Legion of Super-Heroes #28 (1992) - DC Comic - VG

Legion of Super-Heroes #28 (1992) - DC Comic - VG

What's Inside?

 * Series Title: Legion of Super-Heroes

 * Issue Number: #28

 * Publication Date: April 1992

 * Publisher: DC

Typical Price

 * Original Cover Price: US $1.75

 

Cover Art & Visuals

 * Main Characters: A male character with red hair, in a red and yellow costume with a sun symbol, is depicted in distress, tearing at his costume and screaming. This character appears to be Sun Boy.

 * Setting: An almost entirely black background emphasizes the character's anguish.

 * Key Visual Elements: The character's pained expression, the torn costume, the sun symbol on the chest, and the title "THE SIZZLING STORY OF SUN BOY!".

Vibe & Genre

 * Mood/Tone: Anguish, pain, drama, crisis, and intense. The screaming and tearing of the costume convey a strong sense of emotional and possibly physical torment.

 * Genre: Superhero, Drama, and Sci-Fi. The character is clearly a superhero, and the cover suggests a significant personal struggle.

Context & Significance

 * Creative Team:

   * Penciler: Giffen

   * Writers: T & M Bierbaum

   * Inker: Pearson

   * Colorist/Letterer: Gordon

 * Plot/Synopsis Hint: The prominent title "THE SIZZLING STORY OF SUN BOY!" and the distressed character suggest a pivotal, dramatic event focusing on this specific member of the Legion of Super-Heroes.

 * Creator Insight: Keith Giffen is known for his unique visual style.

Overall Summary for Buyers

Legion of Super-Heroes #28, published in April 1992 by DC, features a striking cover depicting Sun Boy in a moment of intense anguish and crisis. The dark background highlights the character's emotional turmoil, suggesting a dramatic and high-stakes story. This issue, with its focus on a key Legionnaire and featuring art by Giffen, would appeal to fans of character-driven superhero drama and science fiction.

Legion of Super-Heroes #17 (1991) - DC Comic - VG

What's Inside?

 * Series Title: Legion of Super-Heroes

 * Issue Number: #17

 * Publication Date: April 1991

 * Publisher: DC

Typical Price

 * Original Cover Price: US $1.75

 * Recently Sold on eBay (examples in US dollars):

   * $6.85

   * $3.00

   * $2.42

Cover Art & Visuals

 * Main Characters: A character in a yellow and black costume is partially visible amidst debris on the right side of the cover, appearing to be in distress or caught in the destruction.

 * Setting: The background depicts a destroyed or crumbling urban/futuristic environment, with large, broken structures and exposed elements.

 * Key Visual Elements: Broken concrete/metal, glowing energy, and the prominent title "THE LAST BATTLE".

Vibe & Genre

 * Mood/Tone: Destruction, conflict, despair, urgency, and high stakes. The crumbling environment and the title suggest a dire situation.

 * Genre: Superhero, Action, and Sci-Fi. The "Legion of Super-Heroes" title and the visual elements fit these genres.

Context & Significance

 * Creative Team:

   * Writers: T & M Bierbaum

   * Penciler: Brandon Peterson, Keith Giffen

   * Inker: Carlos Garzon, Al Gordon

 * Plot/Synopsis Hint: The dramatic title "THE LAST BATTLE" combined with the visuals of destruction indicates a major conflict or climactic confrontation within the series.

 * Creator Insight: Keith Giffen's involvement in the artwork often suggests a distinctive style.

Overall Summary for Buyers

Legion of Super-Heroes #17, published in April 1991 by DC, features a visually impactful cover depicting widespread destruction and a character caught in the aftermath of "THE LAST BATTLE". The overall impression is one of intense conflict and high stakes, making it appealing to fans of action-heavy superhero narratives with a science fiction backdrop.

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