The Legion of Super-Heroes, #272 British
Published: February 1981
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Issue Contents:
"Who will be the newest member of the Legion of Super-Heroes"
Characters
- Blok (mainstream Universe)
- Drake Burroughs (mainstream Universe)
- Crystal Kid (mainstream Universe)
- Berta Syke Haris (mainstream Universe)
- Bobb Kohan (mainstream Universe)
- Lamprey (mainstream Universe)
- Nightwind (mainstream Universe)
- Tayla Skott (mainstream Universe)
- Wildfire (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Alexis Nesme
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
The Secret Origin of Blok!
Storyline
Wildfire and Dawnstar are testing four applicants to see which will join the Legion. As former enemy Blok recounts his origin, the team is called to recapture the escaped Starburst Bandits. Blok is admitted to the team for stopping the villains single-handedly.
Characters
- Gim Allon (mainstream Universe)
- Blok (mainstream Universe)
- Drake Burroughs (mainstream Universe)
- Chameleon Boy (mainstream Universe)
- Colossal Boy (mainstream Universe)
- Cosmic Boy (mainstream Universe)
- Crystal Kid (mainstream Universe)
- Reep Daggle (mainstream Universe)
- Dawnstar (mainstream Universe)
- Lar Gand (mainstream Universe)
- Berta Syke Haris (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Bobb Kohan (mainstream Universe)
- Rokk Krinn (mainstream Universe)
- Lamprey (mainstream Universe)
- Ki-Lan (mainstream Universe)
- Light Lass (mainstream Universe)
- Lightning Lad (mainstream Universe)
- Brin Londo (mainstream Universe)
- Tasmia Mallor (mainstream Universe)
- Mon-El (mainstream Universe)
- Dirk Morgna (mainstream Universe)
- Wi Kan Muur (mainstream Universe)
- Jo Nah (mainstream Universe)
- Nightwind (mainstream Universe)
- Chey-Nu (mainstream Universe)
- Ayla Ranzz (mainstream Universe)
- Garth Ranzz (mainstream Universe)
- Shadow Lass (mainstream Universe)
- Tayla Skott (mainstream Universe)
- Ye Sti-Tuan (mainstream Universe)
- Sun Boy (mainstream Universe)
- Superboy (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Timber Wolf (mainstream Universe)
- Titania (mainstream Universe)
- Ultra Boy (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Wildfire (mainstream Universe)
- The Starburst Bandits [the Leader
- Vrzzk
- Zrxxl
- others]
- Dr. Vukoz
- Dr. Hosono (flashback)
- Gretal (flashback)
- Jorj (flashback)
- Marta (flashback)
Credits
- Script: Gerry Conway
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Pencils: Frank Chiaramonte
- Inks: Frank Chiaramonte
- Colors: Bob LeRose
- Letters: Todd Klein
Story Notes
Legion applicants Nightwind, Crystal Kid, and Lamprey were created by readers Robert Harris, Robert Cohen, and Scott R. Taylor, respectively, whose submissions were first published in The Amazing World of DC Comics (DC, 1974 series) #12 and #14.
Dial H for Hero Preview (1)
"Get Ready, Get Set To..."
Characters
- Futura (mainstream Universe)
- Vicki Grant (mainstream Universe)
- Chris King (mainstream Universe)
- Megaboy (mainstream Universe)
- The Moth (mainstream Universe)
- Sunspot (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
"Cover" of the "Dial H for Hero Preview". Displays a March cover date and a price of "free". Part of a 16-page insert previewing the upcoming Dial H for Hero feature in Adventure Comics. The preview is inserted between pages 13 and 14 of the main Legion story.
Who Are the Heroes?
Storyline
New student Christopher King meets Vicki Grant at school who tells him that the house his parents bought is rumored to be haunted. They find two mysterious dials in the attic which enable them to turn into super-heroes.
Characters
- Roger Dunbar (mainstream Universe)
- The Flying Buttress (mainstream Universe)
- Futura (mainstream Universe)
- G.L.U.N.K. (mainstream Universe)
- Vicki Grant (mainstream Universe)
- Chris King (mainstream Universe)
- Gary King (mainstream Universe)
- Greg King (mainstream Universe)
- Liz King (mainstream Universe)
- Bradford Mann (mainstream Universe)
- Megaboy (mainstream Universe)
- The Moth (mainstream Universe)
- Sunspot (mainstream Universe)
- Vicki Grant (first appearance and origin, see aliases)
- Chris King (first appearance and origin, see aliases)
- Horace Whittiker (flashback)
Credits
- Script: Marv Wolfman
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Frank Chiaramonte
- Inks: Dennis Jensen
- Inks: Bob Smith
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Ben Oda
- Letters: Todd Klein
Story Notes
Revival of the feature, now with Chris King and Vicki Grant holding H-Dials. The various super-hero identities, as well as the super-villains, are created by readers. Feature continues in Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #479. Heroes and villains are based on reader submissions: Futura created by Jim Simpers; The Moth created by Danny Vozzo; The Flying Buttress created by Steve Mattson; Mega Boy created by David Cason; Sunspot created by Shawn Sherman; G.L.U.N.K. created by Richard Morrissey (credited in Adventure Comics #479). Chris King's clothes designed by reader Eric Daniel. Vicki Grant's clothes designed by reader Douglas Cunningham. The King's home address is given as 231 Jewel Avenue. Logo design credit from http://kleinletters.com/.
Aquaman and the Space Capsule
Storyline
The Aqua-Family rescues two astronauts from a sinking spacecraft.
Characters
- Aqualad (Hostess ads Universe)
- Aquaman (Hostess ads Universe)
- Arthur Curry (Hostess ads Universe)
- Garth (Hostess ads Universe)
- Mera (Hostess ads Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Copyright © 1980 Continental Baking Company. Between pages 3 and 4 of the Dial H for Hero story.
"Who or what will Vicki and Chris become when they next Dial "H" for Hero"
Characters
- Vicki Grant (mainstream Universe)
- Chris King (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
Release form for submissions to Dial "H" for Hero.
Credits
- Script: Jack C. Harris
Story Notes
Letters submitted by Todd Horton, Steve Mayo, and Scott Katz. Also includes listing of other DC comics edited by Harris on sale this month.