Adventure Comics #345

In "Part I: The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad!", the Legion of Super-Heroes faces a dire crisis as their ally, Matter-Eater Lad, stands trial for a crime he may not have committed. With the girls orchestrating a daring jailbreak and the fate of a Legionnaire hanging in the balance, Superboy, Mon-El, and Ultra Boy rush to intervene. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life with Curt Swan’s dynamic art and George Klein’s precise inks, this issue captures the tension and heroism that define the Legion’s early adventures, all framed by Swan and Klein’s iconic cover.