Legion of Super-Heroes: 1980-1985: A Definitive Guide

The Legion of Super-Heroes is a team of teenage superheroes from the 30th century. They were created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino and first appeared in Adventure Comics #247 in 1958.

The Legion's history is long and complex, but the period from 1980 to 1985 is widely considered to be one of the team's most creative and successful eras.

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The Creative Team

The Legion's creative team during this period was led by writer Paul Levitz and artist Keith Giffen. Levitz was a long-time fan of the Legion and brought a deep understanding of the team's history and characters to his work.

Giffen's art was dynamic and expressive, and he brought a fresh new look to the Legion. He also had a knack for creating memorable and iconic characters, such as the cosmic hero Cosmic Boy and the time-traveling heroine Saturn Girl.

The Stories

The stories of the Legion during this period were just as innovative as the art. Levitz and Giffen were not afraid to experiment with new ideas and concepts, and they often tackled social and political issues in their stories.

One of the most famous Legion stories from this era is "The Great Darkness Saga." This epic crossover event featured the Legion battling against a powerful cosmic entity known as the Great Darkness.

The "Great Darkness Saga" was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to cement the Legion's status as one of DC Comics' top teams.

The Characters

The Legion of Super-Heroes is a large and diverse team, with dozens of members from all over the universe. Some of the most iconic members from the 1980-1985 era include:

• Cosmic Boy: The leader of the Legion, Cosmic Boy has the power to control magnetic fields.
• Saturn Girl: A powerful telepath, Saturn Girl can read minds and project her thoughts into the minds of others.
• Lightning Lad: A speedster, Lightning Lad can move at incredible speeds.
• Superboy: A clone of Superman, Superboy possesses all of Superman's powers.
• Timber Wolf: A werewolf-like hero, Timber Wolf has enhanced strength and senses.

These are just a few of the many memorable characters who made the Legion of Super-Heroes one of the most popular superhero teams of the 1980s.

The Legacy

The Legion of Super-Heroes' 1980-1985 era is widely considered to be one of the team's most creative and successful periods.

The stories were innovative and exciting, the art was dynamic and expressive, and the characters were memorable and iconic.

The Legion of Super-Heroes' 1980-1985 era is a testament to the power of teamwork and imagination. It is a period that will continue to be enjoyed by fans for years to come.

Bibliography

• Levitz, Paul. Legion of Super-Heroes: The Great Darkness Saga. DC Comics, 1982.
• Giffen, Keith. Legion of Super-Heroes: The Five Years Later Saga. DC Comics, 1984.
• Wells, Mark. The Legion of Super-Heroes: A History and Analysis. TwoMorrows Publishing, 2006.

### Additional Images for Alt Attributes

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Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1985) #261 (Legion of Super-Heroes (1980-1989))

by Dr. Velma Bagby

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	68940 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	18 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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