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The Legion of Super-Heroes#262
Cover: James Sherman

The Legion of Super-Heroes #262

Apr 1980 · DC · 0.40 USD
“The Planet That Captured the Legion”

In "The Planet That Captured the Legion," a Legion team rebuilds their shattered headquarters while another, led by the enigmatic R. J. Brande, ventures into the unknown to forge new stars—only to face perilous trials on a planet that defies their understanding. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Jim Sherman, with inks by Sherman and Joe Rubinstein, this 1980 DC adventure blends cosmic wonder with high-stakes teamwork, all rendered in vivid colors by Gene D'Angelo and lettered by Ben Oda. The cover, by James Sherman, captures the moment of awe and tension as the Legion confronts the planet’s mysteries.

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writer Gerry Conway · artist, inker Jim Sherman · inker Joe Rubinstein · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer Ben Oda · cover James Sherman

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artist, inker Jim Sherman
colorist Gene D'Angelo
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils, inks James Sherman

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As one team of Legionnaires rebuilds their headquarters, another team accompanies R. J. Brande on a mission to create new suns and encounters impossible dangers on a strange planet.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).