Superboy & the Legion of Super-Heroes, #240
Published: June 1978
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"The chase is over..."
Characters
- Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy
- Phantom Girl
- Colossal Boy
- Cosmic Boy
- Sun Boy]
- Grimbor
Credits
- Pencils: Al Milgrom
- Pencils: Mike Grell
- Inks: Joe Rubinstein
Story Notes
Cover layout artist credit from photos of the original art, posted to "The Mike Grell Page" on Facebook on February 7, 2020.
The Man Who Manacled the Legion
Storyline
Grimbor wants revenge on the Legion after the death of Charma in prison.
Characters
- Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy
- Colossal Boy
- Cosmic Boy
- Phantom Girl
- Sun Boy]
- Grimbor
- Zall Morgan
- Charma (flashback)
- President Kandru
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
- Script: Jack C. Harris
- Pencils: Stan Rouse
- Pencils: Howard Chaykin
- Inks: Bob Wiacek
- Inks: Al Milgrom
- Inks: Terry Austin
- Colors: Cory Adams
- Letters: Shelly Leferman
Story Notes
Alan Kupperberg describes his uncredited layouts in Back Issue #62 (February 2013), in "World of Krypton: Comics' First Miniseries" by Tim Callahan. It is not clear how much modification Chaykin may have made to Kupperberg's work before turning it over to Bob Wiacek. Al Milgrom notes that he did fill-in inking in the letters page of issue #245.
Imperiled Sub
Storyline
Aquaman saves a miniature research submarine from a tidal wave. Once safely on land, the scientists aboard the sub celebrate their rescue by sharing Hostess Twinkies with Aquaman and Aqualad, but not with the dolphins who did all of the heavy lifting!
Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]
- Aqualad [Garth]
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell (uncertain)
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Ben Oda
Dawnstar Rising
Storyline
While still a student at the Legion Academy, Dawnstar recounts her origin and learns teamwork when she tries to round up two escaped creatures by herself.
Characters
- Legion of Super-Heroes [Wildfire]
- Legion Academy [Dawnstar
- Jed Rikane (first appearance)
- Laurel Kent
- Shadow Lad]
- R. J. Brande (flashback)
Credits
- Script: Paul Levitz
- Script: Paul Kupperberg
- Pencils: James Sherman
- Inks: Bob McLeod
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Shelly Leferman
Story Notes
In this story, Shadow Lad's real name is not revealed and is referred to as Shadow Lass' younger brother.
Credits
- Script: Al Milgrom
- Script: Paul Levitz
Story Notes
Letters from Ed Via and Eva D. Chardbian.
The Age of Heroes
Featuring The Legion Outpost Extra
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
bios of other 30th Century heroes outside the Legion