Legion of Super-Heroes, #278, (DC Comics, 1981) - Direct Sales

In this thrilling issue of the Legion of Super-Heroes, our heroes face the ultimate challenge as the crushing doom threatens planet Earth. This issue also features the first appearance of Reflecto, a mysterious new character with an unknown agenda.

About the cover

The dynamic and action-packed cover, illustrated by George Perez, captures the essence of the thrilling contents within. It features the Legion in an intense battle situation, encapsulating the high stakes and dramatic tension that characterizes the story.

About the variant

This is a Direct Sales edition, identifiable by the barcode on the cover, differentiating it from the Newsstand edition. Direct Sales comics were sold primarily to comic book shops and collectors, often in better condition than their Newsstand counterparts.

Issue Details

• Title: Legion of Super-Heroes, #278
• Issue Number: 278
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Release Date: August 1981
• Estimated Value: $5 - $50
• Cover Artist: George Perez
• Condition: Ungraded, Bagged and boarded, Condition may vary and is likely higher than what we specify. We set all of our comic conditions to "good" to keep things simple.
• Notations: First appearance of Reflecto
• Genre: Superhero
• Variant: Direct Sales
• Language: English
• Age Level: All Ages
• Format: Single Issue
• Signed: No
• Writer: Gerry Conway
• Universe: DC
• Tradition: American
• Superhero Team: Legion of Super-Heroes
• Character: Reflecto, Lightning Lad, and others

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