Legion of Super-Heroes
Creation & Design
The Legion of Super-Heroes was created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, originally appearing in Adventure Comics #247. The team was designed to be a futuristic counterpart to the Justice League, featuring a diverse group of young heroes from various planets.Early Years
Initially, the Legion was a one-off concept but quickly gained popularity, leading to recurring appearances in Adventure Comics. The team was composed of characters like Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl, who were inspired by the ideals of heroism and teamwork.Character Development
Over the decades, the Legion of Super-Heroes has evolved significantly, reflecting changes in societal values and comic book storytelling. The team has seen various reboots and reinterpretations, but the core themes of friendship, bravery, and the fight for justice remain central to their identity.Cultural Reception
The Legion of Super-Heroes has been well-received by fans and critics alike, known for its complex characters and intricate storylines. It has garnered a dedicated fanbase and has influenced many other superhero teams in comics.Character Details
Real Name:
Various
Aliases:
Legionnaires, L.S.H.
Species:
Human
Gender:
Various
Affiliations:
Justice League, Teen Titans, Justice Society of America
Abilities:
Superhuman powers, Flight, Telepathy, Time travel
Equipment:
Flight rings, Time bubble
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies
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Adventure Comics #32
DC
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1938
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Vol. 1
Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters
Formerly titled New Adventure Comics
Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters
Formerly titled New Adventure Comics
Adventure Comics #247
DC
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1958
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance and origin of the Legion of Super-Heroes: Cosmic Boy, Lightning Boy, Saturn Girl
1st appearance of Cosmic Boy
1st appearance of Lightning Boy, later becomes Lightning Lad
1st appearance of Saturn Girl
1st team appearance and origin of the Legion of Super-Heroes: Cosmic Boy, Lightning Boy, Saturn Girl
1st appearance of Cosmic Boy
1st appearance of Lightning Boy, later becomes Lightning Lad
1st appearance of Saturn Girl
Adventure Comics #267
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes with new costumes
Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad
2nd team appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes with new costumes
Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad
Action Comics #267
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes
First meeting of the Legion and Supergirl
1st appearance of Chameleon Boy
1st appearance of Invisible Kid
1st appearance of Colossal Boy
3rd appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes
First meeting of the Legion and Supergirl
1st appearance of Chameleon Boy
1st appearance of Invisible Kid
1st appearance of Colossal Boy
Adventure Comics #282
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Star Boy, Thom Kallor, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance and origin of Star Boy, Thom Kallor, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Action Comics #276
DC
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1961
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sun Boy, a solar-powered member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Phantom Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who has the ability to phase through objects
1st appearance of Triplicate Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can split into three identical bodies
1st appearance of Bouncing Boy, a density-changing member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Shrinking Violet, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can shrink to sub-atomic size
1st appearance of Braniac 5, a genius and time-traveling member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Supergirl joins the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Sun Boy, a solar-powered member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Phantom Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who has the ability to phase through objects
1st appearance of Triplicate Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can split into three identical bodies
1st appearance of Bouncing Boy, a density-changing member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Shrinking Violet, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can shrink to sub-atomic size
1st appearance of Braniac 5, a genius and time-traveling member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Supergirl joins the Legion of Super-Heroes
Adventure Comics #290
DC
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1961
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Sunboy
Superboy #98
DC
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1962
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Ultra Boy
Adventure Comics #300
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
Ongoing stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes begin
1st team appearance of the Science Police, a law enforcement agency in the 30th Century
Ongoing stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes begin
1st team appearance of the Science Police, a law enforcement agency in the 30th Century
Adventure Comics #301
DC
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1962
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Bouncing Boy
Adventure Comics #303
DC
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1962
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Matter-Eater Lad
Adventure Comics #304
DC
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1963
•
Vol. 1
Death of Lightning Lad, killed by a freeze ray but resurrected in issue #312
Death of Lightning Lad, killed by a freeze ray but resurrected in issue #312
Adventure Comics #306
DC
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1963
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Legion of Substitute Heroes: Fire Lad, Polar Lad, Stone Boy, Night Girl, Chlorophyll Kid
1st team appearance of Legion of Substitute Heroes: Fire Lad, Polar Lad, Stone Boy, Night Girl, Chlorophyll Kid
Adventure Comics #307
DC
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1963
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Element Lad
Adventure Comics #308
DC
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1963
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Lightning Lass, later becomes Light Lass
Adventure Comics #317
DC
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dream Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st cameo appearance of Time Trapper
1st appearance of Dream Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st cameo appearance of Time Trapper
Adventure Comics #318
DC
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Time Trapper, an enemy of vast power who can manipulate time in various ways
1st full appearance of Time Trapper, an enemy of vast power who can manipulate time in various ways
Adventure Comics #324
DC
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Duplicate Boy: 1st appearance of Evolvo Lad
1st appearance of Life Lass
1st appearance of Gas Girl
1st appearance of Beast Boy (Ilshu Nor)
1st appearance of Duplicate Boy: 1st appearance of Evolvo Lad
1st appearance of Life Lass
1st appearance of Gas Girl
1st appearance of Beast Boy (Ilshu Nor)
Adventure Comics #327
DC
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1964
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Timber Wolf
Adventure Comics #329
DC
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1965
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Bizarro Legionnaires
Adventure Comics #346
DC
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1966
•
Vol. 1
First written work in comics by Jim Shooter, revealed in the letters page of Adventure Comics #349 that 'One of Us Is a Traitor' was written by a 14-year-old Jim Shooter
1st appearance of Ferro Lad
1st appearance of Karate Kid
1st appearance of Princess Projectra
1st appearance of Warlord Garlak
1st appearance of Nemesis Kid
First written work in comics by Jim Shooter, revealed in the letters page of Adventure Comics #349 that 'One of Us Is a Traitor' was written by a 14-year-old Jim Shooter
1st appearance of Ferro Lad
1st appearance of Karate Kid
1st appearance of Princess Projectra
1st appearance of Warlord Garlak
1st appearance of Nemesis Kid
Adventure Comics #353
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
Death of Ferro Lad
Adventure Comics #365
DC
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1968
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Shadow Lass, later becomes Umbra, possesses the ability to manipulate darkness
1st appearance of Shadow Lass, later becomes Umbra, possesses the ability to manipulate darkness
Superboy #147
DC
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1968
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Vol. 1
Origin of Legion of Super-Heroes
Adventure Comics #369
DC
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1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mordru, a Lord of Chaos
Adventure Comics #371
DC
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1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Chemical King
Adventure Comics #372
DC
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1968
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Legion of Super-Villains as teenagers
Adventure Comics #373
DC
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1968
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of The Tornado Twins, descendants of Barry Allen
Adventure Comics #375
DC
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1968
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of The Wanderers: Celebrand, Dartaig, Elvo, Immorto, Ornitho, Psyche, Quantum Queen
1st team appearance of The Wanderers: Celebrand, Dartaig, Elvo, Immorto, Ornitho, Psyche, Quantum Queen
Adventure Comics #403
DC
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1971
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Vol. 1
Debut of new Legion of Super-Heroes costumes, designed by fans
Superboy #195
DC
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1973
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of ERG-1, later becomes Wildfire, a student comprised of anti-energy contained in a special suit
1st appearance of ERG-1, later becomes Wildfire, a student comprised of anti-energy contained in a special suit
Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #197
DC
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Retitled 'Superboy (starring the) Legion of Super-Heroes'
Title change not reflected in the copyright notes (indicia)
Retitled 'Superboy (starring the) Legion of Super-Heroes'
Title change not reflected in the copyright notes (indicia)
Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #208
DC
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1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Crav Nah, the father of Ultra Boy
Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #222
DC
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1976
•
Vol. 1
Retitled 'Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'
Title change not reflected in the copyright notes, indicia
Retitled 'Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'
Title change not reflected in the copyright notes, indicia
Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #231
DC
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1977
•
Vol. 1
Officially retitled 'Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'
Continues numbering from 'Superboy'
Officially retitled 'Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'
Continues numbering from 'Superboy'
Legion of Super-Heroes #259
DC
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1980
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Vol. 2
Retitled ‘Legion of Super-Heroes'
Continues numbering from 'Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'
Superboy leaves the Legion of Super-Heroes
Retitled ‘Legion of Super-Heroes'
Continues numbering from 'Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'
Superboy leaves the Legion of Super-Heroes
Legion of Super-Heroes #1
DC
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1989
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Vol. 4
Legion of Super-Heroes 5 Years Later
Legion of Super-Heroes #1
DC
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2019
•
Vol. 8
Non-Key
Cameo appearance of a member of the Gold Lantern Corps, brief but he speaks once
Cameo appearance of a member of the Gold Lantern Corps, brief but he speaks once
Legion of Super-Heroes #8
DC
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2020
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Vol. 8
Non-Key
Two issue event illustrated by 44 artists, focused on one Legionnaire per page
Mon-El is revealed to be a direct descendant of Superman
Two issue event illustrated by 44 artists, focused on one Legionnaire per page
Mon-El is revealed to be a direct descendant of Superman
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