Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes

    (DC, 1981)
™ and ©1981 DC Comics, Inc.

The Legion of Super-Heroes is a group of super-powered youngsters who have banded together to preserve peace in the galaxy. This three-issue mini-series gave the inside story of the Legion and many of its chief characters. It began by retelling the story of how Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad joined together to stop some assassins from murdering a high-ranking government official, ultimately leading to the formation of the Legion. This tale was followed in later issues by the origins of Braniac 5, Ultra Boy, Mon-El, and other prominent Legionnaires.

Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes is one of the earliest works by writer Paul Kupperberg, who went on to become an editor at DC. He has since overseen such popular series as Judge Dredd (DC) and Wonder Woman (2nd Series).
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  • 1
    #1
    Jan 1981
    Cover: $0.50
    W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Paul Kupperberg  ·  A: Jimmy Janes
    Origin of Colossal Boy; Origin of Cosmic Boy; Origin of Duo Damsel; Origin of Legion of Super-Heroes; Origin of Light Lass; Origin of Lightning Lad; Origin of Lightning Lord; Origin of Phantom Girl; Origin of Saturn Girl; Origin of Star Boy; Origin of the Legion of Super-Heroes
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  • 1/NS
    #1 Newsstand Edition
    Newsstand Edition with cover by Jimmy Janes
    Jan 1981
    Cover: $0.50
    W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Paul Kupperberg  ·  A: Jimmy Janes
    Origin of Colossal Boy; Origin of Cosmic Boy; Origin of Duo Damsel; Origin of Legion of Super-Heroes; Origin of Light Lass; Origin of Lightning Lad; Origin of Lightning Lord; Origin of Phantom Girl; Origin of Saturn Girl; Origin of Star Boy; Origin of the Legion of Super-Heroes
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  • 2
    #2
    Feb 1981
    Cover: $0.50
    W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Paul Kupperberg  ·  A: Jimmy Janes
    Origin of Bouncing Boy; Origin of Brainiac 5; Origin of Brainiac 5, Shrinking Violet, Sun-Boy, Bouncing Boy, Ultra-Boy, Matter Eater Lad, Mon-El & Dream Girl; Origin of Branic 5, Shrinking Violet, Sun-Boy, Bouncing Boy, Ultra-Boy, Matter Eater Lad, Mon-El & Dream Girl; Origin of Dream Girl; Origin of Element Lad; Origin of Karate Kid; Origin of Matter Eater Lad; Origin of Mon-El; Origin of Princess Projectra; Origin of Shadow Lass; Origin of Shrinking Violet; Origin of Sun Boy; Origin of Timber Wolf; Origin of Ultra Boy
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  • 2/NS
    #2 Newsstand Edition
    Newsstand Edition with cover by Jimmy Janes
    Feb 1981
    Cover: $0.50
    W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Paul Kupperberg  ·  A: Jimmy Janes
    Origin of Bouncing Boy; Origin of Brainiac 5; Origin of Brainiac 5, Shrinking Violet, Sun-Boy, Bouncing Boy, Ultra-Boy, Matter Eater Lad, Mon-El & Dream Girl; Origin of Branic 5, Shrinking Violet, Sun-Boy, Bouncing Boy, Ultra-Boy, Matter Eater Lad, Mon-El & Dream Girl; Origin of Dream Girl; Origin of Element Lad; Origin of Karate Kid; Origin of Matter Eater Lad; Origin of Mon-El; Origin of Princess Projectra; Origin of Shadow Lass; Origin of Shrinking Violet; Origin of Sun Boy; Origin of Timber Wolf; Origin of Ultra Boy
    1 copy for $3.98
  • 3
    #3
    Mar 1981
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    W: E. Nelson Bridwell, Paul Kupperberg  ·  A: Jimmy Janes
    Origin of Chlorophyll Kid; Origin of Color Kid; Origin of Dawnstar; Origin of Ferro Lad; Origin of Fire Lad; Origin of Invisible Kid (Lyle Norg); Origin of Night Girl; Origin of Polar Boy; Origin of Stone Boy; Origin of Tyroc; Origin of Wildfire; R.J. Brande revealed to be Chameleon Boy’s father
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