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{{realworld}} {{publicationhist|contents=[[#1971|1971]] • [[#1972|1972]] • [[#1973|1973]] • [[#1974|1974]] • [[#1975|1975]] • [[#1976|1976]] • [[#1977|1977]] • [[#1978|1978]]}}
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{{realworld}} {{publicationhist|contents=[[#1965|1965]] • [[#1966|1966]] • [[#1967|1967]] • [[#1968|1968]] • [[#1969|1969]] • [[#1970|1970]]}}
 
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==1965==
 
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===January===
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-172.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:JimmyOlsen083.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
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|[[Superboy v1 172|'''''Superboy'' v1 #172''']] (published [[January 7]], 1971, cover date March 1971)
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|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 83|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #83]]''' (published [[January 14]], 1965, cover date March 1965)
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*'''Brotherly Hate!'''
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*'''The Great Miss Universe Contest!'''
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: George Tuska; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
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**W: Sam Rolfe; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' Jimmy encounters some amazing circumstances when he sits in as a judge for the Miss Universe contest.
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**''Notes:'' Jimmy uses Brainiac 5's force-field belt
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure403.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:Action322.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|[[Adventure Comics 403|'''''Adventure Comics'' #403''']] (published [[January 12]], 1971, cover date March/April 1971)
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| class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 322|''Action Comics'' v1 #322]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965)
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*'''The Coward of Steel.'''
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*1st reprint of '''The Stolen Super Powers!''' from [[Adventure Comics 304|''Adventure Comics'' #304]], Jan. 1963
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**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger
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*1st reprint of '''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!''' from [[Adventure Comics 305|''Adventure Comics'' #305]], Feb. 1963
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**''Story:'' Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent.
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*1st reprint of '''The Return of Lightning Lad!''' from [[Adventure Comics 308|''Adventure Comics'' #308]], May, 1963
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**''Notes:'' Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future"
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*1st reprint of '''The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires!''' from [[Adventure Comics 312|''Adventure Comics'' #312]], Sept. 1963
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*'''The Planet of Outcasts!'''
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**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
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*'''Fashion From Fans'''
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**''Story:'' Members of the Sisterhood of Evil trick Supergirl into reviving some of the most notorious villainesses of all time. (Sisterhood members pose as [[Plant Girl]], [[Time Girl]] & [[Music Maid]], characters all inspired by the "Bits of Legionnaire Business" feature in Adventure Comics)
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
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**Renderings of costume designs submitted by fans
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 330|''Adventure Comics'' #330]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965)
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*'''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!'''
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**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' A space pirate fakes his way into the Legion and then gets all other members expelled.
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**''First appearances:'' [[Dynamo Boy]], [[Eyeful Ethel]] & [[the Mess]]
 
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===February===
 
===February===
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-173.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
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|[[Superboy v1 173|'''''Superboy'' v1 #173''']] (published [[February 18]], 1971, cover date April 1971)
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|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman v1 176|''Superman'' v1 #176]]''' (published [[February 4]], 1965, cover date April 1965)
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*'''Trust Me Or Kill Me!'''
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*'''The Revenge of the Super-Pets!'''
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**W: Cary Bates; P&I: George Tuska; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
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**W: Leo Dorfman?; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Appearances:'' Super-Pets
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger]]
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===March===
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|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 56|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #56]]''' (published [[February 11]], 1965, cover date April 1965)
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*'''Lois Lane, Super-Telepath!'''
 +
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Appearances:'' Cameo [[Saturn Girl/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Saturn Girl]]
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by ???]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Super DC Giant S24|'''''Super DC Giant'' #S24''']] (published [[March 4]], 1971, cover date May/June 1971)
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|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 323|''Action Comics'' v1 #323]]''' (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965)
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*1st reprint of '''The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!''' from [[Action Comics 297|''Action Comics'' #297]], Feb. 1963
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*'''The Kryptonian Killer!'''
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*1st reprint of '''The Super Powers of Lex Luthor!''' from [[Action Comics 298|''Action Comics'' #298]], Mar. 1963
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**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history.
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**''Appearances:'' Super-Pets
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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===May===
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 331|''Adventure Comics'' #331]]''' (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965)
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|-
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*'''The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!'''
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|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-176.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]]
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**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger
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|[[Superboy v1 176|'''''Superboy'' v1 #176''']] (published [[May 20]], 1971, cover date July 1971)
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**''Story:'' As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members.
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*'''Invisible Invader!'''
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**''First appearances:'' [[Golden Boy]], [[Polecat]], [[Tusker]], [[Animal Lad]].
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**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: George Tuska; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
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**''Appearances:'' LSV
 
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===June===
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===March===
 
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]  
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 140|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #140''']] (published [[June 3]], 1971, cover date August/September 1971)
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 332|''Adventure Comics'' #332]]''' (published [[March 25]], 1965, cover date May 1965)
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*1st reprint of '''The World of Doomed Olsens!''' from [[Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen 72|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #72]], Oct. 1963
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*'''The Super Moby Dick of Space!'''
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**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure409.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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**''Story:'' [[Lightning Lad/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lad]] becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature.
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Adventure Comics 409|'''''Adventure Comics'' #409''']] (published [[June 29]], 1971, cover date August 1971)
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**''Notes:'' Lightning Lad loses arm.
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*1st reprint of '''The Condemned Legionnaires!''' from [[Adventure Comics 313|''Adventure Comics'' #313]], October 1963
 
 
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===July===
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===April===
 
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]  
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|valign="top"|[[file:80PageGiant11.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superboy v1 177|'''''Superboy'' v1 #177''']] (published [[July 6]], 1971, cover date September 1971)
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[80 Page Giant 11|''80 Page Giant'' #11]]''' (published [[April 15]], 1965, cover date June 1965)
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*1st reprint of '''The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton!''' from [[Adventure Comics 320|''Adventure Comics'' #320]], May, 1964
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*1st reprint of '''The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!''' from [[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' v1'' #86]], January, 1961
 +
*1st reprint of the poster from [[Superman v1 Annual 4|''Superman'' v1 Annual #4]], 1963
 
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]]  
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]]
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|[[DC 100-Page Super Spectacular 6|'''''DC 100-Page Super Spectacular'' #6''']] (published [[July 15]], 1971, cover date 1971)
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|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 85|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #85]]''' (published [[April 15]], 1965, cover date June 1965)
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*Lists 1st appearance of every Legion character
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*'''The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen!'''
 +
**W: Jerry Seigel; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' Chameleon Boy & LSH cameo.
 
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure410.jpg|80px|Cover art by Robert Oksner]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure333.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Adventure Comics 410|'''''Adventure Comics'' #410''']] (published [[July 29]], 1971, cover date September 1971)
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 333|''Adventure Comics'' #333]]''' (published [[April 29]], 1965, cover date June 1965)
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*1st reprint of '''The Revolt of the Girl Legionnaires!''' from [[Adventure Comics 326|''Adventure Comics'' #326]], November 1964
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*'''The War Between Krypton and Earth!'''
 +
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legionnaires take sides in a battle between Kryptonians and Vrunnians on ancient Earth, and Star Boy sinks Atlantis.
 
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|colspan="2"|
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===August===
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===May===
 
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]]  
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superboy v1 178|'''''Superboy'' v1 #178''']] (published [[August 26]], 1971, cover date October 1971)
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|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 86|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #86]]''' (published [[May 7]], 1965, cover date July 1965)
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*1st reprint of '''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!''' from [[Adventure Comics 327|''Adventure Comics'' #327]], Dec. 1964
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*'''The Team of Olsen and Brainiac!'''
 +
**W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Mon-El
 
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure411.jpg|80px|Cover art by Robert Oksner]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Adventure Comics 411|'''''Adventure Comics'' #411''']] (published [[August 31]], 1971, cover date October 1971)
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 334|''Adventure Comics'' #334]]''' (published [[May 27]], 1965, cover date July 1965)
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*1st reprint of '''The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion!''' from [[Adventure Comics 337|''Adventure Comics'' #337]], October 1965
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*'''The Unknown Legionnaire!'''
 +
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legion recounts how it helped protect the secrets of the Protean planet with the help of Unknown Boy.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Unknown Boy
 
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===October===
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===June===
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Murphy Anderson]]
 
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superman v1 245|'''''Superman'' v1 #245''']] (published [[October 7]], 1971, cover date December/January 1971)
 
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*1st reprint of '''The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!''' from [[Superman v1 167|''Superman'' v1 #167]], Feb. 1964
 
 
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]  
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|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure335.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superboy v1 180|'''''Superboy'' v1 #180''']] (published [[October 28]], 1971, cover date December 1971)
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 335|''Adventure Comics'' #335]]''' (published [[June 24]], 1965, cover date August 1965)
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*1st reprint of '''The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy!''' from [[Adventure Comics 301|''Adventure Comics'' #301]], October, 1962
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*'''Starfinger!'''
 +
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' A new villain battles the Legion for an element that can restore youth.
 +
**''First appearances:'' [[Starfinger/Lars Hanscom|Starfinger (Lars Hanscom)]]
 +
*'''Meet the Legionnaires: Brainiac 5'''
 +
**''Notes:'' Text feature gives details of Brainiac 5's origin. First mention Dox line, Vril (Brainiac 2), Pran (Brainiac 3) & Kajz (Brainiac 4). First mention long Coluan lifespans.
 
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===November===
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===July===
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Batman 238|'''''Batman'' #238''']] (published [[November 4]], 1971, cover date January 1972)
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|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 87|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #87]]''' (published [[July 8]], 1965, cover date September 1965)
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*1st reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Outlaws!''' from [[Adventure Comics 324|''Adventure Comics'' #324]], Sept. 1964
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*'''The Arena of Doom!'''
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**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman.  
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**''Appearances:'' LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure336.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superboy v1 181|'''''Superboy'' v1 #181''']] (published [[November 25]], 1971, cover date January 1972)
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 336|''Adventure Comics'' #336]]''' (published [[July 29]], 1965, cover date September 1965)
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*1st reprint of '''The Six-Legged Legionnaire''' from [[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]], April, 1967
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*'''The True Identity of Starfinger!'''
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**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
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**''Story:'' The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century."
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==1972==
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**''Notes:'' First Legion use of [[Inertron]]
 
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===January===
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===August===
 
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-183.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)]]
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|[[Superboy v1 183|'''''Superboy'' v1 #183''']] (published [[January 25]], 1972, cover date March 1972)
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|'''[[Superboy v1 124|''Superboy'' v1 #124]]''' (published [[August 19]], 1965, cover date October 1965)
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*'''War of the Wraith Mates!'''
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*'''The Insect Queen of Smallville!'''
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**W: Cary Bates; P: George Tuska; I: Vince Colletta; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
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**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids.
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**''First appearances:'' Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity
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<!--Not strictly a Legion story, but DC includes it in Legion Archives-->
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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===February===
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 337|''Adventure Comics'' #337]]''' (published [[August 26]], 1965, cover date October 1965)
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*'''The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion!'''
 +
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (Part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Legion members fake getting married, and expelled, to draw out alien invaders posing as applicants.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Murrans, Blackout Boy, Magnetic Boy & Size Lad
 +
**''Notes:'' First mention that married members must resign. First mentions: Halo Jewels of Hrann and rare scarlet spiral coral of Vavalla.
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-184.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]]
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|[[Superboy v1 184|'''''Superboy'' v1 #184''']] (published [[February 24]], 1972, cover date April 1972)
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|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 88|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #88]]''' (published [[August 26]], 1965, cover date October 1965)
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*'''One Legionnaire Must Go!'''
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*'''Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ!'''
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**W: Cary Bates; P: Murphy Anderson; I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
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**W: Otto binder; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Appearances:'' Cameo Star Boy
 
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===March===
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===September===
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure338.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superboy v1 185|'''''Superboy'' v1 #185''']] (published [[March 2]], 1972, cover date May 1972)
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|'''[[Adventure Comics 338|''Adventure Comics'' #338]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
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*1st reprint of '''Clark Kent’s Super Father!''' from [[Adventure Comics 289|''Adventure Comics'' #289]], October, 1961
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*'''The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies!'''
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*1st reprint of '''The Eight Impossible Missions!''' from [[Adventure Comics 323|''Adventure Comics'' #323]], Aug. 1964
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**W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies.
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**''First appearances:'' [[Glorith/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Glorith]]
 
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===May===
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===October===
 
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-188.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)]]
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|[[Superboy v1 188|'''''Superboy'' v1 #188''']] (published [[May 25]], 1972, cover date July 1972)
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|'''[[Superboy v1 125|''Superboy v1'' #125]]''' (published [[October 7]], 1965, cover date December 1965)
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*'''Curse of the Blood Crystals!'''
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*'''The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho!'''
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**W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
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**W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' A young hero who shortens his lifespan every time he uses his super-power tries to enlist Superboy's help in joining the Legion.
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**''First appearances:'' [[Kid Psycho]]
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
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|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 331|''Action Comics'' v1 #331]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965)
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===July===
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*'''Operation Satan!'''
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**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural.
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**''Notes:'' Heroine from another world has Legion medallions
 
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|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-190.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
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|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 190|'''''Superboy'' v1 #190''']] (published [[July 27]], 1972, cover date September 1972)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 339|''Adventure Comics'' #339]]''' (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965)
−
*'''Murder the Leader!'''
+
*'''Hunters of the Super-Beasts!'''
−
**W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legion tries to put down an animal revolt led by a former ally.
 +
**''Deaths:'' [[Beast Boy]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
−
===August===
+
===November===
 +
|-
 +
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure340.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 +
|'''[[Adventure Comics 340|''Adventure Comics'' #340]]''' (published [[November 25]], 1965, cover date January 1966)
 +
*'''Computo the Conqueror!'''
 +
**W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' A super-computer created by Brainiac 5 runs amok in an attempt to take over the world.
 +
**''First appearances:'' [[Computo/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Computo]].
 +
**''Deaths:'' [[Duo Damsel/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Triplicate Girl]] (body 1/white)
 +
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
 +
**E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' 1st mention of Plant Lad
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-191.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|<span id="Action332">[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|<!--Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)-->]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 191|'''''Superboy'' v1 #191''']] (published [[August 24]], 1972, cover date October 1972)
+
|class="elseworlds_cameo"|'''''Action Comics'' v1 #332''' (published [[November 25]], 1965, cover date January 1966)
−
*'''Attack of the Sun Scavenger'''
+
*'''The Super-Vengeance of Lex Luthor '''
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Ira Schnapp; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Cameo appearances:'' Legion of Super-Villains (Cosmic King, Saturn Queen, Lightning Lord)
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===December===
 
===December===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:LSHv1-1.jpg|80px|Art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure341.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), Sheldon Moldoff (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|[[Legion of Super-Heroes v1 1|'''''The Legion of Super-Heroes'' v1 #1''']] (published [[December 14]], 1972, cover date February 1973)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 341|''Adventure Comics'' #341]]''' (published [[December 30]], 1965, cover date February 1966)
−
<div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
+
*'''Colossal Boy's One-Man War!'''
−
*1st reprint of '''The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion!''' from [[Adventure Comics 328|''Adventure Comics'' #328]], Jan. 1965
+
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
</div>
+
**''Story:'' The Legion uses an ancient weapon to battle Computo.
−
*'''The Legion of Super-Heroes: Membership List (Part One)'''
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Shanghalla]], [[Duo Damsel/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Duo Damsel]] & the [[Weirdo Legionnaire]].
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: John Forte; E: Jeff Rovin
+
**''Notes:'' Legion discovers the [[Bat Cave]]
−
|-
+
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-193.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
**E: Mort Weisinger
−
|[[Superboy v1 193|'''''Superboy'' v1 #193''']] (published [[December 26]], 1972, cover date February 1973)
+
**''Notes:'' First mention of Crystal Kid
−
*'''War Between the Nights and the Days!'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates, Nick Pascale (original idea); P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
 
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
−
==1973==
+
==1966==
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===January===
 
===January===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:LSHv1-2.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action334.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|[[Legion of Super-Heroes v1 2|'''''The Legion of Super-Heroes'' v1 #2''']] (published [[January 18]], 1973, cover date March 1973)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Action Comics v1 334|''Action Comics'' v1 #334]]''' (published [[January 18]], 1966, cover date March 1966)
−
<div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
+
*1st reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics v1 267|''Action Comics'' v1 #267]], August, 1960
−
*1st reprint of '''The War Between Krypton and Earth!''' from [[Adventure Comics 333|''Adventure Comics'' #333]], June, 1965
+
|-
−
</div>
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure342.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
*'''The Legion of Super-Heroes: Membership List (Part Two)'''
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 342|''Adventure Comics'' #342]]''' (published [[January 27]], 1966, cover date March 1966)
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: John Forte; E: Jeff Rovin
+
*'''The Legionnaire Who Killed!'''
 +
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff (pages 1-8 only), George Klein; L: Vivian Berg (pages 2-8 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legion tries a member for breaking its code against killing.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Calamity King & Color Kid.
 +
**''Expelled:'' Star Boy
 +
*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''
 +
**E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' First mention of Porcupine Pete
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===February===
 
===February===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:LSHv1-3.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan and George Klein]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure343.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Legion of Super-Heroes v1 3|'''''The Legion of Super-Heroes'' v1 #3''']] (published [[February 13]], 1973, cover date April/May 1973)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 343|''Adventure Comics'' #343]]''' (published [[February 24]], 1966, cover date April 1966)
−
*1st reprint of '''Computo the Conqueror!''' from [[Adventure Comics 340|''Adventure Comics'' #340]], Jan, 1966
+
*'''The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!'''
 +
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Legion members believe they have been jinxed.
 +
**''First appearances:'' [[Luck Lords/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Luck Lords]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===March===
 
===March===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-195.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-129.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 195|'''''Superboy'' v1 #195''']] (published [[March 20]], 1973, cover date June 1973)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superboy v1 129|''Superboy'' v1 #129]]''' (published [[March 10]], 1966, cover date May 1966)
−
*'''The One-Shot Hero!''' (1st app. [[Wildfire/Pre-Crisis|Wildfire]])
+
*1st reprint of '''Superboy's Big Brother!''' from [[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]], June, 1961
−
**W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
*'''How Mon-El Left the Phantom Zone'''
 +
**E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' Text feature, recapping Mon-El's history
 +
|-
 +
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure344.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 +
|'''[[Adventure Comics 344|''Adventure Comics'' #344]]''' (published [[March 29]], 1966, cover date May 1966)
 +
*'''The Super-Stalag of Space!'''
 +
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legion attempts to rescue Brainiac 5 from an interstellar prison for super-heroes.
 +
**''First appearances:'' [[Blockade Boy]], [[Shadow Kid]], [[Weight Wizard]], [[Nardo]], [[Plant Lad]]
 +
**''Deaths:'' Plant Lad
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===April===
 
===April===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[100-Page Super Spectacular DC18|'''''100-Page Super Spectacular'' #DC-18''']] (published [[April 12]], 1973, cover date July 1973)
+
|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 158|''World's Finest Comics'' #158]]''' (published [[April 26]], 1966, cover date June 1966)
−
*1st reprint of '''The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!''' from [[Superman v1 162|''Superman'' v1 #162]], July, 1963
+
*'''The Invulnerable Super-Enemy!'''
 +
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers)
 +
|-
 +
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure345.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 +
|'''[[Adventure Comics 345|''Adventure Comics'' #345]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966)
 +
*'''The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!'''
 +
**W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legion rescues its teammates from the Stalag of Space.
 +
**''Deaths:'' Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard.
 +
|-
 +
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
 +
===May===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:LSHv1-4.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan and Sheldon Moldoff]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Legion of Super-Heroes v1 4|'''''The Legion of Super-Heroes'' v1 #4''']] (published [[April 12]], 1973, cover date July/August 1973)
+
|'''[[Superboy v1 131|''Superboy v1'' #131]]''' (published [[May 17]], 1966, cover date July 1966)
−
*1st reprint of '''Colossal Boy's One-Man War!''' from [[Adventure Comics 341|''Adventure Comics'' #341]], Feb. 1966
+
*'''The Dog From S.C.P.A.!'''
 +
**P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''First appearances:'' [[Space Canine Patrol Agency]] (SCPA).
 +
**''Notes:'' Cameo Legion statuettes
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by ???]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure346.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Amazing World of Superman Metropolis Edition|'''''The Amazing World Of Superman, Metropolis Edition''''']] (published 1973)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 346|''Adventure Comics'' #346]]''' (published [[May 26]], 1966, cover date July 1966)
−
*''Notes:'' Black and white tabloid available only in Metropolis, Illinois and by mail
+
*'''One of Us Is A Traitor!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Sheldon Moldoff (finished art); L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Four new members join the Legion just in time to help fight off an alien invasion.
 +
**''First appearances:'' [[Ferro Lad/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Ferro Lad]], [[Karate Kid/Val Armorr/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Karate Kid]], [[Nemesis Kid]], [[Princess Projectra/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Princess Projectra]], Khunds
 +
**''Join Legion:'' Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra
 +
*'''The Legion Outpost''' (letters column)
 +
**E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs
 +
*'''Meet the Legionnaires'''
 +
**E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' Text feature. (Origins and powers of Legion members)
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-197.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 197|'''''Superboy'' v1 #197''']] (published [[June 19]], 1973, cover date September 1973)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 347|''Adventure Comics'' #347]]''' (published [[June 28]], 1966, cover date August 1966)
−
*'''Timber Wolf --Dead Hero, Live Executioner!'''
+
*'''The Traitor's Triumph!'''
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*''Notes:'' Cover title changed to ''Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'', begins 3rd regular Legion series
+
**''Story:'' The Legion fights off an alien invasion and discovers one of its new members infiltrated the team as a Khund agent.
 +
**''Expelled:'' Nemesis Kid
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===July===
 
===July===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[100-Page Super Spectacular DC21|'''''100-Page Super Spectacular'' #DC-21''']] (published [[July 10]], 1973, cover date October 1973)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 348|''Adventure Comics'' #348]]''' (published [[July 28]], 1966, cover date September 1966)
−
*1st reprint of '''The Super Moby Dick of Space!''' from [[Adventure Comics 332|''Adventure Comics'' #332]], May, 1965
+
*'''Target 21 Legionnaires!'''
−
|-
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-198.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
**''Story:'' A mad scientists seeks revenge against the Legionnaire who cost him his job.
−
|[[Superboy v1 198|'''''Superboy'' v1 #198''']] (published [[July 19]], 1973, cover date October 1973)
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Doctor Regulus/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Dr. Regulus]].
−
*'''The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!'''
+
**''Leadership:'' Invisible Kid elected Legion leader
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum;  L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**''Notes:'' Origin of Sun Boy
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-199.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dave Cockrum (pencils) and Nick Cardy (inks, Superboy figure pencils)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[File:Adventure349.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 199|'''''Superboy'' v1 #199''']] (published [[August 21]], 1973, cover date November 1973)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 349|''Adventure Comics'' #349]]''' (published [[August 30]], 1966, cover date October 1966)
−
*'''The Gun That Mastered Men'''
+
*'''The Rogue Legionnaire!'''
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
**''First appearance:'' Tyr
+
**''Story:'' The Legion uses an experimental time machine to track down the villain who stole its time bubbles.
−
*'''The Impossible Target!'''
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Universo/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Universo]] & [[Rond Vidar/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Rond Vidar]]
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum;  L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
−
===October===
+
 
 +
===September===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SecretOrigins-v1-6.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Secret Origins v1 6|'''''Secret Origins'' v1 #6''']] (published [[October 9]], 1973, cover date January/February 1974)
+
|'''[[World's Finest Comics 162|''World's Finest Comics'' #162]]''' (published [[September 13]], 1966, cover date November 1966)
−
*1st reprint of '''The Origin of the Legion''' from [[Superboy v1 147|''Superboy'' v1 #147]]
+
*'''Pawns of the Jousting Master!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' Superman mentions Colossal Boy
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-200.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 200|'''''Superboy'' v1 #200''']] (published [[October 18]], 1973, cover date January/February 1974)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 350|''Adventure Comics'' #350]]''' (published [[September 29]], 1966, cover date November 1966)
−
*'''The Legionnaire Bride of Starfinger''' (wedding Bouncing Boy & Duo Damsel)
+
*'''The Outcast Super-Heroes!'''
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' When a cloud of green kryptonite envelopes the Earth, Superboy and Supergirl choose their replacements in the Legion.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Miss Terius, Sir Prize, Evillo, R.J. Brande, and four of the Devil's Dozen: the Hag, the Wild Huntsman, Sugyn, & Apollo
 +
*'''Meet the Legionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy'''
 +
**E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' Text feature. (Origin Chameleon Boy, 1st mention UP fear of Durlans)
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
  
−
===November===
+
===October===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure351.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superman v1 272|'''''Superman'' v1 #272''']] (published [[November 15]], 1973, cover date February 1974)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 351|''Adventure Comics'' #351]]''' (published [[October 27]], 1966, cover date December 1966)
−
*1st reprint of '''Beauty and the Super-Beast!''' from [[Superman v1 165|''Superman'' v1 #165]], November 1963
+
*'''The Forgotten Legion!'''
 +
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legion races to secure magical artifacts for a spell to help them defeat Evillo.
 +
**''Notes:'' Lightning Lad regains right arm.
 +
**''Rejoin Legion:'' Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Star Boy
 +
**''Appearances:'' Color Kid
 +
**''First appearances:'' White Witch
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
−
===December===
+
 
 +
===November===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-201.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 201|'''''Superboy'' v1 #201''']] (published [[December 20]], 1973, cover date March/April 1974)
+
|class="elseworlds_reprint"|'''[[Superman v1 193|''Superman'' v1 #193]]''' (published [[November 10]], 1966, cover date January/February 1967)
−
*'''The Betrayer from Beyond'''
+
*1st reprint of '''The Death of Superman!'''
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum;  L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**''Story:'' from [[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' v1 #149]], November, 1961
−
*'''The Silent Death'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum;  L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
==1974==
+
|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 99|''Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen'' #99]]''' (published [[November 22]], 1966, cover date January 1967)
 +
*'''The One-Man Legion!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Pete Costanza; L: Vivian Berg (pages 1-7), Milton Snapinn (pages 8-10); E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' Jimmy wears Legion uniforms
 
|-
 
|-
−
|colspan="2"|
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure352.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
===February===
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 352|''Adventure Comics'' #352]]''' (published [[November 29]], 1966, cover date January 1967)
−
|-
+
*'''The Fatal Five'''
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]  
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[World's Finest Comics 223|'''''World's Finest Comics'' #223''']] (published [[February 19]], 1974, cover date May/June 1974)
+
**''Story:'' The Legion enlists the aid of the galaxy's greatest villains to fight of a creature bent on destroying the sun.
−
*1st reprint of '''The Composite Superman!''' from [[World’s Finest Comics 142|''World’s Finest Comics'' #142]], June, 1964
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Sun-Eater/Preboot#Pre-Crisis]], [[Fatal Five/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Fatal Five]] ([[Emerald Empress/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Emerald Empress]], [[Mano/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Mano]], [[Persuader/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Persuader]], [[Tharok/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Tharok]] and [[Validus/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Validus]] - also all individual first appearances)
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-202.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|[[Superboy v1 202|'''''Superboy'' v1 #202''']] (published [[February 21]], 1974, cover date May/June 1974)
 
−
*'''Lost: A Million Miles From Home!'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates; P: Dave Cockrum; I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
−
<div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
 
−
*1st reprint of '''The Legionnaire Who Killed!''' from [[Adventure Comics 342|''Adventure Comics'' #342]], March 1966
 
−
*1st reprint of '''The Super-Stalag of Space!''' from [[Adventure Comics 344|''Adventure Comics'' #344]], May, 1966
 
−
*1st reprint of '''The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!''' from [[Adventure Comics 345|''Adventure Comics'' #345]], June, 1966
 
−
</div>
 
−
*'''The Lore of the Legion!'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum;  L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
−
*'''The Wrath of the Devil-Fish!'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Dave Cockrum;  L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
−
**''Joins Legion:'' Wildfire
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
−
===March===
+
 
 +
===December===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily165.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure353.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superman Family 165|'''''The Superman Family'' #165''']] (published [[March 26]], 1974, cover date June/July 1974)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 353|''Adventure Comics'' #353]]''' (published [[December 27]], 1966, cover date February 1967)
−
*1st reprint of '''Krypto’s Three Amazing Transformations!''' from [[Superboy v1 111|''Superboy'' v1 #111]], March 1964
+
*'''The Doomed Legionnaire!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Even by combining their strength with the Fatal Five, the Legionnaires are unable to stop the Sun-Eater until one of their own makes the ultimate sacrifice.
 +
**''Deaths:'' Ferro Lad
 
|-
 
|-
−
|colspan="2"|
+
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
−
===April===
+
==1967==
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-203.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
−
|[[Superboy v1 203|'''''Superboy'' v1 #203''']] (published [[April 18]], 1974, cover date July/August 1974)
 
−
*'''Massacre By Remote Control'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell;  L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
−
**''Deaths:'' Invisible Kid
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
−
===June===
+
===January===
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-204.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
−
|[[Superboy v1 204|'''''Superboy'' v1 #204''']] (published [[June 25]], 1974, cover date September/October 1974)
 
−
*'''The Legionnaire Nobody Remembered'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell;  L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
−
*'''Brainiac 5's Secret Weakness!'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell;  L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
−
**''Resigns:'' Supergirl
 
−
|-
 
−
|colspan="2"|
 
−
===July===
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily167.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Crady]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superman Family 167|'''''The Superman Family'' #167''']] (published [[July 25]], 1974, cover date October/November 1974)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Action Comics v1 347|''Action Comics'' v1 #347]]''' (published [[January 10]], 1967, cover date March/April 1967)
−
*1st reprint of '''The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot!''' from [[Superboy v1 100|''Superboy'' v1 #100]], October, 1962
+
*1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!''' from [[Action Comics v1 290|''Action Comics'' v1 #290]], July, 1962
−
*1st reprint of '''The Insect Queen of Smallville!'''  from [[Superboy v1 124|''Superboy'' v1 #124]], Oct. 1965
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|colspan="2"|
+
| valign="top"|[[file:JimmyOlsen100.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
===August===
+
|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 100|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #100]]''' (published [[January 12]], 1967, cover date March 1967)
 +
*'''Jimmy Olsen's Weirdo Wedding!'''
 +
**W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane.
 +
**''Notes:'' Prior to the wedding, Jimmy uses a [[Time bubble|time-globe]] to attend a Legion meeting in the 30th Century. Reference is made to events in [[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 76|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #76]] and [[Adventure Comics 353|''Adventure Comics'' #353]]. Among the wedding gifts depicted, one is labelled as from the Legion.
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-205.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure354.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|[[Superboy v1 205|'''''Superboy'' v1 #205''']] (published [[August 22]], 1974, cover date November/December 1974)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 354|''Adventure Comics'' #354]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1967, cover date March 1967)
−
*'''The Legion of Super-Executioners'''
+
*'''The Adult Legion!'''
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''Meet "Iron Mike" Grell'''
+
**''Story:'' Superman is summoned by the Adult Legion to the 30th century, to participate in a mission.
−
**W,P&I: Mike Grell; E; Murray Boltinoff
+
**''Appearances:'' Adult Legion
−
*1st reprint of '''The Outcast Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 350|''Adventure Comics'' #350]], Nov. 1966
+
**''First appearances:'' Cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto, Shadow Lass (in cameo)
−
*'''Lore of the Legion'''
 
−
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Dave Cockrum (pages 1-2), Curt Swan (page 3); I: Dave Cockrum (pages 1-2), George Klein (page 3), George Roussos (Insect Queen figure); E: Murray Boltinoff
 
−
<div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
 
−
*1st reprint of '''The Forgotten Legion!''' from [[Adventure Comics 351|''Adventure Comics'' #351]], Dec. 1966
 
−
</div>
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
−
===September===
+
 
 +
===February===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily168.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure355.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superman Family 168|'''''The Superman Family'' #168''']] (published [[September 24]], 1974, cover date December/January 1974)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1967, cover date April 1967)
−
*1st reprint of '''Lois Lane, Super-Telepath!''' from [[Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane 56|''Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #56]], Apr. 1965
+
*'''The War of the Legions'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of descendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis.
 +
**''Notes:'' 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion
 +
*'''The Six-Legged Legionnaire!'''
 +
**W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Lana Lang travels with Superboy to the 30th century to meet the Legion.
 +
**''Joins Legion:'' [[Insect Queen/Lana Lang#Pre-Crisis|Insect Queen]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
−
===October===
+
 
 +
===March===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-206.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Sekowsky (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 206|'''''Superboy'' v1 #206''']] (published [[October 24]], 1974, cover date January/February 1974)
+
|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Inferior Five 2|''Inferior Five'' #2]]''' (published [[March 16]], 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
−
*'''The Legionnaires Who Haunted Superboy'''
+
*'''House Hunting Heroes!'''
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Mike Sekowsky; I: Mike Esposito; L: Ira Schnapp; E: Jack Miller
−
*'''Welcome Home, Daughter ... Now Die!'''
+
**''Notes:'' Invisible Kid cameo, 1st app. Legion theme song
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|colspan="2"|
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure356.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
===November===
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|'''[[Adventure Comics 356|''Adventure Comics'' #356]]''' (published [[March 30]], 1967, cover date May 1967)
−
|-
+
*'''The Five Legion Orphans!'''
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
+
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|[[Limited Collectors' Edition C-34|'''''Limited Collectors' Edition'' #C-34''']] (published [[November 7]], 1974, cover date February/March 1975)
+
**''Notes:'' parents of various Legionnaires appear
−
*'''Untitled'''
 
−
*Two-page 1975 calendar pin-up which depicts various super-heroes, including the charter members of the Legion alongside Superboy)
 
−
E: Paul Levitz
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily169.jpg|80px|Cover art by Nick Cardy]]
 
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superman Family 169|'''''The Superman Family'' #169''']] (published [[November 26]], 1974, cover date February/March 1975)
 
−
*1st reprint of '''The League of Fantastic Supermen!''' from [[Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen 63|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #63]], August, 1962
 
−
|-
 
−
|colspan="2"|
 
−
===December===
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-207.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
−
|[[Superboy v1 207|'''''Superboy'' v1 #207''']] (published [[December 24]], 1974, cover date March 1975)
 
−
*'''The Rookie Who Betrayed the Legion'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
−
*'''Lightning Lad's Day of Dread'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
−
|-
 
−
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
 
−
==1975==
 
−
|-
 
−
|colspan="2"|
 
−
===January===
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-208.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell (pencils & inks main panel), Curt Swan (pencils smaller panels) and George Klein (inks smaller panels)]]
 
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|[[Superboy v1 208|'''''Superboy'' v1 #208''']] (published [[January 9]], 1975, cover date April 1975)
 
−
*'''Vengeance of the Super-Villains'''
 
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
 
−
*'''The Legion of Substitute Heroes'''
 
−
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Murray Boltinoff, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
 
 
<div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
 
<div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
−
*1st reprint of '''Lana Lang’s Superboy Identity Detection Kit!''' from [[Superboy v1 93|''Superboy'' v1 #93]], December, 1961
+
*1st reprint of '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961
−
*1st reprint of '''The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!''' from [[Adventure Comics 343|''Adventure Comics'' #343]], Apr. 1966
 
 
</div>
 
</div>
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:WonderWoman-v1-217.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Wonder Woman v1 217|'''''Wonder Woman'' v1 #217''']] (published [[January 9]], 1975, cover date April/May 1975)
 
−
*1st reprint of '''Fun House of Time!''' from [[Wonder Woman v1 101|''Wonder Woman'' v1 #101]], October, 1958
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
  
−
===March===
+
===April===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-209.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure357.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 209|'''''Superboy'' v1 #209''']] (published [[March 11]], 1975, cover date June 1975)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 357|''Adventure Comics'' #357]]''' (published [[April 27]], 1967, cover date June 1967)
−
*'''Who Can Save the Princess?'''
+
*'''The Ghost of Ferro Lad!'''  
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''Hero for a Day'''
+
**''Story:'' The four Legionnaires who fought alongside Ferro Lad are apparently being tormented by his angry ghost.
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Controllers/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Controllers]], [[Magnetic Kid/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Pol Krinn]]
−
*'''Super-Talk'''
+
 
−
**W: Jim Shooter; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===May===
 
===May===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-210.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure358.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 210|'''''Superboy'' v1 #210''']] (published [[May 8]], 1975, cover date August 1975)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 358|''Adventure Comics'' #358]]''' (published [[May 31]], 1967, cover date July 1967)
−
*'''Soljer's Private War'''
+
*'''The Hunter!'''
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''Lair of the Black Dragon'''
+
**''Story:'' The Legionnaires become the prey of a master hunter.
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Orion the Hunter]]
−
**''Origin:'' Karate Kid
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-211.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 211|'''''Superboy'' v1 #211''']] (published [[June 12]], 1975, cover date September 1975)
+
|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 168|''World's Finest Comics'' #168]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1967, cover date August 1967)
−
*'''The Ultimate Revenge''' (2nd app. Roxxas)
+
*'''The Return of the Composite Superman!'''
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''The Legion's Lost Home'''
+
**''Notes:'' Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Joe Letterese; E: Murray Boltinoff
+
|-
 +
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure359.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 +
|'''[[Adventure Comics 359|''Adventure Comics'' #359]]''' (published [[June 29]], 1967, cover date August 1967)
 +
*'''The Outlawed Legionnaires!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legionnaires return from a busy week of off-world missions to discover they have been disbanded by the United Planets without their knowledge.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===July===
 
===July===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily173.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superman Family 173|'''''The Superman Family'' #173''']] (published [[July 8]], 1975, cover date October/November 1975)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 360|''Adventure Comics'' #360]]''' (published [[July 27]], 1967, cover date September 1967)
−
*1st reprint of '''Beware of the Bug Belle!''' from [[Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane 69|''Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #69]], Oct. 1966
+
*'''The Legion Chain Gang!'''
−
|-
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-212.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
**''Story:'' The newly-formed Legion Espionage Squad works to discover what has caused them to become outlaws on Earth.
−
|[[Superboy v1 212|'''''Superboy'' v1 #212''']] (published [[July 15]], 1975, cover date October 1975)
+
**''Appearances:'' Universo
−
*'''Last Fight for a Legionnaire''' (Matter-Eater Lad resigns)
+
**''Joins Legion:'' Rond Vidar
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
 
−
*'''A Death Stroke At Dawn'''
 
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; L: Ben Oda; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dave Cockrum (pencils and inks), Neal Pozner (coloring) and Carl Gafford (separations)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
|[[Amazing World of DC Comics 9|'''''The Amazing World Of DC Comics'' #9''']] (cover date November/December 1975)
+
|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 106|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #106]]''' (published [[August 22]], 1967, cover date October 1967)
−
*'''The Legion Handbook''' (DC Comics' fan magazine)
+
*'''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter!'''
−
**E: Paul Levitz, Carl Gafford (Managing Editors), Neal Pozner (Guest Editor)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Jimmy is called to the 30th century to help put out the latest issue of The Legion Bulletin.
 +
**''Notes:'' Four members of the LSH appear
 +
|-
 +
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]]
 +
|'''[[Adventure Comics 361|''Adventure Comics'' #361]]''' (published [[August 29]], 1967, cover date October 1967)
 +
*'''The Unkillables!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Jim Mooney, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jim Mooney; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Legionnaires are asked by the United Planets to guard off-world ambassadors headed to Earth for a peace accord summit.
 +
**''First appearances:'' [[Dominators/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Dominators]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===September===
 
===September===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-213.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure362.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 213|'''''Superboy'' v1 #213''']] (published [[September 16]], 1975, cover date December 1975)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 362|''Adventure Comics'' #362]]''' (published [[September 28]], 1967, cover date November 1967)
−
*'''The Jaws of Fear'''
+
*'''The Chemoids are Coming!'''
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''Trapped To Live -- Free To Die!'''
+
**''Story:'' The Legion battles an evil chemical genius and his unusual android henchmen.
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bill Draut; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Mantis Marlo/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Mantis Marlo]] and Chemoids
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===October===
 
===October===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Bob Oksner]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure363.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superman v1 295|'''''Superman'' v1 #295''']] (published [[October 16]], 1975, cover date January 1976)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 363|''Adventure Comics'' #363]]''' (published [[October 31]], 1967, cover date December 1967)
−
*'''Costume, Costume -- Who's Got the Costume?'''
+
*'''Black Day for the Legion!'''
−
**W: Elliot S! Maggin; P: Curt Swan; I: Bob Oksner, Terry Austin (backgrounds); E: Julius Schwartz
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' The Legion seem to battle their evil adversary on 3 different worlds at the same time.
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-214.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 214|'''''Superboy'' v1 #214''']] (published [[October 21]], 1975, cover date January 1976)
+
|class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[World's Finest Comics 172|''World's Finest Comics'' #172]]''' (published [[October 26]], 1967, cover date December 1967)
−
*'''No Price Too High'''
+
*'''Superman and Batman...Brothers!'''
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''Stay Small Or Die'''
+
**''Notes:'' Batman joins Adult Legion
−
**W: Cary Bates; P: Mike Grell; I: Bill Draut; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===November===
 
===November===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily175.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure364.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superman Family 175|'''''The Superman Family'' #175''']] (published [[November 6]], 1975, cover date February/March 1976)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 364|''Adventure Comics'' #364]]''' (published [[November 30]], 1967, cover date January 1968)
−
*'''Super-Family Puzzle Page''' (Legion mentioned in crossword puzzle)
+
*'''The Revolt of the Super-Pets!'''
−
**W: Bob Rozakis; E: Julius Schwartz, Murray Boltinoff
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Super-Pets, tired of being treated as mere pets by the Legion, are lured away to a planet where they are revered by its citizens.
 +
**''Notes:'' Origins of the Super-Pets revealed.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===December===
 
===December===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid01.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure365.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 1|'''''Karate Kid'' #1''']] (published [[December 4]], 1975, cover date March/April 1976)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|'''[[Adventure Comics 365|''Adventure Comics'' #365]]''' (published [[December 26]], 1967, cover date February 1968)
−
*'''My World Begins In Yesterday'''
+
*'''Escape of the Fatal Five!'''
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn (page 1 only), Morris Waldinger?; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' When four Legionnaires aid the superheroine of another world to determine what has caused her people to become warlike, they encounter a former deadly enemy.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-215.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Shadow Lass/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Shadow Lass]] (first full appearance)
−
|[[Superboy v1 215|'''''Superboy'' v1 #215''']] (published [[December 18]], 1975, cover date March 1976)
+
<div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
−
*'''The Final Eclipse of Sun Boy'''
+
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes'''. Partial reprint of [[Superman v1 Annual 4|Superman v1 Annual #4]].
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
</div>
−
*'''The Hero Who Wouldn't Fight'''
 
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bill Draut; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
 
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
−
==1976==
+
 
 +
==1968==
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===January===
 
===January===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-216.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 216|'''''Superboy'' v1 #216''']] (published [[January 22]], 1976, cover date April 1976)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Action Comics v1 360|''Action Comics'' v1 #360]]''' (published [[January 9]], 1968, cover date March/April 1968)
−
*'''The Hero Who Hated the Legion''' (1st app. Tyroc)
+
*1st reprint of '''The Six Red ‘K' Perils of Supergirl!''' from [[Action Comics v1 283|''Action Comics'' v1 #283]], December, 1961
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
*1st reprint of '''The World's Greatest Heroine!''' from [[Action Comics v1 285|''Action Comics'' v1 #285]], February, 1962
−
*'''1 + 1 = 3''' (Bouncing Boy/ Dou Damsel solo story)
+
|-
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure366.jpg|80px|Art by Neal Adams, lettering by Ira Schnapp]]
 +
|'''[[Adventure Comics 366|''Adventure Comics'' #366]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1968, cover date March 1968)
 +
*'''The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Georeg Klein; L: Morris Waldinger? (page 1 only), Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legionnaires challenge the [[Fatal Five/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Fatal Five]] to a winner-take-all death match when the Five gain control of the United Planets' universal weapons control system.
 +
**''Joins Legion:'' [[Shadow Lass/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Shadow Lass]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===February===
 
===February===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid02.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure367.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 2|'''''Karate Kid'' #2''']] (published [[February 12]], 1976, cover date May/June 1976)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 367|''Adventure Comics'' #367]]''' (published [[February 29]], 1968, cover date April 1968)
−
*'''The International Dooms of Major Disaster'''
+
*'''No Escape from the Circle of Death!'''
−
**W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein (pages 1-10 only), Sheldon Moldoff; L: Ray Holloway?; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' Several Legionnaires are attacked by a dark army, and rescued by a housewarming gift for their new headquarters.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:DCSuperStars03.jpg|80px]]
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Dark Circle/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Dark Circle]], [[Miracle Machine]], new HQ
−
|class="elseworlds_reprint"|[[DC Super Stars 3|'''''DC Super Stars'' #3''']] (published [[February 17]], 1976, cover date May 1976)
 
−
*1st reprint of '''The Adult Legion''' from [[Adventure Comics 354|''Adventure Comics'' #354]]
 
−
*1st reprint of '''The War of the Legions''' from [[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]]
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===March===
 
===March===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-217.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-147.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 217|'''''Superboy'' v1 #217''']] (published [[March 18]], 1976, cover date June 1976)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|'''[[Superboy v1 147|''Superboy v1'' #147]]''' (published [[March 14]], 1968, cover date May/June 1968)
−
*'''The Charge of the Doomed Legionnaires'''
+
*'''The Origin of the Legion!'''
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''Future Shock for Superboy''' (1st app. Laurel Kent)
+
**''Story:'' Three teens from different worlds cooperate to foil an assassination attempt on a wealthy industrialist, who is then inspired to bankroll their continued efforts for good. (Origin LSH)
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
<div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
 +
*1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!''' from [[Action Comics v1 276|''Action Comics'' v1 #276]], May, 1961
 +
*1st reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' from [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' v1 #147]], September, 1961
 +
*1st reprint of '''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' from [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]], November, 1961
 +
*1st reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Traitors!''' from [[Adventure Comics 293|''Adventure Comics'' #293]], February, 1962
 +
*1st reprint of '''The Boy With Ultra Powers!''' from [[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' v1 #98]], July, 1962
 +
</div>
 +
|-
 +
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure368.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 +
|'''[[Adventure Comics 368|''Adventure Comics'' #368]]''' (published [[March 28]], 1968, cover date May 1968)
 +
*'''The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Girl Legionnaires' superpowers are multiplied by a visitor from a matriarchal society.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Thora of Taltar
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===April===
 
===April===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid03.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]  
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 3|'''''Karate Kid'' #3''']] (published [[April 15]], 1976, cover date July/August 1976)
+
|'''[[Superboy v1 148|''Superboy'' v1 #148]]''' (published [[April 4]], 1968, cover date June 1968)
−
*'''The Ravager'''
+
*'''Superboy's Greatest Gamble!'''
−
**W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Carl Gafford; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
+
**W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Clark abandons his foster parents, the Kents, and moves to another town using a different, tough-guy secret identity.
 +
**''Notes:'' First appearance of Polar Boy's parents
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-218.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure369.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 218|'''''Superboy'' v1 #218''']] (published [[April 20]], 1976, cover date July 1976)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 369|''Adventure Comics'' #369]]''' (published [[April 30]], 1968, cover date June 1968)
−
*'''The Super-Villain the World Never Knew''' (Tyroc joins)
+
*'''Mordru the Merciless!'''
−
**W: Cary Bates; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan (page 1 only), Jack Abel, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' Four Legionnaires take refuge in the past to escape from a merciless magician.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:AmazingWorldOfDCComics12.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell (pencils and inks) and Carl Gafford (coloring and separations)]]
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Mordru/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Mordru]]
−
|[[Amazing World of DC Comics 12|'''''The Amazing World Of DC Comics'' #12''']] (published July 1976, cover date August 1976)
 
−
*'''The Legion Outpost'''
 
−
**E: Paul Levitz, Carl Gafford
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===May===
 
===May===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily178.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superman Family 178|'''''The Superman Family'' #178''']] (published [[May 3]], 1976, cover date August/September 1976)
+
|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Action Comics v1 365|''Action Comics'' v1 #365]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)
−
*1st reprint of '''Superman’s Phantom Pal!''' from [[Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen 62|''Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #62]], July, 1962
+
*'''Superman's Funeral!'''
 +
**W: Leo Dorfman; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' LSH in flashback cameo
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperTeamFamily06.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ernie Chan]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure370.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos, lettering by Gaspar Saladino]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Super-Team Family 6|'''''Super-Team Family'' #6''']] (published [[May 24]], 1976, cover date August/September 1976)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 370|''Adventure Comics'' #370]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)
−
*1st reprint of '''The Return of the Composite Superman''' from [[World's Finest Comics 142|''World's Finest Comics'' #142]], June, 1964
+
*'''The Devil's Jury!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' With the aid of Legion reservist Insect Queen and honorary Legionnaire Pete Ross, the four self-exiled Legionnaires launch a final resistance to their mighty magical foe.
 +
**''Appearances:'' Pete Ross, Insect Queen, White Witch
 +
|-
 +
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]]
 +
|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 112|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #112]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)
 +
*'''The Murderous Magnaman!'''
 +
**W: Otton Binder; P: Pete Costanza; I: Joe Giella; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Jimmy is kidnapped by a beautiful foreigner and taken to her country.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Magnaman, Vannia of Duxania
 +
**''Notes:'' Jimmy mentions Mon-El
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
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===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid04.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ernie Chan (pencils, as Ernie Chua) and Mike Grell (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure371.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 4|'''''Karate Kid'' #4''']] (published [[June 7]], 1976, cover date September/October 1976)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial"|'''[[Adventure Comics 371|''Adventure Comics'' #371]]''' (published [[June 27]], 1968, cover date August 1968)
−
*'''The Rage of Yesterdays Lost!'''
+
*'''The Colossal Failure!'''
−
**W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C; Carl Gafford; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' Colossal Boy is blackmailed into betraying the Legion when villains hold his parents hostage.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-219.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
**''First appearances:'' Colossal Boy's parents Marte & Wynn Allon, Chemical King (first live appearance) and the Legion Academy
−
|[[Superboy v1 219|'''''Superboy'' v1 #219''']] (published [[June 21]], 1976, cover date September 1976)
+
<div class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial" class="preboot_prec_cameo" style="padding:3px 0">
−
*'''The Plunder Ploy of the Fatal Five'''
+
*'''When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!''' Reprints story from [[Superboy v1 101|''Superboy'' v1 #101]] with Legion logo added and two panels changed to include Legion members.
−
**W: Jim Shooter (from a suggestion by Ken Klaczak); P&I: Mike Grell; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
</div>
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Limited Collectors' Edition C-49|'''''Limited Collectors' Edition'' #C-49''']] (published [[June 28]], 1976, cover date October/November 1976)
 
−
*1st reprint of '''Mordru the Merciless''' from [[Adventure Comics 369|''Adventure Comics'' #369]], June, 1968
 
−
*1st reprint of '''The Devil's Jury''' from [[Adventure Comics 370|''Adventure Comics'' #370]], July, 1968
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===July===
 
===July===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-220.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure372.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 220|'''''Superboy'' v1 #220''']] (published [[July 19]], 1976, cover date October 1976)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 372|''Adventure Comics'' #372]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1968, cover date September 1968)
−
*'''The Super Soldiers of the Slave-Maker'''
+
*'''School for Super-Villains!'''
−
**W: Jim Shooter (from a suggestion by Ken Klaczak); P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''Dream Girl's Living Nightmare'''
+
**''Story:'' With the help of two Legion Academy students, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV.
−
**W: Cary Bates; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
**''Join Legion:'' Chemical King, Timber Wolf
 +
**''Appearances:'' Lightning Lord and former Legion applicants Nemesis Kid, Spider Girl, Radiation Roy, Ronn Karr, in their first appearance as the teenage LSV.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Tarik the Mute
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Sergio Aragones (pencils and inks) and Tont Tollin (coloring)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure373.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Amazing World of DC Comics 13|'''''The Amazing World Of DC Comics'' #13''']] (cover date November 1976)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 373|''Adventure Comics'' #373]]''' (published [[August 29]], 1968, cover date October 1968)
−
*'''The Legion Outpost'''
+
*'''The Tornado Twins!'''
−
**E: Paul Levitz; Carl Gafford
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' The Legionnaires have their thunder stolen on several missions by a pair of mystery super-teens.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid05.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ernie Chan (pencils, as Ernie Chua) and Mike Grell (inks)]]
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Tornado Twins/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Tornado Twins]] (also origin)
−
|[[Karate Kid 5|'''''Karate Kid'' #5''']] (published [[August 2]], 1976, cover date November/December 1976)
 
−
*'''The Tomorrow Thief'''
 
−
**W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Liz Berube; E: Joe Orlando, Paul Levitz (assistant)
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-221.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
−
|[[Superboy v1 221|'''''Superboy'' v1 #221''']] (published [[August 23]], 1976, cover date November 1976)
 
−
*'''The Trillion-Dollar Trophies'''
 
−
**W: Jim Shooter (from a suggestion by Ken Klaczak); P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===September===
 
===September===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-222.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure374.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), Mike Esposito (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 222|'''''Superboy'' v1 #222''']] (published [[September 13]], 1976, cover date December 1976)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 374|''Adventure Comics'' #374]]''' (published [[September 26]], 1968, cover date November 1968)
−
*'''This Legionnaire Is Condemned!'''
+
*'''Mission: Diabolical!'''
−
**W: Cary Bates; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''Death of a Legend'''
+
**''Story:'' With most of the Legion held hostage, five Legionnaires are made to do the dirty work of a criminal gang against a rival criminal gang.
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Nasser; I: Bob Layton; E: Murray Boltinoff, Jack Harris (assistant)
+
**''Appearances:'' Legion of Substitute Heroes
 +
**''First appearances:'' [[Black Mace/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Black Mace]], Mystelor, Quanto, Rogarth, Shagrek
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===October===
 
===October===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid06.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ernie Chan (pencils, as Ernie Chua) and Mike Grell (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure375.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 6|'''''Karate Kid'' #6''']] (published [[October 4]], 1976, cover date January/February 1977)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 375|''Adventure Comics'' #375]]''' (published [[October 31]], 1968, cover date December 1968)
−
*'''Showdown With Commander Blud!'''
+
*'''The King of the Legion!'''
−
**W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), unknown; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' The Legionnaires battle each other in a contest to determine who is the mightiest Legionnaire.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-223.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Wanderers/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Wanderers]] ([[Celebrand]], [[Dartalg]], [[Elvo]], [[Immorto]], [[Ornitho]], [[Psyche]] (all individual first appearances), [[Quantum Queen]] (first full appearance))
−
|[[Superboy v1 223|'''''Superboy'' v1 #223''']] (published [[October 18]], 1976, cover date January 1976)
 
−
*'''We Can't Escape the Trap In Time!'''
 
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Murray Boltinoff
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===November===
 
===November===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-224.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 224|'''''Superboy'' v1 #224''']] (published [[November 15]], 1976, cover date February 1977)
+
|class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Superman v1 213|''Superman v1'' #213]]''' (published [[November 7]], 1968, cover date January 1969)
−
*'''When Stargrave Strikes!'''
+
*'''The Most Dangerous Door in the World!'''
−
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Mike Grell; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Denny O'Neil
+
**W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' Appearance of the adult Brainiac 5
 +
|-
 +
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks)]]
 +
|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 117|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #117]]''' (published [[November 26]], 1968, cover date January 1969)
 +
*'''The Planet of the Capes!'''
 +
**W: Otto Binder; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Notes:'' LSH cameo
 +
|-
 +
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure376.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 +
|'''[[Adventure Comics 376|''Adventure Comics'' #376]]''' (published [[November 28]], 1968, cover date January 1969)
 +
*'''The Execution of Chameleon Boy!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' While the Legionnaires work to uncover the mystery of their disappearing teammate, Chameleon Boy finds himself transported to another dimension, one that resembles the realm of King Arthur and Camelot.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Princess Elwinda, King Artros, Kodar the Black Vassal, Chief Counselor Radagor
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===December===
 
===December===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid07.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure377.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 7|'''''Karate Kid'' #7''']] (published [[December 6]], 1976, cover date March/April 1977)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 377|''Adventure Comics'' #377]]''' (published [[December 31]], 1968, cover date February 1969)
−
*'''The Gyro-Master Strikes Twice!'''
+
*'''Heroes for Hire!'''
−
**W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' Seeming to capitalize on a current crime wave, the Legionnaires appear to turn mercenary, selling their services for money.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-225.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
**''First appearances:'' [[Leland McCauley/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Leland McCauley]], Alk Ranff, Modulus
−
|[[Superboy v1 225|'''''Superboy'' v1 #225''']] (published [[December 20]], 1976, cover date March 1977)
 
−
*'''And Who Shall Lead Them?''' (Wildfire elected leader)
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Denny O'Neil
 
−
*'''A Matter of Priorities'''
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Bob Wiacek; E: Denny O'Neil
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by ???]]
 
−
|[[Amazing World of DC Comics 14|'''''The Amazing World Of DC Comics'' #14''']] (cover date March 1977)
 
−
*'''The Legion Outpost'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
 
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
−
==1977==
+
 
 +
==1969==
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===January===
 
===January===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-226.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action373.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 226|'''''Superboy'' v1 #226''']] (published [[January 17]], 1977, cover date April 1977)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Action Comics v1 373|''Action Comics'' v1 #373]]''' (published [[January 7]], 1969, cover date March/April 1969)
−
*'''The Dazzling Debut of Dawnstar!''' (1st app. Dawnstar, joins)
+
*1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!''' from [[Action Comics v1 287|''Action Comics'' v1 #287]], April, 1962
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; E: Denny O'Neil
 
−
**''First appearance:'' Dawnstar, who joins
 
−
*'''Five Against One'''
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Jack Abel; E: Denny O'Neil
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid08.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure378.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 8|'''''Karate Kid'' #8''']] (published [[January 31]], 1977, cover date May/June 1977)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 378|''Adventure Comics'' #378]]''' (published [[January 28]], 1969, cover date March 1969)
−
*'''Pandemonium ... Panic ... Pulsar!'''
+
*'''12 Hours to Live!'''
−
**W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Liz Berube; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' During his birthday celebration, Brainiac 5 and four teammates unwittingly drink a poison that gives them only 12 hours to live.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Myron Marks
 +
**''Appearances:'' The Fatal Five, The Durgos (Duo Damsel's parents)
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===February===
 
===February===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-227.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure379.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 227|'''''Superboy'' v1 #227''']] (published [[February 14]], 1977, cover date May 1977)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 379|''Adventure Comics'' #379]]''' (published [[February 27]], 1969, cover date April 1969)
−
*'''War At World's End!'''
+
*'''Burial in Space!'''
−
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; E: Denny O'Neil
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' To save five comrades on the brink of death, a team of Legionnaires must help a race of super-intellectuals defeat a brutish foe.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Seerons, Alek Korlo
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===March===
 
===March===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Al Milgrom]]  
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure380.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito, lettering by Gaspar Saladino]]
−
|[[DC Special 28|'''''DC Special'' #28''']] (published [[March 7]], 1977, cover date June/July 1977)
+
|'''[[Adventure Comics 380|''Adventure Comics'' #380]]''' (published [[March 27]], 1969, cover date May 1969)
−
*'''The City That Stopped -- Dead!'''
+
*'''The Legion's Space Odyssey!'''
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Arvell Jones; I: Bob Layton; C: Liz Berube; L: Bill Morse; E: Paul Levitz
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' Following an explosion that transports seven Legionnaires into another world, Superboy is killed by a deadly beast, leaving the remaining six Legionnaires to find their way back to Earth.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-228.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
**''First appearances:'' Skyzznx, Alrrk
−
|[[Superboy v1 228|'''''Superboy'' v1 #228''']] (published [[March 21]], 1977, cover date June 1977)
+
**''Notes:'' End of the Legion series in ''Adventure Comics''
−
*'''That A World Might Live ... A Legionnaire Must Die!''' (Death Chemical King)
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; E: Denny O'Neil
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===April===
 
===April===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid09.jpg|80px|Cover art by Al Milgrom]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action377.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 9|'''''Karate Kid'' #9''']] (published [[April 4]], 1977, cover date July/August 1977)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Action Comics v1 377|''Action Comics'' v1 #377]]''' (published [[April 29]], 1969, cover date June 1969)
−
*'''The Black Belt Contract'''
+
*1st reprint of '''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' from [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]], September, 1962
−
**W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Joe Staton; C: Carl Gafford; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-229.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
−
|[[Superboy v1 229|'''''Superboy'' v1 #229''']] (published [[April 18]], 1977, cover date July 1977)
 
−
*'''Hunt for a Hero-Killer'''
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; L: Bill Morse; E: Denny O'Neil
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===May===
 
===May===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Superboy-v1-230.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action378.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy v1 230|'''''Superboy'' v1 #230''']] (published [[May 16]], 1977, cover date August 1977)
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 378|''Action Comics'' v1 #378]]''' (published [[May 29]], 1969, cover date July 1969)
−
*'''The Creature Who Conned the Legion'''
+
*'''The Forbidden Fruit!'''
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; L: Bill Morse; E: Denny O'Neil
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Mike Esposito; L: Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''The Day Bouncing Boy Bounced Back''' (Bouncing Boy regains powers)
+
**''Story:'' Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit.
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; E: Denny O'Neil
+
**''Notes:'' Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series. First mention of the lotus fruit of Oomar.
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by ???]]
 
−
|[[Amazing World of DC Comics 15|'''''The Amazing World Of DC Comics'' #15''']] (August)
 
−
*'''The Legion Outpost'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid10.jpg|80px|Cover art by Al Milgrom (pencils) and Jack Abel (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action379.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 10|'''''Karate Kid'' #10''']] (published [[June 6]], 1977, cover date September/October 1977)
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 379|''Action Comics'' v1 #379]]''' (published [[June 26]], 1969, cover date August 1969)
−
*'''Death-Duel on Orando'''
+
*'''One of Us is an Impostor!'''
−
**W: David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson); P: Ric Estrada; I: Jack Abel; C: Carl Gafford; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
+
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' Five Legionnaires work to discover who among them is not who he or she claims to be.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH231.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
**''First appearances:'' Sunburst
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 231|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #231''']] (published [[June 20]], 1977, cover date September 1977)
 
−
*'''A Day in the Death of a World''' (series title formally changed)
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; E: Denny O'Neil
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure453.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger]]
 
−
|[[Adventure Comics 453|'''''Adventure Comics'' #453''']] (published [[June 27]], 1977, cover date September/October 1977)
 
−
*'''You Too Can Be A Super-Hero!'''
 
−
**W: Bob Rozakis; P: John Calnan; I: Murphy Anderson; C: Liz Berube; L: Ben Oda; E: Paul Levitz
 
−
**Refers to the events of ''Superboy'' v1 #230 and involves Mordru's crystal from that story.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===July===
 
===July===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:JLofAv1-147.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Dillin (pencils) and Frank McLaughlin (inks)]]  
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Justice League of America v1 147|'''''Justice League of America'' v1 #147''']] (published [[July 4]], 1977, cover date October 1977)
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 380|''Action Comics'' v1 #380]]''' (published [[July 31]], 1969, cover date September 1969)
−
*'''Crisis In the 30th Century!''' (JLA/JSA/LSH team-up)
+
*'''Half a Legionnaire?'''
−
**W: Paul Levitz, Martin Pasko (script); P: Dick Dillin; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Julius Schwartz
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' After splitting into her two bodies during a mission, Duo Damsel's second persona exhibits disturbing behavior.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]] 
+
**''First appearances:'' Nam'lor of Ikros
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Limited Collectors' Edition C-52|'''''Limited Collectors' Edition'' #C-52''']] (published [[July 7]], 1977, cover date 1977)
+
**''Notes:'' First full use of separate personas for Duo Damsel, including an alternate Ikrosian identity, Lelith, for one persona.
−
*1st reprint of '''The Last Days of Superman''' from [[Superman v1 156|''Superman'' v1 #156]], October, 1962
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH232.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 232|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #232''']] (published [[July 18]], 1977, cover date October 1977)
 
−
*'''The Disease That Wouldn't Die!'''
 
−
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Ric Estrada; I: Jack Abel; C: Liz Berube; L: Clem Robbins; E: Denny O'Neil
 
−
**''Notes:'' 1st mention [[Klordny]] festival
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
Line 794: Line 889:
 
===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid11.jpg|80px|Cover art by Al Milgrom (pencils) and Jack Abel (inks)]]  
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 11|'''''Karate Kid'' #11''']] (published [[August 1]], 1977, cover date November/December 1977)
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 381|''Action Comics'' v1 #381]]''' (published [[August 28]], 1969, cover date October 1969)
−
*'''Disasters of Yesteryear'''
+
*'''The Hapless Hero!'''
−
**W: Jack C. Harris; P&I: Ric Estrada; E: Joe Orlando, Dennis O'Neil (story)
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
−
|-
+
**''Story:'' Both beset with emotional troubles, Matter-Eater Lad and Shrinking Violet go out on a date.
−
|valign="top"|[[file:JLofAv1-148.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Jack Abel (inks)]]
+
**''Appearances:'' Duplicate Boy
−
|[[Justice League of America v1 148|'''''Justice League of America'' v1 #148''']] (published [[August 1]], 1977, cover date November 1977)
+
**''Notes:'' First mention of Duplicate Boy's real name, Qued Orlu
−
*'''Crisis In Triplicate!''' (JLA/JSA/LSH team-up)
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz, Martin Pasko (script); P: Dick Dillin; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Julius Schwartz
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Joe Staton (pencils) and Bob Layton (inks)]]
 
−
|[[DC Super-Stars 17|'''''DC Super-Stars'' #17''']] (published [[August 22]], 1977, cover date November/December 1977)
 
−
*'''The Secret of the Quintile Crystal'''
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH233.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 233|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #233''']] (published [[August 22]], 1977, cover date November 1977)
 
−
*'''The Infinite Man Who Conquered the Legion!''' (1st app. Infinite Man)
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob Wiacek; C: Liz Berube; L: Ben Oda; E: Denny O'Neil
 
−
*'''The Final Illusion'''
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Bob Layton; C: Liz Berube; L: Ben Oda; E: Denny O'Neil
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===September===
 
===September===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH234.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 234|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #234''']] (published [[September 19]], 1977, cover date December 1977)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superman v1 221|''Superman v1'' #221]]''' (published [[September 18]], 1969, cover date November 1969)
−
*'''Wanted -- Dead or Alive: The Composite Legionnaire''' (1st app, Composite Legionnaire)
+
*1st reprint of '''The Superman Family Portrait''' from [[Superman v1 Annual 6|''Superman'' v1 Annual #6]]
−
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Ric Estrada; I: Jack Abel; C: Tony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
+
**Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text
−
*'''What's So Special About Legion Fandom'''
 
−
**W: Jay L. Zilber; P&I: Mike Grell; E: Al Milgrom
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:TempoSuperboyLSH.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes paperback|'''''Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes''''']] Tempo Books paperback, 1977
+
|'''[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 97|''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #97]]''' (published [[September 25]], 1969, cover date November 1969)
−
*Reprint of '''Superboy's Darkest Secret''' from ''Superboy'' v1 #158
+
*'''The Three Super-Sirens!'''
−
*2nd reprint of '''The Six Legged Legionnaire''' from [[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]], April, 1967
+
**P: Irv Novick; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*1st reprint of '''Curse of the Blood Crystals''' from [[Superboy v1 188|''Superboy'' v1 #188]], July, 1972
+
**''Notes:'' Durlans appear
−
*1st reprint of '''The Legionnaires Who Never Were''' from [[Action Comics 392|''Action Comics'' #392]], September, 1970
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by ???]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Amazing World of DC Comics 16|'''''The Amazing World Of DC Comics'' #16''']] (December)  
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 382|''Action Comics'' v1 #382]]''' (published [[September 30]], 1969, cover date November 1969)
−
*'''The Legion Outpost'''  
+
*'''Kill a Friend to Save a World!'''
 +
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Four Legionnaires infiltrate a factory making super androids.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Cosvarr, Zorla and Protectors
 +
**''Notes:'' First use of chameloid costumes
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===October===
 
===October===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid12.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Jack Abel (inks)]]  
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Neal Adams]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 12|'''''Karate Kid'' #12''']] (published [[October 3]], 1977, cover date January/February 1978)
+
|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Superboy v1 161|''Superboy v1'' #161]]''' (published [[October 7]], 1969, cover date December 1969)
−
*'''The Time of Your Death!'''
+
*'''The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways'''
−
**W: Bob Rozakis; P: Juan Ortiz; I: Bob McLeod; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
+
**W: Frank Robbins; P: Bob Brown; I: Wally Wood; C: ; L: ; E: Murray Boltinoff
 +
**''Notes:'' Cameo Legion statuettes
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH235.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by ???]]
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 235|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #235''']] (published [[October 17]], 1977, cover date January 1978)  
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superman v1 222|''Superman v1'' #222]]''' (published [[October 7]], 1969, cover date December/January 1969/1970)
−
*'''The Legion's Super-Secret'''
+
*1st reprint of '''Superman's Big Brother!''' retitled here as '''Superman's Lost Brother!''' from [[Superman v1 80|''Superman'' v1 #80]], February, 1953
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Grell; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Al Milgrom
+
*1st reprint of '''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!''' from ''Superman'' v1 #166, Jan. 1964
−
*'''Trial of the Legion Five'''
 
−
**W: Gerry Conway; P: George Tuska; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
 
−
*'''Legionnaire Profile: Karate Kid'''
 
−
**W: Jay L. Zilber; P&I: Win Mortimer; E: Al Milgrom
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily187.jpg|80px|Cover art by José Luis Garcia-Lopez]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superman Family 187|'''''The Superman Family'' #187''']] (published [[October 17]], 1977, cover date January/February 1978)
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 383|''Action Comics'' v1 #383]]''' (published [[October 30]], 1969, cover date December 1969)
−
*'''The Dealers of Death''' (Elastic Lad)
+
*'''Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!'''
−
**W: Tom DeFalco; P: Win Mortimer; I: Joe Orlando; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
+
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''A Phoenix of Steel!''' (Elastic Lad)
+
**''Story:'' Chameleon Boy disguises himself to win the interest of a beautiful girl.
−
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; C: Tony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
+
**''First appearances:'' Janice Warren
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===November===
 
===November===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH236.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell (pencils) and Joe Rubinsten (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action384.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 236|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #236''']] (published [[November 21]], 1977, cover date February 1978)
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 384|''Action Comics'' v1 #384]]''' (published [[November 26]], 1969, cover date January 1970)
−
*'''A World Born Anew!'''
+
*'''Lament For A Legionnaire!'''
−
**W: Paul Levitz, Paul Kupperberg; P: James Sherman; I: Bob McLeod; C: Tony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
+
**W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''Mon-El's One-Man War!'''
+
**''Story:'' Dream Girl has a premonition that Mon-El will die in five days.
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Joe Rubinsten, Rick Bryant; C: Mike Nasser; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
+
**''First Appearances:'' Eltro Gand
−
*'''Words Never Spoken!'''
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Nasser; I: Joe Rubinsten; C: Tony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Al Milgrom
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid13.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Bob McLeod (inks)]]
 
−
|[[Karate Kid 13|'''''Karate Kid'' #13''']] (published [[November 28]], 1977, cover date March/April 1978)
 
−
*'''Tomorrow's Battle ... Yesterday!'''
 
−
**W: Bob Rozakis; P: Juan Ortiz; I: Bob McLeod; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
 
−
|-
 
−
|colspan="2"|
 
−
===November===
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
−
|[[All-New Collectors' Edition C-55|'''''All-New Collectors' Edition'' #C-55''']] (published [[December 12]], 1977, cover date 1978)
 
−
*'''The Millennium Massacre''' (marraige Saturn Girl/ Lightning Lad)
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Mike Grell; I: Vinve Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe, Tony Tollin; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Joe Orlando (Managing Editor), Paul Levitz (Editorial Consultant)
 
−
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legionnaires'''
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Jerry Serpe, Tony Tollin; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Joe Orlando (Managing Editor), Paul Levitz (Editorial Consultant)
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Jack Abel; C: Jerry Serpe, Tony Tollin; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Joe Orlando (Managing Editor), Paul Levitz (Editorial Consultant)
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===December===
 
===December===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH237.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell (pencils) and Joe Rubinsten (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action385.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 237|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #237''']] (published [[December 19]], 1977, cover date March 1978)  
+
|valign="top"|'''[[Action Comics v1 385|''Action Comics'' v1 #385]]''' (published [[December 23]], 1969, cover date February 1970)
−
*'''No Price Too High'''
+
*'''The Immortal Superman!'''
−
**W: Paul Levitz, Paul Kupperberg; P: Walter Simonson; I: Jack Abel; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
+
**W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Appearances:'' Time Trapper
 +
*'''The Fallen Starboy!'''
 +
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Star Boy, with two other Legionnaires, travel to his home world, Xanthu, to apprehend a gang of thieves.
 +
**''Appearances:'' Yark Athu of Naltor
 +
**''Notes:'' First mention of the lack of family names on Naltor
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
 
|colspan="2" class="preboot_prec_heading"|
−
==1978==
+
 
 +
==1970==
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===January===
 
===January===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH238.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jim Starlin]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure390.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 238|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #238''']] (published [[January 23]], 1978, cover date April 1978)  
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 390|''Adventure Comics'' #390]]''' (published [[January 13]], 1970, cover date March/April 1970)
−
*1st reprint the classic [[Jim Shooter]] two-part story from [[Adventure Comics 359|''Adventure Comics'' #359]] and [[Adventure Comics 360|#360]], August and September, 1967
+
*1st reprint of '''Superman's Super-Courtship!''' from [[Action Comics v1 289|''Action Comics'' v1 #289]], June, 1963 (retitled as '''When Supergirl Played Cupid!''')
 +
*1st reprint of '''The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!''' from [[Action Comics v1 301|''Action Comics'' v1 #301]], June, 1963
 +
*1st reprint of '''Supergirl's Wedding Day!''' from [[Action Comics v1 307|''Action Comics'' v1 #307]], Dec. 1963
 +
|-
 +
|valign="top"|[[file:Action386.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 +
|'''[[Action Comics v1 386|''Action Comics'' v1 #386]]''' (published [[January 29]], 1970, cover date March 1970)
 +
*'''The Home for Old Super-Heroes!'''
 +
**W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Appearances:'' [[Time Trapper]]
 +
*'''Zap Goes the Legion!'''
 +
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legionnaires battle a super villainess who can turn any super power against its user.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Hawkor Phuy, Uli Algor
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===February===
 
===February===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid14.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Frank Giacoia (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action387.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 14|'''''Karate Kid'' #14''']] (published [[February 6]], 1978, cover date May/June 1978)
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 387|''Action Comics'' v1 #387]]''' (published [[February 24]], 1970, cover date April 1970)
−
*'''Diamondeth Is Forever!''' (Robin x-over)
+
*'''Even a Superman Dies!''' (App. Time Trapper)
−
**W: Bob Rozakis; P: Juan Ortiz; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Mario Sen; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
+
**W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
*'''One Hero Too Many!'''
 +
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legionnaires squabble over the right to resign from the Legion.
 +
**''Leaves Legion:'' Superboy
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanFamily189.jpg|80px|Cover art by José Luis Garcia-Lopez]]
+
|colspan="2"|
−
|[[Superman Family 189|'''''The Superman Family'' #189''']] (published [[February 13]], 1978, cover date May/June 1978)
+
 
−
*'''Memories of Menace!''' (20th century Mon-El appearance in Phantom Zone)
+
===March===
−
**W: Jack C. Harris; P: Jack Abel; I: Frank Giacoia; C: Cory Adams; L: Jean Simek; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH239.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell (pencils) and Joe Rubinsten (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 239|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #239''']] (published [[February 20]], 1978, cover date May 1978)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superboy v1 165|''Superboy v1'' #165]]''' (published [[March 5]], 1970, cover date May/June 1970)
−
*'''Murder Most Foul'''
+
*1st reprint of '''The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!''', retitled '''The Death of Ma and Pa Kent!''', from [[Superman v1 161|''Superman'' v1 #161]], May, 1963
−
**W: Jim Starlin, Paul Levitz (dialogue and plot assist); P: Jim Starlin; I: Joe Rubinstein; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
 
−
*'''Analyzing Chameleon Boy's Power'''
 
−
**W: Mike Flynn
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|colspan="2"|
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action388.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
===March===
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint_partial" class="elseworlds_outera"|'''[[Action Comics v1 388|''Action Comics'' v1 #388]]''' (published [[March 26]], 1970, cover date May 1970)
 +
*'''Puzzle of the Wild World!''' (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion)
 +
**W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
<div class="preboot_prec_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
 +
*1st reprint of '''Sun Boy's Lost Power!''' from [[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]], November, 1962
 +
</div>
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH240.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell (pencils) and Joe Rubinsten (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure393.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan(pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 240|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #240''']] (published [[March 20]], 1978, cover date June 1978)  
+
|class="preboot_prec_cameo"|'''[[Adventure Comics 393|''Adventure Comics'' #393]]''' (published [[March 26]], 1970, cover date May 1970)
−
*'''The Man Who Manacled the Legion'''
+
*'''The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets!'''
−
**W: Paul Levitz (plot), Jack Harris (dialogue); P: Howard Chaykin; I: Bob Wiacek; C: Cory Adams; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom
+
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger E. Nelson Bridwell
−
*'''Dawnstar Rising'''
+
**''Notes: Legion [[Flight ring/Preboot|Flight Ring]] cameo
−
**W: Paul Levitz (plot), Paul Kupperberg (dialogue); P: James Sherman; I: Bob McCleod; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom
 
−
*'''The Age of Heroes'''
 
−
**W: Jay L. Zilber
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 
===April===
 
===April===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:KarateKid15.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Jack Abel (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
−
|[[Karate Kid 15|'''''Karate Kid'' #15''']] (published [[April 3]], 1978, cover date July/August 1978)  
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Superman v1 227|''Superman v1'' #227]]''' (published [[April 14]], 1970, cover date June/July 1970)
−
*'''Bring Back My Future To Me!'''
+
*1st reprint of '''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' from [[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' v1 #157]], Nov. 1962
−
**W: Bob Rozakis, Jack C. Harris (co-plot); P&I: Juan Ortiz; C: Mario Sen; L: Clem Robbins; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH241.jpg|80px|Cover art by James Sherman (pencils) and Joe Rubinstein (inks)]]  
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action389.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 241|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #241''']] (published [[April 17]], 1978, cover date July 1978)
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 389|''Action Comics'' v1 #389]]''' (published [[April 28]], 1970, cover date June 1970)
−
*'''Prologue To Earthwar'''
+
*'''The Mystery Legionnaire!'''
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob McCleod; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
+
**W: Cary Bates; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
−
*'''My Brother's Keeper'''
+
**''Story:'' Working seamlessly together, three Legionnaires apprehend and foil a villainous android adversary.
−
**W: Paul Levitz (plot), Paul Kupperberg (writer); P: Arvell Jones; I: Dan Bulanadi; C: Cory Adams; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom
+
**''First appearances:'' Klim
−
*'''Magic and the Legion (Part 1)'''
 
−
**W: Len Rosenberg
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===May===
 
===May===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:Kamandi58.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jim Sherman (pencils) and Bob McLeod (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action390.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
−
|[[Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth 58|'''''Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth'' #58''']] (published [[May 1]], 1978, cover date August/September 1978)
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 390|''Action Comics'' v1 #390]]''' (published [[May 28]], 1970, cover date July 1970)
−
*'''Enter: the Legionnaire''' (Karate Kid x-over, cont. from #353)
+
*'''The Tyrant and the Traitor!'''
−
**W: Jack C. Harris; P: Dick Ayers; I: Danny Bulanadi; C: Mario Sen; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Joe Orlando, Al Milgrom (story)
+
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' The Legion Espionage Squad are asked by the U.P. to infiltrate and overthrow the tyrannical dictator of the planet Lahum, while at the same time keeping rebel forces from taking over.
 +
**''First appearances:'' Perallha, Diol Masrin, Chavak, Nym Belev, Yroa, Marli Zhorg, chemical humanoids
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH242.jpg|80px|Cover art by James Sherman (pencils) and Joe Rubinstein (inks)]]
+
|colspan="2"|
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 242|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #242''']] (published [[May 15]], 1978, cover date August 1978)
 
−
*'''Startarget: Earth'''
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: James Sherman; I: Bob McCleod; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
 
−
*'''Girls' Night Out'''
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz (plot), Paul Kupperberg (writer); P: Arvell Jones; I: Dan Bulanadi; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Al Milgrom
 
−
*'''Magic and the Legion (Part 2)'''
 
−
**W: Len Rosenberg
 
  
−
|-
 
−
|colspan="2"|
 
 
===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:DCCP02.jpg|80px|Cover art by José Luis Garcia-Lopez (pencils), Dan Adkins (inks) and Todd Klein (lettering)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action391.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
−
|[[DC Comics Presents 2|'''''DC Comics Presents'' #2''']] (published [[June 12]], 1978, cover date September/October 1978)
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 391|''Action Comics'' v1 #391]]''' (published [[June 30]], 1970, cover date August 1970)
−
*'''Race to the End of Time!'''
+
*'''The Ordeal of Element Lad!'''
−
**W: Martin Pasko; P: José Luis Garcia-Lopez; I: Dan Adkins; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Clem Robins; E: Julius Schwartz
+
**W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
−
**Legion cameo
+
**''Story:'' On the planet Lahum, the Legion Espionage Squad near the end of their mission, and Element Lad plays a vital role.
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH243.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell (pencils) and Joe Rubinsten (inks)]]
 
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 243|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #243''']] (published [[June 19]], 1978, cover date September 1978)
 
−
*'''Earth's Last Stand'''
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; C: Cory Adams; L: Jean Simek; E: Al Milgrom
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:CancCmcCaval2.jpg|80px|Cover art by Alex Saviuk]]
 
−
|[[Cancelled Comic Cavalcade 2|'''''Cancelled Comic Cavalcade'' #2''']] Fall 1978
 
−
*'''Into the Vortex'''
 
−
**Story which would have appeared in the unpublished ''Kamandi'' #59. Includes flashback to Karate Kid crossover story and image of Legion HQ.
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
  
−
===July===  
+
===July===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH244.jpg|80px|Cover art by James Sherman (pencils) and Joe Rubinstein (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Action392.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks)]]
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 244|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #244''']] (published [[July 17]], 1978, cover date April 1978)  
+
|'''[[Action Comics v1 392|''Action Comics'' v1 #392]]''' (published [[July 30]], 1970, cover date September 1970)
−
*'''The Dark Circle That Crushed Earth'''
+
*'''The Legionnaires Who Never Were!'''
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: Joe Giella; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
+
**W: Cary Bates; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
 +
**''Story:'' Saturn Girl and Princess Projectra return from a mission to discover that they are strangers to their fellow Legionnaires.
 +
**''Elected Legion Leader:'' Mon-El
 +
**''Notes:'' End of Legion's 2nd series. New uniform Saturn Girl.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|colspan="2"|
 
|colspan="2"|
 +
 
===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH245.jpg|80px|Cover art by Al Milgrom (pencils) and Joe Rubinstein (inks)]]
+
|valign="top"|[[file:Adventure398.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 245|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #245''']] (published [[August 21]], 1978, cover date November 1978)
+
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Adventure Comics 398|''Adventure Comics'' #398]]''' (published [[August 27]], 1970, cover date October 1970)
−
*'''Mordru Master of Earth!'''
+
*1st reprint of '''The Maid of Doom!''' from [[Action Comics v1 306|''Action Comics'' v1 #306]]
−
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Joe Staton; I: Murphy Anderson; C: Cory Adams; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom
 
−
|-
 
−
|colspan="2"|
 
−
===September===
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH246.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]
 
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 246|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #246''']] (published [[September 18]], 1978, cover date December 1978)
 
−
*'''Will the Last One To Leave Mercury Please Close the Planet?'''
 
−
**W: Paul Levitz (plot), Len Wein (script); P: Joe Staton; I: Dick Giordano; C: Glynis Wein; L: Ben Oda; E: Al Milgrom, Jack Harris
 
−
*'''A World for the Winning!'''
 
−
**W: Len Wein; P: Joe Staton; I: Murphy Anderson; C: Glynis Wein; L: Todd Klein; E: Al Milgrom, Jack Harris
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by ??]]
 
−
|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|[[Superman paperback|'''''Superman''''']] Tempo Books paperback, 1978
 
−
*2nd reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Villains''' from [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' v1 #147]], August, 1961
 
−
|-
 
−
|colspan="2"|
 
−
===October===
 
−
|-
 
−
|valign="top"|[[file:SuperboyLSH247.jpg|80px|Cover art by Joe Staton (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
−
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 247|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #247''']] (published [[October 23]], 1978, cover date January 1979)
 
−
*'''Savage Sanctuary!'''
 
−
**W: Len Wein; P: Joe Staton; I: Jack Abel; C: Glynis Wein; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack Harris
 
−
*'''Celebration!''' (Lightning Lad elected leader)
 
−
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*'''Beneath the Streets Lurks ... Death!'''
 
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Contents this page: 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970

1965

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #83 (published January 14, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Great Miss Universe Contest!
    • W: Sam Rolfe; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Jimmy encounters some amazing circumstances when he sits in as a judge for the Miss Universe contest.
    • Notes: Jimmy uses Brainiac 5's force-field belt
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Action Comics v1 #322 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Coward of Steel.
    • W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Al Plastino; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent.
    • Notes: Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future"
  • The Planet of Outcasts!
    • W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Members of the Sisterhood of Evil trick Supergirl into reviving some of the most notorious villainesses of all time. (Sisterhood members pose as Plant Girl, Time Girl & Music Maid, characters all inspired by the "Bits of Legionnaire Business" feature in Adventure Comics)
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #330 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!
    • W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A space pirate fakes his way into the Legion and then gets all other members expelled.
    • First appearances: Dynamo Boy, Eyeful Ethel & the Mess

February

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superman v1 #176 (published February 4, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Revenge of the Super-Pets!
    • W: Leo Dorfman?; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Appearances: Super-Pets
Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #56 (published February 11, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • Lois Lane, Super-Telepath!
    • W: Otto Binder; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Appearances: Cameo Saturn Girl
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Action Comics v1 #323 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Kryptonian Killer!
    • W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history.
    • Appearances: Super-Pets
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #331 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!
    • W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members.
    • First appearances: Golden Boy, Polecat, Tusker, Animal Lad.
    • Appearances: LSV

March

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #332 (published March 25, 1965, cover date May 1965)
  • The Super Moby Dick of Space!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Lightning Lad becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature.
    • Notes: Lightning Lad loses arm.

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) 80 Page Giant #11 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks) Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #85 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965)
  • The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen!
    • W: Jerry Seigel; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Chameleon Boy & LSH cameo.
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #333 (published April 29, 1965, cover date June 1965)
  • The War Between Krypton and Earth!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires take sides in a battle between Kryptonians and Vrunnians on ancient Earth, and Star Boy sinks Atlantis.

May

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #86 (published May 7, 1965, cover date July 1965)
  • The Team of Olsen and Brainiac!
    • W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Superman mentions Mon-El
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering) Adventure Comics #334 (published May 27, 1965, cover date July 1965)
  • The Unknown Legionnaire!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion recounts how it helped protect the secrets of the Protean planet with the help of Unknown Boy.
    • First appearances: Unknown Boy

June

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #335 (published June 24, 1965, cover date August 1965)
  • Starfinger!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A new villain battles the Legion for an element that can restore youth.
    • First appearances: Starfinger (Lars Hanscom)
  • Meet the Legionnaires: Brainiac 5
    • Notes: Text feature gives details of Brainiac 5's origin. First mention Dox line, Vril (Brainiac 2), Pran (Brainiac 3) & Kajz (Brainiac 4). First mention long Coluan lifespans.

July

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks) Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #87 (published July 8, 1965, cover date September 1965)
  • The Arena of Doom!
    • W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman.
    • Appearances: LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #336 (published July 29, 1965, cover date September 1965)
  • The True Identity of Starfinger!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century."
    • Notes: First Legion use of Inertron

August

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) Superboy v1 #124 (published August 19, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • The Insect Queen of Smallville!
    • W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids.
    • First appearances: Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #337 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg (Part 1 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Legion members fake getting married, and expelled, to draw out alien invaders posing as applicants.
    • First appearances: Murrans, Blackout Boy, Magnetic Boy & Size Lad
    • Notes: First mention that married members must resign. First mentions: Halo Jewels of Hrann and rare scarlet spiral coral of Vavalla.
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks) Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #88 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ!
    • W: Otto binder; P: John Forte; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Appearances: Cameo Star Boy

September

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #338 (published September 30, 1965, cover date November 1965)
  • The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies!
    • W: Jerry Siegel; P&I: John Forte; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies.
    • First appearances: Glorith

October

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) Superboy v1 #125 (published October 7, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho!
    • W: Otto Binder; P&I: George Papp; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A young hero who shortens his lifespan every time he uses his super-power tries to enlist Superboy's help in joining the Legion.
    • First appearances: Kid Psycho
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Action Comics v1 #331 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • Operation Satan!
    • W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Jim Mooney; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural.
    • Notes: Heroine from another world has Legion medallions
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering) Adventure Comics #339 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • Hunters of the Super-Beasts!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: John Forte; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Vivian Berg; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion tries to put down an animal revolt led by a former ally.
    • Deaths: Beast Boy

November

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #340 (published November 25, 1965, cover date January 1966)
  • Computo the Conqueror!
    • W: Jerry Siegel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A super-computer created by Brainiac 5 runs amok in an attempt to take over the world.
    • First appearances: Computo.
    • Deaths: Triplicate Girl (body 1/white)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: 1st mention of Plant Lad
BlankCover.jpg Action Comics v1 #332 (published November 25, 1965, cover date January 1966)
  • The Super-Vengeance of Lex Luthor
    • W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Ira Schnapp; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Cameo appearances: Legion of Super-Villains (Cosmic King, Saturn Queen, Lightning Lord)

December

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), Sheldon Moldoff (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #341 (published December 30, 1965, cover date February 1966)
  • Colossal Boy's One-Man War!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion uses an ancient weapon to battle Computo.
    • First appearances: Shanghalla, Duo Damsel & the Weirdo Legionnaire.
    • Notes: Legion discovers the Bat Cave
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: First mention of Crystal Kid

1966

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks) Action Comics v1 #334 (published January 18, 1966, cover date March 1966)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #342 (published January 27, 1966, cover date March 1966)
  • The Legionnaire Who Killed!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff (pages 1-8 only), George Klein; L: Vivian Berg (pages 2-8 only), Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion tries a member for breaking its code against killing.
    • First appearances: Calamity King & Color Kid.
    • Expelled: Star Boy
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: First mention of Porcupine Pete

February

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #343 (published February 24, 1966, cover date April 1966)
  • The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Legion members believe they have been jinxed.
    • First appearances: Luck Lords

March

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superboy v1 #129 (published March 10, 1966, cover date May 1966)
  • 1st reprint of Superboy's Big Brother! from Superboy v1 #89, June, 1961
  • How Mon-El Left the Phantom Zone
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Text feature, recapping Mon-El's history
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #344 (published March 29, 1966, cover date May 1966)
  • The Super-Stalag of Space!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion attempts to rescue Brainiac 5 from an interstellar prison for super-heroes.
    • First appearances: Blockade Boy, Shadow Kid, Weight Wizard, Nardo, Plant Lad
    • Deaths: Plant Lad

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) World's Finest Comics #158 (published April 26, 1966, cover date June 1966)
  • The Invulnerable Super-Enemy!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac's bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires' powers)
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #345 (published April 28, 1966, cover date June 1966)
  • The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!
    • W: Edmond Hamilton; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion rescues its teammates from the Stalag of Space.
    • Deaths: Blockade Boy & Weight Wizard.

May

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) Superboy v1 #131 (published May 17, 1966, cover date July 1966)
  • The Dog From S.C.P.A.!
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #346 (published May 26, 1966, cover date July 1966)
  • One of Us Is A Traitor!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Sheldon Moldoff (finished art); L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Four new members join the Legion just in time to help fight off an alien invasion.
    • First appearances: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid, Princess Projectra, Khunds
    • Join Legion: Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra
  • The Legion Outpost (letters column)
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs
  • Meet the Legionnaires
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Text feature. (Origins and powers of Legion members)

June

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #347 (published June 28, 1966, cover date August 1966)
  • The Traitor's Triumph!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion fights off an alien invasion and discovers one of its new members infiltrated the team as a Khund agent.
    • Expelled: Nemesis Kid

July

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #348 (published July 28, 1966, cover date September 1966)
  • Target 21 Legionnaires!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: A mad scientists seeks revenge against the Legionnaire who cost him his job.
    • First appearances: Dr. Regulus.
    • Leadership: Invisible Kid elected Legion leader
    • Notes: Origin of Sun Boy

August

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #349 (published August 30, 1966, cover date October 1966)
  • The Rogue Legionnaire!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion uses an experimental time machine to track down the villain who stole its time bubbles.
    • First appearances: Universo & Rond Vidar

September

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) World's Finest Comics #162 (published September 13, 1966, cover date November 1966)
  • Pawns of the Jousting Master!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Superman mentions Colossal Boy
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #350 (published September 29, 1966, cover date November 1966)
  • The Outcast Super-Heroes!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: When a cloud of green kryptonite envelopes the Earth, Superboy and Supergirl choose their replacements in the Legion.
    • First appearances: Miss Terius, Sir Prize, Evillo, R.J. Brande, and four of the Devil's Dozen: the Hag, the Wild Huntsman, Sugyn, & Apollo
  • Meet the Legionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy
    • E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Text feature. (Origin Chameleon Boy, 1st mention UP fear of Durlans)

October

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #351 (published October 27, 1966, cover date December 1966)
  • The Forgotten Legion!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion races to secure magical artifacts for a spell to help them defeat Evillo.
    • Notes: Lightning Lad regains right arm.
    • Rejoin Legion: Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Star Boy
    • Appearances: Color Kid
    • First appearances: White Witch

November

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superman v1 #193 (published November 10, 1966, cover date January/February 1967)
  • 1st reprint of The Death of Superman!
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen #99 (published November 22, 1966, cover date January 1967)
  • The One-Man Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Pete Costanza; L: Vivian Berg (pages 1-7), Milton Snapinn (pages 8-10); E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Jimmy wears Legion uniforms
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #352 (published November 29, 1966, cover date January 1967)
  • The Fatal Five

December

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #353 (published December 27, 1966, cover date February 1967)
  • The Doomed Legionnaire!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Even by combining their strength with the Fatal Five, the Legionnaires are unable to stop the Sun-Eater until one of their own makes the ultimate sacrifice.
    • Deaths: Ferro Lad

1967

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Action Comics v1 #347 (published January 10, 1967, cover date March/April 1967)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #100 (published January 12, 1967, cover date March 1967)
  • Jimmy Olsen's Weirdo Wedding!
    • W: Leo Dorfman; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane.
    • Notes: Prior to the wedding, Jimmy uses a time-globe to attend a Legion meeting in the 30th Century. Reference is made to events in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #76 and Adventure Comics #353. Among the wedding gifts depicted, one is labelled as from the Legion.
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #354 (published January 31, 1967, cover date March 1967)
  • The Adult Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Superman is summoned by the Adult Legion to the 30th century, to participate in a mission.
    • Appearances: Adult Legion
    • First appearances: Cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto, Shadow Lass (in cameo)

February

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #355 (published February 28, 1967, cover date April 1967)
  • The War of the Legions
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of descendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis.
    • Notes: 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion
  • The Six-Legged Legionnaire!
    • W: Otto Binder; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Lana Lang travels with Superboy to the 30th century to meet the Legion.
    • Joins Legion: Insect Queen

March

Cover art by Mike Sekowsky (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks) Inferior Five #2 (published March 16, 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
  • House Hunting Heroes!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Mike Sekowsky; I: Mike Esposito; L: Ira Schnapp; E: Jack Miller
    • Notes: Invisible Kid cameo, 1st app. Legion theme song
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #356 (published March 30, 1967, cover date May 1967)
  • The Five Legion Orphans!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: parents of various Legionnaires appear

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering) Adventure Comics #357 (published April 27, 1967, cover date June 1967)
  • The Ghost of Ferro Lad!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The four Legionnaires who fought alongside Ferro Lad are apparently being tormented by his angry ghost.
    • First appearances: Controllers, Pol Krinn

May

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #358 (published May 31, 1967, cover date July 1967)
  • The Hunter!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: George Papp, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Papp; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires become the prey of a master hunter.
    • First appearances: Orion the Hunter

June

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) World's Finest Comics #168 (published June 13, 1967, cover date August 1967)
  • The Return of the Composite Superman!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #359 (published June 29, 1967, cover date August 1967)
  • The Outlawed Legionnaires!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires return from a busy week of off-world missions to discover they have been disbanded by the United Planets without their knowledge.

July

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #360 (published July 27, 1967, cover date September 1967)
  • The Legion Chain Gang!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The newly-formed Legion Espionage Squad works to discover what has caused them to become outlaws on Earth.
    • Appearances: Universo
    • Joins Legion: Rond Vidar

August

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #106 (published August 22, 1967, cover date October 1967)
  • The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Jimmy is called to the 30th century to help put out the latest issue of The Legion Bulletin.
    • Notes: Four members of the LSH appear
Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering) Adventure Comics #361 (published August 29, 1967, cover date October 1967)
  • The Unkillables!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Jim Mooney, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jim Mooney; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Legionnaires are asked by the United Planets to guard off-world ambassadors headed to Earth for a peace accord summit.
    • First appearances: Dominators

September

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #362 (published September 28, 1967, cover date November 1967)
  • The Chemoids are Coming!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion battles an evil chemical genius and his unusual android henchmen.
    • First appearances: Mantis Marlo and Chemoids

October

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering) Adventure Comics #363 (published October 31, 1967, cover date December 1967)
  • Black Day for the Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Shelley Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: The Legion seem to battle their evil adversary on 3 different worlds at the same time.
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) World's Finest Comics #172 (published October 26, 1967, cover date December 1967)
  • Superman and Batman...Brothers!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Batman joins Adult Legion

November

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #364 (published November 30, 1967, cover date January 1968)
  • The Revolt of the Super-Pets!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Pete Costanza, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Super-Pets, tired of being treated as mere pets by the Legion, are lured away to a planet where they are revered by its citizens.
    • Notes: Origins of the Super-Pets revealed.

December

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #365 (published December 26, 1967, cover date February 1968)
  • Escape of the Fatal Five!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn (page 1 only), Morris Waldinger?; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: When four Legionnaires aid the superheroine of another world to determine what has caused her people to become warlike, they encounter a former deadly enemy.
    • First appearances: Shadow Lass (first full appearance)

1968

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Action Comics v1 #360 (published January 9, 1968, cover date March/April 1968)
Art by Neal Adams, lettering by Ira Schnapp Adventure Comics #366 (published January 30, 1968, cover date March 1968)
  • The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Georeg Klein; L: Morris Waldinger? (page 1 only), Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires challenge the Fatal Five to a winner-take-all death match when the Five gain control of the United Planets' universal weapons control system.
    • Joins Legion: Shadow Lass

February

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #367 (published February 29, 1968, cover date April 1968)
  • No Escape from the Circle of Death!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein (pages 1-10 only), Sheldon Moldoff; L: Ray Holloway?; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Several Legionnaires are attacked by a dark army, and rescued by a housewarming gift for their new headquarters.
    • First appearances: Dark Circle, Miracle Machine, new HQ

March

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Superboy v1 #147 (published March 14, 1968, cover date May/June 1968)
  • The Origin of the Legion!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Pete Costanza; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Three teens from different worlds cooperate to foil an assassination attempt on a wealthy industrialist, who is then inspired to bankroll their continued efforts for good. (Origin LSH)
Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #368 (published March 28, 1968, cover date May 1968)
  • The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Girl Legionnaires' superpowers are multiplied by a visitor from a matriarchal society.
    • First appearances: Thora of Taltar

April

Cover artwork by Neal Adams Superboy v1 #148 (published April 4, 1968, cover date June 1968)
  • Superboy's Greatest Gamble!
    • W: Leo Dorfman; P: Curt Swan; I: Sheldon Moldoff, Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Clark abandons his foster parents, the Kents, and moves to another town using a different, tough-guy secret identity.
    • Notes: First appearance of Polar Boy's parents
Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #369 (published April 30, 1968, cover date June 1968)
  • Mordru the Merciless!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan (page 1 only), Jack Abel, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Gaspar Saladino (page 1 only), Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Four Legionnaires take refuge in the past to escape from a merciless magician.
    • First appearances: Mordru

May

Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks) Action Comics v1 #365 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • Superman's Funeral!
    • W: Leo Dorfman; P: Ross Andru; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: LSH in flashback cameo
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Adventure Comics #370 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • The Devil's Jury!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: With the aid of Legion reservist Insect Queen and honorary Legionnaire Pete Ross, the four self-exiled Legionnaires launch a final resistance to their mighty magical foe.
    • Appearances: Pete Ross, Insect Queen, White Witch
Cover art by Neal Adams Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #112 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • The Murderous Magnaman!
    • W: Otton Binder; P: Pete Costanza; I: Joe Giella; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Jimmy is kidnapped by a beautiful foreigner and taken to her country.
    • First appearances: Magnaman, Vannia of Duxania
    • Notes: Jimmy mentions Mon-El

June

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #371 (published June 27, 1968, cover date August 1968)
  • The Colossal Failure!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Colossal Boy is blackmailed into betraying the Legion when villains hold his parents hostage.
    • First appearances: Colossal Boy's parents Marte & Wynn Allon, Chemical King (first live appearance) and the Legion Academy
  • When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion! Reprints story from Superboy v1 #101 with Legion logo added and two panels changed to include Legion members.

July

Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #372 (published July 30, 1968, cover date September 1968)
  • School for Super-Villains!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: With the help of two Legion Academy students, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV.
    • Join Legion: Chemical King, Timber Wolf
    • Appearances: Lightning Lord and former Legion applicants Nemesis Kid, Spider Girl, Radiation Roy, Ronn Karr, in their first appearance as the teenage LSV.
    • First appearances: Tarik the Mute

August

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #373 (published August 29, 1968, cover date October 1968)
  • The Tornado Twins!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires have their thunder stolen on several missions by a pair of mystery super-teens.
    • First appearances: Tornado Twins (also origin)

September

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), Mike Esposito (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #374 (published September 26, 1968, cover date November 1968)
  • Mission: Diabolical!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: With most of the Legion held hostage, five Legionnaires are made to do the dirty work of a criminal gang against a rival criminal gang.
    • Appearances: Legion of Substitute Heroes
    • First appearances: Black Mace, Mystelor, Quanto, Rogarth, Shagrek

October

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #375 (published October 31, 1968, cover date December 1968)
  • The King of the Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Joe Letterese (page 1 only), unknown; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires battle each other in a contest to determine who is the mightiest Legionnaire.
    • First appearances: Wanderers (Celebrand, Dartalg, Elvo, Immorto, Ornitho, Psyche (all individual first appearances), Quantum Queen (first full appearance))

November

Cover art by Neal Adams Superman v1 #213 (published November 7, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Most Dangerous Door in the World!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Appearance of the adult Brainiac 5
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks) Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #117 (published November 26, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Planet of the Capes!
    • W: Otto Binder; P&I: Pete Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: LSH cameo
Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #376 (published November 28, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Execution of Chameleon Boy!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Win Mortimer; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: While the Legionnaires work to uncover the mystery of their disappearing teammate, Chameleon Boy finds himself transported to another dimension, one that resembles the realm of King Arthur and Camelot.
    • First appearances: Princess Elwinda, King Artros, Kodar the Black Vassal, Chief Counselor Radagor

December

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #377 (published December 31, 1968, cover date February 1969)
  • Heroes for Hire!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Seeming to capitalize on a current crime wave, the Legionnaires appear to turn mercenary, selling their services for money.
    • First appearances: Leland McCauley, Alk Ranff, Modulus

1969

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks) Action Comics v1 #373 (published January 7, 1969, cover date March/April 1969)
Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #378 (published January 28, 1969, cover date March 1969)
  • 12 Hours to Live!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: During his birthday celebration, Brainiac 5 and four teammates unwittingly drink a poison that gives them only 12 hours to live.
    • First appearances: Myron Marks
    • Appearances: The Fatal Five, The Durgos (Duo Damsel's parents)

February

Cover artwork by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Adventure Comics #379 (published February 27, 1969, cover date April 1969)
  • Burial in Space!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: To save five comrades on the brink of death, a team of Legionnaires must help a race of super-intellectuals defeat a brutish foe.
    • First appearances: Seerons, Alek Korlo

March

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito, lettering by Gaspar Saladino Adventure Comics #380 (published March 27, 1969, cover date May 1969)
  • The Legion's Space Odyssey!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Following an explosion that transports seven Legionnaires into another world, Superboy is killed by a deadly beast, leaving the remaining six Legionnaires to find their way back to Earth.
    • First appearances: Skyzznx, Alrrk
    • Notes: End of the Legion series in Adventure Comics

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #377 (published April 29, 1969, cover date June 1969)

May

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #378 (published May 29, 1969, cover date July 1969)
  • The Forbidden Fruit!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Mike Esposito; L: Charlotte Jetter; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit.
    • Notes: Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series. First mention of the lotus fruit of Oomar.

June

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #379 (published June 26, 1969, cover date August 1969)
  • One of Us is an Impostor!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Murphy Anderson; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Five Legionnaires work to discover who among them is not who he or she claims to be.
    • First appearances: Sunburst

July

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #380 (published July 31, 1969, cover date September 1969)
  • Half a Legionnaire?
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: After splitting into her two bodies during a mission, Duo Damsel's second persona exhibits disturbing behavior.
    • First appearances: Nam'lor of Ikros
    • Notes: First full use of separate personas for Duo Damsel, including an alternate Ikrosian identity, Lelith, for one persona.

August

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #381 (published August 28, 1969, cover date October 1969)
  • The Hapless Hero!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Both beset with emotional troubles, Matter-Eater Lad and Shrinking Violet go out on a date.
    • Appearances: Duplicate Boy
    • Notes: First mention of Duplicate Boy's real name, Qued Orlu

September

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Superman v1 #221 (published September 18, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • 1st reprint of The Superman Family Portrait from Superman v1 Annual #6
    • Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #97 (published September 25, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • The Three Super-Sirens!
    • P: Irv Novick; I: Mike Esposito; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Durlans appear
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #382 (published September 30, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • Kill a Friend to Save a World!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Milton Snappin; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Four Legionnaires infiltrate a factory making super androids.
    • First appearances: Cosvarr, Zorla and Protectors
    • Notes: First use of chameloid costumes

October

Cover artwork by Neal Adams Superboy v1 #161 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December 1969)
  • The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways
    • W: Frank Robbins; P: Bob Brown; I: Wally Wood; C: ; L: ; E: Murray Boltinoff
    • Notes: Cameo Legion statuettes
Cover art by ??? Superman v1 #222 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December/January 1969/1970)
  • 1st reprint of Superman's Big Brother! retitled here as Superman's Lost Brother! from Superman v1 #80, February, 1953
  • 1st reprint of The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons! from Superman v1 #166, Jan. 1964
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #383 (published October 30, 1969, cover date December 1969)
  • Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Chameleon Boy disguises himself to win the interest of a beautiful girl.
    • First appearances: Janice Warren

November

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #384 (published November 26, 1969, cover date January 1970)
  • Lament For A Legionnaire!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Dream Girl has a premonition that Mon-El will die in five days.
    • First Appearances: Eltro Gand

December

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #385 (published December 23, 1969, cover date February 1970)
  • The Immortal Superman!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Appearances: Time Trapper
  • The Fallen Starboy!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Star Boy, with two other Legionnaires, travel to his home world, Xanthu, to apprehend a gang of thieves.
    • Appearances: Yark Athu of Naltor
    • Notes: First mention of the lack of family names on Naltor

1970

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Adventure Comics #390 (published January 13, 1970, cover date March/April 1970)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #386 (published January 29, 1970, cover date March 1970)
  • The Home for Old Super-Heroes!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Appearances: Time Trapper
  • Zap Goes the Legion!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires battle a super villainess who can turn any super power against its user.
    • First appearances: Hawkor Phuy, Uli Algor

February

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #387 (published February 24, 1970, cover date April 1970)
  • Even a Superman Dies! (App. Time Trapper)
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
  • One Hero Too Many!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legionnaires squabble over the right to resign from the Legion.
    • Leaves Legion: Superboy

March

Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) Superboy v1 #165 (published March 5, 1970, cover date May/June 1970)
  • 1st reprint of The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!, retitled The Death of Ma and Pa Kent!, from Superman v1 #161, May, 1963
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #388 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
  • Puzzle of the Wild World! (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion)
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: George Roussos; L: John Costanza; E: Mort Weisinger
Cover art by Curt Swan(pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Adventure Comics #393 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
  • The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; E: Mort Weisinger E. Nelson Bridwell
    • Notes: Legion Flight Ring cameo

April

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Superman v1 #227 (published April 14, 1970, cover date June/July 1970)
  • 1st reprint of The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner! from Superman v1 #157, Nov. 1962
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #389 (published April 28, 1970, cover date June 1970)
  • The Mystery Legionnaire!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Working seamlessly together, three Legionnaires apprehend and foil a villainous android adversary.
    • First appearances: Klim

May

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Murphy Anderson (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Action Comics v1 #390 (published May 28, 1970, cover date July 1970)
  • The Tyrant and the Traitor!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Joe Letterese; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion Espionage Squad are asked by the U.P. to infiltrate and overthrow the tyrannical dictator of the planet Lahum, while at the same time keeping rebel forces from taking over.
    • First appearances: Perallha, Diol Masrin, Chavak, Nym Belev, Yroa, Marli Zhorg, chemical humanoids

June

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Action Comics v1 #391 (published June 30, 1970, cover date August 1970)
  • The Ordeal of Element Lad!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: On the planet Lahum, the Legion Espionage Squad near the end of their mission, and Element Lad plays a vital role.

July

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Murphy Anderson (inks) Action Comics v1 #392 (published July 30, 1970, cover date September 1970)
  • The Legionnaires Who Never Were!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Win Mortimer; I: Jack Abel; L: Ben Oda; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Saturn Girl and Princess Projectra return from a mission to discover that they are strangers to their fellow Legionnaires.
    • Elected Legion Leader: Mon-El
    • Notes: End of Legion's 2nd series. New uniform Saturn Girl.

August

Cover art by Dick Giordano Adventure Comics #398 (published August 27, 1970, cover date October 1970)

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