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(I'd really rather not have a load of blank "details" (notice I removed all the "plot unknown"s in the reformatting).)
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===July===
 
===July===
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 66|''Superman'' v1 #66]]''' (published [[July 7]], 1950; cover date September/October, 1950)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 66|''Superman'' v1 #66]]''' (published [[July 7]], 1950; cover date September/October, 1950)  
 
*'''The Last Days of Superman'''
 
*'''The Last Days of Superman'''
 +
**W: William Woolfolk; P: Al Plastino; I: Stan Kaye; E: Whitney Ellsworth
 
**''Notes:'' [[Twice-Told Tale]] - Later rewritten to become '''The Last Days of Superman!''' in [[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' v1 #156]], October, 1962
 
**''Notes:'' [[Twice-Told Tale]] - Later rewritten to become '''The Last Days of Superman!''' in [[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' v1 #156]], October, 1962
 
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===November===
 
===November===
 
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|[[Image:Superman-v1-080.jpg|80px|Art by Al Plastino]]
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|[[Image:Superman-v1-080.jpg|80px|Cover art by Al Plastino]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 80|''Superman'' v1 #80]]''' (published [[November 5]], 1952, cover date February 1953)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 80|''Superman'' v1 #80]]''' (published [[November 5]], 1952, cover date February 1953)  
 
*'''Superman's Big Brother!'''
 
*'''Superman's Big Brother!'''
 +
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Whitney Ellsworth
 
**''Story:'' Superman mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother.
 
**''Story:'' Superman mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother.
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Halk Kar]] (Earth-2 [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]])
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Halk Kar]] (Earth-2 [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]])
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===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:Adventure191.jpg|80px|Art by J. Winlsow Mortimer]]
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|[[Image:Adventure191.jpg|80px|Cover art by Win Mortimer]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 191|''Adventure Comics'' #191]]''' (published [[June 4]], 1953, cover date August 1953)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 191|''Adventure Comics'' #191]]''' (published [[June 4]], 1953, cover date August 1953)
 
*'''The Two Clark Kents!'''
 
*'''The Two Clark Kents!'''
 +
**P: Curt Swan; I: Sy Barry; E: Whitney Ellsowrth
 
**''Story:'' A juvenile delinquent tries to take over the life of his look alike, Clark Kent.
 
**''Story:'' A juvenile delinquent tries to take over the life of his look alike, Clark Kent.
 
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become '''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' in [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]].
 
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become '''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' in [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]].
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===October===
 
===October===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Adventure195.jpg|80px|Art by J. Winlsow Mortimer]]
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|[[Image:Adventure195.jpg|80px|Cover art by Win Mortimer]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 195|''Adventure Comics'' #195]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1953, cover date December 1953)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 195|''Adventure Comics'' #195]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1953, cover date December 1953)  
 
*'''Lana Lang's Romance on Mars!'''
 
*'''Lana Lang's Romance on Mars!'''
 +
**P: Curt Swan; I: Stan Kaye; E: Whitney Ellsworth
 
**''Story:'' [[Insect Queen/Pre-Crisis|Lana Lang]] tries to make Superboy jealous by dating the new hero, Mars Boy.
 
**''Story:'' [[Insect Queen/Pre-Crisis|Lana Lang]] tries to make Superboy jealous by dating the new hero, Mars Boy.
 
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' in [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]].
 
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' in [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]].
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===February===
 
===February===
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:Adventure247.jpg|80px]]
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|[[Image:Adventure247.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[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)
 
**''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/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]]
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===May===
 
===May===
 
|-  
 
|-  
|[[Image:Adventure250.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye]]
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|[[Image:Adventure250.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 250|''Adventure Comics'' #250]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1959, cover date July 1958)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 250|''Adventure Comics'' #250]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1959, cover date July 1958)
 
*'''The Imposter From the Year 2958!'''
 
*'''The Imposter From the Year 2958!'''
 +
**W: Bill Finger; P&I: John Sikela; E: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack Schiff (managing editor), Mort Weisinger (story editor), George Kashdan (story editor)
 
**''Story:'' Superboy must figure out which citizen of [[Smallville]] has been kidnapped and impersonated by a criminal from the [[30th century]].
 
**''Story:'' Superboy must figure out which citizen of [[Smallville]] has been kidnapped and impersonated by a criminal from the [[30th century]].
 
**''Notes:'' No Legion content, but story is set in Legion’s timeframe after its debut.
 
**''Notes:'' No Legion content, but story is set in Legion’s timeframe after its debut.
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===July===
 
===July===
 
|-
 
|-
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 31|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #31]]''' (published [[July 17]], 1958, cover date September 1958)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 31|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #31]]''' (published [[July 17]], 1958, cover date September 1958)  
 
*'''The E-l-a-s-t-i-c Lad!'''
 
*'''The E-l-a-s-t-i-c Lad!'''
 +
**W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: Ray Burnley; E: Whitney Ellsworth
 
**''Notes:'' First appearance of Jimmy Olsen in his [[Elastic Lad]] identity
 
**''Notes:'' First appearance of Jimmy Olsen in his [[Elastic Lad]] identity
 
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===April===
 
===April===
 
|-
 
|-
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|<!--[[Image:JimmyOlsen037.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 37|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #37]]''' (published [[April 7]], 1959, cover date June 1959)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 37|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #37]]''' (published [[April 7]], 1959, cover date June 1959)
 
*'''The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!'''
 
*'''The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!'''
 +
**W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.
 
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.
 
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===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:WonderWoman-v1-101.jpg|80px|Pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito]]
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|[[Image:WonderWoman-v1-101.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Wonder Woman v1 101|''Wonder Woman'' v1 #101]]''' (published [[August 14]], 1959, cover date October 1959)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Wonder Woman v1 101|''Wonder Woman'' v1 #101]]''' (published [[August 14]], 1959, cover date October 1959)
 
*'''Fun House of Time!'''
 
*'''Fun House of Time!'''
 +
**W&E: Robert Kanigher; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito
 
**''Notes:'' Villain later revealed to have been the [[Time Trapper]], in his retroactive first appearance.
 
**''Notes:'' Villain later revealed to have been the [[Time Trapper]], in his retroactive first appearance.
  
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===October===
 
===October===
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:Adventure267.jpg|80px]]
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|[[Image:Adventure267.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[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
 
**''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 changes:'' Lightning Boy-->Lightning Lad
 
**''Name changes:'' Lightning Boy-->Lightning Lad
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===January===
 
===January===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Adventure270.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye, lettering by Ira Schnapp]]
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|[[Image:Adventure270.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 270|''Adventure Comics'' #270]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1960, cover date March 1960)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[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
 
**A fan points out that many people in Superman's life have the initials L.L., including Lightning Lad. Another letter writer praises "Prisoner of the Super-Heroes", asking if Superman will meet these heroes when they grow up, to which the Editor replies that he'll pass the idea along to the writers.
 
**A fan points out that many people in Superman's life have the initials L.L., including Lightning Lad. Another letter writer praises "Prisoner of the Super-Heroes", asking if Superman will meet these heroes when they grow up, to which the Editor replies that he'll pass the idea along to the writers.
 
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===March===
 
===March===
 
|-
 
|-
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|<!--[[Image:Adventure272.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 272|''Adventure Comics'' #272]]''' (published [[March 31]], 1960, cover date May 1960)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[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
 
**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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===May===
 
===May===
 
|-
 
|-
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|<!--[[Image:JimmyOlsen046.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 46|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #46]]''' (published [[May 19]], 1960, cover date July 1960)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 46|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #46]]''' (published [[May 19]], 1960, cover date July 1960)
 
*'''Elastic Lad's Greatest Feats!'''
 
*'''Elastic Lad's Greatest Feats!'''
 +
**W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.
 
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.
 
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===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Action267.jpg|80px]]
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|[[Image:Action267.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]]''' (published [[June 30]], 1960, cover date August 1960)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #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
 
**''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/Pre-Crisis|Chameleon Boy]], [[Colossal Boy/Pre-Crisis|Colossal Boy]], [[Invisible Kid/Lyle Norg/Pre-Crisis|Invisible Kid (Lyle Norg)]]
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===November===
 
===November===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Superboy-v1-086.jpg|80px]]
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-086.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' #86]]''' (published [[November 17]], 1960, cover date January 1961)
 
|'''[[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' #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
 
**''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.
 
**''Notes:'' Lightning Lad appears; Cosmic Boy & Saturn Girl cameo. First reference to a [[Legion of Super-Villains/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]]
 
**''Notes:'' Lightning Lad appears; Cosmic Boy & Saturn Girl cameo. First reference to a [[Legion of Super-Villains/Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]]
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===December===
 
===December===
 
|-
 
|-
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|<!--[[Image:LoisLane023.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 23|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #23]]''' (published [[December 22]], 1960, cover date February 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 23|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #23]]''' (published [[December 22]], 1960, cover date February 1961)
 
*'''The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass!'''
 
*'''The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass!'''
 +
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Notes:'' Lois Lane uses Jimmy Olsen's Elastic Lad serum
 
**''Notes:'' Lois Lane uses Jimmy Olsen's Elastic Lad serum
 
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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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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/Pre-Crisis|Star Boy]] (also origin, revealed to be a Legion member.)
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===March===
 
===March===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Action276.jpg|80px]]
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|[[Image:Action276.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]]''' (published [[March 30]], 1961, cover date May 1961)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #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
 
**''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/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/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.
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===April===
 
===April===
 
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-089.jpg|80px]]
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-089.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[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
 
**''Story:'' Superboy mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother, than inadvertantly poisons him while trying to uncover his "real identity.".
 
**''Story:'' Superboy mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother, than inadvertantly poisons him while trying to uncover his "real identity.".
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] (also origin)
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] (also origin)
 
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Phantom Zone
 
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Phantom Zone
 
|-
 
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|<!--[[Image:Action277.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 277|''Action Comics'' #277]]''' (published [[April 27]], 1961, cover date June 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 277|''Action Comics'' #277]]''' (published [[April 27]], 1961, cover date June 1961)
 
*'''The Battle of the Super-Pets!'''
 
*'''The Battle of the Super-Pets!'''
 +
**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Notes:'' 1st meeting of Krypto, Streaky & Beppo
 
**''Notes:'' 1st meeting of Krypto, Streaky & Beppo
 
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===May===
 
===May===
 
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|-
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|<!--[[Image:JimmyOlsen054.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and John Forte (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 54|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #54]]''' (published [[May 18]], 1961, cover date July 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 54|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #54]]''' (published [[May 18]], 1961, cover date July 1961)
 
*'''Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!'''
 
*'''Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!'''
 +
**W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.
 
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.
 
|-
 
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 286|''Adventure Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[May 31]], 1961, cover date July 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 286|''Adventure Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[May 31]], 1961, cover date July 1961)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**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'' #147]].
 
|-
 
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1961, cover date August 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1961, cover date August 1961)
 
*'''The Legion of Super-Villains!'''
 
*'''The Legion of Super-Villains!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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/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/Pre-Crisis|Cosmic King]], [[Lightning Lord/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lord]] & [[Saturn Queen/Pre-Crisis|Saturn Queen]].
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 287|''Adventure Comics'' #287]]''' (published [[June 29]], 1961, cover date August 1961)
 
|'''[[Adventure Comics 287|''Adventure Comics'' #287]]''' (published [[June 29]], 1961, cover date August 1961)
 
*'''War of the Superboys!'''
 
*'''War of the Superboys!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' A Kryptonian juvenile delinquent arrives to make trouble for Superboy on Earth..
 
**''Story:'' A Kryptonian juvenile delinquent arrives to make trouble for Superboy on Earth..
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Dev-Em/Pre-Crisis|Dev-Em]]
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Dev-Em/Pre-Crisis|Dev-Em]]
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[July 27]], 1961, cover date September 1961)
 
|'''[[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[July 27]], 1961, cover date September 1961)
 
*'''The Knave from Krypton!'''
 
*'''The Knave from Krypton!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Dev-Em continues to wreak havoc, disguised as Superboy, before getting flung into the far future.
 
**''Story:'' Dev-Em continues to wreak havoc, disguised as Superboy, before getting flung into the far future.
 
|-
 
|-
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===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
|
+
|<!--[[Image:LoisLane028.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 28|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #28]]''' (published [[August 8]], 1961, cover date October 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 28|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #28]]''' (published [[August 8]], 1961, cover date October 1961)
 
*'''The Lois Lane of the Future!'''
 
*'''The Lois Lane of the Future!'''
 +
**P&I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Superman meets Lois 4xR in a future world where everybody has super-powers.
 
**''Story:'' Superman meets Lois 4xR in a future world where everybody has super-powers.
 
**''Notes:'' Set in 30th century, no Legion appearance.
 
**''Notes:'' Set in 30th century, no Legion appearance.
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 289|''Adventure Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[August 31]], 1961, cover date October 1961)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 289|''Adventure Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[August 31]], 1961, cover date October 1961)  
 
*'''Clark Kent's Super Father!'''
 
*'''Clark Kent's Super Father!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the [[Phantom Zone]] and poses as Pa Kent.
 
**''Story:'' A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the [[Phantom Zone]] and poses as Pa Kent.
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo of [[Legion statuettes]]
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo of [[Legion statuettes]]
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' #149]]''' (published [[September 14]], 1961, cover date November 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' #149]]''' (published [[September 14]], 1961, cover date November 1961)
 
*'''The Death of Superman!''' [http://theages.superman.ws/Encyclopaedia/death.php]
 
*'''The Death of Superman!''' [http://theages.superman.ws/Encyclopaedia/death.php]
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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 282|''Action Comics'' #282]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1961, cover date November 1961)
 
*'''The Supergirl of Tomorrow!'''
 
*'''The Supergirl of Tomorrow!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.
 
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5 & Legion Time Bubble cameo.
 
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5 & Legion Time Bubble cameo.
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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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' A juvenile delinquent lookalike for Clark Kent tries to take over his life.
 
**''Story:'' A juvenile delinquent lookalike for Clark Kent tries to take over his life.
 
**''Notes:'' Sun Boy revealed to be a Legion member
 
**''Notes:'' Sun Boy revealed to be a Legion member
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===October===
 
===October===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Superboy-v1-093.jpg|80px]]
+
|[[Image:Superboy-v1-093.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)]]
 
|'''[[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
 
**''Story:'' Lana tries to uncover Superboy's secret identity.
 
**''Story:'' Lana tries to uncover Superboy's secret identity.
 
**''Notes:'' Chameleon Boy appearance
 
**''Notes:'' Chameleon Boy appearance
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]]''' (published [[October 26]], 1961, cover date December 1961)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]]''' (published [[October 26]], 1961, cover date December 1961)
 
*'''The Red Kryptonite Menace!'''
 
*'''The Red Kryptonite Menace!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Chameleon Men from the 30th century, members of the Legion of Super-Outlaws, try and locate kryptonite in an effort to destroy Superman. (Mention Cosmic King & Lightning Lord)
 
**''Story:'' Chameleon Men from the 30th century, members of the Legion of Super-Outlaws, try and locate kryptonite in an effort to destroy Superman. (Mention Cosmic King & Lightning Lord)
 
*'''The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!'''
 
*'''The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl battles against red kryptonite and Mr. Mxytzplk.
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl battles against red kryptonite and Mr. Mxytzplk.
 
**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion
 
**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Legion
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|'''[[Superman Annual v1 4|''Superman Annual'' v1 #4]]''' (published [[November 9]], 1961, cover date 1962)
 
|'''[[Superman Annual v1 4|''Superman Annual'' v1 #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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**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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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 284|''Action Comics'' #284]]''' (published [[November 30]], 1961, cover date January 1962)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 284|''Action Comics'' #284]]''' (published [[November 30]], 1961, cover date January 1962)  
 
*'''The Babe of Steel!'''
 
*'''The Babe of Steel!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Superman learns of a portal that will allow Kryptonian criminals to escape the Phantom Zone.
 
**''Story:'' Superman learns of a portal that will allow Kryptonian criminals to escape the Phantom Zone.
 
**''Notes:'' Mon-El appears
 
**''Notes:'' Mon-El appears
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===December===
 
===December===
 
|-
 
|-
|
+
|<!--[[Image:LoisLane031.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 31|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #31]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1961, cover date February 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[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 285|''Action Comics'' #285]]''' (published [[December 28]], 1961, cover date February 1962)
 
*'''The World's Greatest Heroine!'''
 
*'''The World's Greatest Heroine!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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]].
 
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl appear on three pages
 
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl appear 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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' With the Legion's help, Superboy battles aliens bent on moving the Earth to another solar system..
 
**''Story:'' With the Legion's help, Superboy battles aliens bent on moving the Earth to another solar system..
 
**''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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|'''[[Action Comics 286|''Action Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1962, cover date March 1962)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 286|''Action Comics'' #286]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1962, cover date March 1962)
 
*'''The Jury of Super-Enemies!'''
 
*'''The Jury of Super-Enemies!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of LSV, with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members - cameo in a dream sequence
 
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of LSV, with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members - cameo in a dream sequence
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[Superman v1 152|''Superman'' #152]]''' (published [[February 6]], 1962, cover date April 1962)
 
|'''[[Superman v1 152|''Superman'' #152]]''' (published [[February 6]], 1962, cover date April 1962)
 
*'''The Robot Master!'''
 
*'''The Robot Master!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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 287|''Action Comics'' #287]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1962, cover date April 1962)
 
*'''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!'''
 
*'''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl battles chameleon men impersonating the Legion.
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl battles chameleon men impersonating the Legion.
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Whizzy]]
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Whizzy]]
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===March===
 
===March===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LoisLane033.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein]]
+
|[[Image:LoisLane033.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 33|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #33]]''' (published [[March 27]], 1962, cover date May 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 33|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #33]]''' (published [[March 27]], 1962, cover date May 1962)
 
*'''The Phantom Lois Lane!'''
 
*'''The Phantom Lois Lane!'''
 +
**P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
 
**''Story:'' Lana Lang forces both Lois Lane and Lori Lemaris into the Phantom Zone to eliminate her competition in marrying Superman. While in the Zone, Lois meets [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]].
 
**''Story:'' Lana Lang forces both Lois Lane and Lori Lemaris into the Phantom Zone to eliminate her competition in marrying Superman. While in the Zone, Lois meets [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]].
 
|-
 
|-
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 288|''Action Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date May 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 288|''Action Comics'' #288]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date May 1962)
 
*'''The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!'''
 
*'''The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' In a bid to escape from the Phantom Zone, Kryptonian criminals force Supergirl's adoptive father to make her cry and collect her tears.
 
**''Story:'' In a bid to escape from the Phantom Zone, Kryptonian criminals force Supergirl's adoptive father to make her cry and collect her tears.
 
**''Notes:'' Mon-El appears.
 
**''Notes:'' Mon-El appears.
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 296|''Adventure Comics'' #296]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date April 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 296|''Adventure Comics'' #296]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1962, cover date April 1962)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them.
 
**A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them.
 
|-
 
|-
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[April 26]], 1962, cover date June 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]]''' (published [[April 26]], 1962, cover date June 1962)
 
*'''Superman's Super-Courtship!'''
 
*'''Superman's Super-Courtship!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman.
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman.
 
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Adult Legion, first mention of the marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl.
 
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Adult Legion, first mention of the marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl.
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===May===
 
===May===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Superboy-v1-098.jpg|80px]]
+
|[[Image:Superboy-v1-098.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' #98]]''' (published [[May 17]], 1962, cover date July 1962)
 
|'''[[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' #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
 
**''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/Pre-Crisis|Ultra Boy]] (also origin), [[Marla Latham/Pre-Crisis|Marla Latham]].
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 62|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #62]]''' (published [[May 24]], 1962, cover date July 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 62|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #62]]''' (published [[May 24]], 1962, cover date July 1962)
 
*'''Superman's Phantom Pal!'''
 
*'''Superman's Phantom Pal!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' As Elastic Lad, Jimmy slips through a tiny hole into the Phantom Zone, where he has a chance to learn Superman's secret identity.  
 
**''Story:'' As Elastic Lad, Jimmy slips through a tiny hole into the Phantom Zone, where he has a chance to learn Superman's secret identity.  
 
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad, Mon-El cameo
 
**''Notes:'' Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad, Mon-El cameo
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|'''[[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962)
 
*'''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!'''
 
*'''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.  
 
**''Notes:'' Phantom Girl and Legion statutettes appear
 
**''Notes:'' Phantom Girl and Legion statutettes appear
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 298|''Adventure Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 298|''Adventure Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1962, cover date July 1962)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**Several readers write in to support the proposed "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" feature, and a couple state they would rather keep "Tales of the Bizarro World".
 
**Several readers write in to support the proposed "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" feature, and a couple state they would rather keep "Tales of the Bizarro World".
 
|-
 
|-
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 155|''Superman'' #155]]''' (published [[June 21]], 1962, cover date August 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 155|''Superman'' #155]]''' (published [[June 21]], 1962, cover date August 1962)
 
*'''The Downfall of Superman!'''
 
*'''The Downfall of Superman!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters.
 
**''Story:'' Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters.
 
**''Notes:'' Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear.
 
**''Notes:'' Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear.
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 299|''Adventure Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[June 28]], 1962, cover date August 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Adventure Comics 299|''Adventure Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[June 28]], 1962, cover date August 1962)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**The announcement is made that "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" will officially replace "Tales of the Bizarro World" as a new regular feature beginning in [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]].
 
**The announcement is made that "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" will officially replace "Tales of the Bizarro World" as a new regular feature beginning in [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]].
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 63|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #63]]''' (published [[July 5]], 1962, cover date September 1962)
 
|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Third appearance of LSV.
 
**''Notes:'' Third appearance of LSV.
 
**''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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.
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|'''[[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' #156]]''' (published [[August 2]], 1962, cover date October 1962)
 
|'''[[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' #156]]''' (published [[August 2]], 1962, cover date October 1962)
 
*'''The Last Days of Superman!'''
 
*'''The Last Days of Superman!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Superman succumbs to [[Virus X]] and enlists the aid of various heroes to help him perform charitable deeds before he dies.
 
**''Story:'' Superman succumbs to [[Virus X]] and enlists the aid of various heroes to help him perform charitable deeds before he dies.
 
**''Notes:'' Legion appear
 
**''Notes:'' Legion appear
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Superboy-v1-100.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte]]
+
|[[Image:Superboy-v1-100.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and John Forte (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Superboy v1 100|''Superboy'' #100]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962)
 
|'''[[Superboy v1 100|''Superboy'' #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
 
**''Story:'' While Superboy is visiting the Legion in the 30th Century, Pete Ross must impersonate a Superboy robot which he has accidentally damaged.  
 
**''Story:'' While Superboy is visiting the Legion in the 30th Century, Pete Ross must impersonate a Superboy robot which he has accidentally damaged.  
 
**''Notes:'' Legion appear
 
**''Notes:'' Legion appear
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 64|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #64]]''' (published [[August 21]], 1962, cover date October 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' To encourage a group of Legion applicants, Bouncing Boy relates how he joined the team.
 
**''Story:'' To encourage a group of Legion applicants, Bouncing Boy relates how he joined the team.
 
**''Notes:'' Origin of Bouncing Boy.
 
**''Notes:'' 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'' #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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El
 
*'''Superman's Day of Doom!'''
 
*'''Superman's Day of Doom!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo Lightning Lad & Cosmic Boy
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo Lightning Lad & Cosmic Boy
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Action Comics 294|''Action Comics'' #294]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Action Comics 294|''Action Comics'' #294]]''' (published [[September 27]], 1962, cover date November 1962)
 
*'''The Kryptonite Killer!'''
 
*'''The Kryptonite Killer!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo Saturn Queen
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo 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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 101|''Superboy'' #101]]''' (published [[October 4]], 1962, cover date December 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 101|''Superboy'' #101]]''' (published [[October 4]], 1962, cover date December 1962)
 
*'''The Valhalla of the Super-Companions!'''
 
*'''The Valhalla of the Super-Companions!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' An alien forces heroes from several worlds to live on his, only to send them packing when they outstay their welcome.
 
**''Story:'' An alien forces heroes from several worlds to live on his, only to send them packing when they outstay their welcome.
 
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - story later reused with new title and art changes as '''When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!''' in [[Adventure Comics 371|''Adventure Comics'' #371]], August, 1968)
 
**''Notes:'' Twice-Told Tale - story later reused with new title and art changes as '''When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!''' in [[Adventure Comics 371|''Adventure Comics'' #371]], August, 1968)
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 295|''Action Comics'' #295]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1962, cover date December 1962)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 295|''Action Comics'' #295]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1962, cover date December 1962)
 
*'''Superman Goes Wild!'''
 
*'''Superman Goes Wild!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El)
 
**''Notes:'' Cameo Mon-El)
 
*''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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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
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*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'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**Back-cover poster. (Includes Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy.)
 
**Back-cover poster. (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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own.  
 
**''Story:'' Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own.  
 
**''Deaths:'' Lightning Lad.
 
**''Deaths:'' Lightning Lad.
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**[[Buddy LaVigne]] of Northbrook, IL, defines ''[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]]'' and invents Polar Boy
 
**[[Buddy LaVigne]] of Northbrook, IL, defines ''[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]]'' and invents Polar Boy
 
|-
 
|-
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 297|''Action Comics'' #297]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 297|''Action Comics'' #297]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1962, cover date February 1963)
 
*'''The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!'''
 
*'''The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Kryptonian criminals escape from the [[Phantom Zone]]. (Cameo Mon-El)  
 
**''Story:'' Kryptonian criminals escape from the [[Phantom Zone]]. (Cameo Mon-El)  
 
*''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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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, and joins Legion full time.
 
**''Notes:'' Mon-El leaves Phantom Zone, and joins Legion full time.
 
*'''Clark Kent, He-Man!'''
 
*'''Clark Kent, He-Man!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.
 
**''Notes: Chameleon Boy appears.
 
**''Notes: Chameleon Boy appears.
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|'''[[Action Comics 298|''Action Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1963, cover date March 1963)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 298|''Action Comics'' #298]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1963, cover date March 1963)
 
*'''The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor!'''
 
*'''The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl battles a group of Phantom Zone criminals. (Cameo Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl)  
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl battles a group of Phantom Zone criminals. (Cameo Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl)  
 
**''House Ads:'' Ad for Adventure Comics #306 mentions all Substitute Heroes by name
 
**''House Ads:'' 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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' A group of rejected applicants forms a secret back-up team to the Legion..
 
**''Story:'' A group of rejected applicants forms a secret back-up team to the Legion..
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]] (also origin and first appearances of all members - [[Chlorophyll Kid]], [[Fire-Lad]], [[Night Girl]], [[Polar Boy]] and [[Stone Boy]])
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Legion of Substitute Heroes]] (also origin and first appearances of all members - [[Chlorophyll Kid]], [[Fire-Lad]], [[Night Girl]], [[Polar Boy]] and [[Stone Boy]])
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 68|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #68]]''' (published [[February 21]], 1963, cover date April 1963)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 68|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #68]]''' (published [[February 21]], 1963, cover date April 1963)  
 
*'''''(Unknown Title)'''''
 
*'''''(Unknown Title)'''''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' (Cameo Elastic Lad and, on a bracelet, Chameleon Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy)
 
**''Notes:'' (Cameo Elastic Lad and, 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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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 299|''Action Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1963, cover date April 1963)  
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 299|''Action Comics'' #299]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1963, cover date April 1963)  
 
*'''The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots!'''
 
*'''The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Superman thinks of people he knows with the initials L.L. (Cameo Lightning Lad)  
 
**''Story:'' Superman thinks of people he knows with the initials L.L. (Cameo Lightning Lad)  
 
*''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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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/Pre-Crisis|Element Lad]] (also origin); Roxxas
 
**''Join Legion:'' Element Lad
 
**''Join Legion:'' Element Lad
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]] begins as a regular feature
 
**[[Bits of Legionnaire Business]] begins as a regular feature
 
|-
 
|-
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 161|''Superman'' #161]]''' (published [[March 21]], 1963, cover date May 1963)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 161|''Superman'' #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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Mon-El)
 
**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Mon-El)
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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/Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lass]] (also origin)
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 301|''Action Comics'' #301]]''' (published [[April 25]], 1963, cover date June 1963)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 301|''Action Comics'' #301]]''' (published [[April 25]], 1963, cover date June 1963)
 
*'''The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!'''
 
*'''The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' [[Comet the Super-Horse]] gains the ability to turn into a normal man when in the presence of a comet..
 
**''Story:'' [[Comet the Super-Horse]] gains the ability to turn into a normal man when in the presence of a comet..
 
**''First appearances:'' planet [[Zerox]].)  
 
**''First appearances:'' planet [[Zerox]].)  
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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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' A rejected Legion applicant gathers monsters in a plot to have revenge..
 
**''Story:'' A rejected Legion applicant gathers monsters in a plot to have revenge..
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Jungle King]], [[Rainbow Girl]]  
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Jungle King]], [[Rainbow Girl]]  
 
*'''The Fake Superboy from Krypton!'''
 
*'''The Fake Superboy from Krypton!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Superboy schemes to make an ex-convict think he was halucenating when he saw the Teen of Steel leaving the Kent farm.
 
**''Story:'' Superboy schemes to make an ex-convict think he was halucenating when he saw the Teen of Steel leaving the Kent farm.
 
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5 appears
 
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5 appears
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 162|''Superman'' #162]]''' (published [[May 2]], 1963, cover date July 1963)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 162|''Superman'' #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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Superman is split into two heroes, each of whom perform great feats before settling down with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. (Legion cameo)
 
**''Story:'' Superman is split into two heroes, each of whom perform great feats before settling down with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. (Legion cameo)
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Third appearance of Element Lad.
 
**''Notes:'' Third appearance of Element Lad.
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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)  
 
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
 
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' 1st mention of Duplicate Boy and Spider-Girl, referred to as Spider Lass
 
**''Notes:'' 1st mention of Duplicate Boy and Spider-Girl, referred to as Spider Lass
 
|-
 
|-
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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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens masquraded as the real Legion.
 
**''Story:'' The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens masquraded as the real Legion.
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**Readers point to appearances of Lightning Man as proof that Lightning Lad cannot be dead.  
 
**Readers point to appearances of Lightning Man as proof that Lightning Lad cannot be dead.  
 
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
 
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Second mention of Color Kid & first mention of Evolvo Lad
 
**''Notes:'' Second mention of Color Kid & first mention of Evolvo Lad
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' The Legion searches for a way to return a fallen member to life. (Death of [[Proty]]. Lightning Lad rejoins Legion)  
 
**''Story:'' The Legion searches for a way to return a fallen member to life. (Death of [[Proty]]. Lightning Lad rejoins Legion)  
 
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
 
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' First mention of Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard
 
**''Notes:'' First mention of Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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]]
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|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' The Legion girls succumb to a crimson virus, while the boys try and stop a new female menace.
 
**''Story:'' The Legion girls succumb to a crimson virus, while the boys try and stop a new female menace.
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Satan Girl]].
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Satan Girl]].
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 165|''Superman'' #165]]''' (published [[September 19]], 1963, cover date November 1963)
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman v1 165|''Superman'' #165]]''' (published [[September 19]], 1963, cover date November 1963)
 
*'''Beauty and the Super-Beast!'''
 
*'''Beauty and the Super-Beast!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.
 
**''Notes:'' Saturn Woman & Proty II appear.
 
**''Notes:'' Saturn Woman & Proty II appear.
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|'''[[Action Comics 306|''Action Comics'' #306]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1963, cover date November 1963)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 306|''Action Comics'' #306]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1963, cover date November 1963)
 
*'''The Maid of Doom!'''
 
*'''The Maid of Doom!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' A being poses as Superman to trick Supergirl. (Cameo Brainiac 5 & Mon-El)  
 
**''Story:'' A being poses as Superman to trick Supergirl. (Cameo 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  
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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:'' [[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'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' 1st mention of Gas Girl
 
**''Notes:'' 1st mention of Gas Girl
 
|-
 
|-
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 73|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #73]]''' (published [[October 10]], 1963, cover date December 1963)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Ultra Boy cameo
 
**''Notes:'' Ultra Boy cameo
 
*''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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|'''[[Action Comics 307|''Action Comics'' #307]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1963, cover date December 1963)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 307|''Action Comics'' #307]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1963, cover date December 1963)
 
*'''Supergirl's Wedding Day!'''
 
*'''Supergirl's Wedding Day!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.
 
**''Notes:'' Saturn Girl appearance.
 
**''Notes:'' Saturn Girl appearance.
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' The Substitute Heroes compete for Legion memership. (Legion 1st becomes aware of the Subs existence. Stone Boy declines Legion membership)
 
**''Story:'' The Substitute Heroes compete for Legion memership. (Legion 1st becomes aware of the Subs existence. Stone Boy declines Legion membership)
 
*'''The Titanic Boy of Steel!'''
 
*'''The Titanic Boy of Steel!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.
 
**''Notes:'' Colossal Boy appears. Last new Superboy solo story in Adventure Comics until issue #450)
 
**''Notes:'' Colossal Boy appears. Last new Superboy solo story in Adventure Comics until issue #450)
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 166|''Superman'' #166]]''' (published [[November 7]], 1963, cover date January 1964)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 166|''Superman'' #166]]''' (published [[November 7]], 1963, cover date January 1964)
 
*'''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!'''
 
*'''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Superman’s son travels to Krypton before its destruction.
 
**''Story:'' Superman’s son travels to Krypton before its destruction.
 
**''Notes:'' A Time bubble appears
 
**''Notes:'' A Time bubble appears
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Ultra Boy is thought to be a traitor to the Legion. (Beginning of Phantom Girl/Ultra Boy romance)  
 
**''Story:'' Ultra Boy is thought to be a traitor to the Legion. (Beginning of Phantom Girl/Ultra Boy romance)  
 
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes'''
 
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Partial reprint of same feature from Superman Annual #4, 1961 with some changes and two new pages.
 
**''Notes:'' Partial reprint of same feature from Superman Annual #4, 1961 with some changes and two new pages.
 
|-
 
|-
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 167|''Superman'' #167]]''' (published [[December 19]], 1963, cover date February 1964)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 167|''Superman'' #167]]''' (published [[December 19]], 1963, cover date February 1964)
 
*'''The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!'''
 
*'''The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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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|'''[[Action Comics 309|''Action Comics'' #309]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 309|''Action Comics'' #309]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964)
 
*'''The Superman Super-Spectacular!'''
 
*'''The Superman Super-Spectacular!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' President Kennedy helps Superman protect his secret identity.
 
**''Story:'' President Kennedy helps Superman protect his secret identity.
 
**''Notes:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]] appears
 
**''Notes:'' [[Legion of Super-Pets]] appears
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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. 1st mention Time Trapper)
 
**''First appearances:'' Dream Girl, who joins & resigns from Legion. Lightning Lass becomes Light Lass. 1st mention Time Trapper)
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 47|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #47]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1963, cover date February 1964)
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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 Night Girl, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy)  
 
**''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 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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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 111|''Superboy'' #111]]''' (published [[January 2]], 1964, cover date March 1964)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 111|''Superboy'' #111]]''' (published [[January 2]], 1964, cover date March 1964)
 
*'''Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!'''
 
*'''Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Ranzz twins
 
**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Ranzz twins
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion.
 
**''Story:'' Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion.
 
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Time Trapper
 
**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Time Trapper
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 
*'''Smallville Mailsack''' (letters column)
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**Only mention of a "Super-Bird" member of the Legion of Super-Pets
 
**Only mention of a "Super-Bird" member of the Legion of Super-Pets
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' The Substitute succeeds, where two Legion teams failed, on a mission to destroy alien weapons..
 
**''Story:'' The Substitute succeeds, where two Legion teams failed, on a mission to destroy alien weapons..
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Planetary Chance Machine]]  
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Planetary Chance Machine]]  
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.
 
**''Notes:'' Light Lass, Saturn Girl & Triplicate Girl appear
 
**''Notes:'' Light Lass, Saturn Girl & Triplicate Girl appear
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|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Superboy takes the place of Dev-Em in an attempt to capture [[Morlock the Merciless]].
 
**''Story:'' Superboy takes the place of Dev-Em in an attempt to capture [[Morlock the Merciless]].
 
**''Notes:'' Third appearance of Dev-Em.
 
**''Notes:'' Third appearance of Dev-Em.
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*1st partial reprint of '''The Knave From Krypton!''' from [[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]]
 
*1st partial reprint of '''The Knave From Krypton!''' from [[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]]
 
*'''The Legion Outpost''' (letters column)
 
*'''The Legion Outpost''' (letters column)
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Letters page changes name from Smallville Mailsack to reflect Legion takeover of title
 
**''Notes:'' Letters page changes name from Smallville Mailsack to reflect Legion takeover of title
 
|-
 
|-
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 77|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #77]]''' (published [[April 9]], 1964, cover date June 1964)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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 costumes of Colossal Boy, Sun Boy & Star Boy
 
**''Notes:'' Jimmy wears costumes of Colossal Boy, Sun Boy & Star Boy
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|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Lightning Lad pretends to fail a psychological test in order to expose SP Chief Wilson.
 
**''Story:'' Lightning Lad pretends to fail a psychological test in order to expose SP Chief Wilson.
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Time Trapper]] (proper).
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Time Trapper]] (proper).
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 142|''World's Finest Comics'' #142]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1964, cover date June 1964)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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:''  Legion statuettes appear
 
**''Notes:''  Legion statuettes appear
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|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.
 
**''Notes:'' Phantom Girl, Shrinking Violet & Triplicate Girl appear
 
**''Notes:'' Phantom Girl, Shrinking Violet & Triplicate Girl appear
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 114|''Superboy'' #114]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1964, cover date July 1964)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superboy v1 114|''Superboy'' #114]]''' (published [[May 21]], 1964, cover date July 1964)
 
*'''Krypto's Catastrophes!'''
 
*'''Krypto's Catastrophes!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Legion
 
**''Notes:'' Superboy mentions Legion
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' The Super-Pets put Proty II through his paces in a series of initiation tests.
 
**''Story:'' The Super-Pets put Proty II through his paces in a series of initiation tests.
 
**''Notes:'' Proty II joins Super-Pets
 
**''Notes:'' Proty II joins Super-Pets
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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 re-elected leader)  
 
**''First appearances:'' Spider-Girl & [[Double-Header]]. Saturn Girl re-elected leader)  
 
*'''Origin of the Legion of Substitute Heroes'''
 
*'''Origin of the Legion of Substitute Heroes'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Text feature gives origin & homeworlds of the Subs.
 
**''Notes:'' Text feature gives origin & homeworlds of the Subs.
 
|-
 
|-
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 79|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #79]]''' (published [[July 9]], 1964, cover date September 1964)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 79|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #79]]''' (published [[July 9]], 1964, cover date September 1964)
 
*'''The Red-Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.!'''
 
*'''The Red-Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' A 30th century criminal escapes into the past, taking Jimmy with him.
 
**''Story:'' A 30th century criminal escapes into the past, taking Jimmy with him.
 
**''Notes:'' Legion Time Bubble appears
 
**''Notes:'' Legion Time Bubble appears
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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]] (& origin and first appearances of all members - [[Beast Boy]], [[Duplicate Boy]], [[Evolvo Lad]], [[Gas Girl]] and [[Life Lass]])
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Heroes of Lallor/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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|'''[[Superman v1 172|''Superman'' #172]]''' (published [[August 6]], 1964, cover date October 1964)
 
|'''[[Superman v1 172|''Superman'' #172]]''' (published [[August 6]], 1964, cover date October 1964)
 
*'''The New Superman!'''
 
*'''The New Superman!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Notes:'' Cameoes of Cosmic Boy, Invisible Kid & Saturn Girl.
 
**''Notes:'' Cameoes of Cosmic Boy, Invisible Kid & Saturn Girl.
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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/Pre-Crisis|The Legion Constitution]]'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 173|''Superman'' #173]]''' (published [[September 17]], 1964, cover date November 1964)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 173|''Superman'' #173]]''' (published [[September 17]], 1964, cover date November 1964)
 
*'''The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!'''
 
*'''The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. (Cameo Legion statues of Bouncing Boy, Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy)
 
**''Story:'' Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. (Cameo Legion statues of Bouncing Boy, Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy)
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Under the mental control of an alien Queen, the girl Legionnaires attempt to destroy their male teammates..
 
**''Story:'' Under the mental control of an alien Queen, the girl Legionnaires attempt to destroy their male teammates..
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Queen Azura]] of [[Femnaz]]  
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Queen Azura]] of [[Femnaz]]  
 
*'''The Legion Constitution'''
 
*'''The Legion Constitution'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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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|'''[[Superboy v1 117|''Superboy'' #117]]''' (published [[October 1]], 1964, cover date December 1964)
 
|'''[[Superboy v1 117|''Superboy'' #117]]''' (published [[October 1]], 1964, cover date December 1964)
 
*'''Superboy and the 5 Legion Traitors!'''
 
*'''Superboy and the 5 Legion Traitors!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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.
 
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Element Lad, Invisible Kid & Ultra Boy appear
 
**''Notes:'' Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Element Lad, Invisible Kid & Ultra Boy appear
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|'''[[Action Comics 319|''Action Comics'' #319]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1964, cover date December 1964)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 319|''Action Comics'' #319]]''' (published [[October 29]], 1964, cover date December 1964)
 
*'''The Super-Cheat!'''
 
*'''The Super-Cheat!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl tries to expose a cheater.
 
**''Story:'' Supergirl tries to expose a cheater.
 
**''Notes:'' Shrinking Violet appears
 
**''Notes:'' Shrinking Violet appears
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|'''[[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: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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/Pre-Crisis|Lone Wolf]] (and origin - later renamed Timber Wolf)
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|'''[[Action Comics 320|''Action Comics'' #320]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1964, cover date January 1965)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 320|''Action Comics'' #320]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1964, cover date January 1965)
 
*'''The Three Super-Enemies!'''
 
*'''The Three Super-Enemies!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''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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|'''[[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!'''
 +
**W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
 
**''Story:'' A new member convinces the Legionnaires to let him place them in suspended animation so he can augment their powers..
 
**''Story:'' A new member convinces the Legionnaires to let him place them in suspended animation so he can augment their powers..
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Command Kid]]
 
**''First appearances:'' [[Command Kid]]
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*'''The Bizarro Legion!'''
 
*'''The Bizarro Legion!'''
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**''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]]s
 
*'''Know Your Legionnaires'''
 
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**''Notes:'' Text feature gives origins, powers, homeworlds and real names of all members.
 
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Contents this page: 1950 | 1952 | 1953 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964

1950

July

Superman v1 #66 (published July 7, 1950; cover date September/October, 1950)
  • The Last Days of Superman
    • W: William Woolfolk; P: Al Plastino; I: Stan Kaye; E: Whitney Ellsworth
    • Notes: Twice-Told Tale - Later rewritten to become The Last Days of Superman! in Superman v1 #156, October, 1962

1952

November

Cover art by Al Plastino Superman v1 #80 (published November 5, 1952, cover date February 1953)
  • Superman's Big Brother!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Whitney Ellsworth
    • Story: Superman mistakes an amnesiac space traveler for his long-lost older brother.
    • First appearances: Halk Kar (Earth-2 Mon-El)
    • Notes: Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become Superboy's Big Brother! in Superboy v1 #89, June, 1961.

1953

June

Cover art by Win Mortimer Adventure Comics #191 (published June 4, 1953, cover date August 1953)
  • The Two Clark Kents!
    • P: Curt Swan; I: Sy Barry; E: Whitney Ellsowrth
    • Story: A juvenile delinquent tries to take over the life of his look alike, Clark Kent.
    • Notes: Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero! in Adventure Comics #290.

October

Cover art by Win Mortimer Adventure Comics #195 (published October 28, 1953, cover date December 1953)
  • Lana Lang's Romance on Mars!
    • P: Curt Swan; I: Stan Kaye; E: Whitney Ellsworth
    • Story: Lana Lang tries to make Superboy jealous by dating the new hero, Mars Boy.
    • Notes: Twice-Told Tale - later rewritten to become Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes! in Adventure Comics #282.

1958

February

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #247 (published February 27, 1958, cover date April 1958)

May

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks) Adventure Comics #250 (published May 29, 1959, cover date July 1958)
  • The Imposter From the Year 2958!
    • W: Bill Finger; P&I: John Sikela; E: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack Schiff (managing editor), Mort Weisinger (story editor), George Kashdan (story editor)
    • Story: Superboy must figure out which citizen of Smallville has been kidnapped and impersonated by a criminal from the 30th century.
    • Notes: No Legion content, but story is set in Legion’s timeframe after its debut.

July

Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #31 (published July 17, 1958, cover date September 1958)
  • The E-l-a-s-t-i-c Lad!
    • W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: Ray Burnley; E: Whitney Ellsworth
    • Notes: First appearance of Jimmy Olsen in his Elastic Lad identity

1959

April

Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #37 (published April 7, 1959, cover date June 1959)
  • The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!
    • W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.

August

Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks) Wonder Woman v1 #101 (published August 14, 1959, cover date October 1959)
  • Fun House of Time!
    • W&E: Robert Kanigher; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito
    • Notes: Villain later revealed to have been the Time Trapper, in his retroactive first appearance.

October

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #267 (published October 29, 1959, cover date December 1959)
  • Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!
    • W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Superboy is imprisoned by the Legion, who believe he has turned evil.
    • Name changes: Lightning Boy-->Lightning Lad
    • Costume changes: Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl

1960

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) Adventure Comics #270 (published January 28, 1960, cover date March 1960)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters column)
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • A fan points out that many people in Superman's life have the initials L.L., including Lightning Lad. Another letter writer praises "Prisoner of the Super-Heroes", asking if Superman will meet these heroes when they grow up, to which the Editor replies that he'll pass the idea along to the writers.

March

Adventure Comics #272 (published March 31, 1960, cover date May 1960)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters column)
    • 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.

May

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #46 (published May 19, 1960, cover date July 1960)
  • Elastic Lad's Greatest Feats!
    • W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.

June

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks) Action Comics #267 (published June 30, 1960, cover date August 1960)
  • The Three Super-Heroes!
    • 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.
    • First appearances: Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, Invisible Kid (Lyle Norg)
    • Notes: First mention of 18-year-old age limit

November

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Superboy #86 (published November 17, 1960, cover date January 1961)
  • The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!
    • 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.
    • Notes: Lightning Lad appears; Cosmic Boy & Saturn Girl cameo. First reference to a Legion of Super-Villains

December

Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #23 (published December 22, 1960, cover date February 1961)
  • The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass!
    • W: Otto Binder; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Lois Lane uses Jimmy Olsen's Elastic Lad serum

1961

January

Adventure282.jpg Adventure Comics #282 (published January 31, 1961, cover date March 1961)
  • Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Lana tries to make Superboy jealous by feigning interest in a new hero.
    • First appearances: Star Boy (also origin, revealed to be a Legion member.)
    • Notes: Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl cameo.

March

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks) Action Comics #276 (published March 30, 1961, cover date May 1961)
  • Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!
    • 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 is inducted for "noble courage" in risking his life to save hers.
    • First appearances: Phantom Girl & Triplicate Girl (both revealed to be Legion members); Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Shrinking Violet and Sun Boy as Legion applicants.
    • Join Legion: Brainiac 5 (also origin), Supergirl

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Superboy v1 #89 (published April 6, 1961, cover date June 1961)
  • Superboy's Big Brother!
    • 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 inadvertantly poisons him while trying to uncover his "real identity.".
    • First appearances: Mon-El (also origin)
    • Notes: Second appearance of Phantom Zone
Action Comics #277 (published April 27, 1961, cover date June 1961)
  • The Battle of the Super-Pets!
    • W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: 1st meeting of Krypto, Streaky & Beppo

May

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #54 (published May 18, 1961, cover date July 1961)
  • Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!
    • W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad.
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks) Adventure Comics #286 (published May 31, 1961, cover date July 1961)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters column)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Readers ask questions about Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes from Adventure Comics #282 and the editor encourages fans to read an upcoming story called The Legion of Super-Villains in Superman #147.

June

Superman-v1-147.jpg Superman #147 (published June 13, 1961, cover date August 1961)
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye Adventure Comics #287 (published June 29, 1961, cover date August 1961)
  • War of the Superboys!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A Kryptonian juvenile delinquent arrives to make trouble for Superboy on Earth..
    • First appearances: Dev-Em

July

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye Adventure Comics #288 (published July 27, 1961, cover date September 1961)
  • The Knave from Krypton!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Dev-Em continues to wreak havoc, disguised as Superboy, before getting flung into the far future.

August

Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #28 (published August 8, 1961, cover date October 1961)
  • The Lois Lane of the Future!
    • P&I: John Forte; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Superman meets Lois 4xR in a future world where everybody has super-powers.
    • Notes: Set in 30th century, no Legion appearance.
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye Adventure Comics #289 (published August 31, 1961, cover date October 1961)
  • Clark Kent's Super Father!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and poses as Pa Kent.
    • Notes: Cameo of Legion statuettes

September

Superman-v1-149.jpg Superman #149 (published September 14, 1961, cover date November 1961)
  • The Death of Superman! [1]
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Luthor pretends to reform before successfully killing Superman
    • Notes: Imaginary story/Elseworlds. Legion cameo at Superman's funeral.
Action282.jpg Action Comics #282 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961)
  • The Supergirl of Tomorrow!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: In an effort to restore her lost super-powers, Superman sends Supergirl into the far future.
    • Notes: Brainiac 5 & Legion Time Bubble cameo.
Adventure290.jpg Adventure Comics #290 (published September 28, 1961, cover date November 1961)
  • The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A juvenile delinquent lookalike for Clark Kent tries to take over his life.
    • Notes: Sun Boy revealed to be a Legion member

October

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks) Superboy v1 #93 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961)
  • Lana Lang's Superboy Identity Detection Kit!
    • W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Lana tries to uncover Superboy's secret identity.
    • Notes: Chameleon Boy appearance
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #57 (published October 5, 1961, cover date December 1961)
Action283.jpg Action Comics #283 (published October 26, 1961, cover date December 1961)
  • The Red Kryptonite Menace!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Chameleon Men from the 30th century, members of the Legion of Super-Outlaws, try and locate kryptonite in an effort to destroy Superman. (Mention Cosmic King & Lightning Lord)
  • The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Supergirl battles against red kryptonite and Mr. Mxytzplk.
    • Notes: Superman mentions Legion

November

Superman-v1-Annual04.jpg Superman Annual v1 #4 (published November 9, 1961, cover date 1962)
  • The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • 2-page profile of the Legion, first mention of many civilian identities, homeworlds and origins.
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff Action Comics #284 (published November 30, 1961, cover date January 1962)
  • The Babe of Steel!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman learns of a portal that will allow Kryptonian criminals to escape the Phantom Zone.
    • Notes: Mon-El appears

December

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.
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein Action Comics #285 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962)
  • The World's Greatest Heroine!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman reveals Supergirl's existence to the world and the Legion helps her defeat the Infinite Monster.
    • Notes: Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl appear on three pages
Adventure293.jpg Adventure Comics #293 (published December 28, 1961, cover date February 1962)

1962

January

Action286.jpg Action Comics #286 (published January 30, 1962, cover date March 1962)
  • The Jury of Super-Enemies!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Second appearance of LSV, with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members - cameo in a dream sequence

February

Superman-v1-152.jpg Superman #152 (published February 6, 1962, cover date April 1962)
  • The Robot Master!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends, including Legionnaires
Action287.jpg Action Comics #287 (published February 27, 1962, cover date April 1962)
  • Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Supergirl battles chameleon men impersonating the Legion.
    • First appearances: Whizzy

March

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #33 (published March 27, 1962, cover date May 1962)
  • The Phantom Lois Lane!
    • P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Lana Lang forces both Lois Lane and Lori Lemaris into the Phantom Zone to eliminate her competition in marrying Superman. While in the Zone, Lois meets Mon-El.
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Action Comics #288 (published March 29, 1962, cover date May 1962)
  • The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: In a bid to escape from the Phantom Zone, Kryptonian criminals force Supergirl's adoptive father to make her cry and collect her tears.
    • Notes: Mon-El appears.
Adventure Comics #296 (published March 29, 1962, cover date April 1962)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters column)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • A fan writes in to praise the introduction of the Legion of Super-Pets and ask for more stories featuring them.

April

Action289.jpg Action Comics #289 (published April 26, 1962, cover date June 1962)
  • Superman's Super-Courtship!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman.
    • Notes: Second appearance of Adult Legion, first mention of the marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl.

May

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Superboy #98 (published May 17, 1962, cover date July 1962)
  • The Boy with Ultra Powers!
    • 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..
    • First appearances: Ultra Boy (also origin), Marla Latham.
    • Join Legion: Pete Ross
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #62 (published May 24, 1962, cover date July 1962)
  • Superman's Phantom Pal!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: As Elastic Lad, Jimmy slips through a tiny hole into the Phantom Zone, where he has a chance to learn Superman's secret identity.
    • Notes: Jimmy Olsen appears as Elastic Lad, Mon-El cameo
Action290.jpg Action Comics #290 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962)
  • Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Red kryptonite exposure causes Supergirl to bestow super-powers with a kiss.
    • Notes: Phantom Girl and Legion statutettes appear
Adventure Comics #298 (published May 29, 1962, cover date July 1962)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters column)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Several readers write in to support the proposed "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" feature, and a couple state they would rather keep "Tales of the Bizarro World".

June

Superman-v1-155.jpg Superman #155 (published June 21, 1962, cover date August 1962)
  • The Downfall of Superman!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters.
    • Notes: Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear.
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #299 (published June 28, 1962, cover date August 1962)
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters column)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • The announcement is made that "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes" will officially replace "Tales of the Bizarro World" as a new regular feature beginning in Adventure Comics #300.

July

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #63 (published July 5, 1962, cover date September 1962)
  • The League of Fantastic Supermen!
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #300 (published July 26, 1962, cover date September 1962)
  • The Face Behind the Lead Mask!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Legion fights a robot created by Lex Luthor.
    • Notes: Begins first ongoing Legion series.
    • Join Legion: Mon-El

August

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein Superman #156 (published August 2, 1962, cover date October 1962)
  • The Last Days of Superman!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman succumbs to Virus X and enlists the aid of various heroes to help him perform charitable deeds before he dies.
    • Notes: Legion appear
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and John Forte (inks) Superboy #100 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962)
  • The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot!
    • W: Jerry Coleman; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: While Superboy is visiting the Legion in the 30th Century, Pete Ross must impersonate a Superboy robot which he has accidentally damaged.
    • Notes: Legion appear
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #64 (published August 21, 1962, cover date October 1962)
  • Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Superman mentions Legion
Adventure301.jpg Adventure Comics #301 (published August 28, 1962, cover date October 1962)
  • The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: To encourage a group of Legion applicants, Bouncing Boy relates how he joined the team.
    • Notes: Origin of Bouncing Boy.

September

Superman #157 (published September 20, 1962, cover date November 1962)
  • The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Cameo Mon-El
  • Superman's Day of Doom!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman learns he will be saved by someone with the initials L.L.
    • Notes: Cameo Lightning Lad & Cosmic Boy
Action Comics #294 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
  • The Kryptonite Killer!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Cameo Saturn Queen
Adventure302.jpg Adventure Comics #302 (published September 27, 1962, cover date November 1962)
  • Sun Boy's Lost Power!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Sun Boy is drummed out of the Legion when his super-powers fade.
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!"

October

Superboy #101 (published October 4, 1962, cover date December 1962)
  • The Valhalla of the Super-Companions!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: An alien forces heroes from several worlds to live on his, only to send them packing when they outstay their welcome.
    • Notes: Twice-Told Tale - story later reused with new title and art changes as When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion! in Adventure Comics #371, August, 1968)
Action Comics #295 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962)
  • Superman Goes Wild!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Cameo Mon-El)
  • House Ads: Ad promotes The Fantastic Spy! in Adventure Comics #303
Adventure303.jpg Adventure Comics #303 (published October 30, 1962, cover date December 1962)
  • The Fantastic Spy!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Legion fails several assignments thanks to a traitor in their midst..
    • First appearances: Matter-Eater Lad
    • Join Legion: Matter-Eater Lad

November

Superman-v1-Annual06.jpg Superman Annual v1 #6 (published November 15, 1962, cover date Winter 1962-63)
  • 1st Reprint The Legion of Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #247, April 1958, with final page cut, "Lightning Boy" relettered to "Lightning Lad" and some characters recolored.
  • The Superman Family
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Back-cover poster. (Includes Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy.)
Adventure304.jpg Adventure Comics #304 (published November 29, 1962, cover date January 1963)
  • The Stolen Super-Powers!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Knowing a Legionnaire will die, Saturn Girl conspires to expel all members so she can face an invading force on her own.
    • Deaths: Lightning Lad.
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters column)

December

Action Comics #297 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963)
  • The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Kryptonian criminals escape from the Phantom Zone. (Cameo Mon-El)
  • House Ads: Legion mentioned in ad for Adventure Comics #305
Adventure305.jpg Adventure Comics #305 (published December 27, 1962, cover date February 1963)
  • The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A mysterious hero tries out for Legion membership.
    • First appearances: Antennae Boy
    • Notes: Mon-El leaves Phantom Zone, and joins Legion full time.
  • Clark Kent, He-Man!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • 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.
    • Notes: Chameleon Boy appears.

1963

January

Action Comics #298 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963)
  • The Super-Powers of Lex Luthor!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Supergirl battles a group of Phantom Zone criminals. (Cameo Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl)
    • House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #306 mentions all Substitute Heroes by name
Adventure306.jpg Adventure Comics #306 (published January 31, 1963, cover date March 1963)

February

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #68 (published February 21, 1963, cover date April 1963)
  • (Unknown Title)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: (Cameo Elastic Lad and, 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"
Action Comics #299 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963)
  • The Story of Superman's Experimental Robots!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman thinks of people he knows with the initials L.L. (Cameo Lightning Lad)
  • House Ads: Has an ad for Adventure Comics #307 with Element Lad pictured as "Mystery Lad."
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #307 (published February 28, 1963, cover date April 1963)
  • The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Legion battles space pirates while trying to guess the super-power of their newest member..
    • First appearances: Element Lad (also origin); Roxxas
    • Join Legion: Element Lad
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters column)

March

Superman #161 (published March 21, 1963, cover date May 1963)
  • The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Superboy mentions Mon-El)
Adventure Comics #308 (published March 28, 1963, cover date May 1963)
  • The Return of Lightning Lad!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Lightning Lad comes back from the dead, but some members doubt his miraculous return..
    • First appearances: Lightning Lass (also origin)
    • Join Legion: Lightning Lass

April

Action Comics #301 (published April 25, 1963, cover date June 1963)
  • The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Comet the Super-Horse gains the ability to turn into a normal man when in the presence of a comet..
    • First appearances: planet Zerox.)
Adventure Comics #309 (published April 25, 1963, cover date June 1963)
  • The Legion of Super-Monsters!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A rejected Legion applicant gathers monsters in a plot to have revenge..
    • First appearances: Jungle King, Rainbow Girl
  • The Fake Superboy from Krypton!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superboy schemes to make an ex-convict think he was halucenating when he saw the Teen of Steel leaving the Kent farm.
    • Notes: Brainiac 5 appears
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • Notes: 1st mention of Color Kid, Beast Boy & Life Lass)

May

Superman #162 (published May 2, 1963, cover date July 1963)
  • The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman is split into two heroes, each of whom perform great feats before settling down with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. (Legion cameo)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #70 (published May 23, 1963, cover date July 1963)
  • The Secret of Silver Kryptonite!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Third appearance of Element Lad.
Adventure Comics #310 (published May 29, 1963, cover date July 1963)
  • The Doom of the Super-Heroes!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: One by one, Legion members are murdered by a mysterious masked villain..
    • First appearances: Mr. Mxyzptlk (in 30th century)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: 1st mention of Duplicate Boy and Spider-Girl, referred to as Spider Lass

June

Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane Annual #2 (published June 6, 1963, cover date Summer 1963)
  • 1st reprint of The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass! from Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane #23, February, 1961
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #311 (published June 27, 1963, cover date August 1963)
  • The War Between the Substitute Heroes and the Legionnaires!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Substitute Legion saves the day by defeating aliens masquraded as the real Legion.
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters column)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Readers point to appearances of Lightning Man as proof that Lightning Lad cannot be dead.
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Second mention of Color Kid & first mention of Evolvo Lad

July

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #312 (published July 25, 1963, cover date September 1963)
  • The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Legion searches for a way to return a fallen member to life. (Death of Proty. Lightning Lad rejoins Legion)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: First mention of Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard

August

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #72 (published August 15, 1963, cover date October 1963)
  • The World of Doomed Olsens!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • 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
    • Join Legion: Elastic Lad (Jimmy Olsen)
Adventure Comics #313 (published August 29, 1963, cover date October 1963)
  • The Condemned Legionnaires!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Legion girls succumb to a crimson virus, while the boys try and stop a new female menace.
    • First appearances: Satan Girl.
    • Notes: Third appearance of Legion of Substitute Heroes.

September

Superman #165 (published September 19, 1963, cover date November 1963)
  • Beauty and the Super-Beast!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman comes up with an elaborate ruse to convince the Superman Revenge Squad that their counter-energy ray doesn’t work.
    • Notes: Saturn Woman & Proty II appear.
Action Comics #306 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963)
  • The Maid of Doom!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A being poses as Superman to trick Supergirl. (Cameo Brainiac 5 & Mon-El)
    • House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy
Adventure Comics #314 (published September 26, 1963, cover date November 1963)
  • The Super-Villains of All Ages!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • 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
    • Notes: First mention of radiation weakness for Ultra Boy
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: 1st mention of Gas Girl

October

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #73 (published October 10, 1963, cover date December 1963)
  • Jimmy’s Inter-Dimensional Romance!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Ultra Boy cameo
  • House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #314 mentions Superboy, Mon-El & Ultra Boy
Action Comics #307 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963)
  • Supergirl's Wedding Day!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A Kryptonian criminal escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate the El family by marrying Supergirl.
    • Notes: Saturn Girl appearance.
    • House Ads: Ad for Adventure Comics #315 with all Substitute Heroes pictured
Adventure Comics #315 (published October 29, 1963, cover date December 1963)
  • The Legionnaires Super-Contest!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Substitute Heroes compete for Legion memership. (Legion 1st becomes aware of the Subs existence. Stone Boy declines Legion membership)
  • The Titanic Boy of Steel!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superboy becomes a giant after exposure to red kryptonite and needs help to protect his secret identity.
    • Notes: Colossal Boy appears. Last new Superboy solo story in Adventure Comics until issue #450)

November

Superman #166 (published November 7, 1963, cover date January 1964)
  • The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman’s son travels to Krypton before its destruction.
    • Notes: A Time bubble appears
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.
Superman-v1-Annual08.jpg Superman Annual v1 #8 (published November 21, 1963, cover date Winter 1963-64)
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #316 (published November 27, 1963, cover date January 1964)
  • The Renegade Super-Hero!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Ultra Boy is thought to be a traitor to the Legion. (Beginning of Phantom Girl/Ultra Boy romance)
  • The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Partial reprint of same feature from Superman Annual #4, 1961 with some changes and two new pages.

December

Superman #167 (published December 19, 1963, cover date February 1964)
  • The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Brainiac revealed to be android, caption refers to revised ancestry of Brainiac 5
Action Comics #309 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
  • The Superman Super-Spectacular!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: President Kennedy helps Superman protect his secret identity.
    • Notes: Legion of Super-Pets appears
Adventure Comics #317 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
  • The Menace of Dream Girl!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • 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. 1st mention Time Trapper)
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #47 (published December 26, 1963, cover date February 1964)
  • The Super-Life of Lois Lane!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • 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 Night Girl, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy)
  • Two-year subscription offer pictures Mon-El, Saturn Girl, Superboy & Ultra Boy

1964

January

Superboy #111 (published January 2, 1964, cover date March 1964)
  • Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Superboy mentions Ranzz twins
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #318 (published January 30, 1964, cover date March 1964)
  • The Mutiny of the Legionnaires!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Sun Boy succumbs to space fatigue and turns on the Legion.
    • Notes: Second appearance of Time Trapper
  • Smallville Mailsack (letters column)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Only mention of a "Super-Bird" member of the Legion of Super-Pets

February

Adventure Comics #319 (published February 27, 1964, cover date April 1964)
  • The Legion's Suicide Squad!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Substitute succeeds, where two Legion teams failed, on a mission to destroy alien weapons..
    • First appearances: Planetary Chance Machine
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #76 (published February 27, 1964, cover date April 1964)
  • Elastic Lad Jimmy and his Legion Romances!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Legion girls feign interest in Jimmy to help him impress his would-be girlfriend, Lucy Lane.
    • Notes: Light Lass, Saturn Girl & Triplicate Girl appear

March

Adventure Comics #320 (published March 26, 1964, cover date May 1964)
  • The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superboy takes the place of Dev-Em in an attempt to capture Morlock the Merciless.
    • Notes: Third appearance of Dev-Em.
  • 1st partial reprint of The War of the Superboys! from Adventure Comics #287
  • 1st partial reprint of The Knave From Krypton! from Adventure Comics #288
  • The Legion Outpost (letters column)
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Letters page changes name from Smallville Mailsack to reflect Legion takeover of title

April

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #77 (published April 9, 1964, cover date June 1964)
  • The Colossus of Metropolis!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Jimmy grows to giant size to battle Titano, the Super-Ape.
    • Notes: Jimmy wears costumes of Colossal Boy, Sun Boy & Star Boy
Adventure Comics #321 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964)
  • The Code of the Legion!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Lightning Lad pretends to fail a psychological test in order to expose SP Chief Wilson.
    • First appearances: Time Trapper (proper).
    • Depowered: Bouncing Boy
World's Finest Comics #142 (published April 30, 1964, cover date June 1964)
  • The Composite Superman!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A janitor at the Superman Museum goes on a rampage after gaining the powers of all Legion members.
    • Notes: Legion statuettes appear

May

Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #50 (published May 14, 1964, cover date July 1964)
  • Lois Lane's Luckiest Day!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Three girls join Lois Lane’s fan club and help to make it her lucky day.
    • Notes: Phantom Girl, Shrinking Violet & Triplicate Girl appear
Superboy #114 (published May 21, 1964, cover date July 1964)
  • Krypto's Catastrophes!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Superboy mentions Legion
Adventure Comics #322 (published May 28, 1964, cover date July 1964)
  • The Super Tests of the Super-Pets!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Super-Pets put Proty II through his paces in a series of initiation tests.
    • Notes: Proty II joins Super-Pets

June

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #323 (published June 25, 1964, cover date August 1964)
  • The Eight Impossible Missions!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The Legion members compete to solve Proty’s puzzle and become Legion leader..
    • First appearances: Spider-Girl & Double-Header. Saturn Girl re-elected leader)
  • Origin of the Legion of Substitute Heroes
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Text feature gives origin & homeworlds of the Subs.

July

80-Page Giant #2 (published July 2, 1964, cover date September 1964)
  • 1st reprint of The E-L-A-S-T-I-C Lad! from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #31, September, 1958
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #79 (published July 9, 1964, cover date September 1964)
  • The Red-Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A 30th century criminal escapes into the past, taking Jimmy with him.
    • Notes: Legion Time Bubble appears
Adventure Comics #324 (published July 30, 1964, cover date September 1964)
  • The Legion of Super-Outlaws!

August

Superman #172 (published August 6, 1964, cover date October 1964)
  • The New Superman!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Cameoes of Cosmic Boy, Invisible Kid & Saturn Girl.
Adventure Comics #325 (published August 27, 1964, cover date October 1964)
  • Lex Luthor Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Lex Luthor travels into the future, adopts a disguise, and pretends to be good for a time before turning on the Legion.
  • The Legion Constitution
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations.

September

Superman #173 (published September 17, 1964, cover date November 1964)
  • The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. (Cameo Legion statues of Bouncing Boy, Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl & Sun Boy)
Adventure Comics #326 (published September 24, 1964, cover date November 1964)
  • The Revolt of the Girl Legionnaires!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Under the mental control of an alien Queen, the girl Legionnaires attempt to destroy their male teammates..
    • First appearances: Queen Azura of Femnaz
  • The Legion Constitution
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Text feature prints "selected passages" from teams rules and regulations.

October

Superboy #117 (published October 1, 1964, cover date December 1964)
  • Superboy and the 5 Legion Traitors!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Superboy is visited by evil Legion members from an alternate future world.
    • Notes: Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Element Lad, Invisible Kid & Ultra Boy appear
Action Comics #319 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964)
  • The Super-Cheat!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: Supergirl tries to expose a cheater.
    • Notes: Shrinking Violet appears
Adventure Comics #327 (published October 29, 1964, cover date December 1964)
  • The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: The son of a scientist mistakenly believes himself to be an inhuman android, while the true android has taken his place..
    • First appearances: Lone Wolf (and origin - later renamed Timber Wolf)

November

Action Comics #320 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965)
  • The Three Super-Enemies!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Superman refers to events of Superboy v1 #117
Adventure Comics #328 (published November 25, 1964, cover date January 1965)
  • The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Story: A new member convinces the Legionnaires to let him place them in suspended animation so he can augment their powers..
    • First appearances: Command Kid

December

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #329 (published December 31, 1964, cover date February 1965)
  • The Bizarro Legion!
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • 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 Rings
  • Know Your Legionnaires
    • W: ; P: ; I: ; C: ; L: ; E:
    • Notes: Text feature gives origins, powers, homeworlds and real names of all members.
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