That and finally have a speeder like XS in the team, when before such an ability was part of the more powerful Legionnaires like Mon-el and Ultra Boy powers.

Illusions to look humanoid is all very well, but how did anyone avoid falling over her tail? Granted, the original LSH had far too many humanoids way into the 1980s but this is the most drastic change. The biggest surprise was seeing Projectra is now a giant snake with mechanical arms and I’m still not sure when that happened although looking it up, looks like I missed that ‘Zero Hour’ change. This version by writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning becomes much darker. Seven heroes find themselves stranded in the present with a mission to “save their future from annihilation.” I’m intrigued and eager to find out if this is the classic Legion, a new youngerĪs always, the complete lists can be found here, along with an explanation of how they were assembled.Now for those who want to be confused, this version of the Legion Of Super-Heroes appears to be an advancement of the Mark Waid re-birth from 1994-2004, just in case you’re buying this one after the ‘Legionnaires’ book I reviewed a couple days ago. In one series, the Legion of Super-Heroes, the team is in the future recovering from a great disaster. In September, the team will have two series, each beginning with No. The Legion is part of the shake-up of DC’s super-hero books. Coipel, has become a major talent and it’s interesting to see one of his formative works. It’s easily one of the best stories of the “Archie” Legion and in the top 10 of all Legion adventures so far.

The 12 issues collected in this edition chronicle their struggle: some heroesĭie and change, certain relationships splinter and new allies are found. Some of the heroes find themselves lost in deep space with little hope of getting home. Has its bright moments, but it is a dark tale. “Legion Lost,” which I had not previously read before it was collected, The rebooted team which some fans called the “Archie” version, perhaps because the group started out so cheerful.

The classic Legion – the original versions of the 1958 heroes were allowed to age and it was engrossing to watch their friendships and relationships develop over time – so I never quite clicked with A younger version of the Legion was introduced in 1994 and “Legion Lost,” written by the team of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and illustrated by Olivier Coipel, is about that team.

Legion Lost by Dan Abnett