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===January===
 
===January===
 
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|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 250|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #250''']] (published [[January 22]], 1979, cover date April 1979)  
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 250|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #250''']] (published [[January 22]], 1979, cover date April 1979)  
 
*'''This Is the Day the Universe Dies!'''
 
*'''This Is the Day the Universe Dies!'''
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===February===
 
===February===
 
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|[[Image:SuperboyLSH251.jpg|80px|Cover art by Joe Staton and Dick Giordano]]
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|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 251|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #251''']] (published [[February 19]], 1979, cover date May 1979)
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 251|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #251''']] (published [[February 19]], 1979, cover date May 1979)
 
*'''The Man Who Destroyed the Universe!'''
 
*'''The Man Who Destroyed the Universe!'''
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===March===
 
===March===
 
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|[[Image:SuperboyLSH252.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]  
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|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 252|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #252''']] (published [[March 19]], 1979, cover date June 1979)
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 252|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #252''']] (published [[March 19]], 1979, cover date June 1979)
 
*'''Postscript To Holocaust'''
 
*'''Postscript To Holocaust'''
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===April===
 
===April===
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:SuperboyLSH253.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]  
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|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 253|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #253''']] (published [[April 23]], 1979, cover date July 1979)
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 253|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #253''']] (published [[April 23]], 1979, cover date July 1979)
 
*'''Night of the Super-Assassins!'''
 
*'''Night of the Super-Assassins!'''
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===May===
 
===May===
 
|-
 
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|[[Image:SuperboyLSH254.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]   
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|valign="top" |[[Image:SuperboyLSH254.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]   
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 254|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #254''']] (published [[May 21]], 1979, cover date August 1979)
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 254|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #254''']] (published [[May 21]], 1979, cover date August 1979)
 
*'''A Madman Shall Lead Them'''
 
*'''A Madman Shall Lead Them'''
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===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:BestOfDC01.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils), Dick Giordano (inks) and Joe Orlando (coloring)]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:BestOfDC01.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils), Dick Giordano (inks) and Joe Orlando (coloring)]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|[[Best of DC 1|'''''The Best Of DC'' #1''']] (published [[June 4]], 1979, cover date September/October 1979)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|[[Best of DC 1|'''''The Best Of DC'' #1''']] (published [[June 4]], 1979, cover date September/October 1979)
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Death of Superman!''' from [[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' v1 #149]], November, 1961
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Death of Superman!''' from [[Superman v1 149|''Superman'' v1 #149]], November, 1961
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:DCCP13.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Dillin (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:DCCP13.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Dillin (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|[[DC Comics Presents 13|'''''DC Comics Presents'' #13''']] (published [[June 4]], 1979, cover date September 1979)
 
|[[DC Comics Presents 13|'''''DC Comics Presents'' #13''']] (published [[June 4]], 1979, cover date September 1979)
 
*'''To Live In Peace -- Nevermore!'''
 
*'''To Live In Peace -- Nevermore!'''
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:WorldOfKrypton-v1-3.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:WorldOfKrypton-v1-3.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|[[World Of Krypton v1 3|'''''World Of Krypton'' v1 #3''']] (published [[June 4]], 1979, cover date September 1979)
 
|[[World Of Krypton v1 3|'''''World Of Krypton'' v1 #3''']] (published [[June 4]], 1979, cover date September 1979)
 
*'''The Last Days of Krypton'''
 
*'''The Last Days of Krypton'''
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**''Notes:'' The 20th century [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] appears in flashback)
 
**''Notes:'' The 20th century [[Mon-El/Pre-Crisis|Mon-El]] appears in flashback)
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:SuperboyLSH255.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]   
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|valign="top" |[[Image:SuperboyLSH255.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]   
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 255|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #255''']] (published [[June 18]], 1979, cover date September 1979)
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 255|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #255''']] (published [[June 18]], 1979, cover date September 1979)
 
*'''The Super-Spectacles Swipe!'''
 
*'''The Super-Spectacles Swipe!'''
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===July===
 
===July===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:DCCP14.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Dillin (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]  
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|valign="top" |[[Image:DCCP14.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Dillin (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]  
 
|[[DC Comics Presents 14|'''''DC Comics Presents'' #14''']] (published [[July 2]], 1979, cover date October 1979)
 
|[[DC Comics Presents 14|'''''DC Comics Presents'' #14''']] (published [[July 2]], 1979, cover date October 1979)
 
*'''Judge, Jury ... And No Justice!'''
 
*'''Judge, Jury ... And No Justice!'''
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Todd Klein; E: Julius Schwartz
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Todd Klein; E: Julius Schwartz
 
|-
 
|-
|<!--[[Image:DCSpecialSeries19.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->
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|valign="top" |[[Image:BlankCover.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|[[DC Special Series 19|'''''DC Special Series'' #19 (Secret Origins of Super-Heroes)''']] (published [[July 2]], 1979, cover date Fall 1979)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|[[DC Special Series 19|'''''DC Special Series'' #19 (Secret Origins of Super-Heroes)''']] (published [[July 2]], 1979, cover date Fall 1979)
 
*1st reprint of '''Brotherly Hate''' from [[Superboy v1 172|''Superboy'' v1 #172]]
 
*1st reprint of '''Brotherly Hate''' from [[Superboy v1 172|''Superboy'' v1 #172]]
 
|-
 
|-
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|[[Image:Action500.jpg|80px|Pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:Action500.jpg|80px|Pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano]]
|'''[[Action Comics 500|''Action Comics'' #500]]''' (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979)  
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|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 500|''Action Comics'' #500]]''' (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979)  
 
*'''The Life Story of Superman'''
 
*'''The Life Story of Superman'''
 
**W: Martin Pasko; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Julius Schwartz
 
**W: Martin Pasko; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Julius Schwartz
 
**''Notes:'' Legion statuettes appear
 
**''Notes:'' Legion statuettes appear
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:SuperboyLSH256.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]   
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|valign="top" |[[Image:SuperboyLSH256.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]   
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 256|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #256''']] (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979)
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 256|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #256''']] (published [[July 16]], 1979, cover date October 1979)
 
*'''This Is Your Life -- And Death, Brainiac 5!'''
 
*'''This Is Your Life -- And Death, Brainiac 5!'''
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===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:SuperboyLSH257.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]   
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|valign="top" |[[Image:SuperboyLSH257.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]   
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 257|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #257''']] (published [[August 20]], 1979, cover date November 1979)
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 257|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #257''']] (published [[August 20]], 1979, cover date November 1979)
 
*'''Who Stole the Legion?'''
 
*'''Who Stole the Legion?'''
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===September===
 
===September===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:SuperboyLSH258.jpg|80px|Art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:SuperboyLSH258.jpg|80px|Art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 258|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #258''']] (published [[September 24]], 1979, cover date December 1979)
 
|[[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 258|'''''Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes'' #258''']] (published [[September 24]], 1979, cover date December 1979)
 
*'''The Mind-Attack of the Psycho-Warrior!'''
 
*'''The Mind-Attack of the Psycho-Warrior!'''
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===October===
 
===October===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-259.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-259.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 259|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #259]]''' (publication date [[October 22]], 1979, cover date January 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 259|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #259]]''' (publication date [[October 22]], 1979, cover date January 1980)
 
*'''Psycho War'''
 
*'''Psycho War'''
 
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris
 
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:NewAdvsSuperboy01.jpg|80px|Pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:NewAdvsSuperboy01.jpg|80px|Pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dick Giordano]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 1|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #1]]''' (publication date [[October 22]], 1979, cover date January 1980)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 1|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #1]]''' (publication date [[October 22]], 1979, cover date January 1980)
 
*'''35 Years of Superboy'''
 
*'''35 Years of Superboy'''
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===November===
 
===November===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-260.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-260.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 260|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #260]]''' (publication date [[November 19]], 1979, cover date February 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 260|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #260]]''' (publication date [[November 19]], 1979, cover date February 1980)
 
*'''Come to the Circus and Die!'''
 
*'''Come to the Circus and Die!'''
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*1st reprint of '''The Doomed Legionnaire!''' from [[Adventure Comics 353|''Adventure Comics'' #353]], February 1967
 
*1st reprint of '''The Doomed Legionnaire!''' from [[Adventure Comics 353|''Adventure Comics'' #353]], February 1967
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:DCSpecialSeries21.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:DCSpecialSeries21.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez]]
 
|'''[[DC Special Series 21|''DC Special Series'' #21 (Super-Star Holiday Spectacular)]]''' (publication date [[December 3]], 1979, cover date Spring 1980)
 
|'''[[DC Special Series 21|''DC Special Series'' #21 (Super-Star Holiday Spectacular)]]''' (publication date [[December 3]], 1979, cover date Spring 1980)
 
*'''Star Light, Star Bright... Farthest Star I See Tonight!'''
 
*'''Star Light, Star Bright... Farthest Star I See Tonight!'''
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|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-261.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-261.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 261|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #261]]''' (publication date [[December 17]], 1979, cover date March 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 261|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #261]]''' (publication date [[December 17]], 1979, cover date March 1980)
 
*'''Space Circus of Death!'''
 
*'''Space Circus of Death!'''
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===January===
 
===January===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Action506.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:Action506.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Action Comics 506|''Action Comics'' #506]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1980, cover date April 1980)
 
|'''[[Action Comics 506|''Action Comics'' #506]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1980, cover date April 1980)
 
*'''The Children's Exodus From Earth!'''
 
*'''The Children's Exodus From Earth!'''
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**''Notes:'' Superman meets Superboy in time stream en route to Legion meeting
 
**''Notes:'' Superman meets Superboy in time stream en route to Legion meeting
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-262.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jim Sherman]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-262.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jim Sherman]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 262|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #262]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1980, cover date April 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 262|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #262]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1980, cover date April 1980)
 
*'''The Planet That Captured the Legion'''
 
*'''The Planet That Captured the Legion'''
 
**W: Gerry Conway; P&I: Jim Sherman; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
 
**W: Gerry Conway; P&I: Jim Sherman; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:NewAdvsSuperboy04.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Dave Hunt (inks)]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:NewAdvsSuperboy04.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Dave Hunt (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 4|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #4]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1980, cover date April 1980)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 4|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #4]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1980, cover date April 1980)
 
*'''Superboy Family'''
 
*'''Superboy Family'''
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===February===
 
===February===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-263.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-263.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 263|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #263]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 263|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #263]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980)
 
*'''Day of Judgment'''
 
*'''Day of Judgment'''
 
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
 
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:GreenLantern-v2-128.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:GreenLantern-v2-128.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Green Lantern v2 128|''Green Lantern'' v2 #128]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Green Lantern v2 128|''Green Lantern'' v2 #128]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980)
 
*'''Fact File number 1'''
 
*'''Fact File number 1'''
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**''Notes:'' Text feature summarizes Insect Queen's origin from [[Superboy v1 124|''Superboy'' v1 #124]] and how she became a Legion Reservist during a trip to the 30th Century, as chronicled in [[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]].
 
**''Notes:'' Text feature summarizes Insect Queen's origin from [[Superboy v1 124|''Superboy'' v1 #124]] and how she became a Legion Reservist during a trip to the 30th Century, as chronicled in [[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]].
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:SuperFriends32.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:SuperFriends32.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Super Friends 32|''Super Friends'' #32]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Super Friends 32|''Super Friends'' #32]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980)
 
*'''Fact File number 1'''
 
*'''Fact File number 1'''
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**''Notes:'' Text feature summarizes Insect Queen's origin from ''Superboy'' v1 #124 and how she became a Legion Reservist during a trip to the 30th Century, as chronicled in ''Adventure Comics'' #355.
 
**''Notes:'' Text feature summarizes Insect Queen's origin from ''Superboy'' v1 #124 and how she became a Legion Reservist during a trip to the 30th Century, as chronicled in ''Adventure Comics'' #355.
 
|-
 
|-
|<!--[[Image:Warlord-v1-033.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]-->
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|<!--|valign="top" |[[Image:Warlord-v1-033.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell]]-->
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Warlord v1 33|''Warlord'' v1 #33]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Warlord v1 33|''Warlord'' v1 #33]]''' (publication date [[February 25]], 1980, cover date May 1980)
 
*'''Fact File number 1'''
 
*'''Fact File number 1'''
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===March===
 
===March===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-264.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-264.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 264|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #264]]''' (publication date [[March 24]], 1980, cover date June 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 264|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #264]]''' (publication date [[March 24]], 1980, cover date June 1980)
 
*'''Dagon's Cavern of Doom!'''
 
*'''Dagon's Cavern of Doom!'''
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===April===
 
===April===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-265.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-265.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 265|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #265]]''' (publication date [[April 21]], 1980, cover date July 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 265|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #265]]''' (publication date [[April 21]], 1980, cover date July 1980)
 
*'''The Brigadoon Syndrome!'''
 
*'''The Brigadoon Syndrome!'''
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===May===
 
===May===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-266.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-266.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 266|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #266]]''' (publication date [[May 19]], 1980, cover date August 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 266|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #266]]''' (publication date [[May 19]], 1980, cover date August 1980)
 
*'''Kantuu'''
 
*'''Kantuu'''
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===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:DCCP25.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:DCCP25.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[DC Comics Presents 25|''DC Comics Presents'' #25]]''' (publication date [[June 10]], 1980, cover date September 1980)
 
|'''[[DC Comics Presents 25|''DC Comics Presents'' #25]]''' (publication date [[June 10]], 1980, cover date September 1980)
 
*'''Judgment Night'''
 
*'''Judgment Night'''
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**''Notes:'' Recalls the events of [[DC Comics Presents 13|''DC Comics Presents'' #13]], shown in flashback
 
**''Notes:'' Recalls the events of [[DC Comics Presents 13|''DC Comics Presents'' #13]], shown in flashback
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-267.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-267.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 267|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #267]]''' (publication date [[June 24]], 1980, cover date September 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 267|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #267]]''' (publication date [[June 24]], 1980, cover date September 1980)
 
*'''To Bottle A Genie!'''
 
*'''To Bottle A Genie!'''
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===July===
 
===July===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-268.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks)]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-268.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 268|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #268]]''' (publication date [[July 21]], 1980, cover date October 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 268|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #268]]''' (publication date [[July 21]], 1980, cover date October 1980)
 
*'''Life After Life After Life'''
 
*'''Life After Life After Life'''
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===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-269.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-269.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dick Giordano]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 269|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #269]]''' (publication date [[August 25]], 1980, cover date November 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 269|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #269]]''' (publication date [[August 25]], 1980, cover date November 1980)
 
*'''Who Shall Name the Dark Man?'''
 
*'''Who Shall Name the Dark Man?'''
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===September===
 
===September===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-270.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jimmy Janes (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]  
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-270.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jimmy Janes (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]  
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 270|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #270]]''' (publication date [[September 25]], 1980, cover date December 1980)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 270|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #270]]''' (publication date [[September 25]], 1980, cover date December 1980)
 
*'''Who Is the Dark Man?'''
 
*'''Who Is the Dark Man?'''
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**''Notes:'' Text feature listing Legionnaires through Blok and their first appearances. List is in chronological order of joining the Legion
 
**''Notes:'' Text feature listing Legionnaires through Blok and their first appearances. List is in chronological order of joining the Legion
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-271.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jimmy Janes (pencils) and Steve Mitchell (inks)]]  
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-271.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jimmy Janes (pencils) and Steve Mitchell (inks)]]  
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 271|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #271]]''' (publication date [[October 23]], 1980, cover date January 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 271|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #271]]''' (publication date [[October 23]], 1980, cover date January 1981)
 
*'''What Is the Dark Man?'''
 
*'''What Is the Dark Man?'''
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===November===
 
===November===
 
|-
 
|-
|<!--[[Image:DCSpecialSeries23.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->  
+
|<!--|valign="top" |[[Image:DCSpecialSeries23.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->  
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[DC Special Series 23|''DC Special Series'' #23 (World's Finest Comics Digest)]]''' (publication date [[November 11]], 1980, cover date February 1981)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[DC Special Series 23|''DC Special Series'' #23 (World's Finest Comics Digest)]]''' (publication date [[November 11]], 1980, cover date February 1981)
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Composite Superman!''' from [[World's Finest Comics 142|''World’s Finest Comics'' #142]], June, 1964
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Composite Superman!''' from [[World's Finest Comics 142|''World’s Finest Comics'' #142]], June, 1964
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**''Notes:'' Text feature listing major Legion villains
 
**''Notes:'' Text feature listing major Legion villains
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-272.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jimmy Janes (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-272.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jimmy Janes (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 272|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #272]]''' (publication date [[November 25]], 1980, cover date February 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 272|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #272]]''' (publication date [[November 25]], 1980, cover date February 1981)
 
*'''The Secret Origin of Blok!'''
 
*'''The Secret Origin of Blok!'''
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**''Notes:'' Text feature listing major Legion villains and current Legion roster with real names, home planets and powers
 
**''Notes:'' Text feature listing major Legion villains and current Legion roster with real names, home planets and powers
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-273.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Steve Mitchell (inks)]]  
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-273.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Steve Mitchell (inks)]]  
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 273|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #273]]''' (publication date [[December 22]], 1980, cover date March 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 273|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #273]]''' (publication date [[December 22]], 1980, cover date March 1981)
 
*'''A Murderer -- Among Us?'''
 
*'''A Murderer -- Among Us?'''
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*1st reprint of '''Lost: A Million Miles From Home''' from [[Superboy v1 202|''Superboy'' v1 #202]], May/June, 1974
 
*1st reprint of '''Lost: A Million Miles From Home''' from [[Superboy v1 202|''Superboy'' v1 #202]], May/June, 1974
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-274.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]]  
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-274.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]]  
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 274|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #274]]''' (publication date [[January 22]], 1981, cover date April 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 274|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #274]]''' (publication date [[January 22]], 1981, cover date April 1981)
 
*'''The Exaggerated Death of Ultra Boy'''
 
*'''The Exaggerated Death of Ultra Boy'''
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|-
 
|-
|[[Image:BestOfDC11.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:BestOfDC11.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Best of DC 11|''The Best of DC'' #11]]''' (publication date [[January 8]], 1981, cover date April 1981)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Best of DC 11|''The Best of DC'' #11]]''' (publication date [[January 8]], 1981, cover date April 1981)
 
*1st reprint of '''Star Light, Star Bright...Farthest Star I See Tonight''' from [[DC Special Series 21|''DC Special Series'' #21]], Spring, 1980
 
*1st reprint of '''Star Light, Star Bright...Farthest Star I See Tonight''' from [[DC Special Series 21|''DC Special Series'' #21]], Spring, 1980
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===February===
 
===February===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:SupermanFamily207.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:SupermanFamily207.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Superman Family 207|''The Superman Family'' #207]]''' (publication date [[February 2]], 1981, cover date May 1981)
 
|'''[[Superman Family 207|''The Superman Family'' #207]]''' (publication date [[February 2]], 1981, cover date May 1981)
 
*'''Look Homeward, Argonian!'''
 
*'''Look Homeward, Argonian!'''
 
**W: Jack C. Harris; P: Win Mortimer; I: Vince Colletta; C: John Drake; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
 
**W: Jack C. Harris; P: Win Mortimer; I: Vince Colletta; C: John Drake; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-275.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dave Cockrum]]
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|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-275.jpg|80px|Cover art by Dave Cockrum]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 275|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #275]]''' (publication date [[February 19]], 1981, cover date May 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 275|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #275]]''' (publication date [[February 19]], 1981, cover date May 1981)
 
*'''Of Pride, Passion and Piracy!'''
 
*'''Of Pride, Passion and Piracy!'''
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===March===
 
===March===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-276.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-276.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 276|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #276]]''' (publication date [[March 19]], 1981, cover date June 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 276|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #276]]''' (publication date [[March 19]], 1981, cover date June 1981)
 
*'''Lord Romdur's Castle'''
 
*'''Lord Romdur's Castle'''
 
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
 
**W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:SuperFriends45.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:SuperFriends45.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Super Friends 45|''Super Friends'' #45]]''' (publication date [[March 19]], 1981, cover date June 1981)
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Super Friends 45|''Super Friends'' #45]]''' (publication date [[March 19]], 1981, cover date June 1981)
 
*'''The Man Who Collected Villains!'''
 
*'''The Man Who Collected Villains!'''
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===April===
 
===April===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-277.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-277.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 277|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #277]]''' (publication date [[April 20]], 1981, cover date July 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 277|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #277]]''' (publication date [[April 20]], 1981, cover date July 1981)
 
*'''The Man Who Chained the Earth!'''
 
*'''The Man Who Chained the Earth!'''
 
**W: Gerry Conway (plot), Roy Thomas (script); P: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art) ; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
 
**W: Gerry Conway (plot), Roy Thomas (script); P: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art) ; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:SuperFriends46.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:SuperFriends46.jpg|80px|Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Super Friends 46|''Super Friends'' #46]]''' (publication date [[April 20]], 1981, cover date July 1981)
 
|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|'''[[Super Friends 46|''Super Friends'' #46]]''' (publication date [[April 20]], 1981, cover date July 1981)
 
*'''The Conqueror's Greatest Conquest!'''
 
*'''The Conqueror's Greatest Conquest!'''
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===May===
 
===May===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-278.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-278.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 278|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #278]]''' (publication date [[May 21]], 1981, cover date August 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 278|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #278]]''' (publication date [[May 21]], 1981, cover date August 1981)
 
*'''Tragedy at the Top of the World!'''
 
*'''Tragedy at the Top of the World!'''
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===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
|-
|<!--[[Image:DCSpecialSeries26.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->  
+
|<!--|valign="top" |[[Image:DCSpecialSeries26.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]-->  
 
|'''[[DC Special Series 26|''DC Special Series'' #26 (Superman and His Incredible Fortress of Solitude)]]''' (publication date [[June 18]], 1981, cover date Summer 1981)
 
|'''[[DC Special Series 26|''DC Special Series'' #26 (Superman and His Incredible Fortress of Solitude)]]''' (publication date [[June 18]], 1981, cover date Summer 1981)
 
*'''Fortress Of Fear!'''
 
*'''Fortress Of Fear!'''
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**''Notes:'' 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone
 
**''Notes:'' 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-279.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-279.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 279|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #279]]''' (publication date [[June 18]], 1981, cover date September 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 279|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #279]]''' (publication date [[June 18]], 1981, cover date September 1981)
 
*'''Castle Grimbor Must Fall!'''
 
*'''Castle Grimbor Must Fall!'''
 
**W: Roy Thomas; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
 
**W: Roy Thomas; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:BraveAndBold-v1-178.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:BraveAndBold-v1-178.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 178|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #178]]''' (publication date [[June 18]], 1981, cover date September 1981)
 
|'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 178|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #178]]''' (publication date [[June 18]], 1981, cover date September 1981)
 
*'''Paperchase'''
 
*'''Paperchase'''
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===July===
 
===July===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:BestOfDC17.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:BestOfDC17.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Best of DC 17|''The Best of DC'' #17]]''' (publication date [[July 9]], 1981, cover date October 1981)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Best of DC 17|''The Best of DC'' #17]]''' (publication date [[July 9]], 1981, cover date October 1981)
 
*3rd reprint of '''The Infinite Monster!''' from [[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]], February, 1962
 
*3rd reprint of '''The Infinite Monster!''' from [[Action Comics 285|''Action Comics'' #285]], February, 1962
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:DCCP38.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:DCCP38.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[DC Comics Presents 38|''DC Comics Presents'' #38]]''' (publication date [[July 9]], 1981, cover date October 1981)
 
|'''[[DC Comics Presents 38|''DC Comics Presents'' #38]]''' (publication date [[July 9]], 1981, cover date October 1981)
 
*'''Superman and His Co-Stars!''' (2 page pinup)
 
*'''Superman and His Co-Stars!''' (2 page pinup)
 
**P&I: George Perez; E: Julius Schwartz
 
**P&I: George Perez; E: Julius Schwartz
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-280.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-280.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 280|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #280]]''' (publication date [[July 23]], 1981, cover date October 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 280|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #280]]''' (publication date [[July 23]], 1981, cover date October 1981)
 
*'''O! Call Back Yesterday'''
 
*'''O! Call Back Yesterday'''
 
**W: Roy Thomas; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
 
**W: Roy Thomas; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:BraveAndBold-v1-179.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:BraveAndBold-v1-179.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 179|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #179]]''' (publication date [[July 23]], 1981, cover date October 1981)
 
|'''[[Brave and the Bold v1 179|''The Brave and the Bold'' v1 #179]]''' (publication date [[July 23]], 1981, cover date October 1981)
 
*'''Time-Bomb With the Thousand-Year Fuse!'''
 
*'''Time-Bomb With the Thousand-Year Fuse!'''
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===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-281.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Bruce Patterson (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-281.jpg|80px|Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Bruce Patterson (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 281|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #281]]''' (publication date [[August 20]], 1981, cover date November 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 281|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #281]]''' (publication date [[August 20]], 1981, cover date November 1981)
 
*'''Madness Is the Molecule Master'''
 
*'''Madness Is the Molecule Master'''
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===September===
 
===September===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:BestOfDC19.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:BestOfDC19.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Best of DC 19|''The Best of DC'' #19]]''' (publication date [[September 10]], 1981, cover date December 1981)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Best of DC 19|''The Best of DC'' #19]]''' (publication date [[September 10]], 1981, cover date December 1981)
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!''' from [[Superman v1 162|''Superman'' v1 #162]], July, 1963
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!''' from [[Superman v1 162|''Superman'' v1 #162]], July, 1963
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-282.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jim Aparo (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-282.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jim Aparo (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 282|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #282]]''' (publication date [[September 24]], 1981, cover date December 1981)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 282|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #282]]''' (publication date [[September 24]], 1981, cover date December 1981)
 
*'''If Answers There Be...'''
 
*'''If Answers There Be...'''
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===October===
 
===October===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-283.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jim Aparo]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-283.jpg|80px|Cover art by Jim Aparo]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 283|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #283]]''' (publication date [[October 22]], 1981, cover date January 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 283|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #283]]''' (publication date [[October 22]], 1981, cover date January 1982)
 
*'''The Startling Secret of Wildfire!'''
 
*'''The Startling Secret of Wildfire!'''
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**''Notes:'' origin Wildfire
 
**''Notes:'' origin Wildfire
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:PhantomZone1.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:PhantomZone1.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Phantom Zone 1|''The Phantom Zone'' #1]]''' (publication date [[October 22]], 1981, cover date January 1982)
 
|'''[[Phantom Zone 1|''The Phantom Zone'' #1]]''' (publication date [[October 22]], 1981, cover date January 1982)
 
*'''The Haunting of Charlie Kweskill!'''
 
*'''The Haunting of Charlie Kweskill!'''
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===November===
 
===November===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-284.jpg|80px|Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-284.jpg|80px|Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 284|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #284]]''' (publication date [[November 19]], 1981, cover date February 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 284|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #284]]''' (publication date [[November 19]], 1981, cover date February 1982)
 
*'''The Soul-Thief from the Stars'''
 
*'''The Soul-Thief from the Stars'''
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:PhantomZone2.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:PhantomZone2.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Phantom Zone 2|''The Phantom Zone'' #2]]''' (publication date [[November 19]], 1981, cover date February 1982)
 
|'''[[Phantom Zone 2|''The Phantom Zone'' #2]]''' (publication date [[November 19]], 1981, cover date February 1982)
 
*'''Earth Under Siege!'''
 
*'''Earth Under Siege!'''
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===December===
 
===December===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:DCCP43.jpg|80px|Cover art by Brian Bolland]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:DCCP43.jpg|80px|Cover art by Brian Bolland]]
 
|'''[[DC Comics Presents 43|''DC Comics Presents'' #43]]''' (publication date [[December 3]], 1981, cover date March 1982)
 
|'''[[DC Comics Presents 43|''DC Comics Presents'' #43]]''' (publication date [[December 3]], 1981, cover date March 1982)
 
*'''In Final Battle'''
 
*'''In Final Battle'''
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-285.jpg|80px|Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-285.jpg|80px|Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 285|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #285]]''' (publication date [[December 17]], 1981, cover date March 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 285|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #285]]''' (publication date [[December 17]], 1981, cover date March 1982)
 
*'''Night Never Falls At Nullport'''
 
*'''Night Never Falls At Nullport'''
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**W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:SupermanFamily216.jpg|80px|Cover art by Bob Oksner (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:SupermanFamily216.jpg|80px|Cover art by Bob Oksner (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman Family 216|''The Superman Family'' #216]]''' (publication date [[December 17]], 1982, cover date March 1982)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman Family 216|''The Superman Family'' #216]]''' (publication date [[December 17]], 1982, cover date March 1982)
 
*'''Victory Is Only 5,000 Centuries Away!'''
 
*'''Victory Is Only 5,000 Centuries Away!'''
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**''Notes:'' mention Rond Vidar
 
**''Notes:'' mention Rond Vidar
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:PhantomZone3.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:PhantomZone3.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Phantom Zone 3|''The Phantom Zone'' #3]]''' (publication date [[December 17]], 1981, cover date March 1982)
 
|'''[[Phantom Zone 3|''The Phantom Zone'' #3]]''' (publication date [[December 17]], 1981, cover date March 1982)
 
*'''The Terror Beyond Twilight!'''
 
*'''The Terror Beyond Twilight!'''
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===January===
 
===January===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-286.jpg|80px|Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-286.jpg|80px|Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 286|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #286]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1982, cover date April 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 286|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #286]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1982, cover date April 1982)
 
*'''Old Friends, New Relatives and Other Corpses!'''
 
*'''Old Friends, New Relatives and Other Corpses!'''
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|-
 
|-
|[[Image:PhantomZone4.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:PhantomZone4.jpg|80px|Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Phantom Zone 4|''The Phantom Zone'' #4]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1982, cover date April 1982)
 
|'''[[Phantom Zone 4|''The Phantom Zone'' #4]]''' (publication date [[January 21]], 1982, cover date April 1982)
 
*'''The Phantom Planet!'''
 
*'''The Phantom Planet!'''
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===March===
 
===March===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:DCSpecialBlueRibbonDigest22.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:DCSpecialBlueRibbonDigest22.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest 22|''DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest'' #22]]''' (publication date [[March 4]], 1982, cover date June 1982)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest 22|''DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest'' #22]]''' (publication date [[March 4]], 1982, cover date June 1982)
 
*1st reprint of '''Target 21 Legionnaires!''' from [[Adventure Comics 348|''Adventure Comics'' #348]], September 1966
 
*1st reprint of '''Target 21 Legionnaires!''' from [[Adventure Comics 348|''Adventure Comics'' #348]], September 1966
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-288.jpg|80px|Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-288.jpg|80px|Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 288|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #288]]''' (publication date [[March 18]], 1982, cover date June 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 288|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #288]]''' (publication date [[March 18]], 1982, cover date June 1982)
 
*'''The Legionnaire's Made For Burning'''
 
*'''The Legionnaire's Made For Burning'''
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===April===
 
===April===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-289.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-289.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 289|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #289]]''' (publication date [[April 22]], 1982, cover date July 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 289|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #289]]''' (publication date [[April 22]], 1982, cover date July 1982)
 
*'''A Cold and Lonely Corner of Hell!'''
 
*'''A Cold and Lonely Corner of Hell!'''
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===May===
 
===May===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:BestOfDC27.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:BestOfDC27.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Best of DC 27|''The Best of DC'' #27]]''' (publication date [[May 6]], 1982, cover date August 1982)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Best of DC 27|''The Best of DC'' #27]]''' (publication date [[May 6]], 1982, cover date August 1982)
 
*1st reprint of '''The Most Dangerous Door in the World!''' from [[Superman v1 213|''Superman'' v1 #213]], January 1969
 
*1st reprint of '''The Most Dangerous Door in the World!''' from [[Superman v1 213|''Superman'' v1 #213]], January 1969
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2Annual1.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2Annual1.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 Annual 1|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2, Annual #1]]''' (publication date [[May 13]], 1982, cover date 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 Annual 1|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2, Annual #1]]''' (publication date [[May 13]], 1982, cover date 1982)
 
*'''Monster In A Little Girl's Mind!'''
 
*'''Monster In A Little Girl's Mind!'''
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**''Join Legion:'' Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart)
 
**''Join Legion:'' Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart)
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-290.jpg|80px|Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Frank Giacoia]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-290.jpg|80px|Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Frank Giacoia]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 290|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #290]]''' (publication date [[May 20]], 1982, cover date August 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 290|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #290]]''' (publication date [[May 20]], 1982, cover date August 1982)
 
*'''And the Servant Shall Be A Sign...'''
 
*'''And the Servant Shall Be A Sign...'''
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===June===
 
===June===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Adventure491.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:Adventure491.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 491|''Adventure Comics'' #491]]''' (published [[June 3]], 1982, cover date September 1982)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 491|''Adventure Comics'' #491]]''' (published [[June 3]], 1982, cover date September 1982)
 
*3rd reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]], April 1958
 
*3rd reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]], April 1958
 
*2nd reprint of '''Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 267|''Adventure Comics'' #267]], December, 1959
 
*2nd reprint of '''Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 267|''Adventure Comics'' #267]], December, 1959
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:WorldsFinestComics283.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Frank Giacoia (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:WorldsFinestComics283.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Frank Giacoia (inks)]]
 
|'''[[World's Finest Comics 283|''World's Finest Comics'' #283]]''' (published [[June 3]], 1982, cover date September 1982)
 
|'''[[World's Finest Comics 283|''World's Finest Comics'' #283]]''' (published [[June 3]], 1982, cover date September 1982)
 
*'''Prologue'''
 
*'''Prologue'''
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===July===
 
===July===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Adventure492.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen and Mike DeCarlo]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:Adventure492.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen and Mike DeCarlo]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 492|''Adventure Comics'' #492]]''' (published [[July 1]], 1982, cover date October 1982)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 492|''Adventure Comics'' #492]]''' (published [[July 1]], 1982, cover date October 1982)
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]], August, 1960
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Three Super-Heroes!''' from [[Action Comics 267|''Action Comics'' #267]], August, 1960
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**P: Alex Saviuk; E: Julius Schwartz
 
**P: Alex Saviuk; E: Julius Schwartz
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-292.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-292.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 292|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #292]]''' (publication date [[July 15]], 1982, cover date October 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 292|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #292]]''' (publication date [[July 15]], 1982, cover date October 1982)
 
*'''Darkness Transcendent'''
 
*'''Darkness Transcendent'''
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
 
**W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:WorldsFinestComics284.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:WorldsFinestComics284.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks)]]
 
|'''[[World's Finest Comics 284|''World's Finest Comics'' #284]]''' (publication date [[July 22]], 1982, cover date October 1982)
 
|'''[[World's Finest Comics 284|''World's Finest Comics'' #284]]''' (publication date [[July 22]], 1982, cover date October 1982)
 
*'''I... Amalgamax'''
 
*'''I... Amalgamax'''
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===August===
 
===August===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Adventure493.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen and Romeo Tanghal]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:Adventure493.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen and Romeo Tanghal]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 493|''Adventure Comics'' #493]]''' (published [[August 5]], 1982, cover date November 1982)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 493|''Adventure Comics'' #493]]''' (published [[August 5]], 1982, cover date November 1982)
 
*2nd reprint of '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961
 
*2nd reprint of '''Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 282|''Adventure Comics'' #282]], March, 1961
 
*2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Three Super-Girlfriends!''' from [[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]], May, 1961
 
*2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Three Super-Girlfriends!''' from [[Action Comics 276|''Action Comics'' #276]], May, 1961
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-293.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-293.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 293|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #293]]''' (publication date [[August 19]], 1982, cover date November 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 293|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #293]]''' (publication date [[August 19]], 1982, cover date November 1982)
 
*'''Within the Darkness...'''
 
*'''Within the Darkness...'''
 
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
 
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Action537.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:Action537.jpg|80px|Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 537|''Action Comics'' #537]]''' (publication date [[August 26]], 1982, cover date November 1982)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Action Comics 537|''Action Comics'' #537]]''' (publication date [[August 26]], 1982, cover date November 1982)
 
*'''... Half A Superman!'''
 
*'''... Half A Superman!'''
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===September===
 
===September===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Adventure494.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen and Frank Giacoia]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:Adventure494.jpg|80px|Cover art by Keith Giffen and Frank Giacoia]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 494|''Adventure Comics'' #494]]''' (published [[September 2]], 1982, cover date December 1982)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 494|''Adventure Comics'' #494]]''' (published [[September 2]], 1982, cover date December 1982)
 
*2nd reprint of '''Superboy’s Big Brother!''' from [[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]], June, 1961
 
*2nd reprint of '''Superboy’s Big Brother!''' from [[Superboy v1 89|''Superboy'' v1 #89]], June, 1961
 
*3rd reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' from [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' v1 #147]], September, 1961
 
*3rd reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Villains!''' from [[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' v1 #147]], September, 1961
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-294.jpg|80px|Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-294.jpg|80px|Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 294|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #294]]''' (publication date [[September 16]], 1982, cover date December 1982)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 294|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #294]]''' (publication date [[September 16]], 1982, cover date December 1982)
 
*'''Darkseid'''
 
*'''Darkseid'''
 
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
 
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:TorWorldOfKrypton.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:TorWorldOfKrypton.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[World of Krypton paperback|''World of Krypton'' (Tor paperback)]]''' (publication date [[???]], 1982, cover date 1982)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[World of Krypton paperback|''World of Krypton'' (Tor paperback)]]''' (publication date [[???]], 1982, cover date 1982)
 
*Black and white reprint of the ''World of Krypton'' miniseries, including the Mon-El appearance in [[World Of Krypton v1 3|''World Of Krypton'' v1 #3]]
 
*Black and white reprint of the ''World of Krypton'' miniseries, including the Mon-El appearance in [[World Of Krypton v1 3|''World Of Krypton'' v1 #3]]
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===October===
 
===October===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Adventure495.jpg|78px|Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:Adventure495.jpg|78px|Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 495|''Adventure Comics'' #495]]''' (published [[October 7]], 1982, cover date January 1983)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 495|''Adventure Comics'' #495]]''' (published [[October 7]], 1982, cover date January 1983)
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' from [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]], November, 1961
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!''' from [[Adventure Comics 290|''Adventure Comics'' #290]], November, 1961
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Traitors!''' from [[Adventure Comics 293|''Adventure Comics'' #293]], February, 1962
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Traitors!''' from [[Adventure Comics 293|''Adventure Comics'' #293]], February, 1962
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-295.jpg|80px|Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-295.jpg|80px|Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 295|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #295]]''' (publication date [[October 21]], 1982, cover date January 1983)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 295|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #295]]''' (publication date [[October 21]], 1982, cover date January 1983)
 
*'''The Origin of the Universe File'''
 
*'''The Origin of the Universe File'''
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===November===
 
===November===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Adventure496.jpg|80px|Cover art by Gil Kane]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:Adventure496.jpg|80px|Cover art by Gil Kane]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 496|''Adventure Comics'' #496]]''' (published [[November 4]], 1982, cover date February 1983)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 496|''Adventure Comics'' #496]]''' (published [[November 4]], 1982, cover date February 1983)
 
*2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Greatest Challenge!''' from [[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]], April, 1962
 
*2nd reprint of '''Supergirl’s Greatest Challenge!''' from [[Action Comics 287|''Action Comics'' #287]], April, 1962
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*1st reprint of '''Dawnstar Rising''' from [[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 240|''Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'' #240]], June, 1978
 
*1st reprint of '''Dawnstar Rising''' from [[Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes 240|''Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'' #240]], June, 1978
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Superman-v1-380.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:Superman-v1-380.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 380|''Superman'' v1 #380]]''' (published [[November 11]], 1982, cover date February 1983)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 380|''Superman'' v1 #380]]''' (published [[November 11]], 1982, cover date February 1983)
 
*'''A Mind-Switch In Time!'''
 
*'''A Mind-Switch In Time!'''
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**''Notes:'' Legion mentioned
 
**''Notes:'' Legion mentioned
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:LSHv2-296.jpg|80px|Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:LSHv2-296.jpg|80px|Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt]]
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 296|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #296]]''' (publication date [[November 18]], 1982, cover date February 1983)
 
|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 296|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #296]]''' (publication date [[November 18]], 1982, cover date February 1983)
 
*'''What Do You Do On the Day After Doomsday?'''
 
*'''What Do You Do On the Day After Doomsday?'''
 
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:NewAdvsSuperboy38.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:NewAdvsSuperboy38.jpg|80px|Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks)]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 38|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #38]]''' (published [[November 24]], 1982, cover date February 1983)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[New Adventures of Superboy 38|''The New Adventures Of Superboy'' #38]]''' (published [[November 24]], 1982, cover date February 1983)
 
*'''The Day That Lasted Forever'''
 
*'''The Day That Lasted Forever'''
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===December===
 
===December===
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Adventure497.jpg|80px|Cover art by Gil Kane]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:Adventure497.jpg|80px|Cover art by Gil Kane]]
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 497|''Adventure Comics'' #497]]''' (published [[December 9]], 1982, cover date March 1983)
 
|bgcolor="#ffd5f5"|'''[[Adventure Comics 497|''Adventure Comics'' #497]]''' (published [[December 9]], 1982, cover date March 1983)
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Boy With Ultra Powers!''' from [[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' v1 #98]], July, 1962
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Boy With Ultra Powers!''' from [[Superboy v1 98|''Superboy'' v1 #98]], July, 1962
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' from [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]], September, 1962
 
*2nd reprint of '''The Face Behind the Lead Mask!''' from [[Adventure Comics 300|''Adventure Comics'' #300]], September, 1962
 
|-
 
|-
|[[Image:Superman-v1-381.jpg|80px|Cover art by Gil Kane]]
+
|valign="top" |[[Image:Superman-v1-381.jpg|80px|Cover art by Gil Kane]]
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 381|''Superman'' v1 #381]]''' (publication date [[December 16]], 1983, cover date March 1983)
 
|bgcolor="#f0d8d8"|'''[[Superman v1 381|''Superman'' v1 #381]]''' (publication date [[December 16]], 1983, cover date March 1983)
 
*'''Whose Super-Life Is It Anyway?'''
 
*'''Whose Super-Life Is It Anyway?'''

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Contents this page: 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982

1979

January

Cover art by Joe Staton and Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #250 (published January 22, 1979, cover date April 1979)
  • This Is the Day the Universe Dies!
    • W: Jim Starlin (as Steve Apollo, plot & layouts), Paul Levitz (script); P&I: Dave Hunt (finished art); C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris

February

Cover art by Joe Staton and Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #251 (published February 19, 1979, cover date May 1979)
  • The Man Who Destroyed the Universe!
    • W: Jim Starlin (as Steve Apollo, plot & layouts), Paul Levitz (script); P&I: Dave Hunt (finished art); C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris

March

Cover art by Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #252 (published March 19, 1979, cover date June 1979)
  • Postscript To Holocaust
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris

April

Cover art by Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #253 (published April 23, 1979, cover date July 1979)
  • Night of the Super-Assassins!
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
    • First appearances: Blok

May

Cover art by Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #254 (published May 21, 1979, cover date August 1979)
  • A Madman Shall Lead Them
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Todd Klein; E: Jack C. Harris

June

Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils), Dick Giordano (inks) and Joe Orlando (coloring) The Best Of DC #1 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September/October 1979)
Cover art by Dick Dillin (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) DC Comics Presents #13 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September 1979)
  • To Live In Peace -- Nevermore!
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) World Of Krypton v1 #3 (published June 4, 1979, cover date September 1979)
  • The Last Days of Krypton
    • W: Paul Kupperberg; P: Howard Chaykin; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: E. Nelson Bridwell
    • Notes: The 20th century Mon-El appears in flashback)
Cover art by Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #255 (published June 18, 1979, cover date September 1979)
  • The Super-Spectacles Swipe!
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Vince Colletta; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris

July

Cover art by Dick Dillin (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) DC Comics Presents #14 (published July 2, 1979, cover date October 1979)
  • Judge, Jury ... And No Justice!
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Dick Giordano; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Todd Klein; E: Julius Schwartz
Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) DC Special Series #19 (Secret Origins of Super-Heroes) (published July 2, 1979, cover date Fall 1979)
Pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano Action Comics #500 (published July 16, 1979, cover date October 1979)
  • The Life Story of Superman
    • W: Martin Pasko; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Legion statuettes appear
Cover art by Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #256 (published July 16, 1979, cover date October 1979)
  • This Is Your Life -- And Death, Brainiac 5!
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris

August

Cover art by Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #257 (published August 20, 1979, cover date November 1979)
  • Who Stole the Legion?
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
  • Once A Legionnaire ... !
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko; I: Dan Adkins; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris

September

Art by Dick Giordano Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #258 (published September 24, 1979, cover date December 1979)
  • The Mind-Attack of the Psycho-Warrior!
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris

October

Cover art by Dick Giordano Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #259 (publication date October 22, 1979, cover date January 1980)
  • Psycho War
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris
Pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dick Giordano The New Adventures Of Superboy #1 (publication date October 22, 1979, cover date January 1980)
  • 35 Years of Superboy
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell?; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Text feature mentions Legion

November

Cover art by Dick Giordano Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #260 (publication date November 19, 1979, cover date February 1980)
  • Come to the Circus and Die!
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Joe Staton; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris

December

Cover art by Dick Giordano DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #1 (publication date December 3, 1979, cover date March/April 1980)
Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez DC Special Series #21 (Super-Star Holiday Spectacular) (publication date December 3, 1979, cover date Spring 1980)
  • Star Light, Star Bright... Farthest Star I See Tonight!
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: José Luis Garcia-Lopez; I: Dick Giordano; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Len Wein
Cover art by Dick Giordano Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #261 (publication date December 17, 1979, cover date March 1980)
  • Space Circus of Death!
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Ric Estrada; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Todd Klein; E: Jack C. Harris

1980

January

Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Action Comics #506 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980)
  • The Children's Exodus From Earth!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Adrienne Roy; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Superman meets Superboy in time stream en route to Legion meeting
Cover art by Jim Sherman Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #262 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980)
  • The Planet That Captured the Legion
    • W: Gerry Conway; P&I: Jim Sherman; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Dave Hunt (inks) The New Adventures Of Superboy #4 (publication date January 21, 1980, cover date April 1980)
  • Superboy Family
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Text feature mentions Mon-El

February

Cover art by Dick Giordano Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #263 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
  • Day of Judgment
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
Cover art by Dick Giordano Green Lantern v2 #128 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
  • Fact File number 1
    • W: Bob Rozakis
    • Notes: Text feature summarizes Insect Queen's origin from Superboy v1 #124 and how she became a Legion Reservist during a trip to the 30th Century, as chronicled in Adventure Comics #355.
Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks) Super Friends #32 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
  • Fact File number 1
    • W: Bob Rozakis
    • Notes: Text feature summarizes Insect Queen's origin from Superboy v1 #124 and how she became a Legion Reservist during a trip to the 30th Century, as chronicled in Adventure Comics #355.
Warlord v1 #33 (publication date February 25, 1980, cover date May 1980)
  • Fact File number 1
    • W: Bob Rozakis
    • Notes: Text feature summarizes Insect Queen's origin from Superboy v1 #124 and how she became a Legion Reservist during a trip to the 30th Century, as chronicled in Adventure Comics #355.

March

Cover art by Dick Giordano Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #264 (publication date March 24, 1980, cover date June 1980)
  • Dagon's Cavern of Doom!
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris

April

Cover art by Dick Giordano Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #265 (publication date April 21, 1980, cover date July 1980)
  • The Brigadoon Syndrome!
    • W: Gerry Conway (plot), J.M. DeMatteis (script); P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris

May

Cover art by Dick Giordano Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #266 (publication date May 19, 1980, cover date August 1980)
  • Kantuu
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Jack C. Harris

June

Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) DC Comics Presents #25 (publication date June 10, 1980, cover date September 1980)
  • Judgment Night
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Dick Dillin; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Recalls the events of DC Comics Presents #13, shown in flashback
Cover art by Dick Giordano Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #267 (publication date June 24, 1980, cover date September 1980)
  • To Bottle A Genie!
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris
  • The Grounded Legionnaires
    • W: Paul Kupperberg; P: Steve Ditko; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris

July

Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Terry Austin (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #268 (publication date July 21, 1980, cover date October 1980)
  • Life After Life After Life
    • W: J.M. DeMatteis; P: Steve Ditko; I: Bob Wiacek; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Jack C. Harris
    • First appearances: Doctor Mayavale (only appearance!)

August

Cover art by Dick Giordano Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #269 (publication date August 25, 1980, cover date November 1980)
  • Who Shall Name the Dark Man?
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris

September

Cover art by Jimmy Janes (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #270 (publication date September 25, 1980, cover date December 1980)
  • Who Is the Dark Man?
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Jack C. Harris

October

Cover art by Jim Janes (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #1 (publication date October 9, 1980, cover date January 1981)
  • The Past... Seen Darkly
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell (plot), Paul Kupperberg (script); P&I: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art); C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
  • Inside the Legion of Super-Heroes
    • W&E: Jack C. Harris
    • Notes: Text feature listing Legionnaires through Blok and their first appearances. List is in chronological order of joining the Legion
Cover art by Jimmy Janes (pencils) and Steve Mitchell (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #271 (publication date October 23, 1980, cover date January 1981)
  • What Is the Dark Man?
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Jack C. Harris

November

DC Special Series #23 (World's Finest Comics Digest) (publication date November 11, 1980, cover date February 1981)
Cover art by Dick Giordano Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #2 (publication date November 11, 1980, cover date February 1981)
  • R. J. Brande Is Dying!!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell (plot), Paul Kupperberg (script); P&I: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art); C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
  • Inside the Legion of Super-Heroes
    • W&E: Jack C. Harris
    • Notes: Text feature listing major Legion villains
Cover art by Jimmy Janes (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #272 (publication date November 25, 1980, cover date February 1981)
  • The Secret Origin of Blok!
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art); I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Bob LeRose; L: Todd Klein; E: Jack C. Harris
    • Join Legion: Blok

December

Cover art by Dick Giordano Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #3 (publication date December 8, 1981, cover date March 1981)
  • Revelation!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell (plot), Paul Kupperberg (script); P&I: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art); C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
  • Inside the Legion of Super-Heroes
    • W&E: Jack C. Harris
    • Notes: Text feature listing major Legion villains and current Legion roster with real names, home planets and powers
Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Steve Mitchell (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #273 (publication date December 22, 1980, cover date March 1981)
  • A Murderer -- Among Us?
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Bob LeRose; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris

1981

January

Cover art by Dick Giordano DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #8 (publication date January 8, 1981, cover date April 1981)
Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #274 (publication date January 22, 1981, cover date April 1981)
  • The Exaggerated Death of Ultra Boy
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Jack C. Harris
Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Best of DC #11 (publication date January 8, 1981, cover date April 1981)
  • 1st reprint of Star Light, Star Bright...Farthest Star I See Tonight from DC Special Series #21, Spring, 1980

February

Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Superman Family #207 (publication date February 2, 1981, cover date May 1981)
  • Look Homeward, Argonian!
    • W: Jack C. Harris; P: Win Mortimer; I: Vince Colletta; C: John Drake; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
Cover art by Dave Cockrum Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #275 (publication date February 19, 1981, cover date May 1981)
  • Of Pride, Passion and Piracy!
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris

March

Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #276 (publication date March 19, 1981, cover date June 1981)
  • Lord Romdur's Castle
    • W: Gerry Conway; P: Steve Ditko; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Jack C. Harris
Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks) Super Friends #45 (publication date March 19, 1981, cover date June 1981)
  • The Man Who Collected Villains!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Appearances: Time Trapper (cameo)

April

Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #277 (publication date April 20, 1981, cover date July 1981)
  • The Man Who Chained the Earth!
    • W: Gerry Conway (plot), Roy Thomas (script); P: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Frank Chiaramonte (finished art) ; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks) Super Friends #46 (publication date April 20, 1981, cover date July 1981)
  • The Conqueror's Greatest Conquest!
    • W: E. Nelson Bridwell; P: Romeo Tanghal; I: Vince Colletta; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Shelly Leferman; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Appearances: Time Trapper

May

Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #278 (publication date May 21, 1981, cover date August 1981)
  • Tragedy at the Top of the World!
    • W: Gerry Conway (plot), Roy Thomas (script); P: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns), Bruce Patterson (finished art) ; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Todd Klein; E: Mike W. Barr

June

DC Special Series #26 (Superman and His Incredible Fortress of Solitude) (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date Summer 1981)
  • Fortress Of Fear!
    • W: Roy Thomas; P: Ross Andru; I: Romeo Tanghal; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Gaspar Saladino; E: Len Wein
    • Notes: 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone
Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #279 (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date September 1981)
  • Castle Grimbor Must Fall!
    • W: Roy Thomas; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Frank Chiaramonte; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Brave and the Bold v1 #178 (publication date June 18, 1981, cover date September 1981)
  • Paperchase
    • W: Alan Brennert; P&I&L: Jim Aparo; C: Adrienne Roy; E: Dick Giordano, Dave Manak (associate)
    • Notes: Legion cruiser in one panel

July

Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Best of DC #17 (publication date July 9, 1981, cover date October 1981)
Cover art by George Perez (pencils and inks) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) DC Comics Presents #38 (publication date July 9, 1981, cover date October 1981)
  • Superman and His Co-Stars! (2 page pinup)
    • P&I: George Perez; E: Julius Schwartz
Cover art by George Perez (artwork) and Gaspar Saladino (lettering) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #280 (publication date July 23, 1981, cover date October 1981)
  • O! Call Back Yesterday
    • W: Roy Thomas; P: Jimmy Janes; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Brave and the Bold v1 #179 (publication date July 23, 1981, cover date October 1981)
  • Time-Bomb With the Thousand-Year Fuse!
    • W: Martin Pasko; P: Ernie Colon; I: Mike DeCarlo; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Dick Giordano, Dave Manak (associate)
    • Appearances: Guest starring the Legion of Super-Heroes

August

Cover art by George Perez (pencils) and Bruce Patterson (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #281 (publication date August 20, 1981, cover date November 1981)
  • Madness Is the Molecule Master
    • W: Roy Thomas (plot), Paul Levitz (script); P: Steve Ditko (breakdowns), Bruce Patterson (finished art); I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr

September

Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Best of DC #19 (publication date September 10, 1981, cover date December 1981)
  • 2nd reprint of The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! from Superman v1 #162, July, 1963
Cover art by Jim Aparo (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #282 (publication date September 24, 1981, cover date December 1981)
  • If Answers There Be...
    • W: Roy Thomas (plot), Paul Levitz (script); P: Jimmy Janes; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr

October

Cover art by Jim Aparo Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #283 (publication date October 22, 1981, cover date January 1982)
  • The Startling Secret of Wildfire!
    • W: Roy Thomas; P: Howard Bender; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
    • Notes: origin Wildfire
Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Phantom Zone #1 (publication date October 22, 1981, cover date January 1982)
  • The Haunting of Charlie Kweskill!
    • W: Steve Gerber; P: Gene Colan; I: Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Dick Giordano
    • Notes: 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone

November

Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #284 (publication date November 19, 1981, cover date February 1982)
  • The Soul-Thief from the Stars
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Ben Oda; E: Mike W. Barr
Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Phantom Zone #2 (publication date November 19, 1981, cover date February 1982)
  • Earth Under Siege!
    • W: Steve Gerber; P: Gene Colan; I: Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Dick Giordano
    • Notes: 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone

December

Cover art by Brian Bolland DC Comics Presents #43 (publication date December 3, 1981, cover date March 1982)
  • In Final Battle
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz
Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #285 (publication date December 17, 1981, cover date March 1982)
  • Night Never Falls At Nullport
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Bruce Patterson; E: Mike W. Barr
  • The Forgotten Future
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr
Cover art by Bob Oksner (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Superman Family #216 (publication date December 17, 1982, cover date March 1982)
  • Victory Is Only 5,000 Centuries Away!
    • W: Martin Pasko; P: Win Mortimer; I: Vince Colletta; C: Tom Ziuko; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz, E. Nelson Bridwell (associate)
    • Notes: mention Rond Vidar
Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Phantom Zone #3 (publication date December 17, 1981, cover date March 1982)
  • The Terror Beyond Twilight!
    • W: Steve Gerber; P: Gene Colan; I: Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Dick Giordano
    • Notes: 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone

1982

January

Cover art by Pat Broderick (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #286 (publication date January 21, 1982, cover date April 1982)
  • Old Friends, New Relatives and Other Corpses!
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr
  • A Crown for the Princess
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr
Art by Gene Colan (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Phantom Zone #4 (publication date January 21, 1982, cover date April 1982)
  • The Phantom Planet!
    • W: Steve Gerber; P: Gene Colan; I: Tony DeZuniga; C: Carl Gafford; L: Ben Oda; E: Dick Giordano
    • Notes: 20th century Mon-El appears in the Phantom Zone

February

Cover art by Ernie Colon The Best of DC #24 (publication date February 4, 1982, cover date May 1982)
  • Murder In Glass
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Carmine Infantino; I: Rodin Rodriguez; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr
    • Notes: Marte Allon elected Pres. of Earth
  • 1st reprint of The Colossal Failure! from Adventure Comics #371, August 1968
  • 1st reprint of School for Super-Villains! from Adventure Comics #372, September 1968
  • Meet the Legion!
    • P&I: George Perez; C: Anthony Tollin; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr
    • Notes: Brief descriptions of past and present Legionnaires
  • 1st reprint of Invisible Invader! from Superboy v1 #176, July 1971
  • 1st reprint of The Ghost of Ferro Lad from Adventure Comics #357, June 1967
Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #287 (publication date February 18, 1982, cover date May 1982)
  • Save the Suicide Squad
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Mike W. Barr
  • Prologue To Darkness
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Pat Broderick; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Mike W. Barr

March

Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks) DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #22 (publication date March 4, 1982, cover date June 1982)
Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #288 (publication date March 18, 1982, cover date June 1982)
  • The Legionnaire's Made For Burning
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Carl Gafford; L: Bruce Patterson; E: Laurie Sutton

April

Cover art by Keith Giffen Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #289 (publication date April 22, 1982, cover date July 1982)
  • A Cold and Lonely Corner of Hell!
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Carl Gafford; L: Bruce Patterson; E: Laurie Sutton
  • Once Upon An Insanity
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Carmine Infantino; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: Todd Klein; E: Laurie Sutton

May

Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) The Best of DC #27 (publication date May 6, 1982, cover date August 1982)
  • 1st reprint of The Most Dangerous Door in the World! from Superman v1 #213, January 1969
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2, Annual #1 (publication date May 13, 1982, cover date 1982)
  • Monster In A Little Girl's Mind!
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Bruce Patterson; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
    • First appearances: Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart), Danielle Foccart
    • Join Legion: Invisible Kid (Jacques Foccart)
Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Frank Giacoia Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #290 (publication date May 20, 1982, cover date August 1982)
  • And the Servant Shall Be A Sign...
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton

June

Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks) Adventure Comics #491 (published June 3, 1982, cover date September 1982)
Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Frank Giacoia (inks) World's Finest Comics #283 (published June 3, 1982, cover date September 1982)
  • Prologue
    • W: Cary Burkett; P: George Tuska; I: Frank McLaughlin; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Len Wein
    • Appearances: Legion of Super-Heroes, Composite Superman
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Romeo Tanghal (inks) Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #291 (publication date June 17, 1982, cover date September 1982)
  • ... A Sign of Darkness Dawning
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: Annette Kawecki; E: Laurie Sutton
  • Of Leaders and Lovers
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Howard Bender (breakdowns), Rodin Rodriguez (finished art); I: Rodin Rodriguez; C: Carl Gafford; L: Janice Chiang; E: Laurie Sutton

July

Cover art by Keith Giffen and Mike DeCarlo Adventure Comics #492 (published July 1, 1982, cover date October 1982)
Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Frank Giacoia (inks) DC Comics Presents #50 (publication date July 1, 1982, cover date October 1982)
  • When You Wish Upon A Planetoid!
    • W: Dan Mishkin, Gary Cohn; P: Curt Swan; I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Annette Kawecki; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: 20th century Controllers and Miracle Machine appear
  • Untitled (2 page pinup)
    • P: Alex Saviuk; E: Julius Schwartz
Cover art by Keith Giffen Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #292 (publication date July 15, 1982, cover date October 1982)
  • Darkness Transcendent
    • W: Paul Levitz; P: Keith Giffen (breakdowns), Larry Mahlstedt (finished art); I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Larry Mahlstedt (inks) World's Finest Comics #284 (publication date July 22, 1982, cover date October 1982)
  • I... Amalgamax
    • W: Cary Burkett; P&I: George Tuska; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: Adam Kubert; E: Marv Wolfman and Ernie Colan
    • Appearances: Legion of Super-Heroes, Composite Superman

August

Cover art by Keith Giffen and Romeo Tanghal Adventure Comics #493 (published August 5, 1982, cover date November 1982)
Cover art by Keith Giffen Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #293 (publication date August 19, 1982, cover date November 1982)
  • Within the Darkness...
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
Cover art by Rich Buckler (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Action Comics #537 (publication date August 26, 1982, cover date November 1982)
  • ... Half A Superman!
    • W: Mike W. Barr; P: Irv Novick; I: John Calnan; C: Gene D'Angelo; L: John Costanza; E: Julius Schwartz; Consultant: Marv Wolfman
    • Notes: Legion time bubble appears

September

Cover art by Keith Giffen and Frank Giacoia Adventure Comics #494 (published September 2, 1982, cover date December 1982)
  • 2nd reprint of Superboy’s Big Brother! from Superboy v1 #89, June, 1961
  • 3rd reprint of The Legion of Super-Villains! from Superman v1 #147, September, 1961
Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #294 (publication date September 16, 1982, cover date December 1982)
  • Darkseid
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton
Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) World of Krypton (Tor paperback) (publication date ???, 1982, cover date 1982)
  • Black and white reprint of the World of Krypton miniseries, including the Mon-El appearance in World Of Krypton v1 #3

October

Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano Adventure Comics #495 (published October 7, 1982, cover date January 1983)
Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #295 (publication date October 21, 1982, cover date January 1983)
  • The Origin of the Universe File
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen (pgs 1-2, 6, 12, 21-23), Howard Bender (pgs 3-5, 7-11, 13-20); I: Dave Hunt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Laurie Sutton

November

Cover art by Gil Kane Adventure Comics #496 (published November 4, 1982, cover date February 1983)
Cover art by Keith Giffen (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks) The Best of DC #33 (published November 4, 1982, cover date February 1983)
Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks) Superman v1 #380 (published November 11, 1982, cover date February 1983)
  • A Mind-Switch In Time!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Legion mentioned
Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #296 (publication date November 18, 1982, cover date February 1983)
  • What Do You Do On the Day After Doomsday?
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
Cover art by Ross Andru (pencils) and Mike DeCarlo (inks) The New Adventures Of Superboy #38 (published November 24, 1982, cover date February 1983)
  • The Day That Lasted Forever
    • W: Paul Kupperberg; P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Jerry Serpe; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Legion mentioned

December

Cover art by Gil Kane Adventure Comics #497 (published December 9, 1982, cover date March 1983)
Cover art by Gil Kane Superman v1 #381 (publication date December 16, 1983, cover date March 1983)
  • Whose Super-Life Is It Anyway?
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Dave Hunt; C: Anthony Tollin; L: Ben Oda; E: Julius Schwartz
    • Notes: Legion mentioned
Pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #297 (publication date December 23, 1983, cover date March 1983)
  • (untitled) (23 pages)
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • (untitled) (1 page)
    • W: Keith Giffen?, Paul Levitz?; P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
    • Notes: Humor feature, Paul Levitz appears

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