Cover: Mike Grell

Superboy #212

Oct 1975 · DC · 0.25 USD

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In "Last Fight for a Legionnaire," Superboy faces a rare challenge as six aspiring heroes—each from the same worlds as current Legionnaires—test their worth in a high-stakes trial by combat. Tenzil, newly drawn into the political spotlight on his homeworld of Bismoll, must balance his duties as a potential Legionnaire with a sudden run for office. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated with dynamic precision by Mike Grell (who also handled the cover inks), this 1975 issue captures the tension between duty, identity, and the weight of legacy.

Contains 2 stories

Last Fight for a Legionnaire

11 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Timber Wolf [Brin Londo]Karate Kid [Val Armorr]Superboy [Kal-El]Light Lass [Ayla Ranzz]Chameleon Boy [Reep Daggle]Cosmic Boy [Rokk Krinn]Matter-Eater Lad [Tenzil Kem]Phantom Girl [Tinya Wazzo]Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen]Shrinking Violet [Salu Digby]Ferro Lad [Andrew Nolan](statue)]Chameleon Kid [Toog Lintens]Magno Lad [Kort Greez]Esper Lass [Meta Ulnoor]Phantom Lad [Solon Darga]Calorie Queen [Taryn Loy]Micro Lad [Lalo Muldron]Agent Bek

A Death Stroke at Dawn

8 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Shadow Lass [Tasmia Mallor]Cosmic Boy [Rokk Krinn]Lightning Lad [Garth Ranzz](cameo)Saturn Girl [Imra Ardeen] (cameo)Sun Boy [Dirk Morgna] (cameo)]Night Girl [Lydda Jath]Hunk"Crafty" ColsonGunnerSinde

In "A Death Stroke at Dawn," Night Girl faces a perilous challenge as her powers wane with the rising sun, yet she refuses to back down when confronted by dangerous foes. With Shadow Lass and the Legion of Super-Heroes watching from the shadows, she must rely on courage and quick thinking to outwit a ruthless gang led by the cunning "Crafty" Colson—just as daylight threatens to strip her of her strength.