Legion of Super-Heroes: The Silver Age #1
A new era begins for the Legion of Super-Heroes in this landmark issue, written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by John Forte and Al Plastino, with inks by both and lettering by Milt Snapinn. When the Legionnaires suddenly lose control of their powers during a routine meeting, a mysterious figure named Urthlo takes charge—only to be exposed as a weaponized automaton sent from the past by Lex Luthor. The cover, by Evan "Doc" Shaner, captures the moment of tension with striking clarity.
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At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers. Urthlo arrives and announces that he now controls the Legionnaires' powers and there is nothing they can do about it. But Saturn Girl comes up with a serum to temporarily cure Mon-El and immunize him against lead, and Superboy releases him from the Phantom Zone to knock out Urthlo, who turns out to be an automaton created by Lex Luthor sent into the future to destroy the Legion.
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