Legion of Super-Heroes Archives, Vol. 5 (DC Archive Editions) this question feed

asked by drvale on November 6, 2006 3:51 PM
Spanning Adventure Comics 340-349 (January-October 1966), the fifth volume of Legion of Super-Heroes Archives is where the book started its peak period. It begins with the mad machine Computo who kills a Legionnaire; a member faces expulsion for killing; Ferro Lad, Karate Kid, and Princess Projectra are introduced; the warlike Khund race is discovered; and Doctor Regulus and Universo make their first appearances. But more important than the new characters was the new writer, 13-year-old wunderkind Jim Shooter, whose writing (and storyboarding, the large-panel style of which is noticeably different from the norm) would carry the Legion to new heights. --David Horiuchi


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Legion archives volume 5 should be in any Legion fan's collection. This volume introduces COMPUTO, one of the Legion's deadliest enemies and features the shocking death of Tricplicate Girl (well sort of). This volume also contains the famous "Traitor in the Legion" story that introduces Princess Projecta, Nemesis Kid, and Ferro Lad. All of these events are a big part of Legion lore. This volume is a great addition to any comic collection.
reviewed by willie on November 19, 2006 5:58 AM

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