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Cover: Mike Collins & Mark Farmer

The Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #9

Jan 2000 · DC · 49.95 USD; 76.00 CAD

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This ninth volume of the Legion of Super-Heroes Archives collects stories from the late 1960s, featuring the futuristic teen superhero team as they battle cosmic threats and navigate personal dramas. Written by Jim Shooter with art by Curt Swan and others, this hardcover edition reprints issues from Adventure Comics and Action Comics, showcasing the Silver Age adventures that solidified the Legion's enduring appeal.

In "Heroes for Hire!" from The Legion of Super-Heroes Archives #9, a 2000 DC release, the Legion faces a rare moment of personal drama amid their usual heroics. While most members are off enjoying family time, Matter-Eater Lad clashes with his father, only to find himself back at headquarters where Shrinking Violet vents about her romantic struggles. Their tentative date takes an unexpected turn when Duplicate Boy shows up—but instead of conflict, the moment becomes a quiet lesson in kindness, guided by Matter-Eater Lad. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Jim Shooter and Win Mortimer, with inks by Jack Abel and colors by Digital Chameleon, the issue’s cover by Mike Collins and Mark Farmer captures the Legion’s trademark mix of camaraderie and quirky charm.

Contains 24 stories

[Part I]: Heroes for Hire!

16 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Karate KidSuperboyBrainiac 5Duo DamselPrincess Projectra]ModulusLeland McCauley III

[Part II]: The Money Mad Members

7 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Princess ProjectraBrainiac 5Karate KidChemical King]

[Part I]: Twelve Hours to Live!

9.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [SuperboyDuo DamselBrainiac 5Princess ProjectraKarate Kid]Lana LangMartha KentJonathan Kent

[Part II]: Shadow of Death!

12.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Karate KidPrincess ProjectraSuperboyBrainiac 5Duo Damsel]The Fatal Five [ValidusPersuaderTharokEmerald EmpressMano]Myron Marks

[Part I]: Burial in Space!

11.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Princess ProjectraBrainiac 5Karate KidInvisible KidSuperboyDuo DamselShrinking VioletUltra BoyStar BoyPhantom GirlTimber WolfChameleon BoyChemical KingLightning Lad]

Part II: Showdown on Seeris!

2.5 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Ultra BoyLightning LadTimber WolfChameleon BoyStar BoyPhantom GirlInvisible KidPrincess ProjectraKarate KidShrinking VioletSuperboyDuo Damsel]

Part III: Help Comes... Too Late?

7.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Ultra BoyStar BoySuperboyPhantom GirlChameleon BoyChemical KingTimber WolfLightning LadInvisible KidShrinking VioletDuo DamselSuperboyBrainiac 5Karate KidPrincess Projectra]

[Part I]: The Legion's Space Odyssey!

7.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Duo DamselBouncing BoySuperboyInvisible KidDream GirlLight LassSun BoyCosmic BoyUltra Boy]

Part II: The Building of the Ship!

6.5 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Bouncing BoyDuo DamselUltra BoyInvisible KidSun BoyCosmic BoyLight LassSun Boy]

Part III: No Welcome for the Wanderers!

7.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Sun BoyCosmic BoyUltra BoyBouncing BoyDuo DamselSuperboyMon-ElInvisible Kid]Legion of Super-Pets [Proty IIStreakyKryptoCometBeppo]

The Forbidden Fruit!

9.67 pp · Superhero

Light LassTimber WolfLightning Lad

One of Us Is an Impostor!

7.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Mon-ElElement LadLightning LadDream GirlShadow Lass]Sunburst

Half a Legionnaire?

11.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Duo DamselBouncing BoyMon-El]Nam'Lor

The Hapless Hero!

11.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Shrinking VioletMatter-Eater LadKarate KidPhantom GirlChemical KingBrainiac 5Saturn GirlLightning LadUltra BoyPrincess Projectra]Duplicate Boy

Kill a Friend to Save a World!

10.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Karate KidUltra BoyShrinking VioletSuperboyMon-ElTimber WolfLight Lass [as Carina Walter]]ProtectorZorlaCasvarr

Chameleon Boy's Secret Identity!

10.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Chameleon Boy [also as Dane Roberts]Princess ProjectraKarate Kid]Janice Warren

Lament for a Legionnaire!

10.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Ultra BoyPrincess ProjectraElement LadMon-ElDream GirlSuperboyKarate KidShadow Lass]Eltro Gand

The Fallen Starboy!

10.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Saturn GirlColossal BoyStar BoyKarate KidDream GirlBrainiac 5]

Zap Goes the Legion!

10.67 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Lightning LadSaturn GirlCosmic BoyUltra BoyPhantom GirlKarate KidBrainiac 5]Night GirlHawkor PhuyUli Algor

One Hero Too Many!

10 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Saturn Girl (cameo)Lightning Lad (cameo)Cosmic Boy (cameo)Duo DamselPhantom GirlChameleon Boy (cameo)Colossal Boy (cameo)Invisible Kid (cameo)Star Boy (cameo)SupergirlBrainiac 5Shrinking Violet (cameo)SuperboySun BoyBouncing BoyUltra BoyMatter-Eater Lad (cameo)Mon-ElLight Lass (cameo)Element LadKarate KidPrincess ProjectraDream GirlShadow Lass (cameo)Timber WolfChemical King]Prof. SayarWayland BannanLegion of Super-Pets [KryptoStreakyCometBeppoProty II]

The Mystery Legionnaire!

11 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic BoyShrinking VioletChemical King]Klim

The Tyrant and the Traitor!

12 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5Element LadKarate KidTimber WolfChameleon BoySaturn Girl]President Peralla of LahumDiol MasrinChavakProty IINym BelevYroaWanparMarli Zhorg

The Ordeal of Element Lad!

10 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Saturn GirlElement LadTimber WolfKarate KidBrainiac 5Chameleon BoyKarate Kid]WanparMarli ZhorgDiol MasrinYroaNym Belev

The Legionnaires Who Never Were!

12 pp · Superhero

Legion of Super-Heroes [Saturn GirlPrincess ProjectraKarate KidMatter-Eater LadShadow LassCosmic BoyShrinking VioletSun Boy [also as Saturn Lad]Brainiac 5 [also as Prince Projectur]Chameleon Boy [also as Pozr-Du]Mon-ElElement LadUltra BoyLight Lass (cameo)Dream Girl (cameo)Invisible Kid (cameo)Supergirl (cameo)Timber Wolf (cameo)Bouncing Boy (cameo)Lightning Lad (cameo)Phantom Girl (cameo)Duo Damsel (cameo)Colossal Boy (cameo)Chemical King (cameo)Star Boy (cameo)]