About this Collection
This collection brings together the 2008 miniseries that reimagines the Legion of Super-Heroes' origins and early adventures, set in the 31st century. Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Barry Kitson, the story follows Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad as they form the Legion to inspire hope across a fractured United Planets. The volume collects the complete five-issue series, offering a modern take on the classic team's founding.
In a futuristic twist on heroism, three Legionnaires from the 31st century test Superboy’s mettle with a trio of lighthearted trials—only to reveal their true purpose was to see if he could laugh through the challenges. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Al Plastino, this classic tale captures the spirit of camaraderie and playful rivalry that defines the Legion of Super-Heroes. The cover by Mike Grell perfectly captures the youthful energy of the moment.
Contains 17 stories
The Legion of Super-Heroes
12 pp · Superhero
Superboy [Clark Kent]Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic BoyLightning Lad [as Lightning Boy]Saturn Girl] (introduction)Jonathan Kent (cameo)
The Stolen Super-Powers!
11 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Shrinking VioletBouncing BoySun BoyCosmic BoyChameleon BoyColossal BoySaturn GirlTriplicate GirlBrainiac 5Invisible KidMatter-Eater LadLightning Lad (death)Ultra BoyMon-ElSuperboy [Clark Kent]Supergirl]Lori Lemaris (cameo)Zaryan the Conqueror
Part I: The Super-Sacrifice of the Legionnaires!
7.67 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy [Clark Kent]Mon-ElSaturn GirlSun BoyLightning LassChameleon Boy]Proty
Part II: The Bravest Legionnaire!
6.67 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy [Clark Kent]Mon-ElSaturn GirlSun BoyLightning LassChameleon BoyLightning Lad (revived)]Proty (death)
The Adult Legion!
22 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Saturn WomanBrainiac 5Timber WolfLightning ManCosmic ManElement ManPolar Man]SupermanPower Boy (statue)Ferro Lad (statue) [also as Andrew Nolan]Shadow Woman (statue)Douglas NolanLight LadyNight WomanChemical King (statue)Reflecto (statue)Shrinking Violet (statue)Duplicate Man (statue)Ultra ManPhantom WomanRonn NahArna NahMon-ElBrin LondoBran LondoLoni LondoTenzil KemGim AllonThom KallorNura KallorChuck TaineLuornu TaineLegion of Super-Villains [Saturn QueenLightning LordCosmic King]
The War of the Legions!
12 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Saturn WomanBrainiac 5Lightning ManCosmic ManElement ManPolar ManLex Luthor (descendant, introduction)Mr. Mxyzptlk (descendant, introduction)]SupermanFerro Man [Douglas Nolan] (cameo)Legion of Super-Villains [Saturn QueenLightning LordCosmic KingEcho (introduction)Beauty Blaze (introduction)]Universe Tower
Last Fight for a Legionnaire
12 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Timber WolfKarate KidSuperboy [Clark Kent]Light LassChameleon BoyCosmic BoyMatter-Eater LadPhantom GirlSaturn GirlShrinking VioletFerro Lad (statue)]Chameleon KidMagno LadEsper LassPhantom LadCalorie QueenMicro Lad
The Future Is Forever!
23 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy [Clark Kent]Element LadPhantom GirlUltra BoyColossal BoySupergirl [Kara Zor-El]Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]Rond VidarBrainiac 5Shadow Lass [Shadow Woman]Mon-ElWhite WitchChameleon BoyCosmic BoyKarate Kid (cameo)Queen Projectra (cameo)Star Boy (cameo)Dream Girl (cameo)Blok (cameo)Wildfire (cameo)Dawnstar (cameo)Timber Wolf (cameo)Bouncing Boy (cameo)Duo Damsel (cameo)Sun Boy (cameo)Saturn Girl (cameo)Lightning Lad (cameo)Shrinking Violet (cameo)]Circadia SeniusQueegDouglas NolanR. J. BrandeProty IILegion of Substitute-Heroes [Chlorophyll KidFire LadPolar BoyColor KidNight GirlInfectious LassPorcupine PeteStone Boy] (cameo)Kid Psycho (cameo)Dev-EmHeroes of Lallor [Duplicate BoyEvolvo LadGas GirlLife Lass] (cameo)Dr. Gym'll (cameo)Shvaughn Erin (cameo)Elastic Lad [Jimmy Olsen] (cameo)Light Lass (cameo)Wanderers [CelebrandDartalgElvoImmortoOrnithoPsycheQuantum Queen] (cameo)Matter-Eater Lad (cameo)Paul Levitz (cameo)Keith Giffen (cameo)Larry Mahlstedt (cameo)John Costanza (cameo)Carl Gafford (cameo)Karen Berger (cameo)Garfield (cameo)Spider-Man (cameo)Batman (in shadow)Broot (cameo)Lenny (cameo)Squiggy (cameo)
The Future Is Forever: First Vision
6 pp · Superhero
Superboy [Clark Kent]Lex LuthorLana LangPete RossLegion of Super-Heroes [Lightning LadCosmic BoyInvisible Kid [Lyle Norg]Colossal BoySaturn GirlPhantom Girl (cameo)Triplicate Girl (cameo)Chameleon Boy (cameo)Bouncing Boy (cameo)Shrinking Violet (cameo)Brainiac 5 (cameo)Sun Boy (cameo)]time bubble
The Future Is Forever: Second Vision
5 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Sun BoySaturn GirlTriplicate Girl (dies)Light LassColossal BoyChameleon Boy (cameo)Phantom Girl (cameo)Ultra Boy (cameo)Star Boy (cameo)Matter-Eater Lad (cameo)]Legion of Substitute-Heroes [Polar BoyNight GirlColor Kid (cameo)Chlorophyll Kid (cameo)Fire Lad (cameo)Stone Boy (cameo)]Legion of Super-Villains [Lightning LordSaturn QueenCosmic King]ComputoUniverso (cameo)Persuader (cameo)Nardo (cameo)Shanghalla
The Future Is Forever: Third Vision
5 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Chameleon ManElement ManSun ManKarate KingTimber WolfMatter-Eater Lad (statue)Saturn Girl (statue)Cosmic Boy (statue)Shadow Woman (statue)Lightning Lad (statue)Shrinking Violet (statue)Ferro Lad (statue)Quantum Queen (statue)]Fatal Five [PersuaderTharokEmerald EmperessManoValidus]
The Future Is Forever: Fourth Vision
5 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [WildfireUltra ManSuperman [Clark Kent]Colossal ManPhantom WomanChemical King (cameo)Tyroc (cameo)Brainiac 5 (cameo)Element Man (cameo)Sun Man (cameo)Ferro Lad (photo)Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg] (photo)Shadow Lass (photo)Karate Kid (photo)]Thom KallorNura Nal
The Future Is Forever: Fifth Vision
6 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Light LassLightning LadSaturn GirlDream GirlWhite WitchPrincess ProjectraSun BoyColossal BoyCosmic BoyBrainiac 5 (cameo)Shrinking Violet (cameo)Shadow Lass (cameo)Karate Kid (cameo)Phantom Girl (cameo)]Mordru
The Future Is Forever: Sixth Vision
5 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Colossal BoyElement LadLightning LadWildfireKarate KidBlokDawnstarDream Girl (cameo)Chameleon Boy (cameo)Star Boy (cameo)Timber Wolf (cameo)Brainiac 5 (cameo)Matter-Eater Lad (cameo)Ultra Boy (cameo)Phantom Girl (cameo)Shrinking Violet (cameo)]The Dark Man
Time and Chance
23 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Live Wire [Garth Ranzz]Cosmic Boy [Rokk Krinn]Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]]R. J. BrandeLuornu DurgoRoderick DoylePresident ChuOtoJandoShvaughn ErinQuavHagbardMekt RanzzAyla RanzzMr. CuspinSgt. BendahSuperman (hologram)Batman (hologram)Flash (hologram)Wonder Woman (hologram)
Bedtime Story
10 pp · Superhero
Rokk KrinnPol KrinnMekt RanzzGarth RanzzAyla RanzzGranny GoodnessJonathan Kent (cameo)Martha Kent (cameo)Clark Kent (cameo)Jenni OgnatsDawn Allen OgnatsJeven OgnatsImra ArdeenSalu DigbyQuerl Dox
Legion World
14 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5ChameleonCosmic BoyGearInvisible KidLeviathanKid Quantum [Jazmin Cullen]Saturn GirlSensorShikariSparkTriadUltra BoyUmbraWildfire]Chuck TaineR. J. Brande
![Legion of Super-Heroes: 1,050 Years of the Future #[nn] cover](https://cdn.comicbooks.com/covers/openlibrary/9781401217914.jpg)