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Brandon Vietti spills the beans on season 2 of 'Legion of Super Heroes'
by Kevin Leung (Mon 08-06-2007)

...eason of 'Legion of Super-Heroes' premieres on Saturday, September 22 on the Kid's WB on the CW.

Up-Coming LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES Character Designs
by Karl Schneider (Tue 05-02-2006)

Superman Homepage grabbed an exclusive sneak peak of the character designs for the up-coming animated series Legion of Super-Heroes. The animated series will appear on the new CW network. CW will be replacing WB and UPN this fall. CW is a joint venture...

Winner: 'Legion of Super Heroes Vol. 1' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-28-2007)

Update September 28th Congratulations to Comix700 It may not be the whole season, but it's a start...and it's freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email address you regist...


Winner: Legion of Super Heroes on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-12-2007)

Updated October 12 Congratulations to Rheul! Take your head out of the oven, buddy! You won the DVD! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email address you registered the site with is a valid work...

Karate Kid debuts on 'Legion of Super Heroes' this Saturday
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-23-2007)

The 'Legion of Super Heroes' expands its ranks again this Saturday, October 27 in an all-new episode entitled 'The Karate Kid.' When the dreaded Legion Auditions produce just one potential new member - Nemesis Kid - Superman goes out recruiting, an...

Legion of Super-Heroes
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 03-02-2005)

This is for you, Scott.I was really reluctant to pick this series up, knowing full well how insanely convoluted the continuity in the old LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES titles had become. In my understanding, after CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, the Legion was kind ...

More images from today's all-new 'Legion of Super Heroes'
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 11-17-2007)

The Legion of Super Heroes working with Imperiex? Such is the case in "Unnatural Alliances," an all-new episode of 'Legion of Super Heroes' premiering this Saturday, November 17 at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT within the top-rated Kids' WB! lineup on The CW...


Star Boy debuts on an all-new 'Legion of Super Heroes'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-14-2007)

The Legion of Super Heroes working with Imperiex? Such is the case in "Unnatural Alliances," an all-new episode of 'Legion of Super Heroes' premiering this Saturday, November 17 at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT within the top-rated Kids' WB! lineup on The CW...

Legion of Super Heroes "Timber Wolf" Update (Fri 09-29-2006)

"Timber Wolf," a new episode of Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes animated series, is scheduled to premiere on Saturday. The episode is one of two Legion scripts from Matt Wayne, who was a story editor and writer for Justice League Unlimited. "We...

Legion of Super Heroes Animated Series Update (Fri 03-10-2006)

Andy Milder, voice of Lightning Lad in the upcoming Legion of Super Heroes animated series, told The Continuum he "couldn't think of a way to be more excited" about getting the role. "I read the Legion books like crazy when I was a kid," Milder told T...

The Batman & Legion of Super Heroes Finale Updates (Wed 04-04-2007)

Kids' WB! has scheduled air dates for the season finales of The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes. "The Joining," the two-part-season ender of The Batman, and "Sundown," the two-part season-ender of Legion, will both air on Saturday, April 28 and Satu...


Comic-Con: Legion of Super Heroes (Fri 07-21-2006)

If you liked the Justice League Unlimited or Teen Titans animated series, there's a decent chance you'll like Kids' WB!'s upcoming Legion of Super Heroes show. And that's not just because the shows all deal with DC Comics characters. Many of the creat...

Cyborg Superman infiltrates the 'Legion of Super Heroes'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-28-2007)

'The Legion of Super Heroes' offers its final new episode of 2007 this Saturday, December 1 with a huge adventure in the tiniest of lands. In the episode entitled "Message in a Bottle," Superman and the Legion must venture into the legendary bo...

Legion of Super Heroes Update (Tue 03-14-2006)

Jennifer Hale is providing the voice of Emerald Empress in the upcomming Legion of Super Heroes animated series from Warner Bros. Animation. In Legion of Super Heroes, Emerald Empress is part of the Fatal Five.

Lightning (Lad) Strikes the 'Legion of Super Heroes' (Mon 12-11-2006)

A promotional spot featuring Lightning Lad revealed new imagery from an upcoming episode of Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes. The images are likely from the upcoming episode "Lightning Storm," which has yet to be scheduled by the network, and featur...


Legion of Super Heroes news (Tue 08-08-2006)

Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes animated series was part of DC Comics' video presentation at its booth at Wizard World Chicago over the weekend. "The Legion has a long history in DC Comics, as you all know," Producer James Tucker said. "Legion fans...

Corey Burton is Brainiac once more on 'Legion of Super Heroes'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-30-2007)

Renowned voice actor Corey Burton reprises his celebrated role of Brainiac from 'Superman: The Animated Series' in the Saturday, December 1 episode of 'Legion of Super Heroes' entitled 'Message in a Bottle.' Burton made his Brainiac debut in the S:TAS se...

'Legion of Super-Heroes' update (Sun 04-16-2006)

April Winchell is providing the voice of President Winema Wazzo in the upcoming 'Legion of Super Heroes' animated series from Warner Bros. Animation. The series has not been announced yet, but is expected to premiere next fall on The CW's kids network...

Brainiac 5 casts in 'Legion of Super-Heroes' (Mon 03-13-2006)

Adam Wylie ("Picket Fences") posts on his weblog that he will voice Brainiac 5 on the new 'Legion of Super-Heroes' animated series.


Superboy set for 'Legion of Super Heroes' cartoon (Fri 03-03-2006)

Superboy will be part of the new show featuring "The Legion of Super Heroes". It has not been stated which version of the Boy of Steel it will be.

First Look: 'Legion of Super-Heroes' animated series (Tue 05-02-2006)

Check out the first look at the actual completed character designs for the up-coming "Legion of Super-Heroes" animated series

Legion of Super Heroes & Flash Gordon (Sun 09-02-2007)

The second-season premiere of Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes animated series is titled "The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow." And SciFi Channel has released seven images from "Life Source," the Sept. 21 episode of Flash Gordon.

New Images from "Legion of Super-Heroes" Season Two!
by Jim Harvey (Wed 09-12-2007)

Kids'WB! has provided The World's Finest with some more great hi-res shots from the upcoming season of Legion of Super-Heroes.


'Legion of Super Heroes' Video Sneak Peek
by Jim Harvey (Sat 01-12-2008)

The official Kids'WB! website has a sneak peek at the next new 'Legion of Super Heroes' episode, premiering later this year.

Legion of Super Heroes: "Sundown" (Mon 04-23-2007)

The first part of "Sundown," the two-part season finale of Legion of Super Heroes, is scheduled for Saturday, April 28. Here's how the episode is described...

Superman Ultimate Collection, Scary Godmother and Legion of Super Heroes ne (Sat 09-23-2006)

Warner Home Video has released images and details for its Superman Ultimate Collectors Edition, due in stores on Tuesday, Nov.28. Scary Godmother returns to Cartoon Network in October with both of the animated specials based on Jill Thompson's charact...

Legion of Super Heroes "Brain Drain" Screencaps (Wed 01-31-2007)

Check out the screencaps from the new Legion of Super Heroes episode, "Brain Drain."


Updates: Blade, Legion of Super Heroes, Fantastic Four (Sun 07-09-2006)

Spike TV has released more than two dozen images from "Descent," this Wednesday's Blade episode. Commercials airing on Kids' WB! for next Saturday's event, Behind the Shield, provided the first moving images of the upcoming Legion of Super Heroes anim...

Legion of Super Heroes: 'Phantoms' (Mon 10-30-2006)

"Phantoms," a new episode of Legion of Super Heroes, will premiere on Kids' WB! on Saturday, Nov. 4. Here's how the episode is described: "When Superman accidentally opens a gateway to a phantom dimension, a young man with powers identical to his is freed...

Legion of Super Heroes, Spider-Man 3 and Smallville news (Sun 08-13-2006)

Michael Cornacchia, the voice of Bouncing Boy in Kids' WB!'s upcoming Legion of Super Heroes animated series, told The Continuum that there's more to his character than just goofy powers. Topher Grace, who is playing Eddie Brock in Spider-Man 3, said ...

Yuri Lowenthal is pulling double duty for Legion of Super Heroes (Tue 09-04-2007)

Voice actor Yuri Lowenthal will be taking on a dual role in the second season of Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes, according to the Comics Continuum. He'll be voicing his regular part of Superman and a new role as the 41st Century Superman. "The big ...


The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes (Sun 12-17-2006)

Look for the next new episodes of The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Legion of Super Heroes, The Batman and Krypto on TV (Sat 09-02-2006)

Legion of Super Heroes will air at 10 a.m. (ET) and The Batman at 10:30 a.m. when they premiere on Kids' WB!'s new season on Sept. 23, according to September schedules provided to The Continuum. The Batman will kick off with "A Matter of Family" on Se...

Legion of Super Heroes: "Child's Play" Screencaps (Thu 02-22-2007)

"Child's Play" closes out a month of new Legion of Super Heroes episodes on Kids' WB! on Saturday. Check out the Screencaps from the episode.

The Batman & Legion of Super Heroes to Return (Sun 02-04-2007)

The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes are all but certainties to return for the 2007-2008 television season on Kids' WB. An announcement on the Kids' WB! new season is expected early next week, probably on Tuesday.


'Legion of Super Heroes' 4-Episode DVD (Fri 05-04-2007)

Warner Home Video has announced that they will be releasing 4-episodes from the "Legion of Super Heroes" animated series to DVD on August 28, 2007. The

The 'Legion of Super-Heroes' face a new threat in Season 2
by Jim Harvey (Fri 02-09-2007)

WB has release the official desciption of season 2 of "Legion of Super-Heroes," including hints on who the teen team will be battling.

'Legion of Super Heroes' series finale begins Saturday
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-25-2008)

Two Brainiacs! Two Supermen! Two episodes left in the series run of 'Legion of Super Heroes'. "Dark Victory" starts this Saturday on the Kids WB! on The CW. 'Legion of Super Heroes' splits its swan song over two weekends beginning with the prem...

"Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes"
by Kurt Amacker (Sun 11-05-2006)

I can’t say I’ve really enjoyed Supergirl since she joined the Legion of Super-Heroes.  She entered the series several months ago, convinced that her experience there constituted an extended dream essential to a Kryptonian right of pas...


Legion of Super-Villains preview (Sun 12-10-2006)

First time images of the Legion of Super-Villains were shown with a trailer for an upcoming episode of 'Legion of Super-Heroes'

More images from the end of 'Legion of Super Heroes'
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 03-27-2008)

Kids WB! have provide Comics2Film with three more images from the finale of 'Legion of Super Heroes'. "Dark Victory, Part 1" airs on Saturday, March 29 on The CW at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT. The second half of the episode will air on Saturday, April 5. ...

Legion Lost and Found
by Tony Whitt (Fri 11-09-2001)

After twelve months of being lost, and another six months of being found, it's official: the Legion of Super-Heroes is back in a single new monthly title. Writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, however, feel like they've never been away. The two writers hav...

Design concept for 'Legion of Super-Heroes' (Thu 03-23-2006)

Clic for "reported design concepts" from "Legion of Superheroes"


Some Brief Histories of Time: The Legion Reboots, Part 1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 11-05-2001)

This month's launch of THE LEGION, a brand new monthly series for the Legion of Super-Heroes written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, isn't the first time the teens of tomorrow have gotten a new book. Ever since the team's first appearance in ADVENTURE COM...

'Spider-Man', 'Batman', 'Legion' - Kids WB! has too many heroes!
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 03-01-2008)

On March 8, Kids' WB! brings you Super Hero Saturday, an action-packed television event like nothing you've seen before! On that morning, 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' premieres on Kids' WB!, 'The Batman' comes to its final exciting conclusion, and 'Legio...

LEGION #2
by Tony Whitt (Fri 01-04-2002)

...es of the Legion of Super-Heroes since their 1989 pre-ZERO HOUR incarnation. Abnett and Lanning may have had a few missteps this year, but none of them have been with the Legion. They're just as certain as their direction now as they ever were, and the...

LEGION WORLDS #3 (of 6)
by Tony Whitt (Mon 07-09-2001)

Rookie SP cop Dyrk Magz returns to his homeworld of Braal to make a difference after the dissolution of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Although he's lost his own magnetic abilities, he finds more than enough to occupy him at home when he deals with a group o...


C2F Cinema: Legion Roll Call: Jo & Teri-Anne Sanning
by Rob M. Worley (Sat 04-03-2004)

..."The Legion of Super-Heroes" have to be counted among the most interesting. Done in the style of the old-school Marvel cartoons, where animations are applied directly to panels from the comics, the "LSH" toons are entertaining tr...

THE LEGION #1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 11-05-2001)

It's been an exciting couple of years for Legion of Super-Heroes fans. First the miniseries LEGION LOST took our heroes in an entirely new directionas far into space and as far from home as possible. Then, after an agonizing twelve months, the team made i...

Legion of Superheroes headed for 'Smallville' (Thu 08-28-2008)

Brian Wayne Peterson and Kelly Souders discuss their plans for season 8 of 'Smallville' with Collider.com. Peterson says he's approaching this as if there will be a ninth season, but also considering their options if this ends up being the finale. They ...

THE LEGION #12
by Tony Whitt (Mon 10-14-2002)

...ought the Legion of Super-Heroes, who would win?"No point in keeping you in suspense: that question never gets satisfactorily answered (though, as big a Legion fan as I am, my money would be on the League, unless the whole Legion came down on them like...


THE LEGION #25
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-05-2003)

...-scripted LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #300 (Second Series) in 1983, the changes in art are fairly jarring, especially when laid beside regular artist Chris Batista's smoothly futuristic style. Tony Harris and Tom Feister come closest to fitting in with the...

'Legion of Superheroes' Vol. 3 announced
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-22-2008)

Volume 3 of the 'Legion of Super Heroes' cartoon is due out on DVD this September 9th. The disc carries a suggested retail price of $14.97. Click the thumbnail at right for a look at the cover artwork.

'Legion of Superheroes' winds down with "In Your Dreams"
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-18-2008)

Kids' WB! on The CW presents the final stand-alone episode of 'Legion of Super Heroes' on Saturday, March 22 with a chapter entitled "In Your Dreams." The episode airs at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT. The episode synopsis for "In Your Dreams": W...

'Super Friends' Marathon September 27th
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 09-19-2008)

From a press release DC Comic 'Justice League' Superheroes Revisited in Four Classic Saturday Morning Animated Series from 1978-1985 Proving there's no end in sight to its classic cartoon resources, Boomerang will present its first-ever all-day tribute ...


One actor, a 'Legion' Supermen (Wed 02-28-2007)

Yuri Lowenthal, who provides the voice of Clark Kent/Superman in Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes, told The Continuum he's begun work on the show's second season. Lowenthal confirmed he's voiced two different versions of Superman. "Who knows how man...

Superman Returns, Legion of Superheroes and Batman (Wed 06-14-2006)

While the main actors are signed for multi-picture deals, Superman Returns director Bryan Singer said he is uncertain whether he will direct the next film in the franchise. Wil Wheaton has confirmed for The Continuum that he is providing the voice of ...

Michael Cornacchia bounces into 'Legion of Superheroes' (Tue 09-19-2006)

The Continuum continues its series of features on the cast of Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes today with Michael Cornacchia, who provides the voice of Bouncing Boy. The interview took place during a signing at Comic-Con International in July. "When...

Throwing Gas on the Flames: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-04-2007)

... Presents Legion of Super-Heroes Vol 1 TP $16.99  Supergirl #16 $2.99  Supergirl And The Legion of Super Heroes #28 $2.99  Superman #661 $2.99  Superman Batman #33 $2.99  Time Guardian Vol 1 $9.99  Vs (Versus) ...


Photos of cast from 'Legion of Superheroes' (Sun 08-13-2006)

In case you're in unfamiliar with the faces behind the voices of the new 'Legion of Super Heroes' animated series (like Yuri Lowenthal as the voice of Superman), the Legion World website has photos of the crew fresh from last months Comic-Con.

CHALLENGE OF THE SUPER FRIENDS: UNITED THEY STAND
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-03-2003)

"Banded together from remote galaxies, 13 of the most sinister villains of all time - the Legion of Doom! Dedicated to a single object, the conquest of the universe! Only one group dares to challenge this inter-galactic threat - The Super Friends!"Once up...

Sneak Peek: "Strange Days" for the 'Legion' this Saturday
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-11-2008)

'Legion of Super Heroes' unveils another all-new episode -- entitled "Trials" -- in the series all-new timeslot -- 9:30 a.m. -- this Saturday, March 15 on Kids' WB on The CW. In "Trials," the evil sorcerer Mordru has attacked the ma...

Science Center Unleashes Super Heroes
by News Editor (Tue 03-21-2006)

The California Science Center will host the world premiere of "Marvel Super Heroes Science Exhibition" beginning March 26, 2006. The exhibit will run through September 4, 2006.Visitors will immerse themselves in the electrifying sights, sounds and sensati...


Press Release: The Legion Of Superheroes (Tue 04-25-2006)

One thousand years from now, a group of teenage super heroes travel back in time to recruit the greatest hero of all, Superman, and enlist him their fight against evil in the 31st Century.

Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)

...e various Legion of Super-Heroes incarnations, and anything connected to the New Gods. Doom Patrol & Metal Men were appreciated as well. But the big three, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, back then bored me compared to the Marvel titles. I later pi...

Some Brief Histories of Time: The Legion Reboots, Part 2
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-07-2001)

...y series, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES (which continued with the old numbering) and LEGIONNAIRES (which started afresh with issue #1 and featured the kids). The new series would make it to #18, and the parent series to #61, before another reboot would change...

Bravo Celebrates Super Heroes (Thu 04-21-2005)

Bravo will air a three-part special, Ultimate Super Heroes, Ultimate Super Villains, Ultimate Super Vixens, on three consecutive nights starting May 26 at 10 p.m. ET. Narrated by Adam West, who played Batman in the hit TV series, Ultimate Super Heroes cel...


The Boys are Back in Town
by Andrew Kardon (Mon 06-24-2002)

The ranks are growing. If you're not careful, your toy shelf will soon be overtaken by a legion of action figures. Make that a LEGION of action figures. Yep, following up on its massively popular first run of LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES action figures, DC Dire...

SUPER FRIENDS: The Legendary Super Powers Show
by Tim Janson (Sun 09-02-2007)

Long before The Justice League animated series on the Cartoon Network there was the Super Friends on Saturday Morning TV. Premiering in 1973, the Super Friends went through various incarnations over the years until the final season during 1985 &ndash...

Official Comic Con Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)

Comic Con 2007 in San Diego has listed their full lineup. I'll be posting the movie and television sections of the COMIC CON event.. This will include lots of information for you to judge on what to see if you happen to go to it. Another thing, if ...

City of Heroes
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Thu 06-03-2004)

Super heroes have (finally) been getting a fair shake by the entertainment world in the past few years (ignore the Daredevil movie and this theory holds water). The argument could be made that this is due to the advances in technology that finally allow m...


The Old C2F Heroes Are Dead!
by Jason Lethert (Thu 06-09-2005)

A New Generation of C2F Filmmakers Leave the Old Guard Behind - James Cameron leads a list of Hollywood creators whose fanboy cred has fallen By Jason Lethert (With apologies to Simon & Garfunkle): "Where have you gone, Jimmy Cameron? ...Joltin' Ji...

Civil War and the Road Ahead
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-28-2007)

Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous Comicscape adventure, where we crack wise about comics and I insult movies everyone else likes.  Last week’s admittedly merciless review of Ghost Rider garnered very little mail – n...

60 MINUTES II to spotlight the popularity of Super Heroes
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Wed 10-30-2002)

OK comic book fans (Marvel Comics fans in particular), set your VCR's for this one. The Wednesday, October 30th edition of 60 MINUTES II will feature a segment in which correspondent Bob Simon interviews Joe Quesada, Bill Jemas and Avi Arad on the increas...

Birdman impersonates Hawkman on 'DC Super Heroes: Filmation' DVD
by Jim Harvey (Tue 09-02-2008)

TVShowsonDVD.com has discovered a major glitch with the recently released 'DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures'. As Hawkman appaers on the DVD, Warner Home Video wanted the character to also appear in the DVD menus. Unfortunately, there was some co...


Halloween Grab Bag
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 10-25-2006)

I’ve devoted this week’s COMICSCAPE to a few topics that hardly merit an entire column. Or, if they do, the inspiration has failed to strike me for more than a few paltry lines. Call it stream of consciousness, call it laziness, or call it ...

Exploding Heads: My Thoughts on 52
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-23-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another weekly web of Comicscape wonder. For the past couple of weeks, we talked about Spider-Man 3 in lieu of discussing the end of DC’s weekly maxiseries, 52. The film came out the same week as the final issue of...

Comicscape - July 19, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-19-2006)

We first encounter superheroes as children. Before we can read, we watch them in cartoons and movies. We play with their toys long before we ever learn about "mint condition" and the importance of leaving action figures in their original packaging. Thi...

Countdown to ZERO HOUR, Part 1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 06-10-2002)

...ch as the Legion of Super-Heroes, Rip Hunter, and so on. The problems were especially difficult for Legion continuity since the team got their inspiration from Superboy - a character that no longer existed! Even the quick fix of establishing that the S...


Unsung Superheroes?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 01-30-2002)

... The Legion of Super-Heroes gets yet another new lease on life in THE LEGION #1. © 2001 DC Comics TOM STRONG (America's Best Comics) - I know it's odd to suggest that some readers may not have automatically sought out a title written by livi...

COMIC CON 2007 Details Revealed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-07-2007)

Don't you just love it when you know when exactly what time each media content will be showing at the Comic Con? Well, this year, it's possible all thanks to Coming Soon's Blog. They've revealed details on who is showing up this year and at what times the...

Comicscape - May 21, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 05-21-2003)

...e for the Legion of Super-Heroes' Karate Kid. I'm not entirely sure of the reasoning behind this one, but I can probably guess that it's much the same reason that the Master of Kung-Fu is kind of lame: they're not really superheroes, are they? Their ab...

LoSH's Saturn Girl talks about growning up with Batman (Tue 08-08-2006)

... the new "Legion of Super-Heroes" animated show. "I'm such a big fan of the super-hero cartoons and grew up watching Batman: The Animated Series, and to be a part of one of these and see the artwork and everything, it's amazing." More...


Singles, Trades, and Hardcovers, Oh My!
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-22-2006)

After last week’s insanity over the scheduling change that wasn’t, no one responded to my column about 52.  I don’t really blame you, given the overwhelmingly negative reaction to the move.  But, rest assured, dear readers: ...

And So the Universe Ended, Part 2
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-20-2002)

...ppen. The Legion of Super-Heroes were probably the worst victims from the start-the group's entire continuity was founded on the existence of Superboy, a character who never existed according to post-CRISIS continuity and the reworking of the character...

Hanging with the Boys: Ten Questions for Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-23-2006)

Since concluding both PREACHER and HITMAN in 2001, Garth Ennis hasn't written his own ongoing series outside of the gleefully violent PUNISHER for Marvel. That changes with this month's double-shipped THE BOYS for DC/Wildstorm Ennis and his pencil-partne...

Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys
by Tim Janson (Tue 12-18-2007)

With only a week until Christmas I was literally like a kid in a toy store as I perused this book. TwoMorrows Publishing has long been one of my favorite publishers. Their books and magazines on comics are the best in the business. Yet here...


Comicscape - June 11, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-11-2003)

...mp of the Legion of Super-Heroes, making almost all of them aliens rather than the humanoid heroes they are now. Makes a lot more sense than having just Gates, Chameleon, and the snake (who's now becoming more humanoid, anyway).While many of you favore...

The Obligatory Year In Review Column
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 12-28-2006)

Each December, I feel obligated to write one of these wretched “year in review” columns that gives you, the reader, my perfunctory thoughts on comic books through the last 12 months.  These things hardly satisfy anyone, least of all me...

Image Comics' Super-Heroes
by Rob Allstetter (Fri 08-09-2002)

Image Comics will launch a super-hero line in January with four new titles joining ongoing series SAVAGE DRAGON and NOBLE CAUSES. The new books will be VENTURE by Jay Faerber and Jamal Igle, Dominion by Keith Giffen, The CLOCKMAKER by Jim Krueger and Mat...

DVD Review of DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures
by Tim Janson (Wed 09-10-2008)

During one of the episodes on this two DVD set, some aliens are using a machine to bore into the surface of the Earth. The Atom, in an incredibly timed line exclaims, “Stop this boring action!” I’m tempted to say I could not ag...


Comicscape - January 18, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-18-2006)

Sex has long been a controversial subject in popular comics. I've thought about how comic creators and publishers approach sex and women, in particular. Never a dull subject to be sure, I'll try to keep this week's COMICSCAPE as tasteful as possible and s...

TEEN TITANS #16
by Tony Whitt (Fri 10-01-2004)

...as TITANS/LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: UNIVERSE ABLAZE, that it featured the "adult" Titans (including the long-lamented Troia), and that it ended up being awful mainly because of the cop-out "history was changed and these events never took place" ending. ...

Comicscape - July 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-14-2004)

...fs of the Legion of Super-Heroes and the SANDMAN series. Seeing Jughead as a character obviously based on Morpheus living in a realm called "The Snoozing" makes this one just about worthwhile. GRADE: B-Perhaps you were lucky enough to pick up some book...

AVENGERS/JLA #4
by Tony Whitt (Thu 04-08-2004)

...o doing a Legion of Super-Heroes/Guardians of the Galaxy crossover...)Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.


"Heroes: Parasite"
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 03-07-2007)

For all you folks that made such a big deal about LOST taking such a long break I hope you enjoyed this episode of Heroes, because it’s gone again, for another six weeks!  OK, Now that I’ve gotten that off my chest, this episode of He...

A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another controversial edition of Comicscape! Last week’s review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer sparked a hellacious debate on the comment section unlike few we’ve seen on the site. It ...

Comicscape: Ben Johnson Counts Out Countdown
by Ben Johnson (Wed 04-30-2008)

Although, as all happy comic fans know by instinct and increasingly lighter wallets, today is Wednesday, and time for another weekly installment of Comicscape (should this not be renamed Comania?), I can’t help feeling the dreary drag that can only ...

SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS III
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 10-24-2002)

...urce, the Legion of Super-Heroes' Saturn Girl.Future issues of GENERATIONS III will feature many of the characters from earlier GENERATIONS installments, as well as surprising guest-stars, ranging from Jonah Hex to Kamandi.Questions? Comments? Let us k...


"Heroes: Godsend"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Thu 01-25-2007)

Heroes is back and again raising the bar for serialized television in this episode titled “Godsend”.  At the end of the last episode of Heroes Peter collapsed in Nathan’s arms with visions of all the heroes coming together as he ...

Comicscape - June 28, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-28-2006)

Hail and well met, COMICSCAPE faithful. Welcome to another week in which I provide you, my loyal readers and constant detractors, with a half-hour of free, advertiser-supported comic commentary. And this week, CINESCAPE gives you twice the goodness with...

Comicscape - March 22, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-22-2006)

We have to talk about V FOR VENDETTA. We can't ignore it. There's no way we can pretend this controversial Molotov cocktail of a comic book adaptation hasn't landed in theaters. Of course, I will run your e-mails on the subject next week, but I have to cl...

J. Torres talks animated 'LSH' comic (Fri 04-13-2007)

J. Torres, writer of DC's 'Legion of Super-Heroes' comic, based on the animated TV seres, wants to see more of the DC Universes in the book. "I'd really like to see Superman learning to use his powers. I'd like to see the Legion encounter different ali...


One Comicscape, Many Subjects
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-16-2008)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another dive into the shallow end of Comicscape! Last week’s none-too-scientific analysis of the many 1990s throwbacks plaguing the industry generated a lot of comments, but little mail. I intended to run...

Creeping into the Mainstream
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-24-2007)

Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another exciting Wednesday morning.  I trust you’ll all walk into your neighborhood comic shops later today – if you already haven’t – and walk out a few dollars poorer, but, I...

Comicscape - April 26, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-26-2006)

Greetings, my seething minions, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE brilliance. This will likely sound boring at first, but I promise it gets better: last week, The Wall Street Journal published a disturbing little story about product placement dea...

Comicscape - May 26, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-26-2004)

...about the Legion of Super-Heroes, then Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning should be the only ones allowed to write it. Their historic run writing this team's adventures ends with LEGION #33. Guess there are three book you should but this week if you buy nothi...


Comicscape - April 19, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-19-2006)

Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of watching your credit card bill skyrocket like the national deficit. Yes, I'm hooked, too. So, don't feel bad. You've only got your wife to answer to. This week features the second (and much lo...

Merchandising: The Search for More Money!
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-16-2008)

The summer draws near, and comic publishers saturate fans with news and previews of upcoming films, conventions, and merchandise of all stripes. Compared to the Bronze Age and earlier, comic fandom has much more to offer. Back then, fans could b...

Halfway Through 52
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-15-2006)

...e in the Legion of Super-Heroes now?  What gives? Superman The Man Of Steel Vol 5 TP $19.99 Testament #12 (MR) $2.99 Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1 (MR) $2.99 Kurt: As much as I love chain saw wielding redneck cannibals, I’m pretty much...

Marvel Heroes Losing Costumes?
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 10-29-2001)

The age of spandex-clad super heroes may be slowly coming to an end... or so writer Grant Morrison and Marvel big shot Joe Quesada say about it.While talking to the London Sunday Times, Morrison gave his take on the coming possible evolution of the typica...


Continuing Continuity: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-26-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another installment of the classiest comic book column on the web! I, your humble host, will guide you on another foray into comic shop talk, as we read your letters regarding the continuity problems facing Marvel a...

One Comicscape About Many Things
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-25-2007)

...l And The Legion of Super-Heroes Vol 4 $14.99  Teen Titans Go #42 $2.25 Ben: and go with God. Kurt: No, go with Zod.  Thunderbolt Jaxon TP $19.99  Wetworks #8 $2.99  Will Eisners Spirit Archives Vol 21 HC $49.99 Ben: I...

Comic Review: DC UNIVERSE #0
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 05-20-2008)

...n and the Legion of Super-Heroes fight Superman Prime’s forces. Batman confronts the Joker at Arkham Asylum about those conspiring against him. The Greek gods of the DC Universe plan to displace Wonder Woman as Earth’s protector v...

Super Sentai Action Hour!
by Janet Houck (Thu 03-22-2007)

Today, we look at a staple of Japanese live-action TV. Super Sentai and other tokusatsu shows are not my own cup of tea; I was born a little too late to enjoy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on TV, and I just find the whole thing goofy. Regardless, this ...


Comicscape: Delving into Dead Souls
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-16-2008)

...n And The Legion Of Super-Heroes HC $24.99   Tangent Supermans Reign #5 (Of 12) $2.99 Ben:Whoever is reading this raise your hand. You idiot, I wasn’t serious. How could I possibly see if your hand is raised?   Tears Of A...

Updates: Justice League Unlimited, The Batman, Ultimate Avengers animated m (Mon 01-09-2006)

Paul Dini told The Comics Continuum that he has written the upcoming episode of Cartoon Network's Justice League Unlimited that features Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes. Duane Capizzi confirmed for The Continuum that he is returning for a new...

Justice League Unlimited Update (Wed 01-11-2006)

Matt Czuchry is providing the voice of Brainiac 5 in "Far From Home," an upcoming episode of Cartoon Network's Justice League Unlimited that will feature Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes.

Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)

Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another fantastic foray into the heart of sequential art with this week’s Comicscape! I, your loyal columnist, will lead this journey into the dark digital future as we examine Marvel’s newest onli...


Harris Talks About Starman TV Show
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-23-2002)

...om Peyer (Legion of Super-Heroes) will write. "It's a great script. It's a 'Year One' story and we're introducing a new villain." Harris and his studio mates Tom Feister and J.D. Mettler can be found at their official website at JollyRogerStud...

Counting Blood with Glenn Danzig
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-22-2007)

Most people know Glenn Danzig through his 30-year musical career. From the Misfits to Samhain to Danzig, he has remained a pioneering force in dark rock. His discography includes everything from cacophonous, yet catchy hardcore punk to 1950&rsqu...

JSA #46
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-19-2003)

...ion via a Legion of Super-Heroes Omnicon link - an interesting plot device, to be sure, but an odd one - we're dropped directly into the action. Seems that Mordru, the sorceror who will in future become the bane of the Legion's existence, has taken ove...

How to Make a Monster: The Mechanics of Horror Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-27-2006)

October draws nigh, COMICSCAPE faithful. Sure, it's a few days away. But, like a kid sneaking downstairs on Christmas morning, I celebrate my favorite holiday early. And, if the skeletons and jack-o-lanterns all over Target and Wal-Mart didn't already ...


News and Notes Before the Storm
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-25-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting journey into the darkest reaches of Comicscape. I, your stalwart and steady captain, will take us careening into one of the greatest mysteries to plague the comic industry as we ask, “Whatever...

DC Goes to the Movies (or Doesn’t)
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-31-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape cavalcade of calamitous commentary! It’s Halloween! It’s my favorite holiday, and it also means I’ve been in the middle of a rush of parties, concerts, and family and friend...

Winner: 'All New Super Friends Hour' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 01-22-2008)

Updated January 22nd Congratulations to krantzbucks You got the one you wanted! Those of you who didn't win, remember that we've got another copy up for giveaway right now! Be sure to enter. NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the...

Comicscape - April 9, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-09-2003)

...h a look. LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES VOL. 12 is also out this week, reprinting SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #213-223 and KARATE KID #1 - which some of us also remember as the first Legion books we were able to afford with our own pocket...


More about 'Legion of Superheroes' Super-MAN (Thu 09-06-2007)

When fans tune in to season 2 of 'Legion of Superheroes', they'll find two characters who look alike: Superboy and Superman! "Actually, he's more like Mon-El," said Producer James Tucker. "I wanted a Mon-El character, but one without the complicated or...

Stan Lee Talks Comics, Movies, and WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-09-2007)

I’ve been planning for a few weeks to cover the new season of Who Wants to be a Super Hero airing now on the SCI-FI Channel. In some of my editorials, I’ve been a bit critical of the first season, but I’ve been convinced I must be m...

HEROES Askew
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 08-05-2007)

You’re either a part of the “Askew” experience or you're not, a die hard Kevin Smith fan said to me once. My answer was, well, I guess I’m not. When the original Clerks came out, I didn’t really like the film. ...

Winner: 'All New Super Friends Hour' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 02-19-2008)

Updated February 19th Congratulations to ScottBrogan Throw on those purple pajamas, kid, because you won! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email address you registered the site with is a val...


Milder electrifys as Lightning Lad (Tue 09-26-2006)

The Continuum continues its series of features on the cast of Kids' WB!'s Legion of Super Heroes today with Andy Milder, who provides the voice of Lightning Lad. The Continuum caught up with Milder, who also stars in Showtime's Weeds, over the weekend...

Warner gives videogame publisher rights to Batman (Mon 12-18-2006)

...The OC," "Legion of Super-Heroes" and the Hanna-Barbera catalog. More....

Winner: 'All New Super Friends Hour' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 01-25-2008)

Updated January 25th Form of an icicle113! Congratulations icicle113! You win the DVD and get bonus points for mentioning Gleek! And those of you who didn't win, check out the new contests area for another chance starting today! NOTE TO ALL CONT...

Timm and Tucker Talk "Justice League Unlimited" (Wed 01-18-2006)

... with the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Doom Patrol getting their own show, and a Superman-based series similar to the Batman series currently on Kids WB. Click for answers...


Season 3, Episode 10 - "Far From Home" (Thu 03-16-2006)

Supergirl, Green Lantern and Green Arrow travel into the future where they meet the Legion of Super Heroes and their enemies The Fatal Five.

FLASH: TIME FLIES
by Tony Whitt (Sun 07-28-2002)

...ludes the Legion of Super-Heroes? If the sense of fun pervading this story is anything to go by, though, the prevailing attitude should probably be a paraphrase from MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: "Just repeat to yourself, 'It's just a comic, I should r...

ACTION COMCIS #850
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 06-08-2007)

This 850th issue of Action Comics shows Kara Zor-El, Supergirl, with the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century. Braniac 5 has invented a viewer that allows Supergirl to look back in time. The device serves as a step towards actually sending...

Interview With DC CEO (Tue 08-22-2006)

During the San Diego Comic Con, the folks at ICv2 had a four part sit-down with longtime DC employee and CEO Paul Levitz. Levitz has always been good and upfront with readers (as a longtime reader of Legion of Super-Heroes, I remember his comments about t...


Paul Levitz snagged for president/publisher of DC
by Rob Allstetter (Thu 02-07-2002)

...iting THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, including a story entitled "The Great Darkness Saga" selected by the readers of COMIC BUYERS' GUIDE as one of The Top 12 Comic Book Stories of the 20th Century. He also supervised the brand management of Batman licensi...

Winner: 'All New Super Friends Hour' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-11-2008)

Updated February 11th Congratulations incredibleH You'll be watching your own copy of Super Friends with your orange hair moussed high! And for those who didn't win: CLICK HERE for another chance! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're enteri...

Comicscape - September 2002
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-28-2002)

...h, as the Legion of Super-Heroes is about to discover in THE LEGION #12. Does this have anything to do with the current "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" epic going on in JLA? Does anyone care? PLANETARY/JLA artist Jerry Ordway at work &c...

USPS Announces Super Hero Stamps
by News Editor (Tue 12-06-2005)

The United States Postal Service has unveiled their 2006 Commemorative Stamps. One of the sets will honor super heroes. This is the first stamp pane (20 stamps) honoring comic book super heroes to be issued by the Postal Service. Half of the stamps on the...


Winner: 'All New Super Friends Hour' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-13-2008)

Updated February 13th Congratulations alucardbarnivous You win! Those of you who didn't win: CLICK HERE for another chance at the Super Friends! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email add...

CBG to Feature Spidey-Inspired Comic Strips
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 06-24-2002)

... Lightle (Legion of Super-Heroes), Kerry Callen (Halo and Sprocket), Anna-Maria Cool (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark), Mike Worley (Simpsons Comics), Josh Cotter (The Fun Book), Ande Parks (Green Arrow), Rick Stasi (Spider-Man Adventures) and Hector ...

Winner: 'All New Super Friends Hour' on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-07-2008)

Updated February 7th Congratulations to garrettbenn "Why do you never win?" you ask. "What are you talking about?" we ask in return. "You won today!" And for those of you who still want to win Super Friends, we ha...

Kids WB to end. 4Kids takes the Saturday morning reigns
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-03-2007)

Variety reports that The CW will shutter its Kids WB! Saturday morning block at the end of the 2007/2008 season. After that 4Kids, which used to fuel Fox's Saturday morning toons, will take over. Under the five-year pact, 4Kids will program five hours ...


The fate of comic cartoons after the Kids WB! switchover
by Jim Harvey (Fri 10-05-2007)

If you're worried about where 'The Batman', 'Legion of Super Heroes', 'Word of Quest' or 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' will reside next year after the switch from Kids' WB! to 4KIDS...insiders say, "fret not, younglings!"

Updates: Justice League Unlimited, Iron Man, X-Men (Mon 01-02-2006)

The Legion of Super-Heroes will be featured along with Supergirl in an upcoming episode of Cartoon Network's Justice League Unlimited. Although the voice of Iron Man is the same, the Iron Man and Ultimate Avengers films will not be connected. FX w...

Vietti on Superman, Superboy, Doomsday, and The Dark Knight
by Jim Harvey (Sat 09-15-2007)

The World's Finest recently had a chance to ask Brandon Vietti a few questions about his role in Superman Doomsday, his past with The Batman, and his future with The Legion of Super-Heroes. Click on the image below to check out the interview!

SUICIDE SQUAD #1
by Tony Whitt (Mon 09-17-2001)

...on of the Legion of Super-Heroes back in 1990, that he can take a reader through a complex story better than any other artist can. I'm also not a big fan of the blocky, cartoony style of Medina and Sanchez. Their style fits in well with the larger than...


JLU - "Far From Home" - Video Clip (Thu 04-13-2006)

Check out the video clip from the Season 3, Episode 10 - "Far From Home." Supergirl, Green Lantern and Green Arrow travel into the future where they meet the Legion of Super Heroes and their enemies The Fatal Five.

Talent comes and goes on 'The Batman'
by Jim Harvey (Fri 04-20-2007)

Brandon Vietti, one of the directors from the 'The Batman' animated series, announced on his blog he is leaving the show to work on Legion of Super-Heroes. Jane Espenson and Doug Petrie, writers for 'Buffy: The Vampire Slayer' are coming on board to w...

Justice League Unlimited Update (Thu 04-13-2006)

"Far From Home," an episode of Justice League Unlimited guest-starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, will have its Cartoon Network premiere on Saturday at 10:30 p.m.

Kids WB announces Fall 2006-2007 line-up (Tue 04-25-2006)

Kids WB! on The CW has unveiled its Saturday morning line-up for 2006-07. Themed "Too Big for Your TV," the five-hour block of kids 6-11 targeted programming will feature three new series (Legion of Super Heroes, based on the DC Comics characters, Shaggy ...


New images from 'Justice League: The New Frontier'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-28-2007)

Warner Home Video have released seven new images from 'Justice League: The New Frontier' along with the official announcement of the film: From a press release BURBANK, CA, (November 27, 2007) ­ Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animat...

Comicscape - August 25, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-25-2004)

...t another Legion of Super-Heroes series is preparing to end and just when things are getting good! The penultimate chapter of "For No Better Reason" and the penultimate issue of the series, no less arrives with LEGION #38 ($2.50). Bah, humbug.Reed a...

"Heroes: Unexpected"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Thu 02-22-2007)

Well I can’t believe it!  The promises made by the promotion of this series are finally fulfilled!  Someone did fly, and someone also died!  Also in this episode we get a new super group formed of Matt, Ted, and the new heroine Wir...

Super Mario Manga
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 11-16-2007)

Happy Middle of November. Manga publishers are doling out heavy loads as Christmas creeps closer, including a couple of hardcover collections that