Cover: Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson

Action Comics #384

Jan 1970 · DC · 0.15 USD

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In "The Forbidden Costume!", the Legion of Super-Heroes faces a crisis when Dream Girl’s prophetic vision foretells Mon-El’s death, prompting desperate measures across Daxam and the Legion. As Eltro Gand, a distant relative of Mon-El, steps in to take his place, a tragic chain of events unfolds—culminating in Mon’s death from lead poisoning and a desperate attempt to revive him using the same technology that once saved Lightning Lad. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by Jack Abel, this pivotal issue features cover art by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson, marking a defining moment in the Legion’s history.

Contains 3 stories

The Forbidden Costume!

12.17 pp · Superhero

SupermanBatmanPerry WhiteAabur-ZEnforcer NS-IIMark PeronSupergirl

In "The Forbidden Costume!", Superman finds himself trapped in a stolen criminal's suit that compels him to commit crimes—yet with his wits and resolve, he outsmarts the costume's influence at every turn. As the garment's power begins to shift, a second suit emerges, seeking a new wearer, setting the stage for a tense confrontation between two identical, cursed garments.

Lament for a Legionnaire!

10.7 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Ultra BoyPrincess ProjectraElement LadMon-ElDream GirlSuperboyKarate KidShadow Lass]Eltro Gand

In "Lament for a Legionnaire!" from Action Comics #384, Jo’s dreams foretell the tragic death of Mon-El, setting off a desperate effort by the Legionnaires and the planet Daxam to save him. When Mon succumbs to lead poisoning, his brother’s descendant, Eltro Gand, steps in—offering his own life essence to revive Mon through the same technology that once brought Lightning Lad back.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Lola