A series of extortion threats force the Legion into action, while individual members go undercover with the Science Police. Quality is stabilizing but it’s still not a return to form for the creative team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen.
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Computo manages to break free of containment, but Brainiac 5’s quick thinking still might save the day. This issue shows slight improvement, but Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen’s later LoSH work continues to be plagued by pacing and art issues.
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The Legion faces off with the godlike Omen against the backdrop of a potential war with the Khunds. The final installment of the “Prophet and Omen” saga lacks the magic of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen’s best work.
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The Legion battles the Prophet on Khundia – but even if they manage to beat him, Omen is coming! Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen’s epic LoSH run continues to stubble as it approaches the finish line.
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Batman interrupts the marriage of Man-Bat and girlfriend Francine Lee – but a startling surprise awaits! Frank Robbins pens a pair of so-so Bat-Family tales, ably illustrated by Neal Adams and Gil Kane.
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A revolutionary bitten by a snake in a Venezuelan jungle is saved by a woman who may not be human. The story is decent jungle fare, but the art – which most attribute to Nestor Redondo – is quite stunning.
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In the lead story, Batman and Ragman team to stop a criminal organization that preys on the poor. Writer David V. Reed delivers a nice, tight tale, but Michael Golden’s artwork steals the show.
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“To Kill a Legend,” a gem of a Batman story from Alan Brennert and Dick Giordano, anchors this above-average “anniversary” collection, which also features work from Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Joe Kubert, Jim Aparo, Walter Simonson and many more.
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The court case of Ultraa v. Justice League is interrupted by an alien invasion that threatens all life on Earth. A sub-par story from Gerry Conway, ably illustrated by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin.
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Batman is captured by a terrorist organization, but gets some unexpected help from one of his keepers. A typically madcap adventure by Bob Haney, superbly rendered by Jim Aparo.
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