Legion World Forums LEGION CLUBHOUSE The Legion of Super-Heroes Long Live the Legion! Legion October 2007 Solicitations and Images...SPOILERS!

It appears that Newsarama has covered all but the two main Legion titles for October it their sneak, sneak preview so I may as well get started. I'll have the Legion title (cover) and animated title (cover) tomorrow to add to the list. But for now...

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Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #35
Written by Tony Bedard, art and cover by Dennis Calero.

The Quest for Cosmic Boy continues on the war-torn world of Lallor where Timber Wolf, Atom Girl and Shadow Lass are suspected of assassinating the planet's President! But they would rather face every cop and soldier on Lallor than fight the walking H-bomb known as E.R.G.!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 31.



ACTION COMICS #858
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal
Cover by Frank

Welcome superstar Gary Frank as he kicks off his run as the new monthly artist on ACTION COMICS with the extra-length first chapter of “Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes”! Spinning from “The Lightning Saga,” the original Legion of Super-Heroes returns! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st Century. Today, it’s been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven’t they returned to visit him? What’s become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he’s determined to help his friends — even if it means his life!

On sale October 31 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US



COUNTDOWN 30-26
Story by Paul Dini
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen
30 script by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by Jesus Saiz
29 script by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno
28 script by Tony Bedard; art by Al Barrionuevo
27 script by Sean McKeever; art by Manuel Garcia
26 script by Paul Dini; art by Tom Derenick
Covers 30-27 by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund; Cover 26 by J.G. Jones

Karate Kid confronts Brother Eye! Jimmy Olsen is grabbed by Forager! Shadowpact tries to subdue an out-of-control Mary Marvel! The Crime Syndicate, the Extremists and Monarch gather against the Challengers! Holly and Harley arrive on Paradise Island — and begin their “training”! A lucky coin-toss might have Two-Face save Piper and Trickster from Checkmate! And who is the mysterious— but funny — Jokester? Oh, and Mister Mxyzptlk explains it all!
Plus, more DC villains origin back-up stories written by Scott Beatty, including Zod, Deadshot & Two-Face. The COUNTDOWN continues!

COUNTDOWN 30 on sale October 3 • COUNTDOWN 29 on sale October 10
COUNTDOWN 28 on sale October 17 • COUNTDOWN 27 on sale October 24
COUNTDOWN 26 on sale October 31 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



Justice League of America #14
Written by Dwayne McDuffie
Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope
Cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund

The League loses a member as writer Dwayne McDuffie turns up the heat in the “Injustice League” story arc! A party has turned very deadly for the World’s Greatest Heroes when they find themselves prisoners of the Injustice League!

On sale October 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



Justice Society of America #10
Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Eaglesham & Jose

Alex Ross joins Geoff Johns as co-writer for Part 1 of “Thy Kingdom Come,” the epic story years in the making, springing from KINGDOM COME! Not a hoax! Not a dream! Not an imaginary story! Welcome the newest member to the Justice Society of America: the Kingdom Come Superman!
Coming from an Earth plagued by heroes-gone-extreme, how will this Superman react to an incarnation of the Justice Society he never knew? This Superman’s world needed better heroes.
So does ours.

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers that may be ordered sparately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order 1 copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose). For more information, please see the Previews Order Form.

On sale October 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



Supergirl #22
Written by Tony Bedard, art by Renato Guedes and Jose Wilson Magalhaes, cover by Bernard Chang.

Supergirl's got twice the fight on her hands when she faces off against the Karate Kid of the present and the Karate Kid of the future. It's non-stop action, with time-spanning secrets at stake!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 3.



Brave and the Bold Vol. 1: Lords of Luck HC
Written by Mark Waid, art by George Pérez and Bob Wiacek, cover by Pérez.

Collecting the first story arc from the hit team-up book! The adventure begins when Batman and Green Lantern set out on the trail of what could be the greatest weapon in the DCU: the Book of Destiny, whose possessor will have the knowledge of all that has ever been or will be! Along the way, an impressive array of DC heroes becomes involved, including Supergirl, Blue Beetle, Lobo and more as the battle lines are drawn!

160 pages, $24.99, in stores on Dec. 5.

What's the Legion connection in JLA #14?

To respond to Portfolio Boy's question: Unless it's the presence of Thom Kallor in the JSA, I don't know.

Validus was shown to be a member of this latest incarnation of the Injustice Society in last month's solicitation so I imagine that's the connection that Scott is using. Of course, there may be others of which I'm not aware.

I just noticed, that GL is John Stewart not Hal. Wonder if that has something to do with "The League loses a member..."

That cover by Frank is my idea of a terrific Superman. Not all roided out. Eyes of expression. Lightly inked. Nice ring .

What Vee said. We've been counting continuing arcs that showed the presence of something Legion related. Even when we weren't sure of Thom continuing or even showing up in an issue of JSA. Until the Injustice Society arc actually starts, though, we won't be sure but by that time those of us who pre-order the title might find it too late if Validus (or anyone else) is involved.

What's even more astounding is the copy for Action Comics! When they say "The Legion of Super-Heroes returns", it's mentioned that this was the Lightning Saga Legion, i.e. the Levitz one! Now I REALLY wonder what this all bodes for the future, seeing as how the 52 Earths & Countdown seems to be impacting the LSH more than what I had previously imagined.

Added covers for SLoSH #35, Supergirl #22 and Brave and the Bold HC #1.

I really like the SLoSH cover. The Colossal Boy thing and the lightning effect really work for me. I wonder what the secret is with the Lightning Saga Legion?

Calero's covers just keep getting better and better.

I think the only Calero cover that I really didn't care for was the first one. But, like EDE, I think they've gotten a lot better as they've come out.

Oh, I also replaced the original images with newer, bigger versions. In case anyone cares about that sort of thing. Hopefully I'll have the solicitation text for the other books before the official 5:00 PM Eastern time.

I'm surprised there's been no comments on the Supergirl cover yet.

Two Karatekid?

Is it another switch and bait?

That Brave and Bold cover looks pretty brave and bold. Man, it's a good comic.

The Brave and the Bold cover just reminds me of how badly I want George Perez on a Legion title...

Hmm... I just noticed that Donna has a silver lasso. Has that always been part of her costume?

As far as I know, this is the first time that Donna has carried a lasso since her Wonder Girl days. She had a net early on as Troia, but I don't believe that's been seen in quite some time.

It makes sense, since the other Wonders carry lassos. I wonder if it was a gift from the Monitor...

I LOOOVE that Calero cover! One of the best depictions EVER of these three Legionnaires and their powers.

The B&B cover is good. What a great mix of characters -- Batman, GL, Lobo, Kara, Blue Beetle and the Legion. Fun stuff! Will the B&B Supergirl know this Legion, or not? One quibble though (and no knock on Perez) -- showing Chameleon with Plas/Dibney elongated neck. Some day, someone needs to decide whether chameleon is 1) a mimic of organisms and/or objects or 2) a malleable, amorphous piece of muscled silly putty. I think the powers are different. Just me.

I can't wait for the Supergirl issue, mainly to see if the story has any coherence and/or relevance to anything. A bait and switch would be a big leap forward for this comic.

Sure is a whole lotta Legion goin' on. Is there an anniversary or something coming up? .)

I actually didn't much like the Superman on the Action cover, but Frank's art is fantastic, so no big disappointment. To me, Supes looks strung out on a controlled substance. Maybe he's all choked up about his Legion? Join the club! I am SO old-school in my Superman preferences. Ross's Kingdom Come Supes is pretty much how I always pictured him -- slightly older than 29 and barrel-chested. Doesn't have to have 'roided musculature, but he should look like he could give you one heck of a bear-hug. On the other hand, I like Batman to be lean and acrobatic, a la Rogers, Aparo and Breyfogle. I could never undertand how Frank Miller's Bats could hold himself on the batrope.

That Colossal Boy effect is really cool. I like the B&tB HC cover too.

Two Vals. Wasn't Tony Bedard doing some fill ins on Supergirl? Since he's on Countdown he should know what's coming up.

Love the Calero cover! His best one yet.

Pretty exciting previews. I didn't know Validus was in the Injustice League(orwhatever they are called).

And yeah two Karate Kid's is pretty cool.

Updated with full solicitation text.

Karate Kid of the present? Is that how they're labeling the Lightning Saga KK? From the solicits though, it seems to me that the 2 KKs don't actually meet.