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The Legion of Super-Heroes #278

Aug 1981 · DC · 0.50 USD
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“Tragedy at the Top of the World!”

In "Tragedy at the Top of the World!", the Legion of Super-Heroes faces a desperate crisis as Grimbor, consumed by grief and rage, blames them for Charma's death—while the mysterious Cosmic Chains slowly tighten around Earth. Written by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, with dynamic art by Jimmy Janes and Bruce D. Patterson, and colored by Gene D'Angelo, this 1981 issue delivers high-stakes tension and emotional weight. George Pérez's striking cover captures the intensity of the moment.

writer Gerry Conway · writer Roy Thomas · artist Jimmy Janes · artist, inker Bruce D. Patterson · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer Todd Klein · cover George Pérez

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Cast · 8 characters

Ayla RanzzBrin LondoGarth RanzzImra ArdeenLar GandLight LassSupermanTasmia Mallor

Full credits

writer Gerry Conway
writer Roy Thomas
artist Jimmy Janes
artist, inker Bruce D. Patterson
colorist Gene D'Angelo
letterer Todd Klein
cover pencils, inks George Pérez

Reprints

Reprinted in Superboy #5/1982 (1982), Supercomic #274 (1982), Hercule #5 (1984), Legion of Super-Heroes: Before the Darkness #2 (2022)

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