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Cosmic King

Cosmic King

5 appearances Β· Bronze Age Β· 1985–2011 Β· 1 key issues
Who is Cosmic King?

Cosmic King is a supervillain from the far future who serves as an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes, appearing in Adventure Comics and Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes alongside characters like Imra Ardeen and Mysa Nal.

A villain with roots in the far future, Cosmic King made his Who's Who debut in 1985 β€” introduced to DC readers by Len Wein as part of that landmark Bronze Age reference series that codified the sprawling DC Universe for a generation of collectors. His small but notable footprint spans 26 years across titles like Adventure Comics and Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, where he keeps dangerous company alongside the likes of Imra Ardeen, Night Girl, and Mysa Nal. With just five catalog appearances and one recognized key issue to his name, Cosmic King is a rare, intriguing figure β€” the kind of deep-cut character that rewards the devoted reader willing to dig into DC's rich Legion mythology.

β˜… First appearance
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #5
Jul 1985

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1985–2011

Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #5 β˜… 1985
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #5
Adventure Comics #528 2011
Adventure Comics #528

Appearances

Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe (1985)
Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes (1984)
Adventure Comics (2009)