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Legion of Super-Heroes: 1,050 Years of the Future #[nn]
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.
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Three teens from the future offer Superboy membership in their super-hero club. But when Superboy fails to complete three simple tasks, the Legionnaires pretend to reject him, until they reveal that the three tasks were merely initiation pranks which proved he is a good sport.
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