Legion of Substitute Heroes Special

In this 1985 DC one-shot, Keith Giffen and Paul Levitz turn the spotlight on the Legion of Substitute Heroes—the well-meaning but underpowered team of hopefuls who never quite made the cut for the main Legion. Giffen, who both wrote and drew the issue, brings his signature blend of quirky humor and heartfelt underdog spirit to a story that celebrates the charm of trying your best even when you're outmatched. A warm, self-contained tribute to the little guys of the 30th century, it remains a fondly remembered oddity from the Bronze Age of comics.