DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection #76

In the 31st century, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl tunnel into the Batcave seeking proof of Krypton’s existence—only to be confronted by a newly formed Justice League, rejected Legion applicants who fight them fiercely. When Superman arrives, he learns the truth behind the League’s strange behavior and the shocking fate of his fellow Legionnaires, leading him to a distant alien holding camp in search of the missing Brainiac 5.

In "Kapitel Drei: Licht und Schatten," Superman and his allies launch a daring rescue mission to free captured aliens, only to find themselves pursued across Earth and into the depths of space. With the Justice League closing in and the fate of their comrades hanging in the balance, the team must navigate a web of deception and alien technology—leading them straight to the enigmatic mind of Colu, where Brainiac 5’s legacy looms large.

In the 31st century, Superman and several Legionnaires are captured by Brainiac 5, who reveals a desperate plan to stop an impending invasion of Earth by the United Planets. With time running short and a mole within the Justice League exposing their movements, the captured Legionnaires must find a way to escape—before the war begins.

In "Kapitel Fünf: Rache der Reserve-Legion," Superman and his Legion of Super-Heroes allies return to Earth, only to find the ranks of their comrades compromised. With the help of the Legion of Substitute-Heroes, they launch a bold assault on Justice League headquarters using a space bus, while secretly infiltrating the base to uncover the truth behind missing Legionnaires and a mysterious crystal tablet claiming Superman is human. As tensions rise, they confront Earth-Man, whose resentment over being rejected by the Legion fuels a brutal showdown—pushing Superman to the edge, even as he fights without powers, dragging the battle into the void of space.

In "Kapitel Sechs: Sonnenaufgang," Superman finds himself at the mercy of Earth-Man, who has stripped him of his powers and sent him plummeting toward Earth. With the sun's light crucial to Sun Boy’s awakening, Chameleon Girl must act fast as the Legion of Super-Heroes races to free their comrades and stop the invasion. As Superman regains his strength at the moment of impact, he’s forced to confront Earth-Man’s twisted alliance with the alien force—only to be joined by the full might of the Legion, who stand with him as the fate of Earth hangs in the balance.

In "Legion der Superhelden," Superboy is approached by three future teens—Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl—who invite him to join the Legion of Super-Heroes. After a series of seemingly impossible challenges, Superboy’s determination and humor earn him their respect, though the true test lies not in success, but in how he handles the trials. With Jonathan Kent making a cameo, the story captures the spirit of youthful ambition and the quiet thrill of belonging to something greater.