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This page gathers the information pertaining to all issues containing material about the Adult Legion from the regular pages of the '''Legion Publication History''', including stories featuring the adult Legion of Super-Villains. As of [[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 300|''The Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #300]], its was formally established that previous stories featuring the adult versions of characters take place in another continuity or universe than the regular Legion chronology.
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This page gathers the information pertaining to all issues containing material about the Adult Legion from the regular pages of the '''Legion Publication History''', including stories featuring the adult Legion of Super-Villains. As of [[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 300|''The Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #300]], its was formally established that previous stories featuring the adult versions of characters take place in another continuity or universe than the regular Legion chronology.
 
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|[[Superman v1 147|'''''Superman'' #147''']] (published [[June 13]], 1961, cover date August 1961)
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==1961==
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*''"The Legion of Super-Villains!"'' The Legion of Super-Villains recruits Lex Luthor in an attempt to humiliate the Legion by destroying Superman. (1st app. LSV, the Adult Legion, Cosmic Man, Lightning Man & Saturn Woman.  1st app. & origin Cosmic King, Lightning Lord & Saturn Queen. Origin Lightning Lad)
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|valign="top"|[[File:Superman-v1-147.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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||'''[[Superman v1 147|''Superman'' #147]]''' (published [[June 13]], 1961, cover date August 1961)
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*'''The Legion of Super-Villains!'''
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**W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: [[Sheldon Moldoff]]; L: [[Milton Snapinn]]; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' The [[Legion of Super-Villains/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Legion of Super-Villains]] recruits Lex Luthor in an attempt to humiliate the Legion by destroying Superman..
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**''First appearances:'' Legion of Super-Villains, [[Adult Legion]], [[Cosmic Man]], [[Lightning Man]],[[Saturn Woman]], [[Cosmic King/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Cosmic King]], [[Lightning Lord/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Lightning Lord]] & [[Saturn Queen/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Saturn Queen]].
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**''Notes:'' Origin of Lightning Lad & LSV
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==1962==
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|valign="top"|[[File:Action286.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]]
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||'''[[Action Comics v1 286|''Action Comics'' v1 #286]]''' (published [[January 30]], 1962, cover date March 1962)
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*'''The Jury of Super-Enemies!'''
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**W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Second appearance of LSV, with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members - cameo in a dream sequence
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|valign="top"|[[File:Action289.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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||'''[[Action Comics v1 289|''Action Comics'' v1 #289]]''' (published [[April 26]], 1962, cover date June 1962)
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*'''Superman's Super-Courtship!'''
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**W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman.
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**''Notes:'' Second appearance of Adult Legion, first mention of the marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl.
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|valign="top"|[[File:Superman-v1-155.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]]
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||'''[[Superman v1 155|''Superman'' #155]]''' (published [[June 21]], 1962, cover date August 1962)
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*'''The Downfall of Superman!'''
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**W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters.
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**''Notes:'' Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear.
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|valign="top"|<!--[[File:JimmyOlsen063.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]-->
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||'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 63|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #63]]''' (published [[July 5]], 1962, cover date September 1962)
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*'''The League of Fantastic Supermen!'''
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**W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Third appearance of LSV.
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**''First appearances:'' [[Chameleon Chief]], [[Sun Emperor]]
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==1965==
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|<!--[[File:Adventure331.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]-->
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||'''[[Adventure Comics 331|''Adventure Comics'' #331]]''' (published [[February 25]], 1965, cover date April 1965)
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*'''The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!'''
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**W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members.
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**''First appearances:'' [[Golden Boy]], [[Polecat]], [[Tusker]], [[Animal Lad]].
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**''Notes:'' Adult LSV appearance
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|<!--[[File:JimmyOlsen087.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks)]]-->
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||'''[[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 87|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #87]]''' (published [[July 8]], 1965, cover date September 1965)
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*'''The Arena of Doom!'''
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**W: Jerry Seigel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman.
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**''Appearances:'' LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members
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==1967==
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|[[File:Adventure354.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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||'''[[Adventure Comics 354|''Adventure Comics'' #354]]''' (published [[January 31]], 1967, cover date March 1967)
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*'''The Adult Legion!'''
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**W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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*''First appearances:'' Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass (all cameos as statues)
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**''Appearances:'' Adult Legion.
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|valign="top"|[[File:Adventure355.jpg|80px|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering)]]
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||'''[[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]]''' (published [[February 28]], 1967, cover date April 1967)
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*'''The War of the Legions'''
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**W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Story:'' The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of descendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis.
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**''Notes:'' 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion)
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*'''The Six-Legged Legionnaire!'''
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**W: Otto Binder, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Join Legion:'' Lana Lang (as [[Insect Queen/Preboot#Pre-Crisis|Insect Queen]])
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|<!--[[File:WorldsFinest172.jpg|80px|Cover art by by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)]]-->
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||'''[[World's Finest Comics 172|''World's Finest Comics'' #172]]''' (published [[October 26]], 1967, cover date December 1967)
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*'''Superman and Batman...Brothers!'''
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**W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Batman joins Adult Legion
 
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|[[Image:Action289.jpg|80px]]
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|[[Action Comics 289|'''''Action Comics'' #289''']] (published [[April 26]], 1962, cover date June 1962)
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==1968==
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*''"Superman's Super-Courtship!"''  Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman.  (2nd app. Adult Legion, 1st mention marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl.)
 
 
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|[[Image:Superman-v1-155.jpg|80px]]
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|<!--[[File:Superman-v1-213.jpg|80px|Cover art by Neal Adams]]-->
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|[[Superman v1 155|'''''Superman'' #155''']] (published [[June 21]], 1962, cover date August 1962)
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||'''[[Superman v1 213|''Superman v1'' #213]]''' (published [[November 7]], 1968, cover date January 1969)
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*''"The Downfall of Superman!"'' Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters.  (App. Cosmic Man & Lightning Man.)
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*'''The Most Dangerous Door in the World!'''
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**W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
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**''Notes:'' Adult Brainiac 5 appearance
 
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|[[Image:Adventure354.jpg|80px]]
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|[[Adventure Comics 354|'''''Adventure Comics'' #354''']] (published [[January 31]], 1967, cover date March 1967)
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==1983==
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*''"The Adult Legion!"''  Plot. (App. Adult Legion. 1st app. in cameo Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass)
 
 
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|valign="top"|[[File:LSHv2-300.jpg|80px|Cover art by 34 different artists -- see issue page for details]]
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|[[Adventure Comics 355|'''''Adventure Comics'' #355''']] (published [[February 28]], 1967, cover date April 1967)
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|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 300|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #300]]''' (publication date [[March 17]], 1983, cover date June 1983)
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*''"The War of the Legions!"'' The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of decendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis. (30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion)
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*'''The Future Is Forever!'''
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*''"The Six-Legged Legionnaire!"''   Plot.  (Lana Lang joins the Legion as Insect Queen)
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**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
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*'''The Future Is Forever: First Vision'''
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**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
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*'''The Future Is Forever: Second Vision'''
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**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Howard Bender; I: Frank Giacoia; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
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*'''The Future Is Forever: Third Vision'''
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**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Curt Swan; I: Dan Adkins; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
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*'''The Future Is Forever: Fourth Vision'''
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**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P&I: Dave Cockrum; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
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*'''The Future Is Forever: Fifth Vision'''
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**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P&I: James Sherman; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
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*'''The Future Is Forever: Sixth Vision'''
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**W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Joe Staton; I: Dick Giordano; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
 
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|colspan="2" class="preboot_elseworlds_heading"|
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|[[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 300|'''''The Legion Of Super-Heroes'' v2 #300''']] (publication date [[March 17]], 1983, cover date June 1983)
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==2004==
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*"The Future Is Forever!"  
 
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*"First Vision"
 
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*"Second Vision"
 
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*"Third Vision"
 
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*"Fourth Vision"
 
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*"Fifth Vision"
 
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*"Sixth Vision"
 
 
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|[[Image:SupermanBatman14.jpg|80px|Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin]]
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|[[File:SupermanBatman14.jpg|80px|Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin]]
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|[[Superman Batman 14|'''''Superman/Batman'' #14''']] (published [[November 17]], 2004; cover date January 2005)
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||'''[[Superman Batman 14-18|''Superman/Batman'' #14]]''' (published [[November 17]], 2004; cover date January 2005)
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*"Absolute Power Part 1: I Pledge Allegiance..."
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*'''Absolute Power Part 1: I Pledge Allegiance...'''
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**W: Jeph Loeb; P: Carlos Pacheco; I: Jesús Merino; C: Laura Martin; L: Richard Starkings; E: Eddie Berganza, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
 
**[[Legion of Super-Villains]] appearance
 
**[[Legion of Super-Villains]] appearance
 
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|[[Image:SupermanBatman15.jpg|80px|Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin]]
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|[[File:SupermanBatman15.jpg|80px|Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin]]
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|[[Superman Batman 15|'''''Superman/Batman'' #15''']] (published [[December 1]], 2004; cover date Early February 2005)
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||'''[[Superman Batman 14-18|''Superman/Batman'' #15]]''' (published [[December 1]], 2004; cover date Early February 2005)
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*"Absolute Power Part 2: What Price Freedom..."
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*'''Absolute Power Part 2: What Price Freedom...'''
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**Appearances by Legion of Super-Villains, alternate versions of [[Dave Cockrum|Cockrum]]/[[MIke Grell|Grell]] era Legionnaires
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**W: Jeph Loeb; P: Carlos Pacheco; I: Jesús Merino; C: Laura Martin; L: Richard Starkings; E: Eddie Berganza, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
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**Appearances by Legion of Super-Villains, alternate versions of [[Dave Cockrum|Cockrum]]/[[Mike Grell|Grell]] era Legionnaires
 
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|[[Image:SupermanBatman16.jpg|80px|Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin]]
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|[[File:SupermanBatman16.jpg|80px|Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin]]
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|[[Superman Batman 16|'''''Superman/Batman'' #16''']] (published [[December 29]], 2004 ''(one week late)''; cover date Late February 2005)
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||'''[[Superman Batman 14-18|''Superman/Batman'' #16]]''' (published [[December 29]], 2004 ''(one week late)''; cover date Late February 2005)
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*"Absolute Power Part 3: When Time Goes Asunder..."
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*'''Absolute Power Part 3: When Time Goes Asunder...'''
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**W: Jeph Loeb; P: Carlos Pacheco; I: Jesús Merino; C: Laura Martin; L: Richard Starkings; E: Eddie Berganza, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
 
**Legion of Super-Villains and [[Legion Time Bubble|Time Bubble]] appear on one page
 
**Legion of Super-Villains and [[Legion Time Bubble|Time Bubble]] appear on one page
 
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|[[Image:SupermanBatman17.jpg|80px|Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin]]
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|colspan="2" class="preboot_elseworlds_heading"|
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|[[Superman Batman 17|'''''Superman/Batman'' #17''']] (published [[February 2]], 2005 ''(two weeks late)''; cover date March 2005)
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==2005==
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*"Absolute Power Part 4: A World Without Batman..."
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|[[File:SupermanBatman17.jpg|80px|Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin]]
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||'''[[Superman Batman 14-18|''Superman/Batman'' #17]]''' (published [[February 2]], 2005 ''(two weeks late)''; cover date March 2005)
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*'''Absolute Power Part 4: A World Without Batman...'''
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**W: Jeph Loeb; P: Carlos Pacheco; I: Jesús Merino; C: Laura Martin (special thanks to Larry Molinar); L: Richard Starkings; E: Eddie Berganza, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
 
**Legion of Super-Villains appear on one page
 
**Legion of Super-Villains appear on one page
 
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|[[Image:SupermanBatman18.jpg|80px|Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin]]
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|[[File:SupermanBatman18.jpg|80px|Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin]]
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|bgcolor="#e5e5e5"|[[Superman Batman 18|'''''Superman/Batman'' #18''']] (published [[April 6]], 2005 ''(seven weeks late)''; cover date April 2005)
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||'''[[Superman Batman 14-18|''Superman/Batman'' #18]]''' (published [[April 6]], 2005 ''(seven weeks late)''; cover date April 2005)
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*"Absolute Power Part 5: Thy Will Be Done..."
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*'''Absolute Power Part 5: Thy Will Be Done...'''
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**W: Jeph Loeb; P: Carlos Pacheco, Ivan Reis; I: Jesús Merino; C: Laura Martin (special thanks to Larry Molinar); L: Richard Starkings; E: Eddie Berganza, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
 
**Appearances by the [[Adult Legion]], Pre-Crisis era Legion Headquarters and the Legion of Super-Villains
 
**Appearances by the [[Adult Legion]], Pre-Crisis era Legion Headquarters and the Legion of Super-Villains
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:SupermanBatmanVol3-AbsolutePowerTPBSolicit.jpg|80px|Cover artwork by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino]]
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|class="elseworlds_reprint"|'''[[Superman Batman 14-18|''Superman/Batman Volume 3: Absolute Power'' Hardcover]]''' (published [[July 13]], 2005, cover date 2005)
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|colspan="2" class="preboot_elseworlds_heading"|
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==2006==
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|-
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|[[File:AbsolutePowerTPBSolicit.jpg|80px|Cover art by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino]]
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|class="elseworlds_reprint"|'''[[Superman Batman 14-18|''Superman/Batman Volume 3: Absolute Power'' TPB]]''' (published [[November 22]], 2006, cover date 2007)
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*Trade paperback which collects the story material from ''Superman/Batman'' #14-18.
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|colspan="2" class="preboot_elseworlds_heading"|
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==2008==
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:LSH1050.jpg|80px|Cover art by Mike Grell and Drew R. Moore]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint" border="#d5ffd5" style="border:3px solid #d5ffd5; background:#ffd5f5"|'''[[Legion of Super-Heroes 1050 Years of the Future|''The Legion of Super-Heroes: 1050 Years of the Future'' TPB]]''' (to be published [[June 4]], 2008, cover date 2008)
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*9th reprint of '''The Legion of Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 247|''Adventure Comics'' #247]], April, 1958
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*5th reprint of '''The Stolen Super-Powers!''' from [[Adventure Comics 304|''Adventure Comics'' #304]], January, 1963
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*5th reprint of '''The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires!''' from [[Adventure Comics 312|''Adventure Comics'' #312]], September, 1963
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<div class="elseworlds_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
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*3rd reprint of '''The Adult Legion''' from [[Adventure Comics 354|''Adventure Comics'' #354]], March, 1967
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*3rd reprint of '''The War of the Legions''' from [[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]], April, 1967
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</div>
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*2nd reprint of either '''Last Fight for a Legionnaire''' from [[Superboy v1 212|''Superboy'' v1 #212]], October, 1975
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*1st reprint of '''The Future is Forever!''' from [[Legion of Super-Heroes v2 300|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v2 #300]], June, 1983
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<div class="reboot_postzh_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
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*2nd reprint of '''Time and Chance''' from [[Legion of Super-Heroes v4 0|''Legion of Super-Heroes'' v4 #0]], October, 1994
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*1st reprint of '''Bedtime Story''' from [[Legends of the DC Universe 80-Page Giant 2|''Legends of the DC Universe'' #2]], January, 2000
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*1st reprint of '''Legion World''' from [[The Legion 3|''The Legion'' #3]], February, 2002
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</diV>
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|colspan="2" class="preboot_elseworlds_heading"|
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==2009==
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|-
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|valign="top"|[[file:DeathOfFerroLadA.jpg|Cover art by Curt Swan (background pencils), George Klein (background inks), Rodney Ramos (foreground figure, after Curt Swan) and Allen Passalaqua (coloring)|80px]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[DC Comics Classics Library: The Legion of Super-Heroes - The Life and Death of Ferro Lad|''DC Comics Classics Library: The Legion of Super-Heroes - The Life and Death of Ferro Lad'' Hardcover]]''' (published [[March 4]] (''Two weeks late''), 2009, cover date 2009)
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*3rd reprint of '''One of Us Is a Traitor!''' from [[Adventure Comics 346|''Adventure Comics'' #346]], July, 1966
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*3rd reprint of '''The Traitor's Triumph!''' from [[Adventure Comics 347|''Adventure Comics'' #347]], August, 1966
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*3rd reprint of '''The Fatal Five''' from [[Adventure Comics 352|''Adventure Comics'' #352]], January, 1967
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*3rd reprint of '''The Doomed Legionnaire!''' from [[Adventure Comics 353|''Adventure Comics'' #353]], February, 1967
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<div class="elseworlds_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
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*4th reprint of '''The Adult Legion''' from [[Adventure Comics 354|''Adventure Comics'' #354]], March, 1967
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*4th reprint of '''The War of the Legions!''' from [[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]], April, 1967
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</div>
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*3rd reprint of '''The Ghost of Ferro Lad!''' from [[Adventure Comics 357|''Adventure Comics'' #357]], June, 1967
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|valign="top"|[[file:ShowcasePresentsLSH3SolicitB.jpg|Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks)|80px]]
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|class="preboot_prec_reprint"|'''[[Showcase Presents: LSH Vol 3|''Showcase Presents: Legion of Super-Heroes'' Volume 3''']] (published [[April 22]], 2009, cover date 2009)
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*3rd reprint of '''The Rogue Legionnaire!''' from [[Adventure Comics 349|''Adventure Comics'' #349]], October, 1966
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*3rd reprint of '''The Outcast Super-Heroes!''' from [[Adventure Comics 350|''Adventure Comics'' #350]], November, 1966
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*3rd reprint of '''The Forgotten Legion!''' from [[Adventure Comics 351|''Adventure Comics'' #351]], December, 1966
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*3rd reprint of '''The Fatal Five''' from [[Adventure Comics 352|''Adventure Comics'' #352]], January, 1967
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*3rd reprint of '''The Doomed Legionnaire!''' from [[Adventure Comics 353|''Adventure Comics'' #353]], February, 1967
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<div class="elseworlds_reprint" style="padding:3px 0">
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*5th reprint of '''The Adult Legion!''' from [[Adventure Comics 354|''Adventure Comics'' #354]], March, 1967
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*5th reprint of '''The War of the Legions''' from [[Adventure Comics 355|''Adventure Comics'' #355]], April, 1967
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</div>
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*2nd reprint of '''The Five Legion Orphans!''' from [[Adventure Comics 356|''Adventure Comics'' #356]], May, 1967
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*3rd reprint of '''The Ghost of Ferro Lad!''' from [[Adventure Comics 357|''Adventure Comics'' #357]], June, 1967
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*2nd reprint of '''The Hunter!''' from [[Adventure Comics 358|''Adventure Comics'' #358]], July, 1967
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*3rd reprint of '''The Outlawed Legionnaires!''' from [[Adventure Comics 359|''Adventure Comics'' #359]], August, 1967
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*3rd reprint of '''The Legion Chain Gang!''' from [[Adventure Comics 360|''Adventure Comics'' #360]], September, 1967
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*3rd reprint of '''The Lone Wolf Legionnaire Reporter!''' from [[Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 106|''Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #106]], October, 1967
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*2nd reprint of '''The Unkillables!''' from [[Adventure Comics 361|''Adventure Comics'' #361]], October, 1967
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*2nd reprint of '''The Chemoids are Coming!''' from [[Adventure Comics 362|''Adventure Comics'' #362]], November, 1967
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*2nd reprint of '''Black Day for the Legion!''' from [[Adventure Comics 363|''Adventure Comics'' #363]], December, 1967
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*2nd reprint of '''The Revolt of the Super-Pets!''' from [[Adventure Comics 364|''Adventure Comics'' #364]], January, 1968
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*3rd reprint of '''Escape of the Fatal Five!''' from [[Adventure Comics 365|''Adventure Comics'' #365]], February, 1968
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*3rd reprint of '''The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!''' from [[Adventure Comics 366|''Adventure Comics'' #366]], March, 1968
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*3rd reprint of '''No Escape from the Circle of Death!''' from [[Adventure Comics 367|''Adventure Comics'' #367]], April, 1968
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*2nd reprint of '''The Mutiny of the Super-Heroines!''' from [[Adventure Comics 368|''Adventure Comics'' #368]], May, 1968
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|valign="top"|[[File:Action-v2-05CFront.jpg|80px|1:200 retailer incentive cover, art by Andy Kubert and Joe Prado]]
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|valign="top"|[[File:Action-v2-05Combo.jpg|80px|Combo-pack cover, art by Andy Kubert, Joe Prado and Brad Anderson]]
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|'''[[Action Comics v2 5|''Action Comics'' v2 #5]]''' (published [[January 4]], 2012, cover date March 2012)
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*'''Rocket Song'''
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**W: Grant Morrison; P: Andy Kubert; I: Jesse Delperdang; C: Brad Anderson; L: Pat Brosseau; E: Matt Idelson, Wil Moss (associate)
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**''Appearances:'' Adult Legion (Cosmic Man, Lightning Man and Saturn Woman)
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|valign="top"|[[File:Action-v2-06C.jpg|80px|1:200 retailer incentive cover, art by Andy Kubert]]
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|valign="top"|[[File:Action-v2-06Combo.jpg|80px|Combo-pack cover, art by Andy Kubert and Brad Anderson]]
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|'''[[Action Comics v2 6|''Action Comics'' v2 #6]]''' (published [[February 1]], 2012, cover date April 2012)
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*'''When Superman Learned to Fly'''
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**W: Grant Morrison; P: Andy Kubert; I: John Dell; C: Brad Anderson; L: Pat Brosseau; E: Matt Idelson, Wil Moss (associate)
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**''Appearances:'' Adult Legion (Cosmic Man, Lightning Man and Saturn Woman), with flashbacks to their younger selves
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This page is written from
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Legion Publication History

1958-1964 • 1965-1970 • 1971-1978 • 1979-1982 • 1983-1986 • 1986-1989 • 1989-1994 • 1994-1996
1997-1998 • 1998-1999 • 1999-2001 • 2001-2004 • 2004-2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013
2014-2018 • 2019-2022
Adult Legion • Homage and Parody • L.E.G.I.O.N. • Precursors • Reference • Reprints
Spinoffs • Series Index • Chronological Index • Individual series pages • Colour key

Contents this page: 1961 • 1962 • 1965 • 1967 • 1968 • 1983 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2008 • 2009 • 2012

This page gathers the information pertaining to all issues containing material about the Adult Legion from the regular pages of the Legion Publication History, including stories featuring the adult Legion of Super-Villains. As of The Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #300, its was formally established that previous stories featuring the adult versions of characters take place in another continuity or universe than the regular Legion chronology.

1961

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Superman #147 (published June 13, 1961, cover date August 1961)

1962

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks) Action Comics v1 #286 (published January 30, 1962, cover date March 1962)
  • The Jury of Super-Enemies!
    • W: Robert Bernstein; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Second appearance of LSV, with Luthor, Brainiac & Electro as members - cameo in a dream sequence
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Action Comics v1 #289 (published April 26, 1962, cover date June 1962)
  • Superman's Super-Courtship!
    • W: Jerry Seigel; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Supergirl searches many worlds and times to find a suitable wife for Superman.
    • Notes: Second appearance of Adult Legion, first mention of the marriage of Lightning Lad & Saturn Girl.
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and Sheldon Moldoff (inks) Superman #155 (published June 21, 1962, cover date August 1962)
  • The Downfall of Superman!
    • W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: Superman switches placed with a famous wrestler in an attempt to capture gangsters.
    • Notes: Adult Legionnaires Cosmic Man & Lightning Man appear.
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #63 (published July 5, 1962, cover date September 1962)
  • The League of Fantastic Supermen!
    • W: Jerry Seigel; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Third appearance of LSV.
    • First appearances: Chameleon Chief, Sun Emperor

1965

Adventure Comics #331 (published February 25, 1965, cover date April 1965)
  • The Triumph of the Legion of Super-Villains!
    • W: Jerry Siegel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Jim Mooney; L: David Huffine; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: As the only member left, Dynamo Boy holds tryouts for new Legion members.
    • First appearances: Golden Boy, Polecat, Tusker, Animal Lad.
    • Notes: Adult LSV appearance
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #87 (published July 8, 1965, cover date September 1965)
  • The Arena of Doom!
    • W: Jerry Seigel, Mort Weisinger; P&I: Al Plastino; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The LSV tries to force Jimmy to kill Superman.
    • Appearances: LSV with Luthor & Brainiac as members

1967

Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #354 (published January 31, 1967, cover date March 1967)
  • The Adult Legion!
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
  • First appearances: Chemical King, Quantum Queen, Reflecto & Shadow Lass (all cameos as statues)
    • Appearances: Adult Legion.
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks) and Ira Schnapp (lettering) Adventure Comics #355 (published February 28, 1967, cover date April 1967)
  • The War of the Legions
    • W: Jim Shooter, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan, Jim Shooter (layouts only); I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Story: The Legion battles their villainous counterparts with the help of descendants of two of Superman's greatest nemesis.
    • Notes: 30th century Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor join Adult Legion)
  • The Six-Legged Legionnaire!
    • W: Otto Binder, Mort Weisinger; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; L: Milton Snapinn; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Join Legion: Lana Lang (as Insect Queen)
World's Finest Comics #172 (published October 26, 1967, cover date December 1967)
  • Superman and Batman...Brothers!
    • W: Jim Shooter; P: Curt Swan; I: George Klein; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Batman joins Adult Legion

1968

Superman v1 #213 (published November 7, 1968, cover date January 1969)
  • The Most Dangerous Door in the World!
    • W: Cary Bates; P: Curt Swan; I: Jack Abel; E: Mort Weisinger
    • Notes: Adult Brainiac 5 appearance

1983

Cover art by 34 different artists -- see issue page for details Legion of Super-Heroes v2 #300 (publication date March 17, 1983, cover date June 1983)
  • The Future Is Forever!
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Keith Giffen; I: Larry Mahlstedt; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: First Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P&I: Kurt Schaffenberger; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: Second Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Howard Bender; I: Frank Giacoia; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: Third Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Curt Swan; I: Dan Adkins; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: Fourth Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P&I: Dave Cockrum; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: Fifth Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P&I: James Sherman; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger
  • The Future Is Forever: Sixth Vision
    • W: Keith Giffen (plot), Paul Levitz (plot, script); P: Joe Staton; I: Dick Giordano; C: Carl Gafford; L: John Costanza; E: Karen Berger

2004

Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin Superman/Batman #14 (published November 17, 2004; cover date January 2005)
  • Absolute Power Part 1: I Pledge Allegiance...
    • W: Jeph Loeb; P: Carlos Pacheco; I: Jesús Merino; C: Laura Martin; L: Richard Starkings; E: Eddie Berganza, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
    • Legion of Super-Villains appearance
Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin Superman/Batman #15 (published December 1, 2004; cover date Early February 2005)
  • Absolute Power Part 2: What Price Freedom...
    • W: Jeph Loeb; P: Carlos Pacheco; I: Jesús Merino; C: Laura Martin; L: Richard Starkings; E: Eddie Berganza, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
    • Appearances by Legion of Super-Villains, alternate versions of Cockrum/Grell era Legionnaires
Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin Superman/Batman #16 (published December 29, 2004 (one week late); cover date Late February 2005)
  • Absolute Power Part 3: When Time Goes Asunder...
    • W: Jeph Loeb; P: Carlos Pacheco; I: Jesús Merino; C: Laura Martin; L: Richard Starkings; E: Eddie Berganza, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
    • Legion of Super-Villains and Time Bubble appear on one page

2005

Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin Superman/Batman #17 (published February 2, 2005 (two weeks late); cover date March 2005)
  • Absolute Power Part 4: A World Without Batman...
    • W: Jeph Loeb; P: Carlos Pacheco; I: Jesús Merino; C: Laura Martin (special thanks to Larry Molinar); L: Richard Starkings; E: Eddie Berganza, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
    • Legion of Super-Villains appear on one page
Pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino, coloring by Laura Martin Superman/Batman #18 (published April 6, 2005 (seven weeks late); cover date April 2005)
  • Absolute Power Part 5: Thy Will Be Done...
    • W: Jeph Loeb; P: Carlos Pacheco, Ivan Reis; I: Jesús Merino; C: Laura Martin (special thanks to Larry Molinar); L: Richard Starkings; E: Eddie Berganza, Tom Palmer, Jr. (associate)
    • Appearances by the Adult Legion, Pre-Crisis era Legion Headquarters and the Legion of Super-Villains
Cover artwork by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino Superman/Batman Volume 3: Absolute Power Hardcover (published July 13, 2005, cover date 2005)

2006

Cover art by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino Superman/Batman Volume 3: Absolute Power TPB (published November 22, 2006, cover date 2007)
  • Trade paperback which collects the story material from Superman/Batman #14-18.

2008

Cover art by Mike Grell and Drew R. Moore The Legion of Super-Heroes: 1050 Years of the Future TPB (to be published June 4, 2008, cover date 2008)

2009

Cover art by Curt Swan (background pencils), George Klein (background inks), Rodney Ramos (foreground figure, after Curt Swan) and Allen Passalaqua (coloring) DC Comics Classics Library: The Legion of Super-Heroes - The Life and Death of Ferro Lad Hardcover (published March 4 (Two weeks late), 2009, cover date 2009)
Cover art by Curt Swan (pencils) and George Klein (inks) Showcase Presents: Legion of Super-Heroes Volume 3 (published April 22, 2009, cover date 2009)

2012

Primary cover, art by Andy Kubert, Joe Prado and Brad Anderson Variant cover, art by Rags Morales and Brad Anderson 1:200 retailer incentive cover, art by Andy Kubert and Joe Prado Combo-pack cover, art by Andy Kubert, Joe Prado and Brad Anderson Action Comics v2 #5 (published January 4, 2012, cover date March 2012)
  • Rocket Song
    • W: Grant Morrison; P: Andy Kubert; I: Jesse Delperdang; C: Brad Anderson; L: Pat Brosseau; E: Matt Idelson, Wil Moss (associate)
    • Appearances: Adult Legion (Cosmic Man, Lightning Man and Saturn Woman)
Primary cover, art by Andy Kubert and Brad Anderson Variant cover, art by Rags Morales and Brad Anderson 1:200 retailer incentive cover, art by Andy Kubert Combo-pack cover, art by Andy Kubert and Brad Anderson Action Comics v2 #6 (published February 1, 2012, cover date April 2012)
  • When Superman Learned to Fly
    • W: Grant Morrison; P: Andy Kubert; I: John Dell; C: Brad Anderson; L: Pat Brosseau; E: Matt Idelson, Wil Moss (associate)
    • Appearances: Adult Legion (Cosmic Man, Lightning Man and Saturn Woman), with flashbacks to their younger selves
Legion Publication History

1958-1964 • 1965-1970 • 1971-1978 • 1979-1982 • 1983-1986 • 1986-1989 • 1989-1994 • 1994-1996
1997-1998 • 1998-1999 • 1999-2001 • 2001-2004 • 2004-2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013
2014-2018 • 2019-2022
Adult Legion • Homage and Parody • L.E.G.I.O.N. • Precursors • Reference • Reprints
Spinoffs • Series Index • Chronological Index • Individual series pages • Colour key

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