First appearance & brief origin of Superman. Reprinted in SECRET ORIGINS (Vol. 1) #1, February-March 1973; in FAMOUS FIRST EDITIONS (Vol. 1) #C-26, 1979; in A SMITHSONIAN BOOK OF COMIC-BOOK COMICS (Smithsonian Institution Press; Harry N. Abrams) nn, 1981; & in SUPERMAN: THE ACTION ARCHIVES Volume One, 1997.
Cover date: June 1938 Released: 1938
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0.1 SUPERMAN (Vol.1) 13 "The Attack of the Archer"
First appearance of Jimmy [Olsen, last name not used until SUPERMAN #15, March-April 1942 - appears with blond hair in this story]. Reprinted in SUPERMAN FROM THE THIRTIES TO THE SEVENTIES (Crown Publishers, Inc.) #1, 1971; in SUPERMAN FROM THE THIRTIES TO THE EIGHTIES (Crown Publishers, Inc.) #1, 1983; & in SUPERMAN ARCHIVES Volume Four, 1994.
Superman meets Halk Kar of Thoron, whom he mistakenly believes to be his long lost older brother. Rewritten to become "Superboy's Big Brother!" – 7. SUPERBOY (vol.1) 89, June 1961. Reprinted as "Superman's Lost Brother!" – SUPERMAN (vol.1) 222, December 1969[/url].
Cover date: February 1953 Released: November 1952
0.5 ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 191 "The Two Clark Kent's!"
A juvenile delinquent, who is a double for Superboy, takes over his life as Clark Kent. Rewritten to become "The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!" – 9. ADVENTURE COMICS 290, November 1961.
Superboy battles Marsboy (Sutri of Mars) for the affections of Lana Lang. Rewritten to become "Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!" – 5. ADVENTURE COMICS 282, March 1961.
Cover date: December 1953 Released: September 1953
0.8 ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 205 "The Journey of the Second Superboy!"
Kral of 20th century Titan (Saturn Girl’s ancestors?) arrives in Smallville claiming that his parents sent him there to find refuge because Saturn’s moon is going to explode internally. Taken in by the Kents, where he aids Superboy. His real intent is to betray the Earth and place them into slavery. However, his stay on Earth teaches him the error of his ways and he aids Superboy into fooling the Titanians that Superboy’s powers are typical of Earthlings. Reprinted in 80 PAGE GIANT (Vol. 1) #10, May 1965.
0.9 ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 210 "The Super-Dog From Krypton"
First appearance and origin of Krypto the Superdog. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (vol.1) #165, June 1970 and in DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (vol.1) #9, May 1981.
0.9.1 ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol.1) 237 "The Robot War of Smallville"
Superboy returns to Smallville after a trip and finds that everyone (including himself) has been turned into robots. It turns out that the Interplanetary Vigilantes had created a separate Smallville populated by robots to pose as a target for some Alien Outlaws. NOTE: No appearance of any group remotely resembling the Legion in this story- despite what it says in various Overstreet volumes.
Cover date: June 1957 Released: 1957
0.9.2 WORLD’S FINEST COMICS (Vol.1) 91 "The Three Super-Sleepers"
Superman, Batman, & Robin sleep until the year 2957 and meet Rothul (descendant of Luthor). Reprinted in 80 PAGE GIANT (Vol. 1) #12, July 1965 & in WORLD’S FINEST ARCHIVES Volume Two, 2005.
Cover date: November-December 1957 Released: 1957
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1. ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 247 "The Legion of Super-Heroes!"
Superboy is invited to the 30th century to join a club of super-powered teens, only to fail their initiation tests. But proving he’s a good sport, Superboy is inducted onto the team anyway. First appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Lightning Boy (later called Lightning Lad), Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, Legion Clubhouse, & Legion Time Bubble. Reprinted in SUPERMAN ANNUAL (vol. 1) #6, Winter 1963 ["Lightning Boy" changed to "Lightning Lad" and final page cut there]; in DC SPECIAL BLUE RIBBON DIGEST (Vol. 1) #1, March-April 1980; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #491, September 1982; in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991; in DC SILVER AGE CLASSICS (Vol. 1) #3C, 1992; in MILLENNIUM EDITION: ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) #247, November 2000; & in WORLD'S BEST COMICS: SILVER AGE DC ARCHIVES SAMPLER (Vol. 1), 2004.
1.1 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 242 "The Super-Duel In Space"
First appearance of Brainiac (ancestor of Brainiac 5) a villainous alien who collects cities from various worlds by shrinking them down into bottles. First appearance of Kandor, Koko, and Brainiac’s “power-belt.” Reprinted in SUPERMAN ANNUAL (Vol. 1) #2, 1960; in SUPERMAN (Vol. 1) #217, June-July 1969; in SUPERMAN FROM THE THIRTIES TO THE EIGHTIES (Crown Publishers, Inc.) #1, 1983; & in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES Volume One, 2004.
1.2 ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 250 "The Impostor from the Year 2958"
Superboy is notified by a Scotland Yard inspector from 2958 A.D. that a criminal known as Lorac-K7 has come back to his time to obtain cobalt to use in a cobalt bomb, but he is unable to reveal Lorac’s cover identity. Accordingly, Superboy has to figure out which citizen of Smallville has been abducted and impersonated by the criminal from the future. Reprinted in 80 PAGE GIANT (Vol. 1) #10, May 1965.
1.3 SUPERMAN (Vol. 1) 123 "The Three Magic Wishes (Part One): The Girl of Steel" First appearance of Super-Girl (actually a magically-created female partner for Superman). Reprinted as "The First Supergirl!" in SUPERMAN ANNUAL (Vol. 1) #6, Winter 1963; as "The First Supergirl!" (and edited) in SUPERMAN (Vol. 1) #217, June-July 1969; in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume One, 2001; & in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES Volume One, 2004.
Cover date: August 1958 Released: May 1958
1.4 SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN (Vol. 1) 31 "The E-l-a- s-t-i-c Lad!"
Jimmy Olsen becomes Elastic Lad for the first time. Reprinted in 80 PAGE GIANT (Vol. 1) #2, September 1964.
1.5 WONDER WOMAN (Vol. 1) 101 "Fun House of Time!"
No Legion appearances. Possible first appearance of the Time Trapper as Ty. M. Master (Time Master). Reprinted in WONDER WOMAN (Vol. 1) #217, April-May 1975.
1.7 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 252 "The Supergirl from Krypton!" First appearance and origin of Supergirl (Kara Zor-El of Krypton). Reprinted in SUPERMAN ANNUAL (Vol. 1) #1, 1960; in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #288, May 1962; in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #314, July 1964; in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #334, March 1966; in SECRET ORIGINS (Vol. 1) #2, April-May 1973; in DC SPECIAL SERIES (Vol. 1) #19, Fall 1979; in SUPERMAN FROM THE THIRTIES TO THE EIGHTIES (Crown Publishers, Inc.) #1, 1983; in DC SILVER AGE CLASSICS (Vol. 1) #4D, 1992; in MILLENNIUM EDITION: ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #252, July 2000; & in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume One, 2001.
Cover date: May 1959 Released: 1959
1.8 SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN (Vol. 1) 37 "The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!"
Second appearance of Jimmy Olsen as Elastic Lad. Reprinted in 80 PAGE GIANT (Vol. 1) #13/SUPERMAN’S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN (Vol.1) #104, August 1965.
Cover date: June 1959 Released: March 1959
1.9 SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) 76 "The Super-Monkey from Krypton!"
First appearance and origin of Beppo the Super-Monkey. Reprinted in SUPERMAN ANNUAL (Vol. 1) #5, Summer 1962.
2. ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 267 "Prisoner of the Super-Heroes!"
Second appearance of the Legion. The Legionnaires create an entire planet to honor Superboy, and then imprison him on it when they mistakenly believe he has turned to evil. Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl (appears with brown hair), & Cosmic Boy first appear in classic Silver Age costumes. Reprinted in SUPERMAN ANNUAL (Vol. 1) #8, Winter 1964; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #491, September 1982; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
Cover date: December 1959 Released: September 1959
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2.1 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 261 "Supergirl’s Super Pet!"
First appearance and origin of Streaky the Super-Cat. Intro of X-Kryptonite. Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #334, March 1966 & in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume One, 2001.
First meeting between Superboy and Supergirl. Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #334, March 1966 & in BEST OF DC COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #7, September-October 1980.
3. ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 267 "The Three Super-Heroes!"
The Legion (in their third appearance) invites Supergirl to the 30th century to join their super-hero club, but she fails to meet their membership criteria (18 years-old or younger) after prematurely aging from exposure to red kryptonite. The affects of which don’t wear off until she returns to the 20th century. First appearance of Invisible Kid, Colossal Boy, & Chameleon Boy. Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #334, March 1966; ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #492, October 1982; in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991; & in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume One, 2001.
4. SUPERBOY (Vol.1) 86 "The Boy Who Betrayed Clark Kent!!"
First appearance of Pete Ross. Reprinted in ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) #342, March 1966 & in BEST OF DC DIGEST (vol. 1) #15, August 1981.
"The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!"
Fourth Legion appearance. Superboy battles Kryptonite Men made out of asteroids by Lex Luthor. Lightning Lad saves Superboy’s life and aids him in defeating Luthor. Luthor speculates about the existence of a Legion of Super-Villains. Reprinted in 80 PAGE GIANT (Vol. 1) #11, June 1965; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #492, October 1982; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
Cover date: January 1961 Released: October 1960
4.1 SUPERMAN'S GIRLFRIEND, LOIS LANE (Vol. 1) 23 "The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass!"
Lois Lane uses Jimmy Olsen's Elastic Lad serum as Elastic Lass. Reprinted in LOIS LANE ANNUAL (Vol. 1) #2, Summer 1963.
5. ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 282 "Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!"
Fifth Legion appearance. Lana Lang feigns interest in the Legion's Star Boy in an attempt to make Superboy jealous and fails. First appearance of Star Boy (Thom Kallor of Xanthu). Adapted from "Lana Lang's Romance on Mars!" in 0.7 ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) #195, December 1953. Reprinted in ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) #356, May 1967; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #493, November 1982; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
6. ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 276 "Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!"
Sixth appearance of the Legion. Supergirl gets a second chance to join the Legion, and this time is succesful. First appearances of Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Shrinking Violet, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, & Brainiac 5. Supergirl & Brainic 5 join. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #147, June 1968; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #493, November 1982; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991; & in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume Two, 2003.
Cover date: May 1961 Released: February 1961
6.1 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 277 "The Battle of the Super-Pets!"
First meeting of Krypto the Super-Dog, Streaky the Super-Cat, and Beppo the Super-Monkey. Reprinted in Action Comics (Vol. 1) #373, March 1969 & in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume Two, 2003.
Cover date: June 1961 Released: March 1961
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7. SUPERBOY (Vol.1) 89 "Part I…Superboy's Big Brother! Part II…The Secret of Mon-El!"
First appearance of Mon-El (Lar Gand of Daxam). Second appearance of the Phantom Zone. Superboy finds an amnesiac super-powered youth who he thinks is his older brother, and christens him Mon-El. Adapted from "Superman's Big Brother" in 0.5 SUPERMAN (vol. 1) #80, February 1953. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #129, May 1966; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #494, December 1982; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
Pete Ross learns Superboy's secret identity! His keeping Clark’s secret will eventually earn him honorary membership into the Legion. Reprinted in ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) #343, April 1966 & in BEST OF DC DIGEST (vol. 1) #15, August 1981.
Cover date: July 1961 Released: April 1961
7.2 SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN (Vol. 1) 54 "Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!"
Fourth appearance of Jimmy Olsen in his Elastic Lad guise. Reprinted in SUPERMAN’S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN (Vol. 1) #111, June 1968 [with four added pages].
Cover date: July 1961 Released: April 1961
7.3 ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 287 "War of the Superboy's"
First appearance of Dev-Em, a juvenile delinquent from Krypton who creates problems for Kryptonian citizens including Jor-El & Superbaby. After stowing himself and his parents into suspended animation in a specially-equipped bomb-shelter, they eventually land on Earth after Krypton’s destruction. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #138, May-June 1967.
Cover date: August 1961 Released: May 1961
7.4 ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 288 "The Knave from Krypton!"
Dev-Em (in his second appearance) awakens on Earth and proceeds to cause havoc disguised as Superboy after he tricks Superboy into going into the Phantom Zone. He then travels into the future with his weird bomb-shelter spaceship after freeing Superboy from the Zone. Chief Parker of the Smallville police fakes red kryptonite to clear Superboy of Dev-Em’s misdeeds. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #138, May-June 1967.
8. SUPERMAN (Vol.1) 147 "The Legion of Super-Villains!"
Seventh Legion appearance. Lex Luthor enlists super criminals from the future in his vendetta against Superman. First appearance & individual origins of the Legion of Super-Villains (Lightning Lord, Cosmic King, & Saturn Queen) & the adult Legion of Super-Heroes (Lightning Man, Saturn Woman, & Cosmic Man). Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #147, June 1968; SUPERMAN [Grosset & Dunlap, 1978]; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #494, December 1982; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
8.1 ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 289 "Clark Kent's Super Father!"
Jax-Ur (First appearance, Kryptonian criminal from the Phantom Zone) poses as Pa Kent with Superboy’s powers. Cameo of Legion statuettes. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #185, May 1972.
Cover date: October 1961 Released: July 1961
8.2 SUPERMAN’S GIRLFRIEND, LOIS LANE (Vol. 1) 28 "The Lois Lane of the Future!"
Superman meets Lois 4xR in an alternate version of the 30th century in which everybody possesses super-powers.
8.3 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 282 "The Supergirl of Tomorrow!"
Superman sends Supergirl several thousands of years into the future using an exact duplicate Legion time machine he had built in an effort to restore her lost super-powers. Cameo of Brainiac 5. Reprinted in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume Two, 2003.
Cover date: November 1961 Released: August 1961
9. ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 290 "The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!"
Eighth Legion appearance. Superboy helps newly elected Legion member Sun Boy recover a 30th century secret weapon hidden in his time while an imposter (Tom Tanner) takes over his life as Clark Kent. The Sun Boy of the story also proves to be an imposter. Adapted from "The Two Clark Kents" in 0.6 ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) #191, August 1953. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #147, June 1968; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #495, January 1983; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
Cover date: November 1961 Released: August 1961
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LSH cameo (Ninth appearance) at funeral of Superman in Part 3. Reprinted in SUPERMAN (Vol. 1) #193, January-February 1967 & in BEST OF DC DIGEST (Vol. 1) #1, September-October 1979.
9.2 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 283 "The Red Kryptonite Menace!"
Chameleon Men (Zo-Gar & Jan-Dex) from the 30th century arrive in Superman’s present (1961) claiming to be members of the Legion of Super-Outlaws (Cosmic King and Lightning Lord are mentioned as members). They plan to attract green and red kryptonite with special meteor-attracting antennae and use it to kill the Man of Steel. However, the red kryptonite gives Superman the power to defeat his foes.
"The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!"
Superman mentions leaving to visit the Legion to Supergirl while Mr. Mxyzptlk and red kryptonite affect her life. Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #360, March 1968 & in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume Two, 2003.
Cover date: December 1961 Released: September 1961
Tenth Legion appearance. Superboy finds a new way to foil Lana Lang's latest attempt to uncover his secret identity with Chameleon Boy’s help. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #208, April 1975.
Cover date: December 1961 Released: September 1961
10. SUPERMAN ANNUAL (Vol.1) 4 "The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!"
Two page feature gives a Legion roll call – Eleventh appearance. First mention of many origins, civilian names, and home planets. Reprinted in [altered with 2 pages added] ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) #316, January 1964; in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991; & in [altered with 2 pages added] LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume Two, 1992.
10.1 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 284 "The Babe of Steel!"
Mon-El’s exile into the Phantom Zone is recapped as Mon-El helps to warn Superman of a growing portal that will allow Kryptonian criminals to escape the Zone. Reprinted in SUPERMAN (Vol. 1) #212, December 1968.
11. ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 285 "The World's Greatest Heroine! Part 1"
Superman introduces Supergirl to the World. Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #360, March 1968; in SUPERMAN ANNUAL (Vol. 1) #6, Winter 1963 [one page excerpt]; in SUPERMAN (Vol. 1) #217, June-July 1969 [one page excerpt]; in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #334, March 1966 [one page excerpt]; & in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume Two, 2003.
"The Infinite Monster! Part 2"
Twelfth Legion appearance. Supergirl faces the “Infinite Monster” alone after Superman departs to the 50th century. After she sends a time-capsule into the future for his aid, Brainiac 5 sends her a ray device in response. However, Supergirl is forced to recreate that device after the “Infinite Monster” destroys it prior to her using it. The ray device allows Supergirl to safely shrink the creature. Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #360, March 1968 & in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES Volume Two, 2003.
Cover date: February 1962 Released: November 1961
12. ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 293 "The Legion of Super-Traitors!"
Thirteenth Legion appearance. First appearance of Comet the Super-Horse. First appearance and origins of both the Legion of Super-Pets & the Brain Globes of Rambat. The Legion are unsuccessful in aiding Superboy in preventing the conquer of the Earth by a highly evolved race until they travel through time gathering Super-Pets. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #147, June 1968; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #495, January 1983; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
12.1 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 286 "The Jury of Super-Enemies!"
The second appearance of the Legion of Super-Villains (including Lex Luthor, Brainiac, & Electro along with Lightning Lord, Cosmic King & Saturn Queen), who all appear in dream sequence and on the cover.
The fourteenth Legion appearance. Supergirl is summoned to the 30th century by the Legion to help them defeat the Positive Man. While on her mission, Chameleon Men place the real Legionnaires into suspended animation on an asteroid and take their place. With a little help, she eventually saves the day after the Chameleon Men reveal themselves and place her and Whizzy into the Phantom Zone. First and only appearance of Whizzy, a 30th century decendent of Streaky, the Super-Cat. Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #373, March 1969; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST #496, February 1983; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
Cover date: April 1962 Released: January 1962
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The fifteenth Legion appearance. Superman is plagued by robot versions of his closest friends created by the “Robot Master.” The “Robot Master” turns out to be a gag that the Legion plays on him and Supergirl to celebrate the anniversary of Supergirl’s arrival on Earth.
Second adult Legion appearance - sixteenth overall. Supergirl attempts to find a suitable super-mate for Superman, which includes Saturn Woman of the adult Legion. However, it’s revealed that Saturn Woman is married to Lightning Man (Cosmic Man, Phantom Woman, Triplicate Woman, Sun Man, & Chameleon Man also appear. Superman and Supergirl find an anti-gravity meteor and invent anti-gravity belts in this story. Also note: this is the infamous "cousin lovin'" story.
15.1 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 290 "Supergirl's Super Boyfriends!"
Seventeenth Legion appearance. Phantom Girl uses the time-projector to travel to Supergirl’s time and give her a Supergirl statuette as a present, which was inadvertently made out of red kryptonite. Supergirl then unknowingly gives both Dick Malverne and Jerro powers similar to hers through a kiss. First appearance of the Supergirl Emergency Squad (a group of Kandorian girls dressed up as Supergirl). Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #347, March 1967.
16. SUPERBOY (Vol.1) 98 "The Boy with Ultra Powers!"
Eighteenth Legion appearance. Ultra Boy travels to the 20th century in an attempt to uncover Superboy's secret identity as part of his Legion initiation. Introduction & origin Ultra Boy who joins the Legion. First appearance of the Legion's adult advisor Marla Latham. Pete Ross becomes an honorary member of the Legion. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #147, June 1968; ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST #497, March 1983; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
Letter Column mentions new Legion series starting in the next issue –
“Dear Editor: I would like to cast my vote for the proposed series, "Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes", to alternate with "Tales of the Bizarro World." The Legion has long been a favorite with me, and I hope you won't limit the stories merely to the origins of these heroes, interesting as these would be. You have many excellent characters in the Legion: my favorites are Lightning Lad and Chameleon Boy. I think they have the most attractive costumes and the most unusual powers of all the members. So how about it?
Richard C. West, Milton, Mass.
(Sold! So many readers have written in requesting a new series about the Legion of Super-Heroes, we are yielding to their demand. We are happy to announce, therefore, that the very next issue of ADVENTURE COMICS will feature this new series. A special sidelight of the new series will be the inclusion of a new member of the Legion. He will be none other than our old friend from the Phantom Zone - Mon-El! -Ed.)”
17. SUPERMAN (Vol.1) 155 "The Downfall of Superman!"
The third adult Legion appearance – nineteenth overall. In an elaborate scheme to capture Duke Marble and his gang with their stolen loot, Superman switches identities with famous wrestler, Antonio Rocca. Adult Legionnaires Lightning Man & Cosmic Man help with the ruse by playing Samson & Hercules, respectfully. Krypto also appears disquised as Mr. Mxyzptlk.
17.1 SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN (Vol. 1) 63 "The League of Fantastic Supermen!"
The third appearance of the Legion of Super-Villains (Cosmic King, Lightning Lord, Chameleon Chief, & Sun-Emperor). First appearance of Chameleon Chief and Sun Emperor. Reprinted in SUPERMAN FAMILY (Vol. 1) #169, February-March 1975.
Cover date: August 1962 Released: May 1962
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17.2 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 292 "The Super-Steed of Steel!"
Second appearance of Comet, the Super-Horse. Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #334, March 1966.
Cover date: September 1962 Released: 1962
18. ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 300 "The Face Behind the Lead Mask!"
Twentieth Legion appearance. The Legion begins as a regular feature with this issue. Mon-El’s first Legion-related appearance – becomes a member. The Legion battles the mysterious Urthlo, who can control their super-powers. Saturn Girl creates “serum XY-4” to temporarily release Mon-El from the Phantom Zone to defeat their foe, who is a robot with an adult Lex Luthor’s face created by Luthor to destroy the Legion. Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #377, June 1969; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #497, March 1983; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
18.1 SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN (Vol. 1) 64 "Jimmy Olsen, Hollywood Star!"
Superman mentions that he and Supergirl are going to the 30th century on a mission with the Legion.
Cover date: September 1962 Released: June 1962
18.2 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 293 "The Secret Origin of Supergirl's Super-Horse!"
Third appearance and origin of Comet, the Super-Horse. Reprinted in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #347, March 1967.
Cover date: October 1962 Released: 1962
19. ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 301 "The Secret Origin of Bouncing Boy!"
Origin of Bouncing Boy. Legion applicants are inspired at hearing how Bouncing Boy became a Legion member. Only appearance of applicants Lester Spiffany & the first Storm Boy. Reprinted in SUPERBOY (Vol. 1) #180, December 1971; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #498, April 1983; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
20. SUPERMAN (Vol.1) 156 "The Last Days of Superman!"
Supergirl enlists the aid of the Legion of Super-Heroes and the Superman Emergency Squad, after Superman is seemingly afflicted with Virus X. While the Super-Heroes pay tribute and Brainiac 5 searches for a cure, Saturn Girl contacts Mon-El who informs her that Superman is suffering from green kryptonite logged into Jimmy Olsen’s camera. Adapted from SUPERMAN (Vol. 1) #66, September-October 1950. Reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD (Vol. 1) nn, 2004.
20.1 ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) 294 "The Kryptonite Killer!"
Saturn Queen appears among the trophy busts of Superman foes in Fortress of Solitude.
"The Mutiny of Super-Horse!"
Third appearance and partial origin of Comet the Super-Horse.
Cover date: November 1962 Released: August 1962
21. ADVENTURE COMICS (Vol. 1) 302 "Sun Boy's Lost Power!"
Sun Boy is kicked out of the Legion when his super-power disappears. He seeks out a flame-beast who then restores his powers. Reprinted: in ACTION COMICS (Vol. 1) #388, May 1970; in ADVENTURE COMICS DIGEST (Vol. 1) #498, April 1983; & in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES Volume One, 1991.
22. SUPERMAN (Vol.1) 157 "The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!"
Superman uses his Zone-Ophone to contact Mon-El. Reprinted in SUPERMAN (Vol. 1) #227, June-July 1970.
"Superman's Day of Doom!"
Superman learns that someone with the initials L.L. will aid him should he get into trouble. After almost receiving aid from several people including Lightning Lad, he finally is saved from kryptonite by Little Leaguer, Steven Snapinn.
Cover date: November 1962 Released: August 1962
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