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What do we do with a problem like Bion? And the life and times of Sun Boy!

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V4 #27
"Showdown!"
March 1992
On Sale January 23, 1992
w: Keith Giffen/Tom Bierbaum/Mary Bierbaum/Tom McCraw
a: Keith Giffen/Jason Pearson

In battle with B.I.O.N.!

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V4 #28
"The Sizzling Story of Sun Boy!"
April 1992
On Sale February 20, 1992
w: Tom Bierbaum/Mary Bierbaum
a: Keith Giffen/Jason Pearson/Al Gordon

What in the world happened to Dirk Morgna?

With the new old Legion back, how will everyone deal with the threat of B.I.O.N.?

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V4 #25
January 1992 - On Sale November 21, 1991
w: Tom & Mary Bierbaum
a: Dusty Abel/Brad Vancata

Batch SW6 seeks help from an unlikely source. They call... Universo!

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V4 #26
"The Terra Mosaic"
February 1992 - On Sale December 19, 1991
w: Tom & Mary Bierbaum/Keith Giffen
a: Keith Giffen/Jason Pearson/Al Gordon

The end of the Dominator occupation is near... but first, there's BION!

We all know Marla Latham, but do we really know Marla Latham's backstory?

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V4 #8

"The Origin of The Legion of Super-Heroes"
June 1990 - On Sale April 12, 1990
w: Keith Giffen/Al Gordon/Tom and Mary Bierbaum
a: Keith Giffen/Al Gordon/Chris Sprouse

Whatever happened to R.J. Brande?

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V4 #9

"Laurel's Story"
July 1990 - On Sale May 17, 1990
w: Keith Giffen/Al Gordon/Tom and Mary Bierbaum
a: Keith Giffen/Paris Cullins/Bob Lewis

The secrets of Laurel revealed!

It is the definitive origin of Blok! Also, Brainiac's dad is back...

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #272
"The Secret Origin of Blok"
February 1981
w: Gerry Conway
a: Steve Ditko (breakdowns); Frank Chiaramonte (finished art)

It's Legion tryouts, with a former Super-Assassin in the mix!

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #273
"A Murderer... Among Us?"
March 1981
w:Gerry Conway
a: Jimmy Janes

The terrifying return of Pulsar Stargrave!

Chameleon Boy's lineage revealed in one of the most shocking - SHOCKING - moments in Legion history!

In the city of Metropolis, in the 30th Century, there exists one of the most amazing clubs of all time! Its members are teen-aged youths, each possessing on special super-powers! The club members have vowed to use their fantastic power to battle crime... This rocket-shaped building is the Legion Clubhouse!

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SECRETS OF THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #2
"R.J. Brande Is Dying!"
February 1981
w: E. Nelson Bridwell (plot); Paul Kupperberg (script)
a: Jimmy Janes

Brande's secret is revealed, changing a Legionnaire's life forever!

SECRETS OF THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #3
"Revelation!"
March 1981
w: E. Nelson Bridwell (plot); Paul Kupperberg (writer)
a: Jimmy Janes

Will the Legion's last secret spell their doom?

We know WHO the Dark Man is, but What is the Dark Man? Later, we will address How is the Dark Man (Hint: He dies).

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #271
"What Is The Dark Man?"
January 1981
w: Gerry Conway
a: Jimmy Janes

The Legion teams with... The Fatal Five?

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SECRETS OF THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1
"The Past... Seen Darkly!"
January 1981
w: E. Nelson Bridwell (plot); Paul Kupperberg (script)
a: Jimmy Janes (breakdowns); Frank Chiaramonte (finished art)

R.J. Brande on the verge of death. Does a Legionnaire hold the cure?

It is Election Day and the Legion of Super-Heroes members run in to their old enemies.

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #269
"Who Shall Name The Dark Man?"
November 1980
w: Gerry Conway
a: Jimmy Janes

The Fatal Five returns with a terrifying new member!

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #270
"Who Is The Dark Man?"
December 1980
w: Gerry Conway
a: Jimmy Janes

Even The Fatal Five cannot stand against The Dark Man!

The genie can never be put back in the bottle... or can it? We also discover the origin of the Legion flight ring, and see what happens when Mark Twain meets your worst nightmare. It all happens in this episode of The Legion Clubhouse!

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"To Bottle A Genie!"
September 1980
w: Gerry Conway
a: Jimmy Janes

"LIfe After Life After LIfe"
October 1980
w: J. M. DeMatteis
a: Steve Ditko

An immortal alien targets the Legion... for revenge!

The fourth season of Young Justice has arrived, and with it come a few surprises!

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He wasn't around for very long, his power set nebulous at best, and this week, they give Tyroc an interesting backstory, before making him disappear... FOREVER!

In the city of Metropolis, in the 30th Century, there exists one of the most amazing clubs of all time! Its members are teen-aged youths, each possessing on special super-powers! The club members have vowed to use their fantastic power to battle crime... This rocket-shaped building is the Legion Clubhouse!

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #265
"The Brigadoon Syndrome!"
July 1980
w: Gerry Conway (plot); J. M. DeMatteis (script)
a: Jimmy Janes

Another hero leaves The Legion!

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #266
"Kantuu!"
August 1980
w: Gerry Conway
a: Jimmy Janes

Two Legionnaires release an ancient demon and all hell breaks loose...