Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Prologue to Earthwar" marks a bold new chapter in Superboy’s journey, with Paul Levitz weaving a tense, time-bending mystery that redefines loyalty and identity. In a striking collaboration, Dick Dillin’s dynamic art, polished by Dick Giordano’s inks and Jerry Serpe’s vivid colors, brings to life a future where Superboy’s past collides with his present—only to be saved by a familiar friend. Joe Staton’s cover captures the moment of high-stakes confrontation, setting the tone for a story that challenges what it means to be a hero.
In the icy reaches of Antarctica, the Legion of Super-Heroes races to stop the Resource Raiders from stealing vital metals, even as tensions flare across the galaxy. Just as peace talks loom between the United Planets and the Dominators, Mon-El, Dawnstar, Wildfire, and Ultra Boy uncover sabotage on Weber's World—threatening the fragile alliance. When Shvaughn Erin arrives at Legion HQ with a desperate plea for help, the team must confront a mystery that could unravel everything.
When four Legionnaires—Dream Girl, Light Lass, Princess Projectra, and Shadow Lass—unwind at a flying restaurant for a girls’ night out, their downtime is interrupted by a trio of thieves with a plan to strike three targets in one night. With Commander Ilni Cerrel on the case, the night takes a turn from cocktails to chaos as the Legionnaires must balance relaxation with the sudden need to stop a high-stakes heist.
When Ambassador Relnic and the Dominators disappear during peace talks on Weber's World, the Khunds launch a sudden invasion of Earth—leaving only the Legion of Substitute Heroes to stand in their way. With the full might of the Legion scattered and Earth's fate hanging in the balance, the Subs must rise to the challenge, testing their courage and unity against an overwhelming enemy.
In the midst of the Khunds' brutal invasion of Earth, the Legion of Super-Heroes rallies to defend their armory, with Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Bouncing Boy, and Duo Damsel holding the line. When Karate Kid returns from the 20th Century, the team uncovers a shocking truth: the war was orchestrated by the Dark Circle, led by the ancient sorcerer Mordru.
When Chameleon Boy reveals that Ultra Boy was framed for the murder of An Ryd, the Legion is thrown into chaos—just as a colossal entity named Omega descends, claiming to be the living embodiment of universal hatred. With trust fraying and a cosmic threat looming, the Legion must confront both a hidden betrayal and an enemy that feeds on despair.
In "Postscript to Holocaust," the Legion of Super-Heroes races to stop the Starburst Raiders from siphoning the sun's core, even as Tenzil Kem and Brainiac 5 remain trapped in a mental institution. With R.J. Brande facing bankruptcy, the team must hold the line—both in space and in the fragile stability of their own minds.
In "Night of the Super-Assassins!", the Legion of Super-Heroes faces a deadly assault from a rogue faction of interstellar assassins seeking vengeance for a world they believe the team destroyed. With President Kandru withholding crucial support, the Legion must defend themselves against enemies who know their every move—and their darkest secrets.
In a shocking twist, Superboy finds himself on trial before his father, Superman, and the Legion’s closest allies — but the real trial is far from fair. Pete Ross, using a mind-transfer machine and a time-traveling device, has swapped minds with Superboy and now forces Superman to face judgment for failing to protect Jon Ross. As the jury deliberates, the true test begins when Superboy, trapped in Pete’s body back in Smallville, breaks free and calls upon Krypto to turn the tide.
When Brainiac 5 uncovers the shocking truth that six Legionnaires believed dead are actually in suspended animation, the team faces a new mission: track down the League of Super-Assassins. With R.J. Brande’s financial empire crumbling, the Subs are called in to help — but not everyone agrees on how to handle the dangerous alliance.
When Gorgli traps Tokyo in a phantom zone, the Legion of Super-Heroes races against time—literally—traveling back to Krypton to retrieve ancient materials needed to break the siege. With Superboy, Cosmic Boy, Wildfire, Shadow Lass, and Shrinking Violet facing the past, the stakes rise as Earth’s fate hangs in the balance.
When a prisoner breaks free from the asylum, his mind-bending rage targets the Legion, striking at Sun Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad with their deepest fears. As the Psycho-Warrior unleashes a mental assault, the team must confront their inner demons before the mind-attack breaks them.
In "Psycho War," the Legion of Super-Heroes faces off against the unstable Psycho-Warrior, a man whose mind shattered in space and now wields terrifying psychic powers. As the battle unfolds, the villain forces Superboy to confront a vision of his parents’ tragic fate—though the memory will fade when he returns to the 20th Century, the emotional weight will linger with every return to the 30th. To protect him, Saturn Girl makes a difficult choice, altering his mind with a hypnotic command that will change his path forever.
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