LEGION SECRET ORIGIN (2011)

"Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by CHRIS BATISTA and RICH PEROTTA Cover by TOM FEISTER On sale OCTOBER 26 • 1 of 6, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T Retailers: Please see the Previews Order Form for a special offer on Legion of Super-Heroes promotional rings. The architect of today's Legion of Super-Heroes, Paul Levitz, delivers a science fiction odyssey on a scale you've never seen in a new, 6-issue miniseries! The broad strokes of the Legion's origin are well known, but you've never seen the secret machinations that went on behind the scenes! Why was the organization known as the United Planets formed? Who tried to kill R.J. Brande the first time? And what great power could leave entire planets desolate and lifeless? Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad may have founded the Legion, but the story starts here!"

"Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by CHRIS BATISTA and MARC DEERING Cover by TOM FEISTER In the 31st century, three teens from different worlds act to save prominent businessman R.J. Brande from assassination. Their courageous act will change their lives forever and tie them to a conspiracy threatening the fragile foundations of the burgeoning United Planets. Definitive Legion writer Paul Levitz teams up with Chris Batista to explore what exactly distinguishes the Legionnaires from the other super-powered members of their respective races."

"The battle to save the border worlds of the United Planets from an unknown alien threat rages on. It's a trial by fire for the newly formed Legion as work continues on an experimental starship that could tip the balance of the war. Meanwhile, Brainac 5's attempts to unravel the enemy's objective push his 12th-level intellect to obsess over the one thing the Legionnaires don't have much of: time."

"As more worlds fall to the mysterious alien armada, the Legion continues its struggle to defend the United Planets. Will new members Ultra Boy and Star Boy be enough to turn the tide?"

"War can make heroes out of seemingly average men, but there is nothing average about the Legion. As their adventures rocket them into the public eye, they must still contend with new threats to their worlds. While attempting to seek help from the century of Super Heroes, they find themselves locked out of time and discover a clue to who is behind the forces terrorizing their homes."

"It's the climactic conclusion as full-on war breaks out across the United Planets. But there is hope, as the Legionnaires have finally come together to confront the evil behind the attacks on their homeworlds. Will it be in time, and do they have enough power on their own to survive their darkest hour?"