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|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 83|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #83''']] (published [[January 14]], 1965, cover date March 1965)
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 83|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #83''']] (published [[January 14]], 1965, cover date March 1965)
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*''"The Great Miss Universe Contest!"''  Jimmy encounters some amazing circumstances when he sits in as a judge for the Miss Universe contest.  (Jimmy uses Brainiac 5’s force-field belt)  
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*'''The Great Miss Universe Contest!'''  Jimmy encounters some amazing circumstances when he sits in as a judge for the Miss Universe contest.  (Jimmy uses Brainiac 5’s force-field belt)  
 
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|[[Image:Action322.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]
 
|[[Action Comics 322|'''''Action Comics'' #322''']] (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965)
 
|[[Action Comics 322|'''''Action Comics'' #322''']] (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965)
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*''"The Coward of Steel."''  Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent. (Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future")   
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*'''The Coward of Steel.'''  Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent. (Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future")   
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*''"The Planet of Outcasts!"''  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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*'''The Planet of Outcasts!'''  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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|[[Adventure Comics 330|'''''Adventure Comics'' #330''']] (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 330|'''''Adventure Comics'' #330''']] (published [[January 28]], 1965, cover date March 1965)  
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*''"The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!"''  A space pirate fakes his way into the Legion and then gets all other members expelled.  (1st app. [[Dynamo Boy]], Eyeful Ethel & the Mess)
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*'''The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!'''  A space pirate fakes his way into the Legion and then gets all other members expelled.  (1st app. [[Dynamo Boy]], Eyeful Ethel & the Mess)
 
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|[[Superman v1 176|'''''Superman'' #176''']] (published [[February 4]], 1965, cover date April 1965)  
 
|[[Superman v1 176|'''''Superman'' #176''']] (published [[February 4]], 1965, cover date April 1965)  
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*''"The Revenge of the Super-Pets!"''  Plot unknown.  (App. Super-Pets)
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*'''The Revenge of the Super-Pets!'''  Plot unknown.  (App. Super-Pets)
 
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|[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 56|'''''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #56''']] (published [[February 11]], 1965, cover date April 1965)
 
|[[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!"''  Plot unknown.  (Cameo Saturn Girl)  
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*'''Lois Lane, Super-Telepath!'''  Plot unknown.  (Cameo Saturn Girl)  
 
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|[[Action Comics 323|'''''Action Comics'' #323''']] (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965)
 
|[[Action Comics 323|'''''Action Comics'' #323''']] (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965)
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*''"The Kryptonian Killer!"''  Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history.  (App. Super Pets)   
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*'''The Kryptonian Killer!'''  Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history.  (App. Super Pets)   
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 331|'''''Adventure Comics'' #331''']] (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 331|'''''Adventure Comics'' #331''']] (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965)  
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*''"The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!"''  As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members.  (1st app. Golden Boy, Polecat, Tusker, & Animal Lad.  App. LSV)
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*'''The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!'''  As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members.  (1st app. Golden Boy, Polecat, Tusker, & Animal Lad.  App. LSV)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 332|'''''Adventure Comics'' #332''']] (published [[March 25]], 1965, cover date May 1965)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 332|'''''Adventure Comics'' #332''']] (published [[March 25]], 1965, cover date May 1965)  
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*''"The Super Moby Dick of Space!"''  Lightning Lad becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature.  (Lightning Lad losses arm)
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*'''The Super Moby Dick of Space!'''  Lightning Lad becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature.  (Lightning Lad losses arm)
 
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|[[80 Page Giant 11|'''''80 Page Giant'' #11''']] (published [[April 15]], 1965, cover date June 1965)
 
|[[80 Page Giant 11|'''''80 Page Giant'' #11''']] (published [[April 15]], 1965, cover date June 1965)
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*1st reprint of ''"The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!"'' from [[Superboy v1 86|''Superboy'' v1'' #86]], January, 1961
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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 Annual v1 4|''Superman Annual'' #4]], 1963
 
*1st reprint of the poster from [[Superman Annual v1 4|''Superman Annual'' #4]], 1963
 
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|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 85|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #85''']] (published [[April 15]], 1965, cover date June 1965)  
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 85|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #85''']] (published [[April 15]], 1965, cover date June 1965)  
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*''"The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen!"''  Plot.  (Cameo Chameleon Boy & LSH)  
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*'''The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen!'''  Plot.  (Cameo Chameleon Boy & LSH)  
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 333|'''''Adventure Comics'' #333''']] (published [[April 29]], 1965, cover date June 1965)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 333|'''''Adventure Comics'' #333''']] (published [[April 29]], 1965, cover date June 1965)  
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*''"The War Between Krypton and Earth!"''  The Legionnaires take sides in a battle between Kryptonians and Vrunnians on ancient Earth.  (Star Boy sinks Atlantis)
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*'''The War Between Krypton and Earth!'''  The Legionnaires take sides in a battle between Kryptonians and Vrunnians on ancient Earth.  (Star Boy sinks Atlantis)
 
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|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 86|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #86''']] (published [[May 7]], 1965, cover date July 1965)  
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 86|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #86''']] (published [[May 7]], 1965, cover date July 1965)  
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*''"The Team of Olsen and Brainiac!"''  Plot unknown.  (Superman mentions Mon-El)   
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*'''The Team of Olsen and Brainiac!'''  Plot unknown.  (Superman mentions Mon-El)   
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 334|'''''Adventure Comics'' #334''']] (published [[May 27]], 1965, cover date July 1965)
 
|[[Adventure Comics 334|'''''Adventure Comics'' #334''']] (published [[May 27]], 1965, cover date July 1965)
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*''"The Unknown Legionnaire!"''  The Legion recounts how it helped protect the secrets of the Protean planet with the help of Unknown Boy was.
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*'''The Unknown Legionnaire!'''  The Legion recounts how it helped protect the secrets of the Protean planet with the help of Unknown Boy was.
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 335|'''''Adventure Comics'' #335''']] (published [[June 24]], 1965, cover date August 1965)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 335|'''''Adventure Comics'' #335''']] (published [[June 24]], 1965, cover date August 1965)  
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*''"Starfinger!"''  A new villain battles the Legion for an element that can restore youth.  (1st app. Starfinger)   
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*'''Starfinger!'''  A new villain battles the Legion for an element that can restore youth.  (1st app. Starfinger)   
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*''"Meet the Legionnaires: Brainiac 5"''  (Text feature gives detailed origin of Brainiac 5.  1st mention Dox line, Vril (Brainiac 2), Pran (Brainiac 3) & Pran (Brainiac 4).  1st mention long Coluan lifespans)
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*'''Meet the Legionnaires: Brainiac 5'''  (Text feature gives detailed origin of Brainiac 5.  1st mention Dox line, Vril (Brainiac 2), Pran (Brainiac 3) & Pran (Brainiac 4).  1st mention long Coluan lifespans)
 
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|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 87|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #87''']] (published [[July 8]], 1965, cover date September 1965)         
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 87|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #87''']] (published [[July 8]], 1965, cover date September 1965)         
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*''"The Arena of Doom!"''  The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman.  (App. LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members)
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*'''The Arena of Doom!'''  The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman.  (App. LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 336|'''''Adventure Comics'' #336''']] (published [[July 29]], 1965, cover date September 1965)
 
|[[Adventure Comics 336|'''''Adventure Comics'' #336''']] (published [[July 29]], 1965, cover date September 1965)
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*''"The True Identity of Starfinger!"''  The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century."  (1st Legion use of [[Inertron]])
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*'''The True Identity of Starfinger!'''  The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century."  (1st Legion use of [[Inertron]])
 
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|[[Superboy v1 124|'''''Superboy'' #124''']] (published [[August 19]], 1965, cover date October 1965)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 124|'''''Superboy'' #124''']] (published [[August 19]], 1965, cover date October 1965)  
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*''"The Insect Queen of Smallville!"''  Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids.  (1st app. Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity)
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*'''The Insect Queen of Smallville!'''  Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids.  (1st app. Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 337|'''''Adventure Comics'' #337''']] (published [[August 26]], 1965, cover date October 1965)
 
|[[Adventure Comics 337|'''''Adventure Comics'' #337''']] (published [[August 26]], 1965, cover date October 1965)
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*''"The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion!"''  Legion members fake getting married, and expelled, to draw out alian invaders posing as applicants.  (1st mention married members must resign)   
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*'''The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion!'''  Legion members fake getting married, and expelled, to draw out alian invaders posing as applicants.  (1st mention married members must resign)   
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*''"Bits of Legionnaire Business"''  (1st mention Blackout Boy, Magnetic Boy & Size Lad, all making 1st app in this issue.  3rd mention Color Kid, 2nd mention Blockade Boy)   
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*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''  (1st mention Blackout Boy, Magnetic Boy & Size Lad, all making 1st app in this issue.  3rd mention Color Kid, 2nd mention Blockade Boy)   
 
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|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 88|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #88''']] (published [[August 26]], 1965, cover date October 1965)  
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 88|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #88''']] (published [[August 26]], 1965, cover date October 1965)  
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*''"Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ!"''  Plot unknown.  (Cameo Star Boy)
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*'''Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ!'''  Plot unknown.  (Cameo Star Boy)
 
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|[[Superman v1 181|'''''Superman v1'' #181''']] (published [[September 16]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
 
|[[Superman v1 181|'''''Superman v1'' #181''']] (published [[September 16]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
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*''"The Superman of 2965!"''  Plot unknown.  (1st app. [[Klar Ken T5477]].  Story set in 30th century)
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*'''The Superman of 2965!'''  Plot unknown.  (1st app. [[Klar Ken T5477]].  Story set in 30th century)
 
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|[[Action Comics 330|'''''Action Comics'' #330''']] (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
 
|[[Action Comics 330|'''''Action Comics'' #330''']] (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965)
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*''"Supergirl’s Duel With Dr. Supernatural!"''  Supergirl is forced to travel to an alien world where she meets captives heroinnes.  (1st part of a story that will have Legion content)
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*'''Supergirl’s Duel With Dr. Supernatural!'''  Supergirl is forced to travel to an alien world where she meets captives heroinnes.  (1st part of a story that will have Legion content)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 338|'''''Adventure Comics'' #338''']] (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 338|'''''Adventure Comics'' #338''']] (published [[September 30]], 1965, cover date November 1965)  
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*''"The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies!"''  The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies.  (1st app. [[Glorith/Pre-Crisis|Glorith]])
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*'''The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies!'''  The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies.  (1st app. [[Glorith/Pre-Crisis|Glorith]])
 
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|[[Superboy v1 125|'''''Superboy v1'' #125''']] (published [[October 7]], 1965, cover date December 1965)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 125|'''''Superboy v1'' #125''']] (published [[October 7]], 1965, cover date December 1965)  
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*''"The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho!"''  A young hero who shortens his lifespan everytime he uses his super-power tries to enlist Superboy's help in joining the Legion.  (1st app. [[Kid Psycho]])   
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*'''The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho!'''  A young hero who shortens his lifespan everytime he uses his super-power tries to enlist Superboy's help in joining the Legion.  (1st app. [[Kid Psycho]])   
 
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|[[Action Comics 331|'''''Action Comics'' #331''']] (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965)  
 
|[[Action Comics 331|'''''Action Comics'' #331''']] (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965)  
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*''"Operation Satan!"''  Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural. (heroine from another world has Legion medallions)   
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*'''Operation Satan!'''  Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural. (heroine from another world has Legion medallions)   
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 339|'''''Adventure Comics'' #339''']] (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 339|'''''Adventure Comics'' #339''']] (published [[October 28]], 1965, cover date December 1965)  
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*''"Hunters of the Super-Beasts!"''  The Legion tries to put down an animal revolt led by a former ally.  (Death Beast Boy)
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*'''Hunters of the Super-Beasts!'''  The Legion tries to put down an animal revolt led by a former ally.  (Death Beast Boy)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 340|'''''Adventure Comics'' #340''']] (published [[November 25]], 1965, cover date January 1966)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 340|'''''Adventure Comics'' #340''']] (published [[November 25]], 1965, cover date January 1966)  
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*''"Computo the Conqueror!"''  A super-computer created by Brainiac 5 runs amok in an attempt to take over the world.  (1st app. Computo.  Death Triplicate Girl)   
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*'''Computo the Conqueror!'''  A super-computer created by Brainiac 5 runs amok in an attempt to take over the world.  (1st app. Computo.  Death Triplicate Girl)   
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*''"Bits of Legionnaire Business"''  (1st mention of Plant Lad)
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*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''  (1st mention of Plant Lad)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 341|'''''Adventure Comics'' #341''']] (published [[December 30]], 1965, cover date February 1966)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 341|'''''Adventure Comics'' #341''']] (published [[December 30]], 1965, cover date February 1966)  
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*''"Colossal Boy's One-Man War!"''  The Legion uses an ancient weapon to battle Computo.  (1st app. [[Shanghalla]], Duo Damsel & the [[Weirdo Legionnaire]]. Legion discovers the [[Bat Cave]])   
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*'''Colossal Boy's One-Man War!'''  The Legion uses an ancient weapon to battle Computo.  (1st app. [[Shanghalla]], Duo Damsel & the [[Weirdo Legionnaire]]. Legion discovers the [[Bat Cave]])   
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*''"Bits of Legionnaire Business"''  (1st mention Crystal Kid)
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*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''  (1st mention Crystal Kid)
 
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|[[Superboy v1 127|'''''Superboy'' #127''']] (published [[January 6]], 1966, cover date March 1966)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 127|'''''Superboy'' #127''']] (published [[January 6]], 1966, cover date March 1966)  
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*''"The Strange Insect Lives of Lana Lang!"''  Lana Lang travels to Africa where she teams up with Bee-Boy.  (2nd app. Insect  Queen)
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*'''The Strange Insect Lives of Lana Lang!'''  Lana Lang travels to Africa where she teams up with Bee-Boy.  (2nd app. Insect  Queen)
 
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|[[Action Comics 334|'''''Action Comics'' #334''']] (published [[January 18]], 1966, cover date March 1966)  
 
|[[Action Comics 334|'''''Action Comics'' #334''']] (published [[January 18]], 1966, cover date March 1966)  
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*1st reprint of "The Three Super-Heroes!" from [[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]], August, 1960   
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*1st reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]], August, 1960   
 
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|[[Image:Adventure342.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure342.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 342|'''''Adventure Comics'' #342''']] (published [[January 27]], 1966, cover date March 1966)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 342|'''''Adventure Comics'' #342''']] (published [[January 27]], 1966, cover date March 1966)  
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*''"The Legionnaire Who Killed!"''  The Legion tries a member for breaking its code against killing.  (1st app Calamity King & Color Kid.  Star Boy expelled)   
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*'''The Legionnaire Who Killed!'''  The Legion tries a member for breaking its code against killing.  (1st app Calamity King & Color Kid.  Star Boy expelled)   
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*''"Bits of Legionnaire Business"''  (1st mention Porcupine Pete)
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*'''Bits of Legionnaire Business'''  (1st mention Porcupine Pete)
 
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|[[Superboy v1 128|'''''Superboy'' #128''']] (published [[February 17]], 1966, cover date April 1966)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 128|'''''Superboy'' #128''']] (published [[February 17]], 1966, cover date April 1966)  
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*''"The Twilight World of No Return!"''  Superboy has a nightmare about what his life on Krypton might have been like if it had not been destroyed.  (App. Dev-Em)
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*'''The Twilight World of No Return!'''  Superboy has a nightmare about what his life on Krypton might have been like if it had not been destroyed.  (App. Dev-Em)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 343|'''''Adventure Comics'' #343''']] (published [[February 24]], 1966, cover date April 1966)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 343|'''''Adventure Comics'' #343''']] (published [[February 24]], 1966, cover date April 1966)  
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*''"The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!"''  Legion members believe they have been jinxed.  (1st app. Luck Lords)
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*'''The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords!'''  Legion members believe they have been jinxed.  (1st app. Luck Lords)
 
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|[[Superboy v1 129|'''''Superboy'' #129''']] (published [[March 10]], 1966, cover date May 1966)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 129|'''''Superboy'' #129''']] (published [[March 10]], 1966, cover date May 1966)  
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*1st reprint of "Superboy’s Big Brother!" from [[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]], June, 1961   
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*1st reprint of '''Superboy’s Big Brother!''' from [[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]], June, 1961   
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*''"How Mon-El Left the Phantom Zone"''  (text story recaps Mon-El’s history)
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*'''How Mon-El Left the Phantom Zone'''  (text story recaps Mon-El’s history)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 344|'''''Adventure Comics'' #344''']] (published [[March 29]], 1966, cover date May 1966)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 344|'''''Adventure Comics'' #344''']] (published [[March 29]], 1966, cover date May 1966)  
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*''"The Super-Stalag of Space!"''  The Legion attempts to rescue Brainiac 5 from an interstellar prison for super-heroes.  (1st app. Blockade Boy, Shadow Kid, Weight Wizard & Nardo.  1st app & death Plant Lad)
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*'''The Super-Stalag of Space!'''  The Legion attempts to rescue Brainiac 5 from an interstellar prison for super-heroes.  (1st app. Blockade Boy, Shadow Kid, Weight Wizard & Nardo.  1st app & death Plant Lad)
 
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|[[World's Finest Comics 158|'''''World's Finest Comics'' #158''']] (published [[April 26]], 1966, cover date June 1966)  
 
|[[World's Finest Comics 158|'''''World's Finest Comics'' #158''']] (published [[April 26]], 1966, cover date June 1966)  
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*''"The Invulnerable Super-Enemy!"''  Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac’s bottled cities.  (Villains duplicates Legionnaires’ powers)
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*'''The Invulnerable Super-Enemy!'''  Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac’s bottled cities.  (Villains duplicates Legionnaires’ powers)
 
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|[[Action Comics 338|'''''Action Comics'' #338''']] (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966)
 
|[[Action Comics 338|'''''Action Comics'' #338''']] (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966)
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*''"Muto – Monarch of Menace!"''  Plot Unknown  (App. Klar Ken, 30th century descendant of Superman)
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*'''Muto – Monarch of Menace!'''  Plot Unknown  (App. Klar Ken, 30th century descendant of Superman)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 345|'''''Adventure Comics'' #345''']] (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 345|'''''Adventure Comics'' #345''']] (published [[April 28]], 1966, cover date June 1966)  
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*''"The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!"''  The Legion rescues its teammates from the Stalag of Space.  (Death Bloackade Boy & Weight Wizard.  Matter-Eater Lad resigns)
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*'''The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!'''  The Legion rescues its teammates from the Stalag of Space.  (Death Bloackade Boy & Weight Wizard.  Matter-Eater Lad resigns)
 
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|[[Superboy v1 131|'''''Superboy v1'' #131''']] (published [[May 17]], 1966, cover date July 1966)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 131|'''''Superboy v1'' #131''']] (published [[May 17]], 1966, cover date July 1966)  
−
*''"The Dog From S.C.P.A.!"''  Plot unknown.  (1st app. [[Space Canine Patrol Agency]] (SCPA).  Cameo Legion statuettes)
+
*'''The Dog From S.C.P.A.!'''  Plot unknown.  (1st app. [[Space Canine Patrol Agency]] (SCPA).  Cameo Legion statuettes)
 
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|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 94|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #94''']] (published [[May 24]], 1966, cover date July 1966)  
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 94|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #94''']] (published [[May 24]], 1966, cover date July 1966)  
−
*''"Insect-Olsen versus the Bug Bandits!"''  Plot.  (Jimmy uses Lana's Insect Ring)  
+
*'''Insect-Olsen versus the Bug Bandits!'''  Plot.  (Jimmy uses Lana's Insect Ring)  
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 346|'''''Adventure Comics'' #346''']] (published [[May 26]], 1966, cover date July 1966)
 
|[[Adventure Comics 346|'''''Adventure Comics'' #346''']] (published [[May 26]], 1966, cover date July 1966)
−
*''"One of Us Is A Traitor!"''  Four new members join the Legion just in time to help fight off an alien invasion.  (1st app. Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra, who all join.  1st app. Khunds)  
+
*'''One of Us Is A Traitor!'''  Four new members join the Legion just in time to help fight off an alien invasion.  (1st app. Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra, who all join.  1st app. Khunds)  
−
*''"The Legion Outpost"''  Letters column.  (Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs)
+
*'''The Legion Outpost'''  Letters column.  (Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs)
−
*''"Meet the Legionnaires"''  Text feature.  (Origins and powers of Legion members)
+
*'''Meet the Legionnaires'''  Text feature.  (Origins and powers of Legion members)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 347|'''''Adventure Comics'' #347''']] (published [[June 28]], 1966, cover date August 1966)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 347|'''''Adventure Comics'' #347''']] (published [[June 28]], 1966, cover date August 1966)  
−
*''"The Traitor's Triumph!"''  The Legion fights off an alien invasion and discovers one of its new members infiltrated the team as a Khund agent.  (Nemesis Kid expelled)
+
*'''The Traitor's Triumph!'''  The Legion fights off an alien invasion and discovers one of its new members infiltrated the team as a Khund agent.  (Nemesis Kid expelled)
 
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|[[Superboy v1 132|'''''Superboy v1'' #132''']] (published [[July 7]], 1966, cover date September 1966)
 
|[[Superboy v1 132|'''''Superboy v1'' #132''']] (published [[July 7]], 1966, cover date September 1966)
−
*''"Krypto's Cat-Crook Caper!"''  Plot unknown.  (App. [[SCPA]])
+
*'''Krypto's Cat-Crook Caper!'''  Plot unknown.  (App. [[SCPA]])
 
|-
 
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|
 
|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 348|'''''Adventure Comics'' #348''']] (published [[July 28]], 1966, cover date September 1966) 
 
|[[Adventure Comics 348|'''''Adventure Comics'' #348''']] (published [[July 28]], 1966, cover date September 1966) 
−
*''"Target 21 Legionnaires!"''  A mad scientists seeks revenge against the Legionnaire who cost him his job.  (1st app. Dr. Regulus.  Origin Sun Boy.  Invisible Kid elected Legion leader)
+
*'''Target 21 Legionnaires!'''  A mad scientists seeks revenge against the Legionnaire who cost him his job.  (1st app. Dr. Regulus.  Origin Sun Boy.  Invisible Kid elected Legion leader)
 
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|[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 69|'''''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #69''']](published [[August 9]], 1966, cover date October 1966)           
 
|[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 69|'''''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #69''']](published [[August 9]], 1966, cover date October 1966)           
−
*''"Beware of the Bug Belle!"'' Plot unknown.  (Lois uses Lana's insect ring)
+
*'''Beware of the Bug Belle!''' Plot unknown.  (Lois uses Lana's insect ring)
 
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|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 349|'''''Adventure Comics'' #349''']] (published [[August 30]], 1966, cover date October 1966)
 
|[[Adventure Comics 349|'''''Adventure Comics'' #349''']] (published [[August 30]], 1966, cover date October 1966)
−
*''"The Rogue Legionnaire!"''  The Legion uses an experimental time machine to track down the villain who stole its time bubbles.  (1st app. [[Universo/Pre-Crisis|Universo]] & [[Rond Vidar/Pre-Crisis|Rond Vidar]])
+
*'''The Rogue Legionnaire!'''  The Legion uses an experimental time machine to track down the villain who stole its time bubbles.  (1st app. [[Universo/Pre-Crisis|Universo]] & [[Rond Vidar/Pre-Crisis|Rond Vidar]])
 
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|[[World's Finest Comics 162|'''''World's Finest Comics'' #162''']] (published [[September 13]], 1966, cover date November 1966)
 
|[[World's Finest Comics 162|'''''World's Finest Comics'' #162''']] (published [[September 13]], 1966, cover date November 1966)
−
*''"Pawns of the Jousting Master!"''  Plot unknown.  (Superman mentions Colossal Boy)     
+
*'''Pawns of the Jousting Master!'''  Plot unknown.  (Superman mentions Colossal Boy)     
 
|-
 
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|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 350|'''''Adventure Comics'' #350''']] (published [[September 29]], 1966, cover date November 1966)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 350|'''''Adventure Comics'' #350''']] (published [[September 29]], 1966, cover date November 1966)  
−
*''"The Outcast Super-Heroes!"''  When a cloud of green kryptonite envelopes the Earth, Superboy and Supergirl choose their replacements in the Legion. (1st app. Miss Terius, Sir Prize, Evillo & the Devil's Dozen, the Hag, the Wild Huntsman, Sugyn, & Apollo.  1st app. R.J. Brande)   
+
*'''The Outcast Super-Heroes!'''  When a cloud of green kryptonite envelopes the Earth, Superboy and Supergirl choose their replacements in the Legion. (1st app. Miss Terius, Sir Prize, Evillo & the Devil's Dozen, the Hag, the Wild Huntsman, Sugyn, & Apollo.  1st app. R.J. Brande)   
−
*''"Meet theLegionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy"''  Text feature.  (Origin Chameleon Boy, 1st mention UP fear of Durlans)
+
*'''Meet theLegionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy'''  Text feature.  (Origin Chameleon Boy, 1st mention UP fear of Durlans)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 351|'''''Adventure Comics'' #351''']] (published [[October 27]], 1966, cover date December 1966)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 351|'''''Adventure Comics'' #351''']] (published [[October 27]], 1966, cover date December 1966)  
−
*''"The Forgotten Legion!"''  The Legoin races to secure magical artifacts for a spell to help them defeat Evillo.  (Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Matter-Eater Lad & Star Boy rejoin Legion.  Lightning Lad regains arm.  App. Color Kid)
+
*'''The Forgotten Legion!'''  The Legoin races to secure magical artifacts for a spell to help them defeat Evillo.  (Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Matter-Eater Lad & Star Boy rejoin Legion.  Lightning Lad regains arm.  App. Color Kid)
 
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|[[Superman v1 193|'''''Superman'' #193''']] (published [[November 10]], 1966, cover date January/February 1967)  
 
|[[Superman v1 193|'''''Superman'' #193''']] (published [[November 10]], 1966, cover date January/February 1967)  
−
*1st reprint of "The Death of Superman!" from [[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' v1 #149]], November, 1961
+
*1st reprint of '''The Death of Superman!''' from [[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' v1 #149]], November, 1961
 
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|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 99|'''''Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen'' #99''']] (published [[November 22]], 1966, cover date January 1967)  
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 99|'''''Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen'' #99''']] (published [[November 22]], 1966, cover date January 1967)  
−
*''"The One-Man Legion!"''  Plot.  (Jimmy wears Legion costumes)
+
*'''The One-Man Legion!'''  Plot.  (Jimmy wears Legion costumes)
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:Adventure352.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure352.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 352|'''''Adventure Comics'' #352''']] (published [[November 29]], 1966, cover date January 1967)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 352|'''''Adventure Comics'' #352''']] (published [[November 29]], 1966, cover date January 1967)  
−
*''"The Fatal Five"''  The Legion enlists the aid of the galaxy’s greatest villains to fight of a creature bent on destroying the sun.  (1st app. Sun-Eater & The Fatal Five: Emerald Empress, Mano, Persuader, Tharok & Validus)
+
*'''The Fatal Five'''  The Legion enlists the aid of the galaxy’s greatest villains to fight of a creature bent on destroying the sun.  (1st app. Sun-Eater & The Fatal Five: Emerald Empress, Mano, Persuader, Tharok & Validus)
 
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|[[Image:Adventure353.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure353.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 353|'''''Adventure Comics'' #353''']] (published [[December 27]], 1966, cover date February 1967)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 353|'''''Adventure Comics'' #353''']] (published [[December 27]], 1966, cover date February 1967)  
−
*''"The Doomed Legionnaire!"''  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. (Death Ferro Lad)
+
*'''The Doomed Legionnaire!'''  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. (Death Ferro Lad)
 
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|[[Superboy v1 136|'''''Superboy'' #136''']] (published [[January 5]], 1967, cover date March 1967)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 136|'''''Superboy'' #136''']] (published [[January 5]], 1967, cover date March 1967)  
−
*''"Decoy of the Doom Statues!"''  Plot unknown.  (App. [[SCPA]])  
+
*'''Decoy of the Doom Statues!'''  Plot unknown.  (App. [[SCPA]])  
 
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|
 
|[[Action Comics 347|'''''Action Comics'' #347''']] (published [[January 10]], 1967, cover date March/April 1967)  
 
|[[Action Comics 347|'''''Action Comics'' #347''']] (published [[January 10]], 1967, cover date March/April 1967)  
−
*1st reprint of "Supergirl’s Super Boyfriends!" from [[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]], July, 1962
+
*1st reprint of '''Supergirl’s Super Boyfriends!''' from [[Action Comics 290|''Action Comics'' #290]], July, 1962
 
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| valign="top"|[[Image:JimmyOlsen100.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein]]
 
| valign="top"|[[Image:JimmyOlsen100.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein]]
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 100|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #100''']] (published [[January 12]], 1967, cover date March 1967)  
 
|[[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!"''
+
*'''Jimmy Olsen's Weirdo Wedding!'''
 
**Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane.
 
**Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane.
 
**Prior to the wedding, Jimmy uses a [[Legion 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]].
 
**Prior to the wedding, Jimmy uses a [[Legion 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]].
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|[[Image:Adventure354.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure354.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 354|'''''Adventure Comics'' #354''']] (published [[January 31]], 1967, cover date March 1967)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 354|'''''Adventure Comics'' #354''']] (published [[January 31]], 1967, cover date March 1967)  
−
*''"The Adult Legion!"''  Plot. (App. Adult Legion. 1st app. in cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass)
+
*'''The Adult Legion!'''  Plot. (App. Adult Legion. 1st app. in cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 355|'''''Adventure Comics'' #355''']] (published [[February 28]], 1967, cover date April 1967)
 
|[[Adventure Comics 355|'''''Adventure Comics'' #355''']] (published [[February 28]], 1967, cover date April 1967)
−
*''"The War of the Legions!"''  The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of decendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis. (30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion)   
+
*'''The War of the Legions!'''  The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of decendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis. (30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion)   
−
*''"The Six-Legged Legionnaire!"''  Plot.  (Lana Lang joins the Legion as Insect Queen)
+
*'''The Six-Legged Legionnaire!'''  Plot.  (Lana Lang joins the Legion as Insect Queen)
 
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|[[Superboy v1 138|'''''Superboy'' #138''']] (published [[March 14]], 1967, cover date May/June 1967)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 138|'''''Superboy'' #138''']] (published [[March 14]], 1967, cover date May/June 1967)  
−
*2nd reprint of "War of the Superboy’s" from [[Adventure Comics 287|''Adventure Comics'' #287]], August, 1961
+
*2nd reprint of '''War of the Superboy’s''' from [[Adventure Comics 287|''Adventure Comics'' #287]], August, 1961
−
*2nd reprint of "The Knave From Krypton!" from [[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]], September, 1961
+
*2nd reprint of '''The Knave From Krypton!''' from [[Adventure Comics 288|''Adventure Comics'' #288]], September, 1961
 
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|-
 
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|
 
|[[Inferior Five 2|'''''Inferior Five'' #2''']] (published [[March 16]], 1967, cover date May/June 1967)  
 
|[[Inferior Five 2|'''''Inferior Five'' #2''']] (published [[March 16]], 1967, cover date May/June 1967)  
−
*''"House Hunting Heroes!"''  Plot.  (Cameo Invisible Kid, 1st app. Legion theme song)  
+
*'''House Hunting Heroes!'''  Plot.  (Cameo Invisible Kid, 1st app. Legion theme song)  
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:Adventure356.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure356.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 356|'''''Adventure Comics'' #356''']] (published [[March 30]], 1967, cover date May 1967)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 356|'''''Adventure Comics'' #356''']] (published [[March 30]], 1967, cover date May 1967)  
−
*''"The Five Legion Orphans!"''  Plot.  (1st app. Pol Krinn)  
+
*'''The Five Legion Orphans!'''  Plot.  (1st app. Pol Krinn)  
−
*1st reprint of "Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!" from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961
+
*1st reprint of '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961
 
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|[[Image:Adventure357.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure357.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 357|'''''Adventure Comics'' #357''']] (published [[April 27]], 1967, cover date June 1967)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 357|'''''Adventure Comics'' #357''']] (published [[April 27]], 1967, cover date June 1967)  
−
*''"The Ghost of Ferro Lad!"'' The four Legionnaires who fought alongside Ferro Lad are apparently being tormented by his angry ghost.  First appearance of the Controllers.
+
*'''The Ghost of Ferro Lad!''' The four Legionnaires who fought alongside Ferro Lad are apparently being tormented by his angry ghost.  First appearance of the Controllers.
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 258|'''''Adventure Comics'' #358''']] (published [[May 31]], 1967, cover date July 1967)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 258|'''''Adventure Comics'' #358''']] (published [[May 31]], 1967, cover date July 1967)  
−
*''"The Hunter!"''  Plot.  (1st app. Orion the Hunter)
+
*'''The Hunter!'''  Plot.  (1st app. Orion the Hunter)
 
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|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 104|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #104''']] (published [[June 13]], 1967, cover date August/September 1967)  
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 104|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #104''']] (published [[June 13]], 1967, cover date August/September 1967)  
−
*1st reprint of "The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!" from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #37, June, 1959
+
*1st reprint of '''The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!''' from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #37, June, 1959
 
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|[[World's Finest Comics 168|'''''World's Finest Comics'' #168''']] (published [[June 13]], 1967, cover date August 1967)  
 
|[[World's Finest Comics 168|'''''World's Finest Comics'' #168''']] (published [[June 13]], 1967, cover date August 1967)  
−
*''"The Return of the Composite Superman!"''  Plot unknown.  (Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes)
+
*'''The Return of the Composite Superman!'''  Plot unknown.  (Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 359|'''''Adventure Comics'' #359''']] (published [[June 29]], 1967, cover date August 1967)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 359|'''''Adventure Comics'' #359''']] (published [[June 29]], 1967, cover date August 1967)  
−
*''"The Outlawed Legionnaires!"''  Plot.
+
*'''The Outlawed Legionnaires!'''  Plot.
 
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|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 105|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #105''']] (published [[July 11]], 1967, cover date September 1967)  
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 105|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #105''']] (published [[July 11]], 1967, cover date September 1967)  
−
*''"The World of 1,000 Olsens!"''  Plot.  (App. [[Elastic Lad]])
+
*'''The World of 1,000 Olsens!'''  Plot.  (App. [[Elastic Lad]])
 
|-
 
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|
 
|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 360|'''''Adventure Comics'' #360''']] (published [[July 27]], 1967, cover date September 1967)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 360|'''''Adventure Comics'' #360''']] (published [[July 27]], 1967, cover date September 1967)  
−
*''"The Legion Chain Gang!"''  Plot.  (Rond Vidar joins Legion)
+
*'''The Legion Chain Gang!'''  Plot.  (Rond Vidar joins Legion)
 
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|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 106|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #106''']] (published [[August 22]], 1967, cover date October 1967)  
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 106|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #106''']] (published [[August 22]], 1967, cover date October 1967)  
−
*''"The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter!"''  Plot.  (App. LSH)   
+
*'''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter!'''  Plot.  (App. LSH)   
 
|-
 
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|
 
|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 361|'''''Adventure Comics'' #361''']] (published [[August 29]], 1967, cover date October 1967)   
 
|[[Adventure Comics 361|'''''Adventure Comics'' #361''']] (published [[August 29]], 1967, cover date October 1967)   
−
*''"The Unkillables!"''  Plot.  (1st app. Dominators)
+
*'''The Unkillables!'''  Plot.  (1st app. Dominators)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 362|'''''Adventure Comics'' #362''']] (published [[September 28]], 1967, cover date November 1967)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 362|'''''Adventure Comics'' #362''']] (published [[September 28]], 1967, cover date November 1967)  
−
*''"The Chemoids are Coming!"''  Plot.  (1st app. Mantis Marlo)
+
*'''The Chemoids are Coming!'''  Plot.  (1st app. Mantis Marlo)
 
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|[[Image:Adventure363.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure363.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Joe Letterese (lettering)]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 363|'''''Adventure Comics'' #363''']] (published [[October 31]], 1967, cover date December 1967)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 363|'''''Adventure Comics'' #363''']] (published [[October 31]], 1967, cover date December 1967)  
−
*''"Black Day for the Legion!"''  Plot.   
+
*'''Black Day for the Legion!'''  Plot.   
 
|-
 
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|[[World's Finest Comics 172|'''''World's Finest Comics'' #172''']] (published [[October 26]], 1967, cover date December 1967)  
 
|[[World's Finest Comics 172|'''''World's Finest Comics'' #172''']] (published [[October 26]], 1967, cover date December 1967)  
−
*''"Superman and Batman...Brothers!"''  Plot.  (Batman joins Adult Legion)
+
*'''Superman and Batman...Brothers!'''  Plot.  (Batman joins Adult Legion)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 364|'''''Adventure Comics'' #364''']] (published [[November 30]], 1967, cover date January 1968)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 364|'''''Adventure Comics'' #364''']] (published [[November 30]], 1967, cover date January 1968)  
−
*''"The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"''  Plot.
+
*'''The Revolt of the Super-Pets!'''  Plot.
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 365|'''''Adventure Comics'' #365''']] (published [[December 26]], 1967, cover date February 1968)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 365|'''''Adventure Comics'' #365''']] (published [[December 26]], 1967, cover date February 1968)  
−
*''"Escape of the Fatal Five!"''  Plot.  (1st app. Shadow Lass)  
+
*'''Escape of the Fatal Five!'''  Plot.  (1st app. Shadow Lass)  
−
*''"The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes"''. Partial reprint of [[Superman Annual v1 4|Superman (v1) Annual #4]].  
+
*'''The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes'''. Partial reprint of [[Superman Annual v1 4|Superman (v1) Annual #4]].  
 
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|[[Action Comics 360|'''''Action Comics'' #360''']] (published [[January 9]], 1968, cover date March/April 1968)  
 
|[[Action Comics 360|'''''Action Comics'' #360''']] (published [[January 9]], 1968, cover date March/April 1968)  
−
*1st reprint of "The Six Red ‘K’ Perils of Supergirl!" from [[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]], December, 1961
+
*1st reprint of '''The Six Red ‘K’ Perils of Supergirl!''' from [[Action Comics 283|''Action Comics'' #283]], December, 1961
−
*1st reprint of "The World’s Greatest Heroine!" from [[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]], February, 1962;
+
*1st reprint of '''The World’s Greatest Heroine!''' from [[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]], February, 1962;
 
*plus two other AR stories
 
*plus two other AR stories
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:Adventure366.jpg|80px|Art by Neal Adams, lettering by Ira Schnapp]]
 
|[[Image: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)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 366|'''''Adventure Comics'' #366''']] (published [[January 30]], 1968, cover date March 1968)  
−
*''"The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!"''  The Legionnaires challenge the [[Fatal Five/Pre-Crisis|Fatal Five]] to a winner-take-all death match when the Five gain control of the United Planets' universal weapons control system. [[Shadow Lass/Pre-Crisis|Shadow Lass]] joins.
+
*'''The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!'''  The Legionnaires challenge the [[Fatal Five/Pre-Crisis|Fatal Five]] to a winner-take-all death match when the Five gain control of the United Planets' universal weapons control system. [[Shadow Lass/Pre-Crisis|Shadow Lass]] joins.
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 367|'''''Adventure Comics'' #367''']] (published [[February 29]], 1968, cover date April 1968)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 367|'''''Adventure Comics'' #367''']] (published [[February 29]], 1968, cover date April 1968)  
−
*''"No Escape from the Circle of Death!"''  Plot.  (1st app. Dark Circle, 1st app. the Miracle Machine, new HQ)
+
*'''No Escape from the Circle of Death!'''  Plot.  (1st app. Dark Circle, 1st app. the Miracle Machine, new HQ)
 
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|[[Image:Superboy-v1-147.jpg|80px]]
 
|[[Image:Superboy-v1-147.jpg|80px]]
 
|[[Superboy v1 147|'''''Superboy v1'' #147''']] (published [[March 14]], 1968, cover date May/June 1968)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 147|'''''Superboy v1'' #147''']] (published [[March 14]], 1968, cover date May/June 1968)  
−
*''"The Origin of the Legion!"''  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)   
+
*'''The Origin of the Legion!'''  Three teens from different worlds cooperate to foil an assassination attempt on a wealthy industrialist, who is then inspired to bankroll their continued efforts for good.  (Origin LSH)   
−
*1st reprint of "Supergirl’s Three Super-Girlfriends!" from [[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]], May, 1961
+
*1st reprint of '''Supergirl’s Three Super-Girlfriends!''' from [[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]], May, 1961
−
*1st reprint of "The Legion of Super-Villains!" from [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' v1 #147]], September, 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 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 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
+
*1st reprint of '''The Boy With Ultra Powers!''' from [[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' v1 #98]], July, 1962
 
|-
 
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|
 
|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 368|'''''Adventure Comics'' #368''']] (published [[March 28]], 1968, cover date May 1968)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 368|'''''Adventure Comics'' #368''']] (published [[March 28]], 1968, cover date May 1968)  
−
*''"The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines!"''  Plot.
+
*'''The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines!'''  Plot.
 
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|[[Superboy v1 148|'''''Superboy'' #148''']] (published [[April 4]], 1968, cover date June 1968)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 148|'''''Superboy'' #148''']] (published [[April 4]], 1968, cover date June 1968)  
−
*''"Superboy's Greatest Gamble!"''  Plot. (App. Polar Boy's parents)   
+
*'''Superboy's Greatest Gamble!'''  Plot. (App. Polar Boy's parents)   
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 111|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #111''']] (published [[April 9]], 1968, cover date June 1968)  
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 111|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #111''']] (published [[April 9]], 1968, cover date June 1968)  
−
*1st reprint of "Elastic Lad’s Wrestling Match!" from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #54, July, 1961
+
*1st reprint of '''Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!''' from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #54, July, 1961
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 369|'''''Adventure Comics'' #369''']] (published [[April 30]], 1968, cover date June 1968)
 
|[[Adventure Comics 369|'''''Adventure Comics'' #369''']] (published [[April 30]], 1968, cover date June 1968)
−
*''"Mordru the Merciless!"''  Four Legionnaires take refuge in the past to escape from a merciless magician.  (1st app. Mordru)
+
*'''Mordru the Merciless!'''  Four Legionnaires take refuge in the past to escape from a merciless magician.  (1st app. Mordru)
 
|-
 
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|[[Action Comics 365|'''''Action Comics'' #365''']] (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)  
 
|[[Action Comics 365|'''''Action Comics'' #365''']] (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)  
−
*''"Superman's Funeral!"''  Plot unknown.  (Cameo LSH in flashback)   
+
*'''Superman's Funeral!'''  Plot unknown.  (Cameo LSH in flashback)   
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 370|'''''Adventure Comics'' #370''']] (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 370|'''''Adventure Comics'' #370''']] (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)  
−
*''"The Devil's Jury!"''  Plot. (1st app. White Witch)   
+
*'''The Devil's Jury!'''  Plot. (1st app. White Witch)   
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 112|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #112''']] (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)  
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 112|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #112''']] (published [[May 28]], 1968, cover date July 1968)  
−
*''"The Murderous Magnaman!"''  Plot unknown.  (Jimmy mentions Mon-El)
+
*'''The Murderous Magnaman!'''  Plot unknown.  (Jimmy mentions Mon-El)
 
|-
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 371|'''''Adventure Comics'' #371''']] (published [[June 27]], 1968, cover date August 1968)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 371|'''''Adventure Comics'' #371''']] (published [[June 27]], 1968, cover date August 1968)  
−
*''"The Colossal Failure!"''  Collossal Boy is blackmailed into betraying the Legion when villains hold his parents hostage. (1st app. Marte & Wynn Allon, Chemical King and the Legion Academy)  
+
*'''The Colossal Failure!'''  Collossal Boy is blackmailed into betraying the Legion when villains hold his parents hostage. (1st app. Marte & Wynn Allon, Chemical King and the Legion Academy)  
−
*''"When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!"'' (Reprints Superboy'' #101 with Legion logo added and two panels changed to include Legion members)
+
*'''When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion!''' (Reprints Superboy'' #101 with Legion logo added and two panels changed to include Legion members)
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:Adventure372.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure372.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 372|'''''Adventure Comics'' #372''']] (published [[July 30]], 1968, cover date September 1968)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 372|'''''Adventure Comics'' #372''']] (published [[July 30]], 1968, cover date September 1968)  
−
*''"School for Super-Villains!"''  With the help of two Legion Academy student, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV.  (Chemical King & Timber Wolf join Legion, 1st app. Tarik the Mute & the teenage LSV)
+
*'''School for Super-Villains!'''  With the help of two Legion Academy student, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV.  (Chemical King & Timber Wolf join Legion, 1st app. Tarik the Mute & the teenage LSV)
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 373|'''''Adventure Comics'' #373''']] (published [[August 29]], 1968, cover date October 1968)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 373|'''''Adventure Comics'' #373''']] (published [[August 29]], 1968, cover date October 1968)  
−
*''"The Tornado Twins!"''  Plot.  (1st app. & origin the [[Tornado Twins/Pre-Crisis|Tornado Twins]])
+
*'''The Tornado Twins!'''  Plot.  (1st app. & origin the [[Tornado Twins/Pre-Crisis|Tornado Twins]])
 
|-
 
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|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 374|'''''Adventure Comics'' #374''']] (published [[September 26]], 1968, cover date November 1968)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 374|'''''Adventure Comics'' #374''']] (published [[September 26]], 1968, cover date November 1968)  
−
*''"Mission: Diabolical!"''  Plot.  (1st app. [[Black Mace/Pre-Crisis|Black Mace]])
+
*'''Mission: Diabolical!'''  Plot.  (1st app. [[Black Mace/Pre-Crisis|Black Mace]])
 
|-
 
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|
 
|
 
|[[Superman v1 212|'''''Superman'' #212''']] (published [[October 15]], 1968, cover date December 1968)
 
|[[Superman v1 212|'''''Superman'' #212''']] (published [[October 15]], 1968, cover date December 1968)
−
*1st reprint of "The Babe of Steel!" from [[Action Comics 284|''Action Comics'' #284]], January, 1962
+
*1st reprint of '''The Babe of Steel!''' from [[Action Comics 284|''Action Comics'' #284]], January, 1962
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 375|'''''Adventure Comics'' #375''']] (published [[October 31]], 1968, cover date December 1968)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 375|'''''Adventure Comics'' #375''']] (published [[October 31]], 1968, cover date December 1968)  
−
*''"The King of the Legion!"''  Plot.  (1st app. the Wanderers: Celebrand, Dartalg, Elvo, Immorto.  1st full app. Quantum Queen)
+
*'''The King of the Legion!'''  Plot.  (1st app. the Wanderers: Celebrand, Dartalg, Elvo, Immorto.  1st full app. Quantum Queen)
 
|-
 
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|
 
|[[Superman v1 213|'''''Superman v1'' #213''']] (published [[November 7]], 1968, cover date January 1969)  
 
|[[Superman v1 213|'''''Superman v1'' #213''']] (published [[November 7]], 1968, cover date January 1969)  
−
*''"The Most Dangerous Door in the World!"''  Plot.  (App. adult Brainiac 5)
+
*'''The Most Dangerous Door in the World!'''  Plot.  (App. adult Brainiac 5)
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 117|'''''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #117''']] (published [[November 26]], 1968, cover date January 1969)  
 
|[[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!"''  Plot.  (Cameo LSH)
+
*'''The Planet of the Capes!'''  Plot.  (Cameo LSH)
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 376|'''''Adventure Comics'' #376''']] (published [[November 28]], 1968, cover date January 1969)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 376|'''''Adventure Comics'' #376''']] (published [[November 28]], 1968, cover date January 1969)  
−
*''"The Execution of Chameleon Boy!"''  plot.
+
*'''The Execution of Chameleon Boy!'''  plot.
 
|-
 
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|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 377|'''''Adventure Comics'' #377''']] (published [[December 31]], 1968, cover date February 1969)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 377|'''''Adventure Comics'' #377''']] (published [[December 31]], 1968, cover date February 1969)  
−
*''"Heroes for Hire!"''  Plot.  (1st app. Leland McCauley)
+
*'''Heroes for Hire!'''  Plot.  (1st app. Leland McCauley)
 
|-
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:Action373.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks)]]
 
|[[Image:Action373.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks)]]
 
|[[Action Comics 373|'''''Action Comics'' #373''']] (published [[January 7]], 1969, cover date March/April 1969)  
 
|[[Action Comics 373|'''''Action Comics'' #373''']] (published [[January 7]], 1969, cover date March/April 1969)  
−
*1st reprint of "Supergirl’s Greatest Challenge!" from [[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]], April, 1962
+
*1st reprint of '''Supergirl’s Greatest Challenge!''' from [[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]], April, 1962
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Adventure Comics 378|'''''Adventure Comics'' #378''']] (published [[January 28]], 1969, cover date March 1969)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 378|'''''Adventure Comics'' #378''']] (published [[January 28]], 1969, cover date March 1969)  
−
*''"12 Hours to Live!"''  Plot.
+
*'''12 Hours to Live!'''  Plot.
 
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|[[Adventure Comics 379|'''''Adventure Comics'' #379''']] (published [[February 27]], 1969, cover date April 1969)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 379|'''''Adventure Comics'' #379''']] (published [[February 27]], 1969, cover date April 1969)  
−
*''"Burial in Space!"''  Plot.
+
*'''Burial in Space!'''  Plot.
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:Adventure380.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito, lettering by Gaspar Saladino]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure380.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito, lettering by Gaspar Saladino]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 380|'''''Adventure Comics'' #380''']] (published [[March 27]], 1969, cover date May 1969)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 380|'''''Adventure Comics'' #380''']] (published [[March 27]], 1969, cover date May 1969)  
−
*''"The Legion's Space Odyssey!"''  Plot.  (End Legion’s first series)
+
*'''The Legion's Space Odyssey!'''  Plot.  (End Legion’s first series)
 
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|[[Image:Action377.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|[[Image:Action377.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Neal Adams (inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|[[Action Comics 377|'''''Action Comics'' #377''']] (published [[April 29]], 1969, cover date June 1969)  
 
|[[Action Comics 377|'''''Action Comics'' #377''']] (published [[April 29]], 1969, cover date June 1969)  
−
*1st reprint of "The Face Behind the Lead Mask!" from [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]], September, 1962
+
*1st reprint of '''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' from [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]], September, 1962
 
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|[[Action Comics 378|'''''Action Comics'' #378''']] (published [[May 29]], 1969, cover date July 1969)
 
|[[Action Comics 378|'''''Action Comics'' #378''']] (published [[May 29]], 1969, cover date July 1969)
−
*''"The Forbidden Fruit!"''  Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit.  (Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series)
+
*'''The Forbidden Fruit!'''  Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit.  (Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series)
 
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|[[Action Comics 379|'''''Action Comics'' #379''']] (published [[June 26]], 1969, cover date August 1969)  
 
|[[Action Comics 379|'''''Action Comics'' #379''']] (published [[June 26]], 1969, cover date August 1969)  
−
*''"One of Us is an Impostor!"''  Plot.
+
*'''One of Us is an Impostor!'''  Plot.
 
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|[[Action Comics 380|'''''Action Comics'' #380''']] (published [[July 31]], 1969, cover date September 1969)  
 
|[[Action Comics 380|'''''Action Comics'' #380''']] (published [[July 31]], 1969, cover date September 1969)  
−
*''"Half a Legionnaire?"''  Plot.  (1st use of separate personalities for Duo Damsel)
+
*'''Half a Legionnaire?'''  Plot.  (1st use of separate personalities for Duo Damsel)
 
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|
 
|[[Action Comics 381|'''''Action Comics'' #381''']] (published [[August 28]], 1969, cover date October 1969)  
 
|[[Action Comics 381|'''''Action Comics'' #381''']] (published [[August 28]], 1969, cover date October 1969)  
−
*''"The Hapless Hero!"''  Plot.  (App. Duplicate Boy)
+
*'''The Hapless Hero!'''  Plot.  (App. Duplicate Boy)
 
|-
 
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|
 
|[[Superman v1 221|'''''Superman v1'' #221''']] (published [[September 18]], 1969, cover date November 1969)
 
|[[Superman v1 221|'''''Superman v1'' #221''']] (published [[September 18]], 1969, cover date November 1969)
−
*1st reprint of "The Superman Family Portrait" from [[Superman Annual v1 6|''Superman Annual'' v1 #6]]
+
*1st reprint of '''The Superman Family Portrait''' from [[Superman Annual v1 6|''Superman Annual'' v1 #6]]
 
**Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text
 
**Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 97|'''''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #97''']]  (published [[September 25]], 1969, cover date November 1969)
 
|[[Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 97|'''''Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane'' #97''']]  (published [[September 25]], 1969, cover date November 1969)
−
*''"The Three Super-Sirens!"''  Plot unknown.  (App. Durlans)
+
*'''The Three Super-Sirens!'''  Plot unknown.  (App. Durlans)
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Action Comics 382|'''''Action Comics'' #382''']] (published [[September 30]], 1969, cover date November 1969)  
 
|[[Action Comics 382|'''''Action Comics'' #382''']] (published [[September 30]], 1969, cover date November 1969)  
−
*''"Kill a Friend to Save a World!"''  Plot.   
+
*'''Kill a Friend to Save a World!'''  Plot.   
 
|-
 
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|
 
|[[Superboy v1 161|'''''Superboy v1'' #161''']] (published [[October 7]], 1969, cover date December 1969)  
 
|[[Superboy v1 161|'''''Superboy v1'' #161''']] (published [[October 7]], 1969, cover date December 1969)  
−
*''"The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways"'' (Cameo Legion statuettes)
+
*'''The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways''' (Cameo Legion statuettes)
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Superman v1 222|'''''Superman v1'' #222''']] (published [[October 7]], 1969, cover date December/January 1969/1970)
 
|[[Superman v1 222|'''''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|''Superman'' v1 #80]], February, 1953
+
*1st reprint of '''Superman’s Big Brother!''' retitled here as '''Superman’s Lost Brother!''' from [[Superman v1 80|''Superman'' v1 #80]], February, 1953
−
*1st reprint of "The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!" from ''Superman'' v1 #166, Jan. 1964
+
*1st reprint of '''The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!''' from ''Superman'' v1 #166, Jan. 1964
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[Action Comics 383|'''''Action Comics'' #383''']] (published [[October 30]], 1969, cover date December 1969)  
 
|[[Action Comics 383|'''''Action Comics'' #383''']] (published [[October 30]], 1969, cover date December 1969)  
−
*''"Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!"''  Plot.
+
*'''Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!'''  Plot.
 
|-
 
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|
 
|[[Action Comics 384|'''''Action Comics'' #384''']] (published [[November 26]], 1969, cover date January 1970)  
 
|[[Action Comics 384|'''''Action Comics'' #384''']] (published [[November 26]], 1969, cover date January 1970)  
−
*''"Lament For A Legionnaire!"''  Plot.
+
*'''Lament For A Legionnaire!'''  Plot.
 
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|
 
|[[Action Comics 385|'''''Action Comics'' #385''']] (published [[December 23]], 1969, cover date February 1970)  
 
|[[Action Comics 385|'''''Action Comics'' #385''']] (published [[December 23]], 1969, cover date February 1970)  
−
*''"The Immortal Superman!"''  Plot. (App. Time Trapper)  
+
*'''The Immortal Superman!'''  Plot. (App. Time Trapper)  
−
*''"The Fallen Starboy!"''  Plot.  
+
*'''The Fallen Starboy!'''  Plot.  
 
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|[[Image:Adventure390.jpg|80px]]
 
|[[Image:Adventure390.jpg|80px]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 390|'''''Adventure Comics'' #390''']] (published [[January 13]], 1970, cover date March/April 1970)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 390|'''''Adventure Comics'' #390''']] (published [[January 13]], 1970, cover date March/April 1970)  
−
*1st reprint of "Superman's Super-Courtship!" from [[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]], June, 1963 (retitled as "When Supergirl Played Cupid!")
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*1st reprint of '''Superman's Super-Courtship!''' from [[Action Comics 289|''Action Comics'' #289]], June, 1963 (retitled as '''When Supergirl Played Cupid!''')
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*1st reprint of "The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!" from [[Action Comics 301|''Action Comics'' #301]], June, 1963
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*1st reprint of '''The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!''' from [[Action Comics 301|''Action Comics'' #301]], June, 1963
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*1st reprint of "Supergirl’s Wedding Day!" from [[Action Comics 307|''Action Comics'' #307]], Dec. 1963
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*1st reprint of '''Supergirl’s Wedding Day!''' from [[Action Comics 307|''Action Comics'' #307]], Dec. 1963
 
*Other AR stories
 
*Other AR stories
 
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|[[Action Comics 386|'''''Action Comics'' #386''']] (published [[January 29]], 1970, cover date March 1970)  
 
|[[Action Comics 386|'''''Action Comics'' #386''']] (published [[January 29]], 1970, cover date March 1970)  
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*''"The Home for Old Super-Heroes!"'' (App. Time Trapper)  
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*'''The Home for Old Super-Heroes!''' (App. Time Trapper)  
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*''"Zap Goes the Legion!"''
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|[[Action Comics 387|'''''Action Comics'' #387''']] (published [[February 24]], 1970, cover date April 1970)  
 
|[[Action Comics 387|'''''Action Comics'' #387''']] (published [[February 24]], 1970, cover date April 1970)  
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*''"Even a Superman Dies!"'' (App. Time Trapper)  
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*'''Even a Superman Dies!''' (App. Time Trapper)  
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*''"One Hero Too Many!"'' (Superboy resigns from Legion)
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*'''One Hero Too Many!''' (Superboy resigns from Legion)
 
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|[[Superboy v1 165|'''''Superboy v1'' #165''']] (published [[March 5]], 1970, cover date May/June 1970)
 
|[[Superboy v1 165|'''''Superboy v1'' #165''']] (published [[March 5]], 1970, cover date May/June 1970)
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*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
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*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
 
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|[[Action Comics 388|'''''Action Comics'' #388''']] (published [[March 26]], 1970, cover date May 1970)  
 
|[[Action Comics 388|'''''Action Comics'' #388''']] (published [[March 26]], 1970, cover date May 1970)  
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*''"Puzzle of the Wild World!"'' (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion)  
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*'''Puzzle of the Wild World!''' (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion)  
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*1st reprint of "Sun Boy’s Lost Power!" from [[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]], November, 1962)  
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*1st reprint of '''Sun Boy’s Lost Power!''' from [[Adventure Comics 302|''Adventure Comics'' #302]], November, 1962)  
 
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|[[Image:Adventure393.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson]]
 
|[[Adventure Comics 393|'''''Adventure Comics'' #393''']] (published [[March 26]], 1970, cover date May 1970)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 393|'''''Adventure Comics'' #393''']] (published [[March 26]], 1970, cover date May 1970)  
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*''"The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets!"'' (Cameo [[Legion Flight Ring]])
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*'''The Girl Who Knew Supergirl's Secrets!''' (Cameo [[Legion Flight Ring]])
 
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|[[Superman v1 227|'''''Superman v1'' #227''']] (published [[April 14]], 1970, cover date June/July 1970)  
 
|[[Superman v1 227|'''''Superman v1'' #227''']] (published [[April 14]], 1970, cover date June/July 1970)  
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*1st reprint of "The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!" from [[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' v1 #157]], Nov. 1962
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*1st reprint of '''The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!''' from [[Superman v1 157|''Superman'' v1 #157]], Nov. 1962
 
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|[[Image:Action389.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson]]
 
|[[Image:Action389.jpg|80px|Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson]]
 
|[[Action Comics 389|'''''Action Comics'' #389''']] (published [[April 28]], 1970, cover date June 1970)  
 
|[[Action Comics 389|'''''Action Comics'' #389''']] (published [[April 28]], 1970, cover date June 1970)  
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*'''The Mystery Legionnaire!'''
 
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|[[Action Comics 390|'''''Action Comics'' #390''']] (published [[May 28]], 1970, cover date July 1970)  
 
|[[Action Comics 390|'''''Action Comics'' #390''']] (published [[May 28]], 1970, cover date July 1970)  
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|[[Action Comics 391|'''''Action Comics'' #391''']] (published [[June 30]], 1970, cover date August 1970)  
 
|[[Action Comics 391|'''''Action Comics'' #391''']] (published [[June 30]], 1970, cover date August 1970)  
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|[[Action Comics 392|'''''Action Comics'' #392''']] (published [[July 30]], 1970, cover date September 1970)  
 
|[[Action Comics 392|'''''Action Comics'' #392''']] (published [[July 30]], 1970, cover date September 1970)  
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*''"The Legionnaires Who Never Were!"'' (New costume Saturn Girl.  End of Legion's 2nd series)
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|[[Adventure Comics 398|'''''Adventure Comics'' #398''']] (published [[August 27]], 1970, cover date October 1970)  
 
|[[Adventure Comics 398|'''''Adventure Comics'' #398''']] (published [[August 27]], 1970, cover date October 1970)  
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*1st reprint of "The Maid of Doom!" from [[Action Comics 306|''Action Comics'' #306]]
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*1st reprint of '''The Maid of Doom!''' from [[Action Comics 306|''Action Comics'' #306]]
 
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Contents this page: 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970

1965

January

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #83 (published January 14, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Great Miss Universe Contest! Jimmy encounters some amazing circumstances when he sits in as a judge for the Miss Universe contest. (Jimmy uses Brainiac 5’s force-field belt)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Action Comics #322 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Coward of Steel. Superman tries to use red kryptonite to cure himself of cowardice as Clark Kent. (Supergirl mentions Evilo from "the far future")
  • The Planet of Outcasts! Members of the Sisterhood of Evil trick Supergirl into reviving some of the most notorious villainesses of all time. (Sisterhood members pose as Plant Girl, Time Girl & Music Maid, characters all inspired by the "Bits of Legionnaire Business" feature in Adventure Comics)
Adventure Comics #330 (published January 28, 1965, cover date March 1965)
  • The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire! A space pirate fakes his way into the Legion and then gets all other members expelled. (1st app. Dynamo Boy, Eyeful Ethel & the Mess)

February

Superman #176 (published February 4, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Revenge of the Super-Pets! Plot unknown. (App. Super-Pets)
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #56 (published February 11, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • Lois Lane, Super-Telepath! Plot unknown. (Cameo Saturn Girl)
Action Comics #323 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Kryptonian Killer! Supergirl attempts to poison members of the Superman Family while under the mental control of great villainesses from history. (App. Super Pets)
Adventure Comics #331 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains! As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members. (1st app. Golden Boy, Polecat, Tusker, & Animal Lad. App. LSV)

March

Adventure Comics #332 (published March 25, 1965, cover date May 1965)
  • The Super Moby Dick of Space! Lightning Lad becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against a space creature. (Lightning Lad losses arm)

April

80PageGiant11.jpg 80 Page Giant #11 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #85 (published April 15, 1965, cover date June 1965)
  • The Adventures of Chameleon-Head Olsen! Plot. (Cameo Chameleon Boy & LSH)
Adventure Comics #333 (published April 29, 1965, cover date June 1965)
  • The War Between Krypton and Earth! The Legionnaires take sides in a battle between Kryptonians and Vrunnians on ancient Earth. (Star Boy sinks Atlantis)

May

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #86 (published May 7, 1965, cover date July 1965)
  • The Team of Olsen and Brainiac! Plot unknown. (Superman mentions Mon-El)
Adventure Comics #334 (published May 27, 1965, cover date July 1965)
  • The Unknown Legionnaire! The Legion recounts how it helped protect the secrets of the Protean planet with the help of Unknown Boy was.

June

Adventure Comics #335 (published June 24, 1965, cover date August 1965)
  • Starfinger! A new villain battles the Legion for an element that can restore youth. (1st app. Starfinger)
  • Meet the Legionnaires: Brainiac 5 (Text feature gives detailed origin of Brainiac 5. 1st mention Dox line, Vril (Brainiac 2), Pran (Brainiac 3) & Pran (Brainiac 4). 1st mention long Coluan lifespans)

July

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #87 (published July 8, 1965, cover date September 1965)
  • The Arena of Doom! The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman. (App. LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members)
Adventure Comics #336 (published July 29, 1965, cover date September 1965)
  • The True Identity of Starfinger! The Legion fights to stop a villain from destroying the "Seven Wonders of the 30th Century." (1st Legion use of Inertron)

August

Superboy #124 (published August 19, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • The Insect Queen of Smallville! Lana Lang rescues a trapped alien and is rewarded with a ring that allows her to transform into various insects and arachnids. (1st app. Lana Lang in her Insect Queen identity)
Adventure Comics #337 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • The Weddings that Wrecked the Legion! Legion members fake getting married, and expelled, to draw out alian invaders posing as applicants. (1st mention married members must resign)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business (1st mention Blackout Boy, Magnetic Boy & Size Lad, all making 1st app in this issue. 3rd mention Color Kid, 2nd mention Blockade Boy)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #88 (published August 26, 1965, cover date October 1965)
  • Jimmy Olsen, World's 'Heavyweight' Champ! Plot unknown. (Cameo Star Boy)

September

Superman v1 #181 (published September 16, 1965, cover date November 1965)
  • The Superman of 2965! Plot unknown. (1st app. Klar Ken T5477. Story set in 30th century)
Action Comics #330 (published September 30, 1965, cover date November 1965)
  • Supergirl’s Duel With Dr. Supernatural! Supergirl is forced to travel to an alien world where she meets captives heroinnes. (1st part of a story that will have Legion content)
Adventure Comics #338 (published September 30, 1965, cover date November 1965)
  • The Menace of the Sinister Super-Babies! The Time Trapper turns the Legionnaires into babies. (1st app. Glorith)

October

Superboy v1 #125 (published October 7, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho! A young hero who shortens his lifespan everytime he uses his super-power tries to enlist Superboy's help in joining the Legion. (1st app. Kid Psycho)
Action Comics #331 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • Operation Satan! Supergirl works with heroes from other worlds to defeat Dr. Supernatural. (heroine from another world has Legion medallions)
Adventure Comics #339 (published October 28, 1965, cover date December 1965)
  • Hunters of the Super-Beasts! The Legion tries to put down an animal revolt led by a former ally. (Death Beast Boy)

November

Adventure Comics #340 (published November 25, 1965, cover date January 1966)
  • Computo the Conqueror! A super-computer created by Brainiac 5 runs amok in an attempt to take over the world. (1st app. Computo. Death Triplicate Girl)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business (1st mention of Plant Lad)

December

Adventure Comics #341 (published December 30, 1965, cover date February 1966)
  • Colossal Boy's One-Man War! The Legion uses an ancient weapon to battle Computo. (1st app. Shanghalla, Duo Damsel & the Weirdo Legionnaire. Legion discovers the Bat Cave)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business (1st mention Crystal Kid)

1966

January

Superboy #127 (published January 6, 1966, cover date March 1966)
  • The Strange Insect Lives of Lana Lang! Lana Lang travels to Africa where she teams up with Bee-Boy. (2nd app. Insect Queen)
Action334.jpg Action Comics #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! The Legion tries a member for breaking its code against killing. (1st app Calamity King & Color Kid. Star Boy expelled)
  • Bits of Legionnaire Business (1st mention Porcupine Pete)

February

Superboy #128 (published February 17, 1966, cover date April 1966)
  • The Twilight World of No Return! Superboy has a nightmare about what his life on Krypton might have been like if it had not been destroyed. (App. Dev-Em)
Adventure Comics #343 (published February 24, 1966, cover date April 1966)
  • The Evil Hand of the Luck Lords! Legion members believe they have been jinxed. (1st app. Luck Lords)

March

Superboy-v1-129.jpg Superboy #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 (text story recaps Mon-El’s history)
Adventure Comics #344 (published March 29, 1966, cover date May 1966)
  • The Super-Stalag of Space! The Legion attempts to rescue Brainiac 5 from an interstellar prison for super-heroes. (1st app. Blockade Boy, Shadow Kid, Weight Wizard & Nardo. 1st app & death Plant Lad)

April

World's Finest Comics #158 (published April 26, 1966, cover date June 1966)
  • The Invulnerable Super-Enemy! Superman, Batman, Robin and Jimmy Olsen explore three of Brainiac’s bottled cities. (Villains duplicates Legionnaires’ powers)
Action Comics #338 (published April 28, 1966, cover date June 1966)
  • Muto – Monarch of Menace! Plot Unknown (App. Klar Ken, 30th century descendant of Superman)
Adventure Comics #345 (published April 28, 1966, cover date June 1966)
  • The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad! The Legion rescues its teammates from the Stalag of Space. (Death Bloackade Boy & Weight Wizard. Matter-Eater Lad resigns)

May

Superboy v1 #131 (published May 17, 1966, cover date July 1966)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #94 (published May 24, 1966, cover date July 1966)
  • Insect-Olsen versus the Bug Bandits! Plot. (Jimmy uses Lana's Insect Ring)
Adventure Comics #346 (published May 26, 1966, cover date July 1966)
  • One of Us Is A Traitor! Four new members join the Legion just in time to help fight off an alien invasion. (1st app. Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, Nemesis Kid and Princess Projectra, who all join. 1st app. Khunds)
  • The Legion Outpost Letters column. (Confirms Color Kid has joined Subs)
  • Meet the Legionnaires Text feature. (Origins and powers of Legion members)

June

Adventure Comics #347 (published June 28, 1966, cover date August 1966)
  • The Traitor's Triumph! The Legion fights off an alien invasion and discovers one of its new members infiltrated the team as a Khund agent. (Nemesis Kid expelled)

July

Superboy v1 #132 (published July 7, 1966, cover date September 1966)
  • Krypto's Cat-Crook Caper! Plot unknown. (App. SCPA)
Adventure Comics #348 (published July 28, 1966, cover date September 1966)
  • Target 21 Legionnaires! A mad scientists seeks revenge against the Legionnaire who cost him his job. (1st app. Dr. Regulus. Origin Sun Boy. Invisible Kid elected Legion leader)

August

Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #69(published August 9, 1966, cover date October 1966)
  • Beware of the Bug Belle! Plot unknown. (Lois uses Lana's insect ring)
Adventure Comics #349 (published August 30, 1966, cover date October 1966)
  • The Rogue Legionnaire! The Legion uses an experimental time machine to track down the villain who stole its time bubbles. (1st app. Universo & Rond Vidar)

September

World's Finest Comics #162 (published September 13, 1966, cover date November 1966)
  • Pawns of the Jousting Master! Plot unknown. (Superman mentions Colossal Boy)
Adventure Comics #350 (published September 29, 1966, cover date November 1966)
  • The Outcast Super-Heroes! When a cloud of green kryptonite envelopes the Earth, Superboy and Supergirl choose their replacements in the Legion. (1st app. Miss Terius, Sir Prize, Evillo & the Devil's Dozen, the Hag, the Wild Huntsman, Sugyn, & Apollo. 1st app. R.J. Brande)
  • Meet theLegionniares, The Origin of Chameleon Boy Text feature. (Origin Chameleon Boy, 1st mention UP fear of Durlans)

October

Adventure Comics #351 (published October 27, 1966, cover date December 1966)
  • The Forgotten Legion! The Legoin races to secure magical artifacts for a spell to help them defeat Evillo. (Bouncing Boy, Dream Girl, Matter-Eater Lad & Star Boy rejoin Legion. Lightning Lad regains arm. App. Color Kid)

November

Superman #193 (published November 10, 1966, cover date January/February 1967)
Superman'sPal, Jimmy Olsen #99 (published November 22, 1966, cover date January 1967)
  • The One-Man Legion! Plot. (Jimmy wears Legion costumes)
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 The Legion enlists the aid of the galaxy’s greatest villains to fight of a creature bent on destroying the sun. (1st app. Sun-Eater & The Fatal Five: Emerald Empress, Mano, Persuader, Tharok & Validus)

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! 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. (Death Ferro Lad)

1967

January

Superboy #136 (published January 5, 1967, cover date March 1967)
  • Decoy of the Doom Statues! Plot unknown. (App. SCPA)
Action Comics #347 (published January 10, 1967, cover date March/April 1967)
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #100 (published January 12, 1967, cover date March 1967)
  • Jimmy Olsen's Weirdo Wedding!
    • Jimmy's previous extra-planetary and extra-dimensional romances present problems for him and Superman when he marries Lucy Lane.
    • 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! Plot. (App. Adult Legion. 1st app. in cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass)

February

Adventure Comics #355 (published February 28, 1967, cover date April 1967)
  • The War of the Legions! The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of decendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis. (30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion)
  • The Six-Legged Legionnaire! Plot. (Lana Lang joins the Legion as Insect Queen)

March

Superboy #138 (published March 14, 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
Inferior Five #2 (published March 16, 1967, cover date May/June 1967)
  • House Hunting Heroes! Plot. (Cameo Invisible Kid, 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! Plot. (1st app. Pol Krinn)
  • 1st reprint of Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes! from Adventure Comics #282, March, 1961

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! The four Legionnaires who fought alongside Ferro Lad are apparently being tormented by his angry ghost. First appearance of the Controllers.

May

Adventure Comics #358 (published May 31, 1967, cover date July 1967)
  • The Hunter! Plot. (1st app. Orion the Hunter)

June

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #104 (published June 13, 1967, cover date August/September 1967)
  • 1st reprint of The Elastic Lad of Metropolis! from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #37, June, 1959
World's Finest Comics #168 (published June 13, 1967, cover date August 1967)
  • The Return of the Composite Superman! Plot unknown. (Cameo LSH, Legion statuettes)
Adventure Comics #359 (published June 29, 1967, cover date August 1967)
  • The Outlawed Legionnaires! Plot.

July

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #105 (published July 11, 1967, cover date September 1967)
Adventure Comics #360 (published July 27, 1967, cover date September 1967)
  • The Legion Chain Gang! Plot. (Rond Vidar joins Legion)

August

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #106 (published August 22, 1967, cover date October 1967)
  • The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter! Plot. (App. LSH)
Adventure Comics #361 (published August 29, 1967, cover date October 1967)
  • The Unkillables! Plot. (1st app. Dominators)

September

Adventure Comics #362 (published September 28, 1967, cover date November 1967)
  • The Chemoids are Coming! Plot. (1st app. Mantis Marlo)

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! Plot.
World's Finest Comics #172 (published October 26, 1967, cover date December 1967)
  • Superman and Batman...Brothers! Plot. (Batman joins Adult Legion)

November

Adventure Comics #364 (published November 30, 1967, cover date January 1968)
  • The Revolt of the Super-Pets! Plot.

December

Adventure Comics #365 (published December 26, 1967, cover date February 1968)
  • Escape of the Fatal Five! Plot. (1st app. Shadow Lass)
  • The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Partial reprint of Superman (v1) Annual #4.

1968

January

Action Comics #360 (published January 9, 1968, cover date March/April 1968)
  • 1st reprint of The Six Red ‘K’ Perils of Supergirl! from Action Comics #283, December, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The World’s Greatest Heroine! from Action Comics #285, February, 1962;
  • plus two other AR stories
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! 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. Shadow Lass joins.

February

Adventure Comics #367 (published February 29, 1968, cover date April 1968)
  • No Escape from the Circle of Death! Plot. (1st app. Dark Circle, 1st app. the Miracle Machine, new HQ)

March

Superboy-v1-147.jpg Superboy v1 #147 (published March 14, 1968, cover date May/June 1968)
  • The Origin of the Legion! Three teens from different worlds cooperate to foil an assassination attempt on a wealthy industrialist, who is then inspired to bankroll their continued efforts for good. (Origin LSH)
  • 1st reprint of Supergirl’s Three Super-Girlfriends! from Action Comics #276, May, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Villains! from Superman v1 #147, September, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero! from Adventure Comics #290, November, 1961
  • 1st reprint of The Legion of Super-Traitors! from Adventure Comics #293, February, 1962
  • 1st reprint of The Boy With Ultra Powers! from Superboy v1 #98, July, 1962
Adventure Comics #368 (published March 28, 1968, cover date May 1968)
  • The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines! Plot.

April

Superboy #148 (published April 4, 1968, cover date June 1968)
  • Superboy's Greatest Gamble! Plot. (App. Polar Boy's parents)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #111 (published April 9, 1968, cover date June 1968)
  • 1st reprint of Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match! from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #54, July, 1961
Adventure Comics #369 (published April 30, 1968, cover date June 1968)
  • Mordru the Merciless! Four Legionnaires take refuge in the past to escape from a merciless magician. (1st app. Mordru)

May

Action Comics #365 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • Superman's Funeral! Plot unknown. (Cameo LSH in flashback)
Adventure Comics #370 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • The Devil's Jury! Plot. (1st app. White Witch)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #112 (published May 28, 1968, cover date July 1968)
  • The Murderous Magnaman! Plot unknown. (Jimmy mentions Mon-El)

June

Adventure Comics #371 (published June 27, 1968, cover date August 1968)
  • The Colossal Failure! Collossal Boy is blackmailed into betraying the Legion when villains hold his parents hostage. (1st app. Marte & Wynn Allon, Chemical King and the Legion Academy)
  • When Superboy Walked Out on the Legion! (Reprints Superboy #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! With the help of two Legion Academy student, the Legion infiltrates and defeats the LSV. (Chemical King & Timber Wolf join Legion, 1st app. Tarik the Mute & the teenage LSV)

August

Adventure Comics #373 (published August 29, 1968, cover date October 1968)

September

Adventure Comics #374 (published September 26, 1968, cover date November 1968)

October

Superman #212 (published October 15, 1968, cover date December 1968)
Adventure Comics #375 (published October 31, 1968, cover date December 1968)
  • The King of the Legion! Plot. (1st app. the Wanderers: Celebrand, Dartalg, Elvo, Immorto. 1st full app. Quantum Queen)

November

Superman v1 #213 (published November 7, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Most Dangerous Door in the World! Plot. (App. adult Brainiac 5)
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #117 (published November 26, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Planet of the Capes! Plot. (Cameo LSH)
Adventure Comics #376 (published November 28, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Execution of Chameleon Boy! plot.

December

Adventure Comics #377 (published December 31, 1968, cover date February 1969)
  • Heroes for Hire! Plot. (1st app. Leland McCauley)

1969

January

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Neal Adams (inks) Action Comics #373 (published January 7, 1969, cover date March/April 1969)
Adventure Comics #378 (published January 28, 1969, cover date March 1969)
  • 12 Hours to Live! Plot.

February

Adventure Comics #379 (published February 27, 1969, cover date April 1969)
  • Burial in Space! Plot.

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! Plot. (End Legion’s first series)

April

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

May

Action Comics #378 (published May 29, 1969, cover date July 1969)
  • The Forbidden Fruit! Light Lass must help Timber Wolf overcome his addiction to a narcotic fruit. (Begins 2nd ongoing Legion series)

June

Action Comics #379 (published June 26, 1969, cover date August 1969)
  • One of Us is an Impostor! Plot.

July

Action Comics #380 (published July 31, 1969, cover date September 1969)
  • Half a Legionnaire? Plot. (1st use of separate personalities for Duo Damsel)

August

Action Comics #381 (published August 28, 1969, cover date October 1969)
  • The Hapless Hero! Plot. (App. Duplicate Boy)

September

Superman v1 #221 (published September 18, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • 1st reprint of The Superman Family Portrait from Superman Annual v1 #6
    • Portrait key has been expanded to a full page of text
Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #97 (published September 25, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • The Three Super-Sirens! Plot unknown. (App. Durlans)
Action Comics #382 (published September 30, 1969, cover date November 1969)
  • Kill a Friend to Save a World! Plot.

October

Superboy v1 #161 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December 1969)
  • The Superboy Legend: More of Superboy's Secret Hideaways (Cameo Legion statuettes)
Superman v1 #222 (published October 7, 1969, cover date December/January 1969/1970)
  • 1st reprint of Superman’s Big Brother! retitled here as Superman’s Lost Brother! from Superman v1 #80, February, 1953
  • 1st reprint of The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons! from Superman v1 #166, Jan. 1964
Action Comics #383 (published October 30, 1969, cover date December 1969)
  • Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity! Plot.

November

Action Comics #384 (published November 26, 1969, cover date January 1970)
  • Lament For A Legionnaire! Plot.

December

Action Comics #385 (published December 23, 1969, cover date February 1970)
  • The Immortal Superman! Plot. (App. Time Trapper)
  • The Fallen Starboy! Plot.

1970

January

Adventure390.jpg Adventure Comics #390 (published January 13, 1970, cover date March/April 1970)
  • 1st reprint of Superman's Super-Courtship! from Action Comics #289, June, 1963 (retitled as When Supergirl Played Cupid!)
  • 1st reprint of The Secret Identity of Super-Horse! from Action Comics #301, June, 1963
  • 1st reprint of Supergirl’s Wedding Day! from Action Comics #307, Dec. 1963
  • Other AR stories
Action Comics #386 (published January 29, 1970, cover date March 1970)
  • The Home for Old Super-Heroes! (App. Time Trapper)
  • Zap Goes the Legion!

February

Action Comics #387 (published February 24, 1970, cover date April 1970)
  • Even a Superman Dies! (App. Time Trapper)
  • One Hero Too Many! (Superboy resigns from Legion)

March

Superboy v1 #165 (published March 5, 1970, cover date May/June 1970)
  • 1st reprint of The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent! retitled The Death of Ma and Pa Kent! from Superman v1 #161, May, 1963
Action388.jpg Action Comics #388 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)
  • Puzzle of the Wild World! (Bizarre duplicate Earth includes duplicate Legion)
  • 1st reprint of Sun Boy’s Lost Power! from Adventure Comics #302, November, 1962)
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson Adventure Comics #393 (published March 26, 1970, cover date May 1970)

April

Superman v1 #227 (published April 14, 1970, cover date June/July 1970)
  • 1st reprint of The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner! from Superman v1 #157, Nov. 1962
Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson Action Comics #389 (published April 28, 1970, cover date June 1970)
  • The Mystery Legionnaire!

May

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson Action Comics #390 (published May 28, 1970, cover date July 1970)
  • The Tyrant and the Traitor!

June

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson Action Comics #391 (published June 30, 1970, cover date August 1970)
  • The Ordeal of Element Lad!

July

Pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson Action Comics #392 (published July 30, 1970, cover date September 1970)
  • The Legionnaires Who Never Were! (New costume Saturn Girl. End of Legion's 2nd series)

August

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