The 11th volume of Legion of Super-Heroes Archives is marked by the full-time arrival of artist Mike Grell.The stories, in Superboy 203-212, were mostly by Cary Bates and E. Nelson Bridwell before Legion legend Jim Shooter returned, and the general format was a main story followed by a shorter story concentrating on a Legionnaire or two.The stories--the Legion of Super-Executioners, the Legion of Super-Villains, a showdown with a band of Legion rejects, a ghostly soldier--are enjoyable but minor, and even the death of a Legionnaire seems like an anti-climax.Still, no one could draw Dream Girl in a negligee quite like Grell. --David Horiuchi
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The 11th volume of Legion of Super-Heroes Archives is marked by the full-time arrival of artist Mike Grell. The stories, in Superboy 203-212, were mostly by Cary Bates and E. Nelson Bridwell before Legion legend Jim Shooter returned, and the general format was a main story followed by a shorter story concentrating on a Legionnaire or two. The stories--the Legion of Super-Executioners, the Legion of Super-Villains, a showdown with a band of Legion rejects, a ghostly soldier--are enjoyable but minor, and even the death of a Legionnaire seems like an anti-climax. Still, no one could draw Dream Girl in a negligee quite like Grell. --David Horiuchi
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Mike Grell at his finest,
By E. Rausch "book lover" (Albany, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Legion of Super-Heroes Archives, Vol. 11 (DC Archive Editions) (Hardcover)
This edition covers SUPERBOY (first series) #203-212 (c.1974-1975) with artwork by Mike Grell and scripts by Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell and Jim Shooter. This book starts off with a bang with the death of a Legionnaire and follows up with appearances by the Legion of Super-Villians, Legion of Substitute Heroes, and the retirement of a Legionnaire. There are several fun back-up stories here, including the romance between Brainiac 5 and Supergirl and the story of how a normal fan got to be "Hero for a Day". Some stories are less interesting, but overall a worthwhile read for a Legion fan.
5.0 out of 5 stars
enter mike grell,
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This review is from: Legion of Super-Heroes Archives, Vol. 11 (DC Archive Editions) (Hardcover)
i love dave cockrum's art but mike grell was a good replacement. his run started with the death of the first invisible kid and lead into many character developing moments for the legion. also great to see returning villains the legion of super-villains, universo, the origin of karate kid and him staying with the costume that i feel best suits him. even the subs were able to show they are not to be ignored. a great collection among all the other legion archive series.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book,
By fast eddie "Ed" (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Legion of Super-Heroes Archives, Vol. 11 (DC Archive Editions) (Hardcover)
If you liked Mike Grell art, then you will difinitly engoy this valume, the stories might be short, but the art work make up for it.
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