton!''' | *'''The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton!''' | ||
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===April=== | ===April=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 77|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #77]]''' (published [[April 9]], 1964, cover date June 1964) |
*'''The Colossus of Metropolis!''' | *'''The Colossus of Metropolis!''' | ||
**P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Jimmy grows to giant size to battle Titano, the Super-Ape. | **''Story:'' Jimmy grows to giant size to battle Titano, the Super-Ape. | ||
| − | **''Notes:'' Jimmy wears | + | **''Notes:'' Jimmy wears uniforms of Colossal Boy, Sun Boy & Star Boy |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure321.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 321|''Adventure Comics'' #321]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 321|''Adventure Comics'' #321]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) | ||
*'''The Code of the Legion!''' | *'''The Code of the Legion!''' | ||
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**''Depowered:'' Bouncing Boy | **''Depowered:'' Bouncing Boy | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 142|''World's Finest Comics'' #142]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964) |
*'''The Composite Superman!''' | *'''The Composite Superman!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein (part 1), Sheldon Moldoff (part 2); E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein (part 1), Sheldon Moldoff (part 2); E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' A janitor at the Superman Museum goes on a rampage after gaining the powers of all Legion members. | **''Story:'' A janitor at the Superman Museum goes on a rampage after gaining the powers of all Legion members. | ||
| − | **''Notes:'' | + | **''Notes:'' Legion statuettes appear |
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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger]] |
|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 50|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #50]]''' (published [[May 14]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | |'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 50|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #50]]''' (published [[May 14]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | ||
*'''Lois Lane's Luckiest Day!''' | *'''Lois Lane's Luckiest Day!''' | ||
**P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger | **P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Three girls join Lois Lane’s fan club and help to make it her lucky day. | **''Story:'' Three girls join Lois Lane’s fan club and help to make it her lucky day. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Phantom Girl, Shrinking Violet & Triplicate Girl |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superboy v1 114|''Superboy'' v1 #114]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1964, cover date July 1964) |
*'''Krypto's Catastrophes!''' | *'''Krypto's Catastrophes!''' | ||
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Otto Binder; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Legion | + | **''Notes:'' Superboy mentions to Krypto that he is taking a trip to the future to consult with his pals in the Legion of Super-Heroes. |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure322.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 322|''Adventure Comics'' #322]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 322|''Adventure Comics'' #322]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1964, cover date July 1964) | ||
*'''The Super Tests of the Super-Pets!''' | *'''The Super Tests of the Super-Pets!''' | ||
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===June=== | ===June=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"|[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure323.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 323|''Adventure Comics'' #323]]''' (published [[June 25]], 1964, cover date August 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 323|''Adventure Comics'' #323]]''' (published [[June 25]], 1964, cover date August 1964) | ||
*'''The Eight Impossible Missions!''' | *'''The Eight Impossible Missions!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Siegel; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Siegel; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' The Legion members compete to solve Proty’s puzzle and become Legion leader.. | **''Story:'' The Legion members compete to solve Proty’s puzzle and become Legion leader.. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' Spider-Girl & [[Double-Header]]. Saturn Girl | + | **''First appearances:'' Spider-Girl & [[Double-Header]]. |
| + | **''Re-elected Legion Leader:'' Saturn Girl | ||
*'''Origin of the Legion of Substitute Heroes''' | *'''Origin of the Legion of Substitute Heroes''' | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 79|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #79]]''' (published [[July 9]], 1964, cover date September 1964) |
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*'''The Red-Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.!''' | *'''The Red-Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.!''' | ||
**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
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**''Notes:'' Legion Time Bubble appears | **''Notes:'' Legion Time Bubble appears | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Sheldon Moldoff (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 324|''Adventure Comics'' #324]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1964, cover date September 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 324|''Adventure Comics'' #324]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1964, cover date September 1964) | ||
*'''The Legion of Super-Outlaws!''' | *'''The Legion of Super-Outlaws!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Vivian Berg?; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Vivian Berg?; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' The brother of a former Legion adversary tricks the super-heroes into fighting their counterparts from another world.. | **''Story:'' The brother of a former Legion adversary tricks the super-heroes into fighting their counterparts from another world.. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Heroes of Lallor/Pre-Crisis|Heroes of Lallor]] | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Heroes of Lallor/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Heroes of Lallor]]. Origin and first appearances of all members - [[Beast Boy]], [[Duplicate Boy]], [[Evolvo Lad]], [[Gas Girl]] and [[Life Lass]] |
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
===August=== | ===August=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | |'''[[Superman v1 172|''Superman'' #172]]''' (published [[August 6]], 1964, cover date October 1964) | + | |'''[[Superman v1 172|''Superman'' v1 #172]]''' (published [[August 6]], 1964, cover date October 1964) |
*'''The New Superman!''' | *'''The New Superman!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Cameo appearances:'' Cosmic Boy, Invisible Kid & Saturn Girl |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Sheldon Moldoff (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 325|''Adventure Comics'' #325]]''' (published [[August 27]], 1964, cover date October 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 325|''Adventure Comics'' #325]]''' (published [[August 27]], 1964, cover date October 1964) | ||
*'''Lex Luthor Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | *'''Lex Luthor Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Vivian Berg?; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Vivian Berg?; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Lex Luthor travels into the future, adopts a disguise, and pretends to be good for a time before turning on the Legion. | **''Story:'' Lex Luthor travels into the future, adopts a disguise, and pretends to be good for a time before turning on the Legion. | ||
| − | *'''[[Legion Constitution/Pre-Crisis|The Legion Constitution]]''' | + | *'''[[Legion Constitution/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|The Legion Constitution]]''' |
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Notes:'' Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations. | **''Notes:'' Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations. | ||
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===September=== | ===September=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | | | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman v1 173|''Superman'' v1 #173]]''' (published [[September 17]], 1964, cover date November 1964) |
*'''The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!''' | *'''The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
| − | **''Story:'' Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. | + | **''Story:'' Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. |
| + | **''Notes:'' Cameo Legion statues of Bouncing Boy, Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 326|''Adventure Comics'' #326]]''' (published [[September 24]], 1964, cover date November 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 326|''Adventure Comics'' #326]]''' (published [[September 24]], 1964, cover date November 1964) | ||
*'''The Revolt of the Girl Legionnaires!''' | *'''The Revolt of the Girl Legionnaires!''' | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]] |
| − | |'''[[Superboy v1 117|''Superboy'' #117]]''' (published [[October 1]], 1964, cover date December 1964) | + | |'''[[Superboy v1 117|''Superboy'' v1 #117]]''' (published [[October 1]], 1964, cover date December 1964) |
*'''Superboy and the 5 Legion Traitors!''' | *'''Superboy and the 5 Legion Traitors!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' Superboy is visited by evil Legion members from an alternate future world. | **''Story:'' Superboy is visited by evil Legion members from an alternate future world. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Element Lad, Invisible Kid & Ultra Boy |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 319|''Action Comics'' #319]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1964, cover date December 1964) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 319|''Action Comics'' v1 #319]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1964, cover date December 1964) |
*'''The Super-Cheat!''' | *'''The Super-Cheat!''' | ||
| − | **P | + | **P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger |
**''Story:'' Supergirl tries to expose a cheater. | **''Story:'' Supergirl tries to expose a cheater. | ||
| − | **'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Shrinking Violet |
|- | |- | ||
| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure327.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), John Forte (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 327|''Adventure Comics'' #327]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1964, cover date December 1964) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 327|''Adventure Comics'' #327]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1964, cover date December 1964) | ||
*'''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!''' | *'''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!''' | ||
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' The son of a scientist mistakenly believes himself to be an inhuman android, while the true android has taken his place.. | **''Story:'' The son of a scientist mistakenly believes himself to be an inhuman android, while the true android has taken his place.. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Timber Wolf/Pre-Crisis|Lone Wolf]] (and origin - later renamed Timber Wolf) | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Timber Wolf/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Lone Wolf]] (and origin - later renamed Timber Wolf) |
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===November=== | ===November=== | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Action320.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]] |
| − | |'''[[Action Comics 320|''Action Comics'' #320]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1964, cover date January 1965) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 320|''Action Comics'' v1 #320]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1964, cover date January 1965) |
*'''The Three Super-Enemies!''' | *'''The Three Super-Enemies!''' | ||
**W: Otto Binder; P: Al Plastino, Curt Swan; I: Al Plastino, George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Otto Binder; P: Al Plastino, Curt Swan; I: Al Plastino, George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Notes:'' Superman refers to events of [[Superboy v1 117|''Superboy'' v1 #117]] | **''Notes:'' Superman refers to events of [[Superboy v1 117|''Superboy'' v1 #117]] | ||
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| − | |valign="top"| | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure328.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 328|''Adventure Comics'' #328]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1964, cover date January 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 328|''Adventure Comics'' #328]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1964, cover date January 1965) | ||
*'''The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion!''' | *'''The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion!''' | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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| − | |valign="top"|[[ | + | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure329.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]] |
|'''[[Adventure Comics 329|''Adventure Comics'' #329]]''' (published [[December 31]], 1964, cover date February 1965) | |'''[[Adventure Comics 329|''Adventure Comics'' #329]]''' (published [[December 31]], 1964, cover date February 1965) | ||
*'''The Bizarro Legion!''' | *'''The Bizarro Legion!''' | ||
**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger | **W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Story:'' When Bizarro is turned down for Legion membership, he uses his imperfect duplicator ray to create a Legion of his own.. | **''Story:'' When Bizarro is turned down for Legion membership, he uses his imperfect duplicator ray to create a Legion of his own.. | ||
| − | **''First appearances:'' [[Flight Ring]]s | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Flight ring/Preboot|Flight Ring]]s |
*'''Know Your Legionnaires''' | *'''Know Your Legionnaires''' | ||
**E: Mort Weisinger | **E: Mort Weisinger | ||
**''Notes:'' Text feature gives origins, powers, homeworlds and real names of all members. | **''Notes:'' Text feature gives origins, powers, homeworlds and real names of all members. | ||
|} | |} | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *Series-specific Legion Publication History pages related to entries on this page: | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Action Comics|''Action Comics'']] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Adventure Comics|''Adventure Comics'']] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Superboy|''Superboy'' (all versions)]] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Superman|''Superman'' (all versions)]] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Lois Lane|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'']] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/Jimmy Olsen|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'']] | ||
| + | **[[Legion Publication History/Series/World's Finest|''World's Finest Comics'']] | ||
| + | *[[Chronology/Preboot/Pre-Crisis|Pre-Crisis Chronology]] | ||
| + | *[[Legion Broadcast History]] | ||
| + | *[[Legion Video Release History]] | ||
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[[Category:Publication History| 1950]] | [[Category:Publication History| 1950]] | ||
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Adventure Comics #247 (published February 27, 1958, cover date April 1958)
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Adventure Comics #267 (published October 29, 1959, cover date December 1959)
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Adventure Comics #270 (published January 28, 1960, cover date March 1960)
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Adventure Comics #272 (published March 31, 1960, cover date May 1960)
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Action Comics v1 #267 (published June 30, 1960, cover date August 1960)
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Superboy v1 #86 (published November 17, 1960, cover date January 1961)
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Adventure Comics #282 (published January 31, 1961, cover date March 1961)
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Action Comics v1 #276 (published March 30, 1961, cover date May 1961)
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Superboy v1 #89 (published April 6, 1961, cover date June 1961)
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Adventure Comics #286 (published May 31, 1961, cover date July 1961)
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Superman v1 #147 (published June 13, 1961, cover date August 1961)
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Adventure Comics #289 (published August 31, 1961, cover date October 1961)
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Superman v1 #149 (published September 14, 1961, cover date November 1961)
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Action Comics v1 #282 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961)
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Adventure Comics #290 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961)
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Superboy v1 #93 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #57 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961)
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Action Comics v1 #283 (published October 26, 1961, cover date December 1961)
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Superman v1 Annual #4 (published November 9, 1961, cover date 1962)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #31 (published December 26, 1961, cover date February 1962)
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Action Comics v1 #285 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962)
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Adventure Comics #293 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962)
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Action Comics v1 #286 (published January 30, 1962, cover date March 1962)
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Superman v1 #152 (published February 6, 1962, cover date April 1962)
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Action Comics v1 #287 (published February 27, 1962, cover date April 1962)
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Adventure Comics #296 (published March 29, 1962, cover date April 1962)
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Action Comics v1 #289 (published April 26, 1962, cover date June 1962)
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Superboy v1 #98 (published May 17, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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Action Comics v1 #290 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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Adventure Comics #298 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962)
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Superman v1 #155 (published June 21, 1962, cover date August 1962)
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Adventure Comics #299 (published June 28, 1962, cover date August 1962)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #63 (published July 5, 1962, cover date September 1962)
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Adventure Comics #300 (published July 26, 1962, cover date September 1962)
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Superman v1 #156 (published August 2, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Superboy v1 #100 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #64 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Adventure Comics #301 (published August 28, 1962, cover date October 1962)
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Superman v1 #157 (published September 20, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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Action Comics v1 #294 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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Adventure Comics #302 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #37 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
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Action Comics v1 #295 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962)
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Adventure Comics #303 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962)
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Superman v1 Annual #6 (published November 15, 1962, cover date Winter 1962-63)
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Adventure Comics #304 (published November 29, 1962, cover date January 1963)
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Action Comics v1 #297 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963)
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Adventure Comics #305 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963)
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Action Comics v1 #298 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963)
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Adventure Comics #306 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #68 (published February 21, 1963, cover date April 1963)
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Action Comics v1 #299 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963)
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Adventure Comics #307 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963)
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Superman v1 #161 (published March 21, 1963, cover date May 1963)
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Adventure Comics #308 (published March 28, 1963, cover date May 1963)
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Adventure Comics #309 (published April 25, 1963, cover date June 1963)
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Superman v1 #162 (published May 2, 1963, cover date July 1963)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #70 (published May 23, 1963, cover date July 1963)
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Adventure Comics #310 (published May 29, 1963, cover date July 1963)
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Adventure Comics #311 (published June 27, 1963, cover date August 1963)
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Adventure Comics #312 (published July 25, 1963, cover date September 1963)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #72 (published August 15, 1963, cover date October 1963)
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Adventure Comics #313 (published August 29, 1963, cover date October 1963)
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Superman v1 #165 (published September 19, 1963, cover date November 1963)
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Action Comics v1 #306 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963)
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Adventure Comics #314 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #73 (published October 10, 1963, cover date December 1963)
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Action Comics v1 #307 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963)
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Adventure Comics #315 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963)
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Superman v1 #166 (published November 7, 1963, cover date January 1964)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #46 (published November 14, 1963, cover date January 1964)
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Superman v1 Annual #8 (published November 21, 1963, cover date Winter 1963-64)
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Adventure Comics #316 (published November 27, 1963, cover date January 1964)
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Superman v1 #167 (published December 19, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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Action Comics v1 #309 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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Adventure Comics #317 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #47 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
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Superboy v1 #111 (published January 2, 1964, cover date March 1964)
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Adventure Comics #318 (published January 30, 1964, cover date March 1964)
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Adventure Comics #319 (published February 27, 1964, cover date April 1964)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #76 (published February 27, 1964, cover date April 1964)
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Adventure Comics #320 (published March 26, 1964, cover date May 1964)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #77 (published April 9, 1964, cover date June 1964)
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Adventure Comics #321 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964)
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World's Finest Comics #142 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964)
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Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #50 (published May 14, 1964, cover date July 1964)
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Superboy v1 #114 (published May 21, 1964, cover date July 1964)
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Adventure Comics #322 (published May 28, 1964, cover date July 1964)
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Adventure Comics #323 (published June 25, 1964, cover date August 1964)
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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #79 (published July 9, 1964, cover date September 1964)
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Adventure Comics #324 (published July 30, 1964, cover date September 1964)
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Superman v1 #172 (published August 6, 1964, cover date October 1964)
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Adventure Comics #325 (published August 27, 1964, cover date October 1964)
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Superman v1 #173 (published September 17, 1964, cover date November 1964)
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Adventure Comics #326 (published September 24, 1964, cover date November 1964)
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Superboy v1 #117 (published October 1, 1964, cover date December 1964)
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Action Comics v1 #319 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964)
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Adventure Comics #327 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964)
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Action Comics v1 #320 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965)
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Adventure Comics #328 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965)
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Adventure Comics #329 (published December 31, 1964, cover date February 1965)
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See Also
- Series-specific Legion Publication History pages related to entries on this page:
- Pre-Crisis Chronology
- Legion Broadcast History
- Legion Video Release History
| Legion Publication History |
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1958-1964 • 1965-1970 • 1971-1978 • 1979-1982 • 1983-1986 • 1986-1989 • 1989-1994 • 1994-1996 |
