Legion World Forums LEGION CLUBHOUSE The Legion of Super-Heroes Long Live the Legion! LAST ROUND!!!! ACTION, Reboot or Threeboot? Ends Tuesday, 8/19

I'm gonna add my vote for Reboot Chuck. There he wasn't just comic relief, but was more than that.

Bouncing Boy - Action

Chuck - Classic. I loved the Reboot Chuck, but I just wish he could have had one story where he had powers and actually became a Legionnaire (not even super-bouncing and with a different name, like we talked about for years, as Rebound). Maybe that story could have been told if there hadn't been a threeboot. As it is, Classic Chuck takes it, simply because of the many great moments he had and his ability to grow from 'morale officer' to genuine 'teacher'.

As much as I liked reboot Chuck and thought it was great that he ended up on the team, it becomes apparent in a re-read of DnA's THE LEGION that they didn't realllly know what to do with him in an everyday setting (not counting the humour issue with Keith Giffen).

I wish DnA had used characters like Tenzil and Chuck more... those reading their current "Guardians of the Galaxy" series at Marvel can see how much fun they can have with characters like Rocket Raccoon and Cosmo the telekentic/telepathic Russian dog.

Anyhoo... since the 'toon Chuck isn't an option...

Bouncing Boy: CLASSIC/Action

COSMIC BOY: Action- 7, Reboot- 14, 3boot- 2

SATURN GIRL: Action- 16, Reboot- 6, 3boot-2

LIGHTNING LAD: Action- 8, Reboot- 3, 3boot- 8

PHANTOM GIRL: Action- 6, Reboot- 3, 3boot- 12

TRIPLICATE GIRL: Action- 3, Reboot- 16, 3boot- 3

COLOSSAL BOY: Action- 13, Reboot- 2, 3boot- 5

CHAMELEON BOY: Action- 12, Reboot- 4, 3boot- 4

INVISIBLE KID: Action- 3, Reboot- 15, 3boot- 3

BRAINIAC 5: Action-8, Reboot-17, 3boot-0

ULTRA BOY: Action-17, Reboot-1, 3boot- 3

STAR BOY: Action-10, Reboot-4, 3boot-4

SHRINKING VIOLET: Action-11, Reboot-6, 3boot-1

SUN BOY: Action-14, Reboot-1, 3boot-1

BOUNCING BOY: Action- 7, Reboot- 8, 3boot- 0

Wow- Chuck's the closest yet, except for Lightning Lad, where there's a tie.

MON-EL/M'ONEL/VALOR/LEGIONNAIRE LEMON: Action, Reboot or Threeboot?

You know what I wish? I wish DC'd establish that there was just one Mon-el, who checked into each of the Legions of the Three Worlds (and beyond) and was a member in each, waiting for one of them to come up with the fix that'd keep him out of the Phantom Zone (or whatever they call it from year to year) and free from lead poisoning.

Maybe he'd be waiting for the best benefit package.

You gotta learn *something* in 1,000 years.

I presume Action Mon-el would be the one that showed up in the not-too long ago Superman/Action annual.

Reboot's actually the most familiar, in a way. Personality wise, I mean.

Threeboot seemed kind of wimpy.

I'm afraid that this is one character whose continuity may be even beyond Geoff Johns' ability to repair.

Still, the Lar Gand I'd want to read about is one who hadn't taken part in a Conspiracy, or been irreparably damaged by the Time Trapper. Or one who's worshipped as a religious savior, secretly (reboot) or openly. Or one who's so discombobulated by his stint in the Phantom Zone that he's ineffective (threeboot).

That leaves Action. But it's assuming a lot.

Action Mon-El: loved him since Adventure Comics where he first appeared as a brother to Superboy til Legion #38, where he still treated Superboy as his brother, all the way to the end.

Reboot Valor/M'Onel: liked him during the Valor series...needs to be stretched more on his characteristic traits...LEGION, Valor, etc - not enough to be convinced as a favorite.

3boot - Mon-El: appeared only the shortest time...not enough exposure.

VOTE: Action Mon-El

Valor, the series, was NOT Reboot Valor. In fact, his title LED to Reboot.
So, no doubt: Action Valor/Mon-El.

I vote for the one who showed up in 20th century Smallville on a Monday, the one who found a brother in Superboy and took the name El as his own for over 1000 years.

Mon-El: Action

I'm gonna take Reboot Chuck. I thought the way he was worked into that continuity was inspired. I also liked his "Bouncing Boy" ship! Reboot Chuck was always, first and foremost, about his intelligence and warmth. I don't think we ever saw as much of this in Classic Chuck until very late on (though I DO still love that version, too).

And Classic/Action Mon-El all the way--not even close!

M'Onel (although Action is a very close second)

At least the Mon-Els from Action and Threeboot could be one and the same, but the only one with a stable origin is the very first.

My knowledge of the Reboot is mostly second-hand, but I like a version of Lar whose existence does not depend on Superman--and I like the name M'Onel. I'll vote for Reboot Lar.

Sun Boy – 3boot
Despite being under-developed (or maybe because of it), 3boot is the only version who has a ghost of a chance to become the “real” Sun Boy of yore – before the character deteriorated into the lecherous chauvinist swine caricature that was already laughably anachronistic in 1986. (The dreckful Action scene with Brainy, Yera and Dirk is proof positive this trope was best left forgotten.) Now that TMK Dirk and his depraved death are a hallucination or something, Johns has hinted at a fresh hell awaiting his own Dirk doppelganger – as the guilt-ridden “rape” victim of Earth Man. He might as well be dead, imo.
Reboot Dirk is only a dim memory but I recall thinking he’d never be big enough to fill the yellow boots.

Bouncing Boy – Reboot
Reboot Chuck with powers – the closest personality match to Toon BB, the best Bouncie who ever was, hands down.

Mon-El – Action
Probably the only Action doppelganger I’ll vote for because there’s no other viable option at the moment, though all three Lars as the same guy popping in and out of different timestreams (and subconsciously adapting his identity to each environment) is my preferred choice. Lar may be the key to LO3W, in fact.

ULTRA BOY: Sorry, but the original Ultra Boy's retcon regarding Glorith has always bothered me. Though, I don't especially care for any of the others either. I'll give a sympathy vote to the reboot Ultra Boy.

STAR BOY: I could almost choose the threeboot version based on his look alone. But, his lack of potential angst regarding killing someone makes him a bit more background than I can appreciate--the very problem of the reboot version.

SHRINKING VIOLET: Reboot version. She had character whithout needing to be abducted, and with explanation (unlike the threeboot version).

SUN BOY: I really wanted to not vote for the Action version because I don't like his persona. But I changed my mind when I considered how that persona added potential dynamics to the team--such as the means of awakening him in the latest action story. So, Action it is.

BOUNCING BOY: Action. I barely remember the reboot version, but recall that he didn't have the ability to bounce into someone's face, nor the potential to lead an academy for those aspiring to be legionnaires.

Reboot Lar Gand...

Just to get my votes in for the rest...

SATURN GIRL: Reboot. Watered-down version, yes... but she was prominent throughout the years. Consistently.

LIGHTNING LAD: Action. I don't know much about those good ol' years, so I'm relying on SM&LSH and AC864.

PHANTOM GIRL: Action. One of the best examples that romance knows no bounds. The Reboot's a mess with the Juno-esque thing AND the Bart Allen effect.

TRIPLICATE GIRL: 3boot. Nothing to complain. And they could even fool if they're a whole or a third. Don't look or act the part, dress it.

COLOSSAL BOY: 3boot. I like(d) where this (wa)s going, with one of the most ingenious origins in comics... until Shooter made him a classic Gim rehash.

CHAMELEON BOY: Action. No exceptions.

INVISIBLE KID: Reboot. Hate the fanboy (impostor! Will be exposed in Lo3W I hope! Don't fail me Mr. Johns!)</littlewaidrant>, and barely any of us are alive to remember a unseen (AND breathing) classic Lyle, so it's option default.

ULTRA BOY: Action. A bulk of the Swan/Shooter stories convinced me. Reboot's a modern retellin' of the TinJo thing, and does 3boot need to be some retro eye-candy of the previous two incarnations? He's the example.

STAR BOY: ... ... Very tough. Thanks to Starman #50, I'm tempted to give Reboot a chance... but give cuckoo credit where it's due. ACTION.

SUN BOY: 3boot. Good representation, and he can work the Lady Quark garb.

BOUNCING BOY: 3Boot? Kidding! I'll take Reboot, provided he gets to wear an inflatable.


Anymore? There's still Tenzil, Mysa, Tasmia, Drake (though one version's a merged being while the other's a non-Legionnaire assasin...), and for an all-out, Superboy/man/girl.

COSMIC BOY: Action- 7, Reboot- 14, 3boot- 2

SATURN GIRL: Action- 16, Reboot- 7, 3boot-2

LIGHTNING LAD: Action- 9, Reboot- 3, 3boot- 8

PHANTOM GIRL: Action- 7, Reboot- 3, 3boot- 12

TRIPLICATE GIRL: Action- 3, Reboot- 16, 3boot- 4

COLOSSAL BOY: Action- 13, Reboot- 2, 3boot- 6

CHAMELEON BOY: Action- 13, Reboot- 4, 3boot- 4

INVISIBLE KID: Action- 3, Reboot- 16, 3boot- 3

BRAINIAC 5: Action-8, Reboot-17, 3boot-0

ULTRA BOY: Action-18, Reboot- 2, 3boot- 3

STAR BOY: Action- 11, Reboot- 4, 3boot- 5

SHRINKING VIOLET: Action-11, Reboot- 7, 3boot-1

SUN BOY: Action-15, Reboot-1, 3boot-3

BOUNCING BOY: Action- 8, Reboot-11, 3boot- 0

MON-EL: Action- 7, Reboot- 3, 3boot- 0

I believe either this round or the previous one sees us arrive at the halfway point.

MATTER-EATER LAD: Action, Reboot or Threeboot?

Do we assume that the sense of humor from 5YL will be grafted onto Action Tenzil?

Will non-member Tenzil make the transition to full-fledged Legionnaire in reboot or threeboot?

Acid-spitting chef or human digit-eating lawyer?

The three life situations of the Tenzil Kems couldn't be more different. Yet, his character is fairly consistent through all three versions (assuming that Action *does* take its inspiration from the 5YL stories and not solely from the drafted politician who went insane guy from 'classic' tales).

I want to see more of the lawyer from threeboot, and I'd really like to see reboot Tenzil get a ring, even if it's only for a few moments before 'whiteout'.

Still, I'm picking Action with the hopes that the funny is in this character's bones now.

Matter-Eater Lad --- really liked 3boot because of his guts (biting Mekt's finger off - whoa)
really liked reboot because of his cool acid spit and his guts.
really liked Action because of his eating at super speed (read Adv Comics #350 or #352?? where he had the ability to chomp down the rock at superspeed! fast !!)...then later on, with his personality expanded as he was the Legion's prankster...

So far, they are all equally well-liked....I choose: 3boot, as he should be the Legion's lawyer.

wow you and me alike but I choose the other. Those really are memorable, aren't they?

catching up with MON-EL: Action

TENZIL: Threeboot, definitely.

Threeboot Tenzil, definitely. He stole the show in the Bedard run.

No. 248... dang!


I fourth the motion of 3boot Tenzil, since 5YL is non-canon...

5YL Tenzil, of course. So, then, I choose Action Legion - just for the possibility of having him getting there at that point in time. But Tenzil's 3boot version is okay, too.