Cover: Nick Cardy

Legion of Super-Heroes #1

Feb 1973 · DC · 0.20 USD

📊 ~50,694 copies sold its debut month

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“[Part I]: The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion!”

The Legion of Super-Heroes #1 (1973) kicks off with a bold new recruit: Command Kid, whose confidence quickly stirs tension among the team. When Star Boy reaches out, asking Command Kid to help him grow stronger, the stage is set for a story of rivalry, trust, and the true meaning of heroism—written by Jerry Siegel and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Mooney, with a striking cover by Nick Cardy.

writer Jerry Siegel · artist, inker Jim Mooney · letterer David Huffine · cover Nick Cardy

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Full credits

writer Jerry Siegel

artist, inker Jim Mooney

letterer David Huffine

cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

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Command Kid joins the Legion, but his arrogance puts off some of the Legionnaires. Star Boy, however, asks Command Kid to help him become as powerful as he is.

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