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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
First Appearance:
Adventure Comics #32
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 ⋅ 1938
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Adventure Comics #32
 
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Series that introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes and other classic DC characters

Formerly titled New Adventure Comics

Adventure Comics #247
DC ⋅ 1958
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Adventure Comics #247
 
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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 ⋅ 1959
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Adventure Comics #267
 
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2nd team appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes with new costumes

Lightning Boy becomes Lightning Lad

Action Comics #267
DC ⋅ 1960
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Action Comics #267
 
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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

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1st appearance of Colossal Boy

Adventure Comics #282
DC ⋅ 1961
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Adventure Comics #282
 
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1st appearance and origin of Star Boy, Thom Kallor, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes

Action Comics #276
DC ⋅ 1961
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Action Comics #276
 
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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

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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 ⋅ 1961
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Adventure Comics #290
 
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Origin of Sunboy

Superboy #98
DC ⋅ 1962
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Superboy #98
 
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1st appearance and origin of Ultra Boy

Adventure Comics #300
DC ⋅ 1962
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Adventure Comics #300
 
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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 ⋅ 1962
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Origin of Bouncing Boy

Adventure Comics #303
DC ⋅ 1962
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Adventure Comics #303
 
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1st appearance and origin of Matter-Eater Lad

Adventure Comics #304
DC ⋅ 1963
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Death of Lightning Lad

Adventure Comics #306
DC ⋅ 1963
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Adventure Comics #306
 
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1st team appearance of Legion of Substitute Heroes: Fire Lad, Polar Lad, Stone Boy, Night Girl, Chlorophyll Kid

Adventure Comics #307
DC ⋅ 1963
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1st appearance of Element Lad

Adventure Comics #308
DC ⋅ 1963
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1st appearance of Lightning Lass, later becomes Light Lass

Adventure Comics #317
DC ⋅ 1964
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1st appearance of Dream Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes

1st cameo appearance of Time Trapper

Adventure Comics #318
DC ⋅ 1964
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Adventure Comics #318
 
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1st full appearance of Time Trapper, an enemy of vast power who can manipulate time in various ways

Adventure Comics #324
DC ⋅ 1964
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1st appearance of Duplicate Boy

Adventure Comics #327
DC ⋅ 1964
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1st appearance of Timber Wolf

Adventure Comics #329
DC ⋅ 1965
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Adventure Comics #329
 
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1st team appearance of Bizarro Legionnaires

Adventure Comics #341
DC ⋅ 1966
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Triplicate Girl renamed Duo Damsel, later becomes Duplicate Damsel

Adventure Comics #346
DC ⋅ 1966
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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

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1st appearance of Warlord Garlak

1st appearance of Nemesis Kid

Adventure Comics #353
DC ⋅ 1967
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Adventure Comics #353
 
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Death of Ferro Lad

Adventure Comics #365
DC ⋅ 1968
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1st appearance of Shadow Lass, later becomes Umbra, possesses the ability to manipulate darkness

Superboy #147
DC ⋅ 1968
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Origin of Legion of Super-Heroes

Adventure Comics #369
DC ⋅ 1968
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1st appearance of Mordru

Adventure Comics #371
DC ⋅ 1968
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1st appearance of Chemical King

Adventure Comics #372
DC ⋅ 1968
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1st team appearance of the Legion of Super-Villains as teenagers

Adventure Comics #373
DC ⋅ 1968
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1st appearance of The Tornado Twins, descendants of Barry Allen

Adventure Comics #375
DC ⋅ 1968
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1st team appearance of The Wanderers: Celebrand, Dartaig, Elvo, Immorto, Ornitho, Psyche and Quantum Queen

Adventure Comics #403
DC ⋅ 1971
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Adventure Comics #403
 
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Debut of new Legion of Super-Heroes costumes, designed by fans

Superboy #195
DC ⋅ 1973
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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 ⋅ 1973
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Retitled 'Superboy (starring the) Legion of Super-Heroes'

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Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #208
DC ⋅ 1975
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Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #208
 
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1st appearance of Crav Nah, the father of Ultra Boy

Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #222
DC ⋅ 1976
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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 ⋅ 1977
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Officially retitled 'Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'

Continues numbering from 'Superboy'

Legion of Super-Heroes #259
DC ⋅ 1980
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Legion of Super-Heroes #259
 
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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 ⋅ 1989
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Legion of Super-Heroes #1
 
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Legion of Super-Heroes 5 Years Later

Legion of Super-Heroes #1
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DC ⋅ 2019
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Legion of Super-Heroes #1
 
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Cameo appearance of a member of the Gold Lantern Corps, brief but he speaks once

Legion of Super-Heroes #8
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DC ⋅ 2020
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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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