Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 2014 DC collection brings together the five-issue miniseries 'Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse,' written by Paul Levitz with art by Scott Kolins. The story follows the Legion as they confront a mysterious and deadly threat targeting their members, delving into the team's rich history and the consequences of their heroic actions. It's a self-contained tale that explores the darker side of the 31st century superhero team.
In "Mettle," Chameleon Boy and Brainiac 5 team up with Element Lad and Shvaughn Erin to unravel the mystery behind a Legion impostor, while at the Legion Academy, hopeful recruits face the harsh truth that none of them are ready to join the ranks—yet. Written by Keith Giffen and Paul Levitz, with art by Giffen and inks by Larry Mahlstedt, this 2014 issue blends suspense and character-driven drama in a story that honors the legacy of the Legion of Super-Heroes. The cover, a dazzling mosaic of legendary artists including Carmine Infantino, George Pérez, and Joe Kubert, pays tribute to the team’s rich history.
In "The Edge of Nowhere," Kharlak the Khund returns to challenge a Legion team investigating a murder on a remote mining asteroid, testing their resolve in the void. Meanwhile, Duplicate Boy flies to Earth to confront his girlfriend Shrinking Violet about her new relationship with Colossal Boy—only to leave after a tense punch-out with his rival.
In "Not a Ghost of a Chance," Wildfire and Invisible Kid find themselves stranded in another plane of existence, where Wildfire regains a human form and Invisible Kid confronts the ghostly presence of Lyle Norg, his long-dead predecessor. As Kharlak battles the rest of the Legion, the two heroes face unexpected revelations in a realm that defies their understanding of reality.
In "The Future Is Forever!" from Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse #nn, while the Legion celebrates on the Science Asteroid, Mon-El and Shadow Lass hold the line against a sudden Khund assault. Meanwhile, back at the Time Institute, Brainiac 5 and Rond Vidar struggle to help a patient overwhelmed by terrifying glimpses of possible futures—each one a thread in a larger, unraveling tapestry.
In "The Future Is Forever: First Vision," Superboy finds himself caught between two eras when his Legionnaire friends arrive to thwart Lex Luthor’s latest scheme. After the crisis passes, he makes a surprising decision to step down from the Legion, choosing instead to stay in his own time to honor a solemn promise made to his father.
In "The Future Is Forever: Second Vision," Computo orchestrates a deadly strike against seven Legionnaires, forcing the Legion of Substitute Heroes to step in and fill the void. With the stakes higher than ever, the team must rise to the challenge—though not all who join are who they seem.
Chameleon Boy returns to his homeworld of Durla with his father, hoping to reclaim the shapechanging abilities he’s lost. Meanwhile, a different group of Legionnaires, joined by the visiting Supergirl, embark on a mission to Weber's World.
In "Family Matters," Lightning Lord storms Legion HQ, demanding to see his sister Ayla, the former hero who vanished from the team. As tensions rise, the Legion faces a deeper fracture when Ontiir's betrayal on Weber's World threatens to unravel their unity.
In "Those Emerald Eyes Are Shining...", Brainiac 5 finds himself unsettled by Supergirl’s presence as he grapples with the aftermath of defeating the Emerald Empress and Ontiir on Weber's World, while Dream Girl guides a new effort to rebuild Daxam—each mission testing the limits of loyalty, focus, and the quiet weight of what comes after the battle.
When Dream Girl’s Legion team is hurled back to the second century B.C. during a trip to Orando, they find themselves face-to-face with a mysterious group of aliens masquerading as the Greek gods—caught between myth and reality, with no way to return to their own time.
In "Siege Perilous," Chameleon Boy and Brainiac 5 team up with Element Lad and Shvaughn Erin to unravel the mystery behind a Legion impostor, while back at the Legion Academy, hopeful recruits face the harsh truth that none of them are ready to join the ranks—yet.
In "Violet's Story," the Legion of Super-Heroes grapples with the shocking revelation that Shrinking Violet has been impersonated by a Durlan spy for months—while the real Violet remains hidden, secretly married to Colossal Boy. Rescued from captivity by the former villain Micro Lad, her return forces the team to confront the fragile line between identity and loyalty.
In "The Prophet Shall Speak," two teams of Legionnaires follow separate paths to Khundia, drawn by a cryptic signal that leads them to a mysterious figure known only as the Prophet. As the planet teeters on the edge of catastrophe, the Prophet’s ominous warning forces the heroes to confront a threat that may already be beyond their control.
In "…And the Sky Itself Shall Burn!" from *Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse*, the Legion finds itself torn between action and diplomacy on the volatile planet Khundia, where a Prophet's fate hangs in the balance and Ambassador Relnic must navigate the escalating tension between two factions of the team. Written by a core creative team and illustrated with striking detail, the story explores the cost of divided loyalties in a crisis that tests both resolve and unity.
In "Guess What's Coming to Dinner?" from *Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse*, Colossal Boy nervously brings his new wife, Yera, to meet his parents—only to find the dinner table already charged with tension. As political debates flare and family secrets simmer, Colossal Boy’s mother, Earth’s President, holds a quiet knowledge that could change everything.
In "Omen," a mysterious weapon from the Khunds cuts through the threat of the Prophet and the enigmatic Omen, leaving behind a shockwave of consequences—most startlingly, the sudden return of the long-dead original Invisible Kid. The story unfolds with the Legion of Super-Heroes caught in a mystery that blurs the line between death and resurrection, as the past refuses to stay buried.
In "Destruction by Design," Brainiac 5’s attempt to free Danielle Foccart from Computo’s influence backfires—ripping the Legion Clubhouse apart in the process. But when he regains control of Computo, the two don’t just rebuild the clubhouse; they remake it into something grander, more intricate, and utterly unexpected.
In "A Shared Destiny," Wildfire stumbles into Dawnstar’s search for her soulmate, catching her parents off guard and complicating her journey—yet as their connection grows, Dawnstar begins to truly embrace the unexpected path ahead.
In "Good Cop, Bad Cop?", Element Lad and Colossal Boy slip into the role of Science Police officers to track down a mysterious bomber using blackmail, all while Shrinking Violet defies Dr. Gym'll's orders to go off on her own. Meanwhile, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl navigate the quiet of their maternity leave, leaving the team’s usual rhythm in flux.
In "Death Threat," the Legion of Super-Heroes faces a chilling crisis as a bomber threatens President Allon, with suspicion falling on a possible traitor within the Science Police. Shrinking Violet is forced to confront her past when she encounters her old boyfriend, Duplicate Boy, who knew someone had taken her place but never looked deeper—now, the consequences could be deadly.
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