Legion of Super Heroes #1
"The Major Leagues"
LEGION HEADQUARTERS
The Meeting Room.
Ultra Man, Apparition, Chameleon, Brainiac 5, and Shrinking Violet are having a meeting.
ULTRA MAN: We need more members.
APPARITION: I don't know honey. We still have a roster of 16. That isn't too bad.
SHRINKING VIOLET: We also don't need a bunch of young rookies getting killed.
CHAMELEON: I have to agree with Jo. The universe is getting bigger everyday. We also face extra-dimensional menace.
BRAINIAC 5: Chameleon has a point. Sixteen members isn't enough.
SHRINKING VIOLET: The Academy has a good crop of kids but I don't like baby-sitting.
ULTRA MAN: Violet, we were all kids when we joined. The reason we have a small roster now is because I was hesitant to add young inexperienced members. Especially after what happened with Magnetic Kid and then Polar Boy. But I think it's about time and see some promise within the Legion Academy cadets.
APPARITION: Which ones do you think are ready?
BRAINIAC 5: This Super Girl seems ready.
CHAMELEON: Actually she might be too powerful.
SHRINKING VIOLET: She would be the most powerful member we ever had.
ULTRA MAN: And her power would give us a shot in the arm. Super Boy is dead, as is the original Super Girl, and Monel has retired after marriage still healing from his injuries. A Daxamite is a good choice.
BRAINIAC 5: But do we need another dead Supergirl?
APPARITION: Brainy!
SHRINKING VIOLET: He's right Tinya.
CHAMELEON: They all know the risks.
BRAINIAC 5: We currently have nine members in the Academy. Those nine have passed the original tests, which are not easy. I wonder how many of our current members could have passed those tests before they joined.
SHRINKING VIOLET: I wouldn't have. But I can now. That isn't the point. How many are you looking to recruit Jo?
ULTRA MAN: Two or three. I rather take it slowly. I want to build the team up to 25 members or even 30! But that will take time.
Inferno enters the chambers.
INFERNO: Sorry, I'm late. Had a hot date!
ULTRA MAN: You never stop do you Dirk?
INFERNO: Take it easy fearless leader! I was with Earthgov. You gave me the position of Legion representative to handle these politicians.
ULTRA MAN: Yes, because I hate politicians. I would've given Cham the job but Earthgov isn't fond of Durlans.
INFERNO: Anyway, they said that if we add any new members from the Academy they would have to be scanned extensively before any ceremonies.
ULTRA MAN: But all Academy members go through background checks already!
CHAMELEON: One can't be too careful.
ULTRA MAN: Fine. Ever since I became leader they have been busting my chops.
APPARITION: Jo, you keep hassling them to make Green Lanterns legal on Earth so Rond Vidar can join.
ULTRA MAN: They just don't like me.
Brainiac 5 exhibits a hologram in the center of the room. They are of the Legion Academy members that are being reviewed for membership.
Leviathan Lad: Homeworld: Earth/ Powers: Growth/ Skills: High intellect/ Age: 21
Hawk Girl: Homeworld:Thanagar/ Powers: Wings, heightened senses, sonic cry/ Age: 18
Witch Girl: Homeworld: Orando/ Powers: Illusions and limited magic/ Age: 18
Power Boy: Homeworld: Daxam/ Powers: Daxamite/ Age: 21
Cat Kid: Homeworld: Acir/ Powers: Heightened senses, claws/ Skills: Superb fighter/ Age: 20
Super Girl: Homeworld: Daxam/ Powers: Daxamite/ Age: 18
Iron Boy: Homeworld: Earth/ Powers: Computer intellect, cyborg/ Age: 18
BRAINIAC 5: These seven are only eligible. The other two are too young.
APPARITION: Most of these members have powers we already possess on the team.
CHAMELEON: What about Star Boy? He isn't of age but...
ULTRA MAN: No, he is only seventeen.
SHRINKING VIOLET: What are his powers?
ULTRA MAN: He is Xanthuian just like the original Star Boy. But he is a mutant that can absorb powers from the stars as well. Besides being able to transfer some of the mass from stars he can increase his strength to unknown levels and fire stellar energy blasts.
INFERNO: What do you like about him Cham?
CHAMELEON: He has spunk. He is arrogant and powerful but knows how to use his powers well.
INFERNO: A chip off the old block!
APPARITION: What about Iron Boy? I think he will make a great member but are you ready to retire Querl?
BRAINIAC 5: I admit I was planning on leaving the Legion once Iron Boy joins. He is a good kid.
INFERNO: Just because you saved his life from that disease doesn't mean you have to give him your spot!
BRAINIAC 5: I may have saved his life but I have also cursed him. Besides his brain he is more machine than human. Yet, his intellect almost rivals mine and given time he can become my equal.
CHAMELEON: You don't plan to quit if he is voted in are you?
BRAINIAC 5: If he is voted in I plan to stay a couple more years to tutor him. Once the rest of the team has confidence enough in his genius I will leave.
ULTRA MAN: Fair enough. I will send the info of the recruits to every member to vote. By the end of the week we should have two new members.
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LEGION ACADEMY
Chuck Taine and his wife Luornu the former Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel are the head instructors at the Legion Academy. They have gathered their students to give them some good news. Leviathan Lad, Hawk Girl, Iron Boy, Witch Girl, Star Boy, Cat Kid, Power Boy, Super Girl, and Spider Girl all are present.
CHUCK TAINE: Students, today is a good day. The day all of you have been waiting for!
LUORNU TAINE: Ultra Man just called stating that they will pick two members!
HAWK GIRL: All right!
POWER BOY: It's about time!
CHUCK TAINE: The bad news is that two of you will not be considered because of your age. Star Boy and Spider Girl are too young.
STAR BOY: That sucks!
LUORNO: Kar!
STAR BOY: How old were you when you joined Mrs. Taine?
LUORNO: Things were different then Kar. We have been over this.
IRON BOY: Don't worry Kar I am sure you will get in sometime the next decade. I mean all the old students quit because they couldn't wait any longer.
CHUCK: Vik, that isn't nice.
HAWK GIRL: Give us the truth! Only a select few are actually being considered.
LUORNO: Some of you have the same powers of current members. Leviathan Lad for example has the same exact growth powers of Colossal Man. There is a good chance Leviathan Lad will not be considered. But don't worry Hilm I hear Colossal Man might be retiring in a few years!
LEVIATHAN LAD: Gee, thanks.
CHUCK: Same goes for you Cat Kid. Timberwolf has your powers. That's the way it is.
HAWK GIRL: How about me? I have wings like Dawnstar but...
LUORNO: But your sonic cry sets you apart. You will be looked at. Iron Boy and Brainiac 5 also share similar abilities but being a cyborg and very versatile will get you looked at as well.
POWER BOY: I be will picked! I know it. They will want a Daxamite and there is only a handful of us around.
CHUCK: Including Super Girl.
POWER BOY: Super Girl? But I am older!
SUPER GIRL: I am stronger, faster, and smarter!
POWER BOY: Your crazy!
SUPER GIRL: My scores prove it, Alc! I'm the strongest Daxamite this universe has ever seen!
POWER BOY: Yeah, but we grew up together! We were both trained as warriors and despite your "enhanced" abilities I have always been the better fighter! Look at the combat scores!
LUORNO: Both of you stop it. I can almost guarantee they will choose a Daxamite. The Legion members themselves vote on who gets to join. They will review all scores, profiles, video performances, recorded interviews and so on. It's out of your hands. We will find out by week's end.
IRON BOY: (to self) They will choose one of the Daxamites I am certain. Probably Super Girl. Her scores are overall significantly higher. The other member chosen will be among Witch Girl, Hawk Girl, and myself. I have the highest scores of the entire class. Plus, I am friends with Brainy himself. I am sure I will get in!
LEGION HEADQUARTERS
A few days later a group of media personnel crowd outside the Legion base. Colossal Man and Blok make the mistake to answer their questions before they enter the headquarters.
MARELLA TAO: Colossal Man, which Academy members did you vote for?
COLOSSAL MAN: Well, Marella my vote will become public by Friday I am sure you can wait till then.
MARELLA TAO: Blok, are you going to dodge my question as well?
BLOK: Um, I, cannot dodge much of anything. Marella, it has been a long time since we talked. I have not seen you around Brin much these last few months.
MARELLA: Try a few years Blok! But I am the one asking the questions here rocky! Colossal Man what do you think of recruit Super Girl?
COLOSSAL MAN: She is amazing. More powerful than Super Boy, Super Girl or Monel ever were. Kind of scary if you think about it.
MARELLA: If a Daxamite joins is the Legion planning of capturing Glorith of Balduur? Are you afraid of confronting her? She killed a whole planet and is free!
COLOSSAL MAN: Whoa, Marella! You know better than to ask questions like that! What Glorith did was evil. She destroyed nearly all the Daxamites and she will pay.
MARELLA: Will pay? It's been quite some time now hasn't it?
COLOSSAL MAN: Yes, it has. There are many challenges. It is mostly a political thing. Earthgov and the United Planets for that matter don't want the Legion to go attack a planet!
Dirk Morgana, better known as Inferno comes to the rescue.
INFERNO: Marella, Marella, Marella. Don't you know any better? If you want our opinion you ask me. I have already made tons of official statements regarding all your questions. Nice suit by the way.
MARELLA: Don't sweet-talk me Legionnaire. Glorith massacred a planet and...
INFERNO: First of all don't ask me any more Glorith questions because I will not answer them. Earthgov and I have daily meetings about Glorith and I rather not think about her today. Secondly, your former boyfriend Timberwolf is a Legionnaire but never sweet-talked you I'm sure. Don't take your anger out on all the other Legion members.
Marella is astonished and remains quiet.
INFERNO: As for the rest of you. A Daxamite will probably end of up joining the team. Which one? Who knows? We have seventeen votes coming in. I have better things to do than guess their votes. It really doesn't matter which cadets join. They have all been properly prepared by the Academy. I welcome whoever joins with open arms. We need some young bloods on the team. Good-bye.
LEGION HEADQUARTERS: The Board Room
ULTRA MAN: The votes are in.
CHAMELEON: Are you going to count them yourself or let the computer handle it.
BRAINIAC 5: I prefer not to waste any more time. The reporters are driving me insane.
APPARITION: Great not again!
WILDFIRE: Look, I am running the votes now. Those kids are dying to know who will be the next Legionnaires.
Wildfire pushes a button on the counsel.
WILDFIRE: What?!
ULTRA MAN: Great! This only happens while I am leader. Another controversy!
BRAINIAC 5: This is surprising to say the least. Iron Boy will not be happy.
APPARITION: Poor guy. Don't worry Brainy he is a shoe in next time.
BRAINIAC 5: Yes, but he is a delicate lad.
CHAMELEON: Super Girl and Star Boy despite his age. He was written in. Super Girl was a unanimous decision. Star Boy received 6 votes, Witch Girl and Hawk Girl 4 each, and Iron Boy got 3.
ULTRA MAN: I will call Chuck and Luorno to inform them of the winners.
LEGION ACADEMY
CHUCK TAINE: I just got a call from Ultra Man. Two of you will be joining the Legion today. The first one was Super Girl who received 16 unanimous votes!
POWER BOY: What?! Man, I can't believe this!
LUORNO TAINE: Alc, please calm down. Life will go on!
CHUCK TAINE: The second winner actually has caused a bit of a stir.
IRON BOY: (to self) Yes! Since Brainy and I have similar powers and my cyborg body isn't really a power I knew there would be people who would doubt! But it matters not. I am in!
CHUCK: You see members under 18 are not allowed to join anymore but there was a write in and Ultra Man accepted in the spirit of the old Legion. Congratulations Star Boy!
IRON BOY: WHAT?!
STAR BOY: All right!!!! Super Girl you and me are going to celebrate celestial style tonight!
SUPER GIRL: Quit dreaming Kar!
IRON BOY: This can't be! No, this can't!
LUORNO: Vik, these things happen. I am sure...
IRON BOY: NO! You don't understand! My whole life I was sick! Brainy saved my life and ever since I have dreamed of being a Legionnaire! I know the Legion in and out. I have worked to hard for this. I will not be denied.
CHUCK: Look here Vik...
IRON BOY: Shut your fat mouth Bouncing Boy!
LUORNO: Vik!
IRON BOY: I am leaving this stupid Academy. Don't you realize I can beat all of you if I wanted to! This robot body of mine is superior to all save Power Boy and Super Girl and I am smarter them put together!
POWER BOY: Look, Iron Freak! Shut your mouth before I dismantle it for you!
STAR BOY: Vik, you always were a pain in my rear. Look where your superior thinking has gotten you.
SUPER GIRL: I will not listen to your babble anymore Vik. Get over it.
IRON BOY: No. You all will be sorry! I quit this childish Academy. If the Legion doesn't want me I don't want them. I hate them!
Iron Boy storms out of the room.
STAR BOY: Talk about a sore loser!
MARK'S DINER
The trendy diner in the center of Metropolis has its usual high profile customers tonight.
BLOK: Timberwolf, I do not understand your anger. Marella was a nice woman she...
TIMBERWOLF: If you like her so much you can have her! I am surprised Inferno hasn't taken her yet.
DAWNSTAR: Maybe she does not like Dirk. Which is easily understandable.
TIMBERWOLF: She likes any good-looking guy with money or fame. He's got no problems.
DAWNSTAR: Maybe she still wants you.
TIMBERWOLF: Of course she does. But for all the wrong reasons.
DAWNSTAR: What are the right reasons?
TIMBERWOLF: I don't know why don't you tell me!
DAWNSTAR: Hmph.
INVISIBLE KID: Well, we shouldn't eat too much we have the ceremony and celebration later.
TIMBERWOLF: Hey, I got a fast metabolism Jacques! I can eat, and eat...
DAWNSTAR: Who did you vote for Jacques?
INVISIBLE KID: Super Girl and Iron Boy. He is a nice boy. I feel bad for him.
DAWNSTAR: Pity?
INVISIBLE KID: Yes. But I do think he is qualified.
TIMBERWOLF: I was going to vote for that Hawk Girl but Dawny would've gotten jealous.
DAWNSTAR: If you want Hawk Girl go get her. I will always fly to high for you I'm afraid.
TIMBERWOLF: Is that so?
DAWNSTAR: You know it isn't. Anyway, Wildfire told me that Iron Boy took it real hard. He quit the Academy and it was pretty ugly.
TIMBERWOLF: He's had a rough life. I am sure he will get over it. Brainy was hoping he could replace him so he can retire.
INVISIBLE KID: Yes, Querl told me the same. Once Brainiac 5 talks to the boy I am sure all will be settled. We must get going the induction of our new members is soon.
BLOK: I am afraid I do not want Marella for myself. Though she is a beautiful woman I have no desire for her. She is pretty but I found that Mysa, our former White Witch to be much more....
TIMBERWOLF: Blok, would you just shut up! Let's go!
A DARK ROOM...
A vid screen shows this evenings news.
MARELLA TAO: Today the Legion will hold a ceremony of induction for their two new members Super Girl and Star Boy. Both have code names of former Legionnaires. After the live broadcast of the ceremony we will have the histories of their precursors. But soon we get to see the new....
IRON BOY: I will have my revenge. All I have lived for has been crushed. I know my role now. I wasn't meant to be a hero. I never was. I feared this would be so. But my intelligence has always made it clear. I know the Legion. I have made plans to defeat them in my spare time. They will fall before me. And tonight Star Boy will die. If I can't be the greatest Legionnaire ever I will be their greatest villain!
THE INDUCTION CEREMONY
All the current Legionnaires stand to honor their new teammates. Former Legionnaires include Garth and Imra Ranzz, Rokk Krinn, Senator Tyroc, Tasmia Mallor, Monel, the former Star Boy Thom Kallor, Chuck and Luorno Taine
ULTRA MAN: We are gathered here today with...aw hell. Who am I kidding? I don't write speeches.
LIVEWIRE:(whispers) That Jo isn't bright cookie.
VIOLET:(whispers) It's an act Ayla. He plays the jock for some reason. But I can see through it being a member of the Espionage team and all.*snickers*
ULTRA MAN: I would let Cham talk but we would all fall asleep. Dirk on the other hand might keep us awake talking about himself all night...and well...Brainy...is Brainy. Super Girl and Star Boy welcome to the....Legion...hello...is this thing on? The microphone went dead. Damn Earthgov!
All the lights go dead. Gas begins to fill the plaza. Timberwolf jumps towards Ultra Man.
TIMBERWOLF: I smell gas! Deadly gas!
ULTRA MAN: Have to use my ultra larynx! Legionnaires! We are under attack prepare yourselves!
Ultra Man uses the telepathic plugs that is Legion standard. Imra Ranzz the former Saturn Girl enhances their volume.
ULTRA MAN: telepathic plug: {Team, cover all the exits! Impulse do a run through and search for anything! Jan, try and convert this gas to something healthy. Dirk, give us some light. Wildfire, Blok go protect the new members! Gim and Cham get the bystanders out of here! Tellus, Jacques, Dawny, Violet and Tinya find who is doing this!}
The Legion scramble. The exits close. The gas is changed to hydrogen. Sonics start to go off. Most of the team is incapacitated. Wildfire is using his powers to scan the crowd. He sees a robot walking towards him. It is Iron Boy in a bulkier deadlier cyborg body.
WILDFIRE: Iron Boy?
COMPUTO: No, I am Computo now.
Computo strikes Wildfire's suit with a vibe-knife attuned to a certain frequency that tears the containment suit. Anti-matter energy is released.
COMPUTO: Blok, you are a tough one. I am afraid your one of the few I don't want to hurt.
BLOK: Why?!
COMPUTO: Brainiac, Invisible Kid and yourself were the only ones that voted for me. I apologize.
Computo plants a Dominion mind mine on Blok's forehead dropping the behemoth Legionnaire.
As Computo searches for his next victim Chameleon attacks. He envelops the cyborg youth only to be shocked by electricity!
COMPUTO: Nice try Durlan.
Super Girl is on the floor screaming as is every other Legionnaire with acute senses. The others begin to collect themselves including Star Boy. Computo picks up Star Boy with intent on delivering a killing blow.
STAR BOY: I don't think so Vik!
Star Boy releases a star blast that knocks Computo down. Star Boy tries to get to his knees but is kicked by his former classmate. Then you hear a breeze. The speedster Impulse strikes Computo multiple times.
IMPULSE: Ow, ow, ow! What are you made of?!
Computo shoots a super tranquilizer at Impulse.
COMPUTO: More than what any of you have!
He begins to fire blasts at all the Legionnaires who are beginning to rise. Again he is punched from behind this time it's very hard.
SUPER GIRL: I...am...in ...pain...Vik! What...are ...you ...doing?
COMPUTO: They say lead doesn't poison you as it does to all other Daxamites! I don't believe that fully.
He fires a lead based poison in her face. The fluid seeps through her eyes and mouth. She begins to gag and cough.
COMPUTO: I thought so.
The sirens stop. The lights get turned on. Brainiac 5, Shrinking Violet, Wildfire and the Invisible Kid confront the former Iron Boy.
BRAINIAC 5: Vik. Stop this.
COMPUTO: No.
BRAINIAC 5: I won't ask why? I know. But this is beyond any reasonable...
COMPUTO: I am not reasonable! I never was! And I don't care!
BRAINIAC 5: Why call yourself Computo?!
COMPUTO: Computo was your greatest creation until I came along! I thought it was proper.
Brainiac 5 shakes his head.
WILDFIRE: I got a new suit. The rest of the team will be up in a few seconds. Give up.
COMPUTO: No.
Computo begins to stand up but he finds it difficult too. He is growing heavier.
COMPUTO: Kar! Stop it! I will kill you! I don't care what happens to me but I guarantee I will kill you if anything else!
STAR BOY: You think you’re the only one on the block. You don't see I can kill YOU if I wanted! Here is an idea of what I can do!
Star Boy makes Computo incredibly heavy where he cannot move. Then he bombards him with stellar energy. The cyborg body is destroyed.
COMPUTO: No! Noooo, nooo,....
BRAINIAC 5: I will collect him now. He is harmless.
WILDFIRE: I can't believe this.
ULTRA MAN: That boy has issues. Star Boy I congratulate you on a job well done. Welcome to the Legion.
APPARITION: Super Girl are you all right?
SUPER GIRL: Yes. The lead has no affect on me but some of it *cough* has reached my lungs.
VIOLET: Well, welcome to the Legion.
SUPER GIRL: Gee, thanks.
THE END
