Legion World Forums LEGION CLUBHOUSE The Legion of Super-Heroes Long Live the Legion! Early Solit for LSH #12 - Spoilers?

That would be pretty neat.

Not sure if I want a Legion death--if one of my beloved characters dies, I'm pretty sure that will be a major factor in if I like this new Legion.

Just to state the glaringly obvious--if someone dies, that doesn't mean they won't be front and center on the cover. In fact, I'd look for who is similarily placed as Superboy is if the cover really is an homage.

Personally, I find Supergirl's undies far neater!

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Took me a bit before I caught on.

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Actually, that silhouette reminded me of XS... but I think it might be Atom Girl. That's just my way of saying I have no idea...

Well if it's her then who is the one next to Princess Projectra - far back in between her and Micro Lad?

The flag holders hair is too short for Saturn Girl, I think it's Atom Girl. I think Imra is on the right between Shadow Lass and Projectra. At least I think that's Shadow Lass and Projectra.

Hmm, if that is Vi and Brin holding the flag, I hope there's an interior pic to go with it. It'd make some nice wallpaper.

I'm starting to agree about the flag-holder being Vi, but I'm still not certain about the identity of the person between Jecks and Shady.

I think it's Imra and Lyle with the flag. In Adventure weren't they the earliest leaders of the Legion along with Cos and Brainy. Even if the threeboot legion won't be led by the them, it'd be a nice parallel if they raised the flag to unite it.

And I'm now pretty sure that's Lyle not Jo. I see he's holding it with both hands and so isn't that muscualar.

still think it's Saturn Girl holding the flag because of her gloves silhouette...I don't think that Atom Girl is wearing gloves. Barry?!?

Yup, Vi was wearing short gloves in the October preview. It could very well be Imra, but I prefer to see Vi.

I'm a little surprised no one has started a Dead Pool thread yet.

Maybe they finally kill off Shikari. Would that satisfy everyone?

No, absolutely not!

You know, if this cover is an homage to the Superboy death issue and the placement is indicative, the only figure that stands out above everyone but the flyer(s) is Gim

I hope this isn't the case. He deserves a much longer run this time around than last.

Maybe it'll be Star Boy so Thom Kallor can join the Legion as Atmos...

Maybe Ferro Lad or Chemical King will show up just in time to be killed.

Seriously, we can't conclude the death scene refers to a core Legionnaire. But let's say for a moment it does.

I think Waid is the kind of writer who, if he kills a core Legionnaire (big IF), will go for the greatest emotional impact. While Micro Lad is a popular character, he hasn't really been fleshed out enough yet for his death to have the requisite impact. Same with Star Boy. We still have four issues to go, so that could change.

As it stands now, Invisible Kid, Triplicate Girl and Cosmic Boy are my top bets for various reasons. The last may sound suprising (and, I admit, *highly* unlikely) but think how it would rock the Legion to its foundations if they lost their first leader and co-founder at this early stage. Cos's death could also serve as a catalyst for unity. I doubt Waid has the heart to do it, though.

Has any significant number of readers had time to grow so attached to a character, that it's death would cause more than a yawn?

A death in a comic was significant at one time for older readers. Now? Seems done more to answer a "they wouldn't dare" than for story impact.

I doubt there is going to be a "death" of a Legionnaire. Too cliche.

One thing we know from previous Waid interviews:

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It won't be Hawkeye!

Seriously, I'm betting the death scene in question is actually a flashback to Ferro Lad's death.

Well... There is some type of Crisis going on in the whole DC Universe thing....

Last time that happenened some really cool Heroes died.

Hmmmmmmm...

My WILD guess...

Either Superboy or Supergirl are back.

WOW, that could boost sales especially with the new Supergirl series coming out.

Just me, but wishful thinking

Maybe one of the Legionnaires will be the killer, rather than the killed?

Just like all the mind-controlled DCU heroes of recent months seem to be part of a pattern... just like all the resurrected heroes (and villains) now outnumber coincidence...

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perhaps WW's actions at the end of SACRIFICE have an echo here?

Though Waid said that the LSH's connection/participation in INFINITE CRISIS would be explored in #s 13 and 14 rather than 12. Hmmmm.

Or maybe it'll be like Sun Boy's 'quitting' in #8... we'll *see* a death scene (perhaps a flashback to Ferro Lad or someone else, as previously suggested?) followed closely by the dead character's return/healing/resurrection-contrivance.

Y'know-- the solicit for #13's gonna *really* be interesting. I don't have a clue what's coming after the title's first year. We now know there's some possible tie to INFINITE CRISIS, but not how much story that tie'll require.

No 'old villains' for two years, I seem to recall. What's ahead for the LSH in its second year?

Wasn't Year 2 supposed to explore links to the mainstream DCU?

Perhaps it'll flesh out history (from the 31st century's relative view) a little bit. After all we were dropped in this brave new world with few points of reference.

One panel of the Justice League fighting in some huge melee and kids who read comics is about all.

Well, one thing I recall was that Mon wouldn't make an appearance until AFTER the first year becasue of Infinite Crisis (not sure how he ties in to all that but he must somehow.) So we could soon see him.

I really hope there is no actual death of a legionnaire. Maybe a death scene contrived to fool us and Lemnos but soon revealed to be a bit of theater.

Speaking of theater, maybe Dream Girl and Brainiac Five have their first date at a production of Romeo and Juliet (we know she's into Shakespeare), and he chokes up at the death scene!