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Legion of Super-Heroes #32
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Key Fact
Description
This is Legion of Super-Heroes issue number 32, published by DC Comics. The cover features a dramatic illustration of the team, with the title "Tragedy Strikes the Legion of Super-Heroes" and the subtitle "The First to Fall!". The creative team includes Giffen and Bierbaum for writing, and Pearson and Story for artwork. This issue promises a significant event for the iconic superhero team.
History
The Legion of Super-Heroes is a celebrated team from DC Comics, known for its futuristic setting and large roster of diverse characters. Created by Jerry Siegel and artist John Forte, the team first appeared in Adventure Comics #247 in 1958. This particular issue, from the late 1980s or early 1990s era of DC publishing, is part of a significant period for the Legion, often involving reboots and major story arcs that redefined the team's continuity.
Facts
The "Tragedy Strikes" storyline and "The First to Fall!" subtitle suggest a pivotal and likely dark chapter for the Legion of Super-Heroes. Such events often have lasting repercussions within the comic's universe, affecting character fates and team dynamics. Collector interest often surges around issues that mark major turning points or feature significant character deaths or transformations.
Value Fact
The cover price is listed as US $1.75 and Canadian $2.25, indicating its release in the late 20th century. Comic books featuring major storylines or the first appearances of significant characters can command higher prices in the collector's market. Demand for issues from this era of the Legion often depends on the impact of the specific storyline and the overall popularity of the characters involved.
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