Name: Legion of Super-Heroes
Universe: Earth-1
First Appearance: Adventure Comics #247

History:
In the latter half of the 30th Century, as a passenger starship arrived on Earth, three youths joined forces to save the life of R.J. Brande, a wealthy man on board. Imra Ardeen telepathically detected an assassination attempt on Brande, and Rokk Krinn and Garth Ranzz used their respective magnetic and lightning powers to stop the attackers.

Brande suggested the three emulate legendary 20th Century heroes Superboy and Supergirl, and use their powers for good. Thus they formed the Legion of Super-Heroes and became known as Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy, and Lightning Lad.

Since then, 32 other members have joined (including Superboy and Supergirl as time-travelers), and four Legionnaires have died. There are presently 24 active members of what is unquestionably the most powerful team in the DC universe.

Powers:
See Legionnaires’ individual listings for their distinctive powers, at least one of which must be unique to achieve Legion membership. As Legionnaires, all receive combat training and the flight ring, which permits personal flight at will via an anti-gravity metal.