Publishers / DC / The Legion of Super-Heroes (1980) / #300
300June 1983
$1.50; 2.00 CAD

The Legion of Super-Heroes #300

DC · June 1983 · on sale 1983-02-22

First appearance: Queen ProjectraFirst appearance: Officer Shvaughn ErinFirst appearance: ComputoDeath of Chameleon Boy2 variants
How to read this file
  • Every claim on this page traces to a public bibliographic record; the sources are listed at the bottom of the file.
  • A first-appearance badge means this is the earliest non-flashback appearance on record in this database.
  • Buy links are eBay affiliate links. They never change what the record says.

Identification plate

Series
The Legion of Super-Heroes (DC, 1980 series)
Issue
#300
Publication date
June 1983
Key date
1983-06-00
On-sale date
1983-02-22
Indicia publisher
DC Comics Inc.
Price
$1.50; 2.00 CAD
Pages
68
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

Match the book in your hand against this plate before paying an edition-specific price.

Why this issue matters

First appearance of Queen Projectra - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Officer Shvaughn Erin - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Computo - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Drura Sehpt - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Porcupine Pete - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Peter Dursin - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Circadia Senius - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Infectious Lass - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Ilshu Nor - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Beast Boy - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Doctor Gym'll - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Queeg - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Colossal Man - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Karate King - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of The Dark Man - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Hate Face - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Nardo - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Leeta 87 - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Mog Yagor - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Nimbok of Vaalor - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Ferro Lad II - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

Death on record for: Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, Dawnstar, Dream Girl, Duo Damsel.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Carmine Infantino, Paris Cullins, George Pérez, Joe Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, José Luis García-López; inks: Bob Oksner, Paris Cullins, George Pérez, Joe Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, José Luis García-López; colors: Anthony TollinGim Allon, Imra Ardeen, Val Armorr, Jan Arrah, Blok, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Wildfire, Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, Cosmic Boy, Reep Daggle, Dawnstar, Querl Dox
1The Future Is Forever!comic story23script: Keith Giffen, Paul Levitz; pencils: Keith Giffen; inks: Larry Mahlstedt; colors: Carl Gafford; letters: John CostanzaDawn Allen, Don Allen, Gim Allon, Gim Allon, Imra Ardeen, Val Armorr, Jan Arrah, Brek Bannin, Batman, Ral Benem, Blok, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Brainiac 5
2The Future Is Forever: First Visioncomic story6script: Keith Giffen, Paul Levitz; pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger; inks: Kurt Schaffenberger; colors: Carl Gafford; letters: John CostanzaGim Allon, Imra Ardeen, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, Cosmic Boy, Reep Daggle, Salu Digby, Querl Dox, Invisible Kid, Clark Kent, Rokk Krinn, Lana Lang
3The Future Is Forever: Second Visioncomic story5script: Keith Giffen, Paul Levitz; pencils: Howard Bender; inks: Frank Giacoia; colors: Carl Gafford; letters: John CostanzaGim Allon, Imra Ardeen, Eve Aries, Brek Bannin, Beast Boy First, Ral Benem, Laevar Bolto, Chameleon Boy, Chlorophyll Kid, Chlorophyll Kid, Color Kid, Color Kid, Colossal Boy Death, Computo First
4The Future Is Forever: Third Visioncomic story5script: Keith Giffen, Paul Levitz; pencils: Curt Swan; inks: Dan Adkins; colors: Carl Gafford; letters: John CostanzaChameleon Man, Cosmic Man, Element Man, Ferro Lad, Karate King First, Lightning Man, Matter-Eater Man, Queen Projectra First, Saturn Woman, Shadow Woman, Sun Man, Timber Wolf, Imra Ardeen, Val Armorr
5The Future Is Forever: Fourth Visioncomic story5script: Keith Giffen, Paul Levitz; pencils: Dave Cockrum; inks: Dave Cockrum; colors: Carl Gafford; letters: John CostanzaGim Allon, Condo Arlik, Jan Arrah, Drake Burroughs, Chemical King, Colossal Man First, Element Man, Nura Nal, Thom Kallor, Clark Kent, Dirk Morgna, Jo Nah, Phantom Woman, Troy Stewart
6The Future Is Forever: Fifth Visioncomic story6script: Keith Giffen, Paul Levitz; pencils: James Sherman; inks: James Sherman; colors: Carl Gafford; letters: John CostanzaGim Allon, Imra Ardeen, Val Armorr, Brainiac 5, Colossal Boy, Cosmic Boy, Dawnstar, Salu Digby, Querl Dox, Dream Girl, Karate Kid, Rokk Krinn, Light Lass, Lightning Lad
7The Future Is Forever: Sixth Visioncomic story5script: Keith Giffen, Paul Levitz; pencils: Joe Staton; inks: Dick Giordano; colors: Carl Gafford; letters: John CostanzaGim Allon, Val Armorr, Jan Arrah, Blok, Brainiac 5, Drake Burroughs, Chameleon Boy Death, Colossal Boy Death, Reep Daggle, The Dark Man First, Dawnstar Death, Salu Digby, Querl Dox, Dream Girl Death
8-letters page2script: Paul Levitz; pencils: George Pérez; inks: George Pérez

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.50 USD; barcode 0709893067006
Canadianprice 2.00 CAD; barcode 0709893067006

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Legion of Super-Heroes: 1,050 Years of the Future #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-4012-1791-4
2008On eBay ›
DC Comics: Sixty Years of the World's Favorite Comic Book Heroes #[nn]
ISBN 0-8212-2076-4
1995On eBay ›
Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-4012-3098-2
2011On eBay ›
Legion of Super-Heroes: The Curse #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-4012-5139-0
2014On eBay ›

Reading the story costs a fraction of owning the issue. Both routes are on every file.

Before you buy

  • Check the price box: Marvel ran 30-cent and 35-cent test-market price variants in 1976-77.
  • Canadian and Whitman editions exist for many bronze books; match the barcode area to the plate.
  • Look for Mark Jewelers inserts and date stamps - they affect collector preference, not authenticity.

Series context

Sources

Found an error in this file? corrections@comicrecord.com