Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis deluxe hardcover collects the complete 'The Curse' storyline from the Legion of Super-Heroes series, written by Paul Levitz with art by Keith Giffen and others. The story follows the Legion as they face the return of the Dark Circle and the mysterious curse haunting the team, featuring key character developments and cosmic-level threats in the 31st century.
In "Mettle," part of the Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse The Deluxe Edition (2011), 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 cadets face a harsh reality—none of them are deemed ready for membership. Written by Keith Giffen and Paul Levitz, with art by Giffen and inks by Larry Mahlstedt, this story blends suspense and character-driven tension in a tale that stands out even among the Legion’s storied history. The cover, a stunning collaborative effort by over two dozen legendary artists including Carmine Infantino, George Pérez, and Joe Kubert, captures the spirit of the team’s enduring legacy.
In "The Edge of Nowhere," Kharlak the Khund returns to challenge the Legion as they investigate a murder on a remote mining asteroid, testing their resolve in the cold void of space. Meanwhile, Duplicate Boy travels to Earth to confront Shrinking Violet about her new relationship with Colossal Boy, only to walk away after a brief, tense clash.
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 Lyle Norg, his long-dead predecessor—while Kharlak fights the rest of the Legion team on the other side of the veil.
In "The Future Is Forever!", 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 calm a patient haunted by fragmented glimpses of possible futures—each one more unsettling than the last.
In "The Future Is Forever: First Vision," Superboy finds himself at a crossroads when his Legionnaire friends arrive to help thwart Lex Luthor’s latest scheme. After the dust settles, he makes a surprising decision—stepping down from the Legion to honor a promise made to his father, choosing to defend Earth in his own time.
In "The Future Is Forever: Second Vision," Computo orchestrates a deadly assault on the Legion of Super-Heroes, targeting seven members with chilling precision. As the Legion's ranks fall, the Legion of Substitute Heroes steps forward to fill the void, taking up the mantle in their place.
Chameleon Boy returns to his homeworld of Durla with his father, seeking to reclaim the shapechanging abilities he’s lost. Meanwhile, a different group of Legionnaires, joined by the visiting Supergirl, head to the distant planet Weber's World on a mission that will test their bonds and resolve.
In "Family Matters," Lightning Lord storms Legion HQ, demanding to see his sister Ayla—once a member who vanished from the team. As tensions rise, the betrayal of Ontiir on Weber's World sends shockwaves through the Legion, testing loyalty in ways no hero could have predicted.
In "Those Emerald Eyes Are Shining...", Brainiac 5 grapples with distraction as he reflects on his recent victory over the Emerald Empress and Ontiir on Weber's World, confessing to Supergirl that her presence has begun to pull his focus from his duties. Meanwhile, Dream Girl directs efforts to rebuild Daxam, navigating the fragile aftermath of war with quiet determination.
In "Whatever Gods There Be...", Dream Girl and her Legion teammates find themselves stranded in the second century B.C. after a time-displacement during a mission to Orando, where they stumble upon a mysterious group of aliens posing as the Greek gods. The story unfolds as the heroes confront the strange, mythic figures who claim divine authority in a world that remembers them as legends.
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 their teammate Shrinking Violet has been impersonated by a Durlan spy for months—while the real Violet remains hidden, held captive by the rogue villain Micro Lad. The truth unfolds as the team races to uncover the deception, unaware of the secret marriage that once tied Violet to Colossal Boy.
In "The Prophet Shall Speak," two teams of Legionnaires race toward Khundia, drawn by separate clues that converge on a planet on the brink. There, a cryptic Prophet delivers a dire warning—though the full meaning of his words remains shrouded in mystery.
In "…And the Sky Itself Shall Burn!" from *Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse The Deluxe Edition*, the Legion finds itself torn between duty and diplomacy on the war-torn planet Khundia, where one faction confronts a fanatical Prophet while another, led by Ambassador Relnic, navigates the volatile aftermath. The story unfolds with tense stakes and shifting loyalties, testing the limits of unity in the face of escalating conflict.
In "Guess What's Coming to Dinner?", Colossal Boy nervously brings his wife Yera to meet his parents, hoping to share the joy of their marriage—only to find himself caught in a tense dinner where politics and family collide. The evening takes an unexpected turn as Colossal Boy’s mother, Earth’s President, quietly holds a secret she’s known far longer than anyone realizes.
In "Omen," a long-buried secret weapon from the Khunds cuts through the threat of the Omen and the Prophet, unleashing a shockwave that may have brought the original Invisible Kid back from the dead. The aftermath leaves lingering questions about what truly happened—and what might still be coming.
In "Destruction by Design," Brainiac 5’s attempt to free Danielle Foccart from Computo’s influence backfires, shattering the Legion Clubhouse in a burst of energy. But when he reclaims Computo and rebuilds the structure—grand and reimagined—the new foundation feels less like a sanctuary and more like a monument to control.
In "A Shared Destiny," Wildfire’s accidental interference stirs tension as he unwittingly crosses paths with Dawnstar’s quiet search for her soulmate—her parents’ disapproval only deepening the stakes. As their connection grows, Dawnstar must confront what it truly means to embrace a bond that feels both fated and uncertain.
In "Good Cop, Bad Cop?", Element Lad and Colossal Boy slip into the roles of Science Police officers to track down a 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 beginnings of their maternity leave, adding a personal layer to the team’s shifting dynamics.
In "Death Threat," the Legion of Super-Heroes faces a chilling crisis as a bomber targets President Allon, with suspicion falling on a possible traitor within the Science Police. Shrinking Violet is forced to confront her past when she encounters Duplicate Boy, the man who once knew someone had taken her place—but never looked deeper.
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