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Issue: Superboy #205
Publication Date: November 1974
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Issues: #205 of 230 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/22/1974
Volume: 26
Pages: 100
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.60 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 11 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #109.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound (#129, 138, 147, 156, 165, 185, 202, 205, 208)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Reprinted From6
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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The Legion of Super-Executioners; The Outcast Super-Heroes; The One-Man Team

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Shadow Lass; Mon-El; Ultra Boy; Supergirl; Cosmic Boy; Light Lass; Phantom Girl; Karate Kid; Saturn Girl; Sun Boy]; Lana Lang; Mike Grell
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #11 published October 2001
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: B-2271
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Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Hurry up, Superboy!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #378 published March 1969
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: N-1133
Disclose Notes: Uses the cover image from Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #378.
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The Legion of Super-Executioners

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Mon-El; Shadow Lass; Karate Kid; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Ultra Boy; Superboy; Shrinking Violet]; Lana Lang [also as Insect Queen]; The Master
Synopsis: Superboy and Lana Lang arrive in the 30th century to find Ultra Boy locked up and berserk. After Superboy sets off to retrieve the cure for Ultra Boy's condition, the Legionnaires turn on Lana Lang and prepare to execute her and a rational Ultra Boy. Superboy secretly saves Ultra Boy and Lana Lang from their firing squad, then the three of them destroy the helmet of the alien controlling the other Legionnaires.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy en het Legioen der Super-Helden #1 published January 1975
as Het Legioen der Super-Beulen...! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy en het Legioen der Super-Helden #1 published January 1975
as Het Legioen der Super-Beulen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #7/1975 published July 1975
as Superbødlene [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #9/1975 published September 1975
as Superbødlene [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Taschenbuch #2 [unnamed variant] published January 1976
as Legion der Scharfrichter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #11 published October 2001
as [Chapter 1]: The Legion of Super-Executioners [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #11 published October 2001
as Chapter 2: The Legionnaire Firing Squad [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #11 published October 2001
as Chapter 3: The Army of Super-Slaves [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Job Number: B-2187
Disclose Notes: Lettering credit from reprint in Legion Archives.
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Meet "Iron Mike" Grell

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: biography
Character(s): Superboy; Saturn Girl; Aquaman
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #11 published October 2001
as Meet "Iron Mike" Grell [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: B-2252
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The One-Man Team!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superboy [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Lana Lang; Chief Parker; Professor Lang; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent
Synopsis: Superboy demonstrates why he cannot compete in high school sports while stopping a band of robbers.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperboy #88 published April 1961
was The One-Man Team! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Job Number: N-1129
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (logo illustration)
Inker(s): ? (logo illustration)
Colorist(s): ? (logo illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mon-El; Superboy; Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl
First Line: Like they say in show biz...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Job Number: B-2255
Disclose Notes: Excerpts of letters from: Steve Epstein, Ron Blum, Dan Jurgens, Bruce Woehl, Michael Forrester, Elvis White, Charles David Haskell, David Kell, Jack Terbush, Anthony Brooks, Clint Thomas, Rich Morrissey, Scott Taylor, Mike White, Jeff Synder, Dart Vernon, Hortense Fenner, Randy Emeniser, Michael Ingrassia, Reddie Brandly, Carlton Hendricks, Michael Raship, Brian Prescott and Jeannie Frehmel. Roma Pohorecky, Steven Vaughn, Lionel Culpepper, John Gaines and Mary Ann Consolo also mentioned as letter writers.
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The Outcast Super-Heroes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El; Linda Danvers]; Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg]; Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]; Chameleon Boy [Reep Daggle]; Shrinking Violet [Salu Digby]; Colossal Boy [Gim Allon]; Brainiac 5 [Querl Dox]; Sun Boy [Dirk Morgana]; Mon-El [Lar Gand]; Ultra Boy [Jo Nah]; Element Lad [Jan Arrah]; Matter-Eater Lad [Tenzil Kem]; Cosmic Boy [Rokk Krinn]; Light Lass [Ayla Ranzz]; Phantom Girl [Tinya Wazzo]; Duo Damsel [Luornu Durgo]; Karate Kid [Val Armorr]]; Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Sir Prize; Miss Terious
Synopsis: Superboy and Supergirl resign due to a Kryptonite cloud, and are replaced by Sir Prize and Miss Terious.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #350 published November 1966
was The Outcast Super-Heroes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
Job Number: N-1127
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Part II: The Devil's Dozen!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El; Linda Danvers]; Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg]; Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]; Chameleon Boy [Reep Daggle]; Shrinking Violet [Salu Digby]; Colossal Boy [Gim Allon]; Brainiac 5 [Querl Dox]; Sun Boy [Dirk Morgana]; Mon-El [Lar Gand]; Ultra Boy [Jo Nah]; Element Lad [Jan Arrah]; Matter-Eater Lad [Tenzil Kem]; Cosmic Boy [Rokk Krinn]; Light Lass [Ayla Ranzz]; Phantom Girl [Tinya Wazzo]; Duo Damsel [Luornu Durgo]; Karate Kid [Val Armorr]; Ferro Lad [Andrew Nolan]; Sir Prize [Star Boy]; Miss Terious [Dream Girl]]; RJ Brande; Devil's Dozen [Prince Evillo; The Hag [White Witch] (intro); The Wild Huntsman; Sugyn; Apollo [Tal Obrin]]
Synopsis: The Devil's Dozen commit robberies and kidnap Lightning Lad.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #350 published November 1966
was The Outcast Super-Heroes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Job Number: N-1127
Disclose Notes: The villains are called the Devil's Dozen however only five are shown. First appearance of the Hag who is later revealed to be the White Witch.
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Lore of the Legion!

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Mon-El; Element Lad; Dream Girl; Karate Kid; Princess Projectra; Shadow Lass; Timber Wolf; Chemical King; Wildfire; Ferro Lad]; Elastic Lad; Kid Psycho; Insect Queen; Pete Ross; Rond Vidar
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #7/1975 published January 1975
as Aus den Personalakten der Legion [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #11 published October 2001
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagThe Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #11 published October 2001
as Lore of the Legion [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Profiles of ten of the Legionnaires and five of their associates. Writing credit from reprint in Legion Archives.

Some of the figures are taken from stories in Superboy (DC, 1949 series) #94 (January 1962) [Pete Ross], Superboy (DC, 1949 series) #125 (December 1965) [Kid Psycho], Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #352 (January 1967) [Ferro Lad], Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #360 (September 1967) [Rond Vidar], Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (DC, 1954 series) #105 (September 1967) [Jimmy Olsen], and Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #370 (July 1968) [Insect Queen].
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The Forgotten Legion! Part I

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Substitute-Heroes [Stone Boy [Dag Wentim]; Night Girl [Lydda Jath]; Polar Boy [Brek Bannin]; Fire Lad [Staq Mavlen]; Color Kid [Ulu Vakk]; Chlorophyll Kid [Ral Benem]]; Legion of Super-Pets [Krypto; Beppo; Streaky; Comet]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Supergirl [Kara Zor-El; Linda Danvers]; Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg]; Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]; Shrinking Violet [Sau Digby]; Brainiac 5 [Querl Dox]; Mon-El [Lar Gand]; Ultra Boy [Jo Nah]; Element Lad [Jan Arrah]; Matter-Eater Lad [Tenzil Kem]; Cosmic Boy [Rokk Krinn]; Phantom Girl [Tinya Wazzo];Ferro Lad [Andrew Nolan]; Karate Kid [Val Armorr]; Sir Prize [Star Boy]; Miss Terious [Dream Girl]]; Devil's Dozen [Prince Evillo; Hag [White Witch]; Sugyn; Wild Huntsman]
Synopsis: The Legion encounters the Hag on the Brande estate. Lightning Lad tries to resist the corrupting influence of Evillo. The Legion call the the Subs into action.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #351 published December 1966
was Part I: The Forgotten Legion! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Job Number: N-1128
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Part II: The Faces Behind the Masks!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Bouncing Boy [Chuck Taine]; Mon-El [Lar Gand]; Superboy [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; Colossal Boy [Gim Allon]; Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]; Princess Projectra [Projectra Wind'zzor]; Element Lad [Jan Arrah]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El; Linda Danvers]; Ferro Lad [Andrew Nolan]; Star Boy [Sir Prize]; Dream Girl [Miss Terious]; Matter-Eater Lad [Tenzil Kem]; Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg]; Cosmic Boy [Rokk Krinn]]; Master Mxyzptlk; Devil's Dozen [Prince Evillo; The Hag [White Witch]; The Wild Huntsman; Sugyn; Apollo [Tal Obrin]]; Legion of Substitute-Heroes [Stone Boy [Dag Wentim]; Night Girl [Lydda Jath]; Polar Boy [Brek Bannin]; Fire Lad [Staq Mavlen]; Color Kid [Ulu Vakk]; Chlorophyll Kid [Ral Benem]]; Legion of Super-Pets [Krypto; Beppo; Streaky; Comet]
Synopsis: The Legion gather the materials to counter the Hag's spells and reveal her as the White Witch. Sir Prize and Miss Terious reveal themselves as Star Boy and Dream Girl. They then attack Evillo's headquarters.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #351 published December 1966
was Part I: The Forgotten Legion! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Job Number: N-1128
Disclose Notes: First appearance of the Witch With as herself.

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