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===May=== | ===May=== | ||
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− | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH254.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] | + | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH254.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] |
|'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 254|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #254]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1979, cover date August 1979) | |'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 254|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #254]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1979, cover date August 1979) | ||
*'''A Madman Shall Lead Them''' | *'''A Madman Shall Lead Them''' | ||
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|'''[[World Of Krypton v1 3|''World Of Krypton'' v1 #3]]''' (published [[June 4]], 1979, cover date September 1979) | |'''[[World Of Krypton v1 3|''World Of Krypton'' v1 #3]]''' (published [[June 4]], 1979, cover date September 1979) | ||
*'''The Last Days of Krypton''' | *'''The Last Days of Krypton''' | ||
− | **W: | + | **W: Paul Kupperberg; P: Howard Chaykin; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: E. Nelson Bridwell |
− | **''Notes:'' The 20th century [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] appears in flashback | + | **''Notes:'' The 20th century [[Mon-El/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] appears in flashback |
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− | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH255.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] | + | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH255.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] |
|'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 255|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #255]]''' (published [[June 18]], 1979, cover date September 1979) | |'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 255|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #255]]''' (published [[June 18]], 1979, cover date September 1979) | ||
*'''The Super-Spectacles Swipe!''' | *'''The Super-Spectacles Swipe!''' | ||
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*'''Judge, Jury ... And No Justice!''' | *'''Judge, Jury ... And No Justice!''' | ||
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Todd Klein; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Todd Klein; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
+ | **''Appearances:'' Krypto the Wonder Dog | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:Action500.jpg|80px|Pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano]] | |valign="top"|[[file:Action500.jpg|80px|Pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano]] | ||
− | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics 500|''Action Comics'' #500]]''' (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979) | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 500|''Action Comics'' v1 #500]]''' (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979) |
*'''The Life Story of Superman''' | *'''The Life Story of Superman''' | ||
**W: Martin Pasko; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: Martin Pasko; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
**''Notes:'' Legion statuettes appear | **''Notes:'' Legion statuettes appear | ||
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− | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH256.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] | + | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH256.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] |
|'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 256|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #256]]''' (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979) | |'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 256|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #256]]''' (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979) | ||
*'''This Is Your Life -- And Death, Brainiac 5!''' | *'''This Is Your Life -- And Death, Brainiac 5!''' | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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− | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH257.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] | + | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH257.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]] |
|'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 257|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #257]]''' (published [[August 20]], 1979, cover date November 1979) | |'''[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 257|''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #257]]''' (published [[August 20]], 1979, cover date November 1979) | ||
*'''Who Stole the Legion?''' | *'''Who Stole the Legion?''' | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:Action506.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:Action506.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
− | |'''[[Action Comics 506|''Action Comics'' #506]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1980, cover date April 1980) | + | |'''[[Action Comics v1 506|''Action Comics'' v1 #506]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1980, cover date April 1980) |
*'''The Children's Exodus From Earth!''' | *'''The Children's Exodus From Earth!''' | ||
**W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends32.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends32.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | ||
− | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Super Friends 32|''Super Friends'' #32]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980) | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Super Friends v1 32|''Super Friends'' v1 #32]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980) |
*'''Fact File number 1''' | *'''Fact File number 1''' | ||
**W: Bob Rozakis | **W: Bob Rozakis | ||
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**''First appearances:'' Dark Man | **''First appearances:'' Dark Man | ||
**''Appearances:'' Winn and Marte Allon (Colossal Boy's parents), Fatal Five | **''Appearances:'' Winn and Marte Allon (Colossal Boy's parents), Fatal Five | ||
− | **''Notes:'' New | + | **''Notes:'' New uniform Shadow Lass |
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|valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends45.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends45.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | ||
− | |class="elseworlds_cameo"|'''[[Super Friends 45|''Super Friends'' #45]]''' (publication date [[March 19]], 1981, cover date June 1981) | + | |class="elseworlds_cameo"|'''[[Super Friends v1 45|''Super Friends'' v1 #45]]''' (publication date [[March 19]], 1981, cover date June 1981) |
*'''The Man Who Collected Villains!''' | *'''The Man Who Collected Villains!''' | ||
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends46.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:SuperFriends46.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]] | ||
− | |class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Super Friends 46|''Super Friends'' #46]]''' (publication date [[April 20]], 1981, cover date July 1981) | + | |class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Super Friends v1 46|''Super Friends'' v1 #46]]''' (publication date [[April 20]], 1981, cover date July 1981) |
*'''The Conqueror's Greatest Conquest!''' | *'''The Conqueror's Greatest Conquest!''' | ||
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
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|'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 178|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #178]]''' (publication date [[June 18]], 1981, cover date September 1981) | |'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 178|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #178]]''' (publication date [[June 18]], 1981, cover date September 1981) | ||
*'''Paperchase''' | *'''Paperchase''' | ||
− | **W: | + | **W: Alan Brennert; P&I&L: Jim Aparo; C: Adrienne Roy; E: Dick Giordano, Dave Manak (associate) |
**''Notes:'' Legion cruiser in one panel | **''Notes:'' Legion cruiser in one panel | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:BestOfDC17.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:BestOfDC17.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Best of DC 17|''The Best of DC'' #17]]''' (publication date [[July 9]], 1981, cover date October 1981) | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Best of DC 17|''The Best of DC'' #17]]''' (publication date [[July 9]], 1981, cover date October 1981) | ||
− | *3rd reprint of '''The Infinite Monster!''' from [[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]], February, 1962 | + | *3rd reprint of '''The Infinite Monster!''' from [[Action Comics v1 285|''Action Comics'' v1 #285]], February, 1962 |
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:DCCP38.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:DCCP38.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]] | ||
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|'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 179|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #179]]''' (publication date [[July 23]], 1981, cover date October 1981) | |'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 179|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #179]]''' (publication date [[July 23]], 1981, cover date October 1981) | ||
*'''Time-Bomb With the Thousand-Year Fuse!''' | *'''Time-Bomb With the Thousand-Year Fuse!''' | ||
− | **W: | + | **W: Martin Pasko; P: Ernie Colon; I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Dick Giordano, Dave Manak (associate) |
**''Appearances:'' Guest starring the Legion of Super-Heroes | **''Appearances:'' Guest starring the Legion of Super-Heroes | ||
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**''Story:'' With half the Legion team behind bars, Phantom Girl escapes to her transdimensional homeworld, Bgtzl, in the 20th century, with Dawnstar and Superboy in tow. | **''Story:'' With half the Legion team behind bars, Phantom Girl escapes to her transdimensional homeworld, Bgtzl, in the 20th century, with Dawnstar and Superboy in tow. | ||
**''Appearances:'' Insect Queen, Time Trapper | **''Appearances:'' Insect Queen, Time Trapper | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Rejoins Legion:'' Superboy |
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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*'''In Final Battle''' | *'''In Final Battle''' | ||
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz | ||
+ | **''Story:'' Two of Superman's old foes return, and Jimmy Olsen calls on some old friends to help. | ||
+ | **''First appearances:'' Sun-Eater's twin | ||
+ | **''Appearances:'' Mongul, Sun Boy, Brainiac 5, Shadow Lass, Cosmic Boy, Element Lad, Wildfire, Supergirl, members of the Justice League of America | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-285.jpg|80px|Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-285.jpg|80px|Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]] | ||
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**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | **W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
**''Story:'' While trying to heal a little girl's mental dysfunction, Brainiac 5 unwittingly unleashes a monster he equally unwittingly created in the past. | **''Story:'' While trying to heal a little girl's mental dysfunction, Brainiac 5 unwittingly unleashes a monster he equally unwittingly created in the past. | ||
− | **''First appearances:'' [[Invisible Kid/Jacques Foccart/Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart)]], [[Computo/Danielle Foccart|Danielle Foccart]], Science Police Chief Zendak | + | **''First appearances:'' [[Invisible Kid/Jacques Foccart/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart)]], [[Computo/Danielle Foccart|Danielle Foccart]], Science Police Chief Zendak |
**''Appearances:'' Computo (possessing Danielle Foccart), President Marte Allon, Bouncing Boy, Duo Damsel, Shvaugn Erin | **''Appearances:'' Computo (possessing Danielle Foccart), President Marte Allon, Bouncing Boy, Duo Damsel, Shvaugn Erin | ||
**''Join Legion:'' Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart) | **''Join Legion:'' Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart) | ||
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|'''[[World's Finest Comics 283|''World's Finest Comics'' #283]]''' (published [[June 3]], 1982, cover date September 1982) | |'''[[World's Finest Comics 283|''World's Finest Comics'' #283]]''' (published [[June 3]], 1982, cover date September 1982) | ||
*'''Prologue''' | *'''Prologue''' | ||
− | **W: | + | **W: Cary Burkett; P: George Tuska; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Len Wein |
− | **''Appearances:'' | + | **''Appearances:'' Composite Superman, Legion statuettes |
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|valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-291.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-291.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]] | ||
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**''Story:'' Staying behind with an ailing Lightning Lad, as the rest of the Legion battles the Servants of Darkness elsewhere, Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy are menaced by their awakened prisoner. | **''Story:'' Staying behind with an ailing Lightning Lad, as the rest of the Legion battles the Servants of Darkness elsewhere, Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy are menaced by their awakened prisoner. | ||
**''Appearance:'' Servant of Darkness | **''Appearance:'' Servant of Darkness | ||
− | **'' | + | **''Elected Legion Leader:'' Dream Girl |
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|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure492.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen and Mike DeCarlo]] | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure492.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen and Mike DeCarlo]] | ||
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 492|''Adventure Comics'' #492]]''' (published [[July 1]], 1982, cover date October 1982) | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 492|''Adventure Comics'' #492]]''' (published [[July 1]], 1982, cover date October 1982) | ||
− | *2nd reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]], August, 1960 | + | *2nd reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics v1 267|''Action Comics'' v1 #267]], August, 1960 |
*2nd reprint of '''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' from [[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' v1 #86]], January, 1961 | *2nd reprint of '''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' from [[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' v1 #86]], January, 1961 | ||
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*'''Darkness Transcendent''' | *'''Darkness Transcendent''' | ||
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | **W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
+ | **''Story:'' Dream Girl leads her team to the Sorcerer's World, where they engage in their fiercest battle so far, and a new hope emerges. | ||
+ | **''Appearances:'' White Witch, Teachers of the Sorcerer's World, Servants of Darkness, Darkseid | ||
+ | **''Notes:'' Shadow Lass wears a science police uniform. | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:WorldsFinestComics284.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:WorldsFinestComics284.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]] | ||
|'''[[World's Finest Comics 284|''World's Finest Comics'' #284]]''' (publication date [[July 22]], 1982, cover date October 1982) | |'''[[World's Finest Comics 284|''World's Finest Comics'' #284]]''' (publication date [[July 22]], 1982, cover date October 1982) | ||
*'''I... Amalgamax''' | *'''I... Amalgamax''' | ||
− | **W: | + | **W: Cary Burkett; P&I: George Tuska; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Marv Wolfman and Ernie Colan |
**''Appearances:'' Legion of Super-Heroes, Composite Superman | **''Appearances:'' Legion of Super-Heroes, Composite Superman | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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===August=== | ===August=== | ||
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 493|''Adventure Comics'' #493]]''' (published [[August 5]], 1982, cover date November 1982) | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 493|''Adventure Comics'' #493]]''' (published [[August 5]], 1982, cover date November 1982) | ||
*2nd reprint of '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961 | *2nd reprint of '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961 | ||
− | *2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Three Super-Girlfriends!''' from [[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]], May, 1961 | + | *2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Three Super-Girlfriends!''' from [[Action Comics v1 276|''Action Comics'' v1 #276]], May, 1961 |
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-293.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen]] | |valign="top"|[[file:LSHv2-293.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen]] | ||
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*'''Within the Darkness...''' | *'''Within the Darkness...''' | ||
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | **W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
+ | **''Story:'' While Mon-El lies comatose at headquarters, the Legion tracks their adversary to his homeworld of Daxam, only to discover the planet has been replaced with another, long dead. | ||
+ | **''Appearances:'' Darkseid, Servant of Darkness, White Witch, Duo Damsel, Bouncing Boy, R.J. Brande | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:Action537.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:Action537.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
− | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics 537|''Action Comics'' #537]]''' (publication date [[August 26]], 1982, cover date November 1982) | + | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 537|''Action Comics'' v1 #537]]''' (publication date [[August 26]], 1982, cover date November 1982) |
*'''... Half A Superman!''' | *'''... Half A Superman!''' | ||
**W: Mike W. Barr; P: Irv Novick; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz; Consultant: Marv Wolfman | **W: Mike W. Barr; P: Irv Novick; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz; Consultant: Marv Wolfman | ||
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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===September=== | ===September=== | ||
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*'''Darkseid''' | *'''Darkseid''' | ||
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | **W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
+ | **''Story:'' In the epic conclusion of the battle against Darkseid and his minions, every super ally of the Legion joins in the fight to prevent the destruction of the United Planet worlds. | ||
+ | **''First appearances:'' Izaya Highfather, Orion | ||
+ | **''Appearances:'' Darkseid, Servants of Darkness, White Witch, Legion of Substitute Heroes, Supergirl, Dev-Em, Heroes of Lallor, Wanderers, Duo Damsel, Bouncing Boy | ||
+ | **''Join Legion:'' White Witch | ||
+ | **''Notes:'' New haircut Saturn Girl | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:TorWorldOfKrypton.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:TorWorldOfKrypton.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]] | ||
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|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
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===October=== | ===October=== | ||
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*'''The Origin of the Universe File''' | *'''The Origin of the Universe File''' | ||
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen (pgs 1-2, 6, 12, 21-23), Howard Bender (pgs 3-5, 7-11, 13-20); I: Dave Hunt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | **W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen (pgs 1-2, 6, 12, 21-23), Howard Bender (pgs 3-5, 7-11, 13-20); I: Dave Hunt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton | ||
+ | **''Story:'' In order to help Timber Wolf decide whether to leave the Legion or stay, Blok invites him to watch an archival tape of one of the Legion's past missions. | ||
+ | **''First appearances:'' Circadia Senius, Green Lantern Corps | ||
+ | **''Appearances:'' Guardians of Oa | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
+ | |||
===November=== | ===November=== | ||
|- | |- | ||
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure496.jpg|80px|Cover art by Gil Kane]] | |valign="top"|[[file:Adventure496.jpg|80px|Cover art by Gil Kane]] | ||
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 496|''Adventure Comics'' #496]]''' (published [[November 4]], 1982, cover date February 1983) | |class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 496|''Adventure Comics'' #496]]''' (published [[November 4]], 1982, cover date February 1983) | ||
− | *2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Greatest Challenge!''' from [[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]], April, 1962 | + | *2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Greatest Challenge!''' from [[Action Comics v1 287|''Action Comics'' v1 #287]], April, 1962 |
− | *1st reprint of '''Superman’s Super-Courtship!''' from [[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]], June, 1962 | + | *1st reprint of '''Superman’s Super-Courtship!''' from [[Action Comics v1 289|''Action Comics'' v1 #289]], June, 1962 |
|- | |- | ||
| valign="top"|[[file:BestOfDC33.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]] | | valign="top"|[[file:BestOfDC33.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]] | ||
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*'''What Do You Do On the Day After Doomsday?''' | *'''What Do You Do On the Day After Doomsday?''' | ||
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger | **W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger | ||
+ | **''Story:'' Following the epic battle with Darkseid, several Legionnaires engage in various forms off rest and relaxation, only to be interrupted by a new crisis - one that quickly turns personal. | ||
+ | **''First appearances:'' | ||
+ | **''Appearances:'' Pol Krinn, Dr. Gym'll, Shvaughn Erin, Evolvo Lad, Duplicate Boy, Matter-Eater Lad, Night Girl | ||
+ | **''Notes:'' New uniform, Shadow Lass | ||
+ | **''Leaves Legion:'' Light Lass | ||
+ | **''Depowered:'' Chameleon Boy | ||
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|valign="top"|[[file:NewAdvsSuperboy38.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]] | |valign="top"|[[file:NewAdvsSuperboy38.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]] | ||
|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 38|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #38]]''' (published [[November 24]], 1982, cover date February 1983) | |class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 38|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #38]]''' (published [[November 24]], 1982, cover date February 1983) | ||
*'''The Day That Lasted Forever''' | *'''The Day That Lasted Forever''' | ||
− | **W: | + | **W: Paul Kupperberg; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz |
**''Notes:'' Legion mentioned | **''Notes:'' Legion mentioned | ||
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===December=== | ===December=== | ||
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*'''''(untitled)''''' (23 pages) | *'''''(untitled)''''' (23 pages) | ||
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger | **W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger | ||
+ | **''Story:'' Cosmic Boy goes on a rampage, intent on revenge for the nuclear explosion that critically injured his family. | ||
+ | **''Appearances:'' Cosmic Boy's family (Hu, Ewa and Pol - here spelled "Poll" - Krinn, in flashback), Night Girl, Matter-Eater Lad, Dr. Gym'll | ||
*'''''(untitled)''''' (1 page) | *'''''(untitled)''''' (1 page) | ||
**W: Keith Giffen?, Paul Levitz?; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger | **W: Keith Giffen?, Paul Levitz?; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger | ||
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**[[Legion Publication History/Digests|Digests]] | **[[Legion Publication History/Digests|Digests]] | ||
**[[Legion Publication History/Miniseries|Miniseries]] | **[[Legion Publication History/Miniseries|Miniseries]] | ||
− | *[[Chronology/Pre-Crisis|Pre-Crisis Chronology]] | + | *[[Chronology/Preboot/Pre-Crisis|Pre-Crisis Chronology]] |
*[[Legion Broadcast History]] | *[[Legion Broadcast History]] | ||
*[[Legion Video Release History]] | *[[Legion Video Release History]] |
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Legion Publication History |
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1958-1964 • 1965-1970 • 1971-1978 • 1979-1982 • 1983-1986 • 1986-1989 • 1989-1994 • 1994-1996 |
1979 | |
January | |
Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #250 (published January 22, 1979, cover date April 1979)
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February | |
Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #251 (published February 19, 1979, cover date May 1979)
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March | |
Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #252 (published March 19, 1979, cover date June 1979)
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April | |
Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #253 (published April 23, 1979, cover date July 1979)
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May | |
Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #254 (published May 21, 1979, cover date August 1979)
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June | |
The Best Of DC #1 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September/October 1979)
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DC Comics Presents #13 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September 1979)
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World Of Krypton v1 #3 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September 1979)
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #255 (published June 18, 1979, cover date September 1979)
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July | |
DC Comics Presents #14 (published July 2, 1979, cover date October 1979)
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DC Special Series #19 (Secret Origins of Super-Heroes) (published July 2, 1979, cover date Fall 1979)
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Action Comics v1 #500 (published July 16, 1979, cover date October 1979)
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Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #256 (published July 16, 1979, cover date October 1979)
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August | |
Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #257 (published August 20, 1979, cover date November 1979)
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September | |
Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #258 (published September 24, 1979, cover date December 1979)
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October | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #259 (publication date October 22, 1979, cover date January 1980)
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The New Adventures Of Superboy #1 (publication date October 22, 1979, cover date January 1980)
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November | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #260 (publication date November 19, 1979, cover date February 1980)
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December | |
DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #1 (publication date December 3, 1979, cover date March/April 1980)
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DC Special Series #21 (Super-Star Holiday Spectacular) (publication date December 3, 1979, cover date Spring 1980)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #261 (publication date December 17, 1979, cover date March 1980)
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1980 | |
January | |
Action Comics v1 #506 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #262 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980)
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The New Adventures Of Superboy #4 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980)
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February | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #263 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
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Green Lantern v2 #128 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
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Super Friends v1 #32 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
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Warlord v1 #33 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
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March | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #264 (publication date March 24, 1980, cover date June 1980)
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April | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #265 (publication date April 21, 1980, cover date July 1980)
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May | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #266 (publication date May 19, 1980, cover date August 1980)
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June | |
DC Comics Presents #25 (publication date June 10, 1980, cover date September 1980)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #267 (publication date June 24, 1980, cover date September 1980)
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July | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #268 (publication date July 21, 1980, cover date October 1980)
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August | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #269 (publication date August 25, 1980, cover date November 1980)
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September | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #270 (publication date September 25, 1980, cover date December 1980)
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October | |
Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #1 (publication date October 9, 1980, cover date January 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #271 (publication date October 23, 1980, cover date January 1981)
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November | |
DC Special Series #23 (World's Finest Comics Digest) (publication date November 11, 1980, cover date February 1981)
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Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #2 (publication date November 11, 1980, cover date February 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #272 (publication date November 25, 1980, cover date February 1981)
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December | |
Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #3 (publication date December 8, 1981, cover date March 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #273 (publication date December 22, 1980, cover date March 1981)
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1981 | |
January | |
DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #8 (publication date January 8, 1981, cover date April 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #274 (publication date January 22, 1981, cover date April 1981)
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The Best of DC #11 (publication date January 8, 1981, cover date April 1981)
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February | |
The Superman Family #207 (publication date February 2, 1981, cover date May 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #275 (publication date February 19, 1981, cover date May 1981)
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March | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #276 (publication date March 19, 1981, cover date June 1981)
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Super Friends v1 #45 (publication date March 19, 1981, cover date June 1981)
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April | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #277 (publication date April 20, 1981, cover date July 1981)
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Super Friends v1 #46 (publication date April 20, 1981, cover date July 1981)
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May | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #278 (publication date May 21, 1981, cover date August 1981)
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June | |
DC Special Series #26 (Superman and His Incredible Fortress of Solitude) (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date Summer 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #279 (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date September 1981)
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The Brave and the Bold v1 #178 (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date September 1981)
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July | |
The Best of DC #17 (publication date July 9, 1981, cover date October 1981)
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DC Comics Presents #38 (publication date July 9, 1981, cover date October 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #280 (publication date July 23, 1981, cover date October 1981)
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The Brave and the Bold v1 #179 (publication date July 23, 1981, cover date October 1981)
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August | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #281 (publication date August 20, 1981, cover date November 1981)
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September | |
The Best of DC #19 (publication date September 10, 1981, cover date December 1981)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #282 (publication date September 24, 1981, cover date December 1981)
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October | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #283 (publication date October 22, 1981, cover date January 1982)
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The Phantom Zone #1 (publication date October 22, 1981, cover date January 1982)
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November | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #284 (publication date November 19, 1981, cover date February 1982)
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The Phantom Zone #2 (publication date November 19, 1981, cover date February 1982)
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December | |
DC Comics Presents #43 (publication date December 3, 1981, cover date March 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #285 (publication date December 17, 1981, cover date March 1982)
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The Superman Family #216 (publication date December 17, 1982, cover date March 1982)
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The Phantom Zone #3 (publication date December 17, 1981, cover date March 1982)
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1982 | |
January | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #286 (publication date January 21, 1982, cover date April 1982)
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The Phantom Zone #4 (publication date January 21, 1982, cover date April 1982)
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February | |
The Best of DC #24 (publication date February 4, 1982, cover date May 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #287 (publication date February 18, 1982, cover date May 1982)
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March | |
DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #22 (publication date March 4, 1982, cover date June 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #288 (publication date March 18, 1982, cover date June 1982)
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April | |
Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #289 (publication date April 22, 1982, cover date July 1982)
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May | |
The Best of DC #27 (publication date May 6, 1982, cover date August 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2, Annual #1 (publication date May 13, 1982, cover date 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #290 (publication date May 20, 1982, cover date August 1982)
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June | |
Adventure Comics #491 (published June 3, 1982, cover date September 1982)
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World's Finest Comics #283 (published June 3, 1982, cover date September 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #291 (publication date June 17, 1982, cover date September 1982)
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July | |
Adventure Comics #492 (published July 1, 1982, cover date October 1982)
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DC Comics Presents #50 (publication date July 1, 1982, cover date October 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #292 (publication date July 15, 1982, cover date October 1982)
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World's Finest Comics #284 (publication date July 22, 1982, cover date October 1982)
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August | |
Adventure Comics #493 (published August 5, 1982, cover date November 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #293 (publication date August 19, 1982, cover date November 1982)
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Action Comics v1 #537 (publication date August 26, 1982, cover date November 1982)
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September | |
Adventure Comics #494 (published September 2, 1982, cover date December 1982)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #294 (publication date September 16, 1982, cover date December 1982)
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World of Krypton (Tor paperback) (publication date ???, 1982, cover date 1982)
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October | |
Adventure Comics #495 (published October 7, 1982, cover date January 1983)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #295 (publication date October 21, 1982, cover date January 1983)
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November | |
Adventure Comics #496 (published November 4, 1982, cover date February 1983)
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The Best of DC #33 (published November 4, 1982, cover date February 1983)
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Superman v1 #380 (published November 11, 1982, cover date February 1983)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #296 (publication date November 18, 1982, cover date February 1983)
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The New Adventures Of Superboy #38 (published November 24, 1982, cover date February 1983)
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December | |
Adventure Comics #497 (published December 9, 1982, cover date March 1983)
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Superman v1 #381 (publication date December 16, 1983, cover date March 1983)
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Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #297 (publication date December 23, 1983, cover date March 1983)
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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 |