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Legion of Super-Heroes (1980)
Series · 38
books · 1980-2011

Books in series

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #260 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#260

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #260 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1980

A traveling circus plagued by deaths gets help from the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #261 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#261

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #261 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1980

The Legion of Super-Heroes discovers the identity of the space circus killer.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #263 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#263

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #263 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1980

The parents of certain Legionnaires are kidnapped by Dagon the Avenger.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #266 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#266

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #266 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1980

Bouncing Boy and Duo Lass accidentally free Kantuu from his centuries-old prison, and they and Element Lad and Colossal Boy Take Kantuu on in a battle that comes to a cliffhanger climax.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #267 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#267

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #267 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1980

The Legion must find a way to re-bottle the genie Kantuu, whose bottle has been destroyed and who intends to recruit other Djinn as an army to conquer planets.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #269 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#269

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #269 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1980

Colossal Boy's mother is nominated for president while members of the Fatal Five attack Mon-El and Shadow Lass.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #273 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#273

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #273 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1981

When President Allon threatens to force the Legion to disband because Brainiac 5 was guilty of the murder of An Ryd, four Legionnaires travel to Rimbor to discover the true murderer.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #275 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#275

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #275 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1981

During a showdown between the Legion and Frake's space pirates, Ultra Boy turns on his new allies and is apparently killed again, unknown to the Legion.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #278 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#278

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #278 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1981

The Legion continues the battle with Grimbor as his Cosmic Chains draw ever tighter around Earth.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #280 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#280

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #280 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1981

Superboy rejoins the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #281 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#281

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #281 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1981

Six Legionnaires are marooned in the past with Superboy, who is trying to regain his memory.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #283 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#283

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #283 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1982

Wildfire tells his origin to three recruits from the Legion Academy.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #284 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#284

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #284 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1982

Timber Wolf is on the hospital satellite Medicus One for plastic surgery to regain his human face, and alerts the Legion to a raid by the Organleggers. The Legion must split up to fight the raiders while another team must face Organus, a creature accidentally created during the earlier battle.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #291 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#291

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #291 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1982

The Legion of Super-Heroes finds and captures some of the creatures stealing magic from throughout the universe, but when they run tests on the culprits, they are shocked to discover a connection to one of the Legion's members! "The Great Darkness Saga" part 2.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #294 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#294

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #294 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1982

"The Great Darkness Saga" concludes as the villain is revealed. The true face behind the Great Darkness stands in the light: the dark god Darkseid! Can the Legion of Super-Heroes stand against this ancient threat? Guest-starring Superman and Supergirl!
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #295 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#295

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #295 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1983

Blok and Timber Wolf review the files of an early Legion adventure where they encountered the Green Lantern Corps and the Guardians of the Universe.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #297 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#297

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #297 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1983

After Cosmic Boy's mother dies from injuries sustained in a bombing, he goes after the men responsible.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #299 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#299

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #299 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1983

While Kharlak continues to battle the Legion team, Wildfire and Invisible Kid have vanished into another plane of existence.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #301 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#301

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #301 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1983

Chameleon Boy returns to Durla with his father to try to regain his lost shape-changing powers.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #302 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#302

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #302 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1983

Lightning Lord attacks Legion HQ demanding to see his sister Ayla, who resigned from the team and left.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #304 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#304

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #304 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1983

Chameleon Boy and Brainiac 5 join with Element Lad and Shvaughn Erin to uncover the secret of the Legion impostor.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #306 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#306

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #306 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1983

Star Boy recounts his history with the Legion to Wildfire as they wait for the Legion Leader election results.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #307 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#307

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #307 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1984

Two teams of Legionnaires follow different trails that lead them to Khundia, where the mysterious Prophet warns of disaster about to befall the planet.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #309 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#309

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #309 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1980

On the planet Khundia, one band of Legionnaires attacks the Prophet while the other, with Ambassador Relnic, must deal with the diplomatic fallout.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #310 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#310

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #310 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1984

The Prophet's warning has come true and the Legionnaires are faced with Omen, a new threat.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #311 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#311

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #311 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1984

A secret weapon belonging to the Khunds ends the menace of Omen and the Prophet-and apparently returns the long-dead original Invisible Kid to life!
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #312 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#312

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #312 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1984

Brainiac 5 finally separates Computo from Danielle Foccart, which destroys the Legion Clubhouse!
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #314 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#314

Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #314 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1984

Is Ontiir a double agent for the Dark Circle or the Science Police? Also, the “new” Invisible Kid offers his spot in the Legion to the “just returned and not quite the same” Lyle Norg!
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #315 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#315

Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #315 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1984

The Legionnaires take on the Dark Circle and Ontiir meets his maker!
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #316 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#316

Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #316 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1984

The Legion of Substitute Heroes and the Legion Academy cadets steal the show!
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #317 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#317

Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #317 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1984

Finally, learn the truth about Lyle Norg, the original Invisible Kid, as we travel to the hellish dimension where your worst dreams come true!
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #318 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#318

Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #318 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1984

Mon-El and Shadow Lass fight to save Shady’s home planet from the deadly clutches of the Fatal Five’s Persuader and a mind-controlling villainess!
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #319 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#319

Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #319 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1985

Meet Memory-a deadly, mind-controlling villainess who’s not only terrorizing an entire planet, but is putting Mon-El through the pain of his 1,000-year captivity in the Phantom Zone…all over again!
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #322 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#322

Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #322 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1985

Dawnstar-a killer? Brainiac 5-kidnapped? Find out, as they are both forever “Lost Among the Missing.”
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #323 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#323

Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #323 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1985

Legionnaires’ disease strikes the planet of Exile-killing thousands of people-and guess who’s responsible!
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #324 (Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#324

Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984-1989) #324 (Legion of Super-Heroes

1985

At last! The mind-boggling mystery behind the dreaded Dark Circle is revealed!
Legion of Super-Heroes book cover
#284-296, A1

Legion of Super-Heroes

The Great Darkness Saga

1982

The godlike Darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen's timeless Legion of Super-Heroes epic! Using his faithful minions to acquire all of the mystic artifacts of the time, Darkseid gains mental control over a race of three billion all-powerful beings. Now, as their universe teeters on the edge of Armageddon, the Legion of Super-Heroes amass their own army of every champion who ever held the status of Legionnaire to stand against the Dark Lord and his invincible soldiers. But as the Legion suffers defeat after defeat, they realize that salvation and victory rest in the hands of a mysterious baby that has aged into adulthood before their very eyes! This is the perfect edition of the classic Levitz storyline that was decades ahead of its time and still stands as one of DC's most enthralling superhero tales! Collects LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #284-296 and ANNUAL #1.
Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) book cover
#297-313

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985)

The Curse (Legion of Super-Heroes

2011

The guardians of the 30th century return to face an all-new host of challenges in Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen's LEGION OF THE CURSE! Following the events of the critically acclaimed Legion epic THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA, this long-awaited collection continues the classic title's exploration of the wonders and dangers of the galaxy's future. An all-star assembly of Legionnaires take their turn in the spotlight, including Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, Colossal Boy, Shrinking Violet, Star Boy, Saturn Girl, Chameleon Boy, Brainiac 5, and many more. Collecting LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #297-313 and LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ANNUAL #2-3, LEGION OF THE CURSE also includes guest artistry from Dave Gibbons, Curt Swan, George Tuska, Pat Broderick, and Gene Colan.

Authors

Keith Giffen
Keith Giffen
Author · 160 books

Keith Ian Giffen was an American comic book illustrator and writer. He is possibly best-known for his long runs illustrating, and later writing the Legion of Super-Heroes title in the 1980s and 1990s. He also created the alien mercenary character Lobo (with Roger Slifer), and the irreverent "want-to-be" hero, Ambush Bug. Giffen is known for having an unorthodox writing style, often using characters in ways not seen before. His dialogue is usually characterized by a biting wit that is seen as much less zany than dialogue provided by longtime collaborators DeMatteis and Robert Loren Fleming. That approach has brought him both criticism and admiration, as perhaps best illustrated by the mixed (although commercially successful) response to his work in DC Comics' Justice League International (1987-1992). He also plotted and was breakdown artist for an Aquaman limited series and one-shot special in 1989 with writer Robert Loren Fleming and artist Curt Swan for DC Comics. Giffen's first published work was "The Sword and The Star", a black-and-white series featured in Marvel Preview, with writer Bill Mantlo. He has worked on titles (owned by several different companies) including Woodgod, All Star Comics, Doctor Fate, Drax the Destroyer, Heckler, Nick Fury's Howling Commandos, Reign of the Zodiac, Suicide Squad, Trencher (to be re-released in a collected edition by Boom! Studios)., T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, and Vext. He was also responsible for the English adaptation of the Battle Royale and Ikki Tousen manga, as well as creating "I Luv Halloween" for Tokyopop. He also worked for Dark Horse from 1994-95 on their Comics Greatest World/Dark Horse Heroes line, as the writer of two short lived series, Division 13 and co-author, with Lovern Kindzierski, of Agents of Law. For Valiant Comics, Giffen wrote XO-Manowar, Magnus, Robot Fighter, Punx and the final issue of Solar, Man of the Atom. He took a break from the comic industry for several years, working on storyboards for television and film, including shows such as The Real Ghostbusters and Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy. He is also the lead writer for Marvel Comics' Annihilation event, having written the one-shot prologue, the lead-in stories in Thanos and Drax, the Silver Surfer as well as the main six issues mini-series. He also wrote the Star-Lord mini-series for the follow-up story Annihilation: Conquest. He currently writes Doom Patrol for DC, and is also completing an abandoned Grant Morrison plot in The Authority: the Lost Year for Wildstorm.

Robert Loren Fleming
Robert Loren Fleming
Author · 9 books
Robert L. Fleming is an American comic book writer. He is best known as the co-creator of Thriller with Trevor Von Eeden and for his collaborations with Keith Giffen.
Roy Thomas
Roy Thomas
Author · 334 books

Roy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel—After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor. Thomas has written comics for Archie, Charlton, DC, Heroic Publishing, Marvel, and Topps over the years. Thomas currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego for Twomorrow's Publishing. He was Editor for Marvel comics from 1972-1974. He wrote for several titles at Marvel, such as Avengers, Thor, Invaders, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and notably Conan the Barbarian. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes—particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America—and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles. Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.

Mindy Newell
Author · 10 books
Mindy Newell is an American comic book writer and editor, and also a nurse. She was married with the colorist John Higgins.
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