Legion of superheroes the great darkness saga by paul. Which is a good thing because in paul levitzs hands the turns into an exciting and gripping story. The nook book ebook of the the legion of superheroes. The great darkness saga is a legion of superheroes storyline written by paul levitz and keith. The kind of story that is not something that is easily come upon in comics. The great darkness saga deluxe edition by paul levitz isbn.
Not only is the great darkness saga collected here for the first time in hardcover, this edition also includes several legion of super heroes issues written by levitz that have never. It took place in dcs mainstream continuity, however it also took place in the superfriends universe as well, as it was. The great darkness saga new edition nook comic with zoom view by paul levitz, keith giffen, due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Not only is the great darkness saga collected here for the first time in hardcover, this edition also includes several legion of superheroes issues written by levitz that have never. Legion of super heroes great darkness saga tp new edthe godlike darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in paul levitz and keith giffens timeless legion of superheroes epic. Great darkness saga id originally planned something else for this week, but with the news that paul levitz will be writing the legion again. While paul levitzs climb up dcs corporate ladder was a considerable achievement in and of itself, his name would soon become inexorably associated with a different task he performed for dc comics. Paul levitz, richard bruning, keith giffen, larry mahlstedt binding. Paul levitz returns to the future with legion of superheroes.
Comics historian les daniels observed that working with artist keith giffen, levitz completed the transformation of legion into a sciencefiction saga of considerable scope and depth. The great darkness saga is a fiveissue american comic book story arc featuring the legion of superheroes. Legion of superheroes recommended reading list comic book. The godlike darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in this deluxe edition hardcover of paul levitz and keith giffens timeless legion of super heroes epic. Jul 17, 2019 while paul levitzs climb up dcs corporate ladder was a considerable achievement in and of itself, his name would soon become inexorably associated with a different task he performed for dc comics. Reading the two books legion on superheroes the great darkness saga and the. The great darkness saga 9780930289430 by paul levitz. This is the most painfully obvious legion story to recommend. The reasons i was hooked then are still the same reasons these stories deserve to be kept in print in this deluxe. It was written by paul levitz, with art by keith giffen and larry mahlstedt. The legion of superheroes the great darkness saga by paul levitz, 9781401244163, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The godlike darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in this deluxe edition hardcover of paul levitz and keith.
Paul levitz has been a comic fan the comic reader, winner of two best fanzine comic art fan awards, and numerous new york comic art convention program books, editor batman, writer legion of superheroes including the great darkness saga, selected by readers of the comic buyers guide as one of the 20 best comic stories of the last century, and dc comics staffer. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The great darkness saga is a legion of superheroes storyline written by paul levitz and keith giffen, with illustrations by giffen. See all books authored by paul levitz, including 911. The reasons i was hooked then are still the same reasons these stories deserve to be kept in print in this deluxe edition. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. He and keith giffen produced the great darkness saga, one of the best known legion stories, in legion of superheroes vol. Which is a good thing because in paul levitzs hands the turns into an. You are bidding on a comic book reprint hardcover book titled legion of superheroes the great darkness saga the deluxe edition by paul levitz, keith giffen and larry mahlstedt. Mar 30, 2011 paul levitzs run on the legion of superheroes. Following the events of the critically acclaimed legion epic the great darkness.
Great artwork by keith giffen having finally decided on a style for the moment and an excellent story by paul levitz, with some nice plot twists and uses of some interesting characters. Levitz, paul, bender, howard, broderick, pat, infantino, carmine, giffen, keith. Following the events of the critically acclaimed legion epic the great darkness saga, this longawaited collection continues the classic. Reading the two books legion on superheroes the great darkness saga and the curse is like reading a a soap opera set in the future, about superheroes.
The great darkness saga part of the legion of superheroes vol. The great darkness saga is regarded as perhaps the classic legion of superheroes story. Legion of super heroes great darkness saga tp new edthe godlike darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in paul levitz and keith giffens timeless legion of super heroes epic. Published by dc comics in 1982, the arc first appears in legion of superheroes vol. Paul levitz has been a comic fan the comic reader, winner of two best fanzine comic art fan awards, and numerous new york comic art convention program books, editor batman, writer legion of superheroes including the great darkness saga, selected by readers of the comic buyers guide as one of the 20 best comic stories of the last century, and dc comics staffer including serving. Feb 18, 2014 the legion of superheroes the great darkness saga by paul levitz, 9781401244163, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Purely by coincidence, the first issues of the legion of superheroes i read as a kid were the first ones paul levitz wrote as he began his epic run on the book. Legion of superheroes the great darkness saga for sale. If you could preserve one of their adventures for the ages, this would likely be it. Larry mahlstedt and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. It was published in the legion of superheroes series and leads into the next series called the curse. It turns out shes a clone sort of of shadow lasss ancestor. Sep 01, 1983 the great darkness saga was the big legion of super heroes event of the eighties for most, and is one of the better legion stories overall.
Larry mahlstedt gathers comic books from the 1980s to tell the story of the legion of superheroes and their struggle against the villain darkseid and his campaign against their peaceful 30th century world. Using his faithful minions to acquire all of the mystic artifacts of the time, darkseid gains mental control over a race of three billion allpowerful beings. This is also the one legion story that a person with next to no knowledge of the legion has probably already heard about. September 11, 2001 stories to remember, volume 2, and worlds finest, vol. The legion of superheroes the great darkness saga paperback. The godlike darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in this deluxe edition hardcover of paul levitz and keith giffens timeless legion of superheroes epic. The nook book ebook of the the legion of super heroes. Preserving this peace is the legion of superheroes, a group of young adventurers who are the best. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the legion of super heroes. The godlike darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in paul levitz and keith giffens timeless legion of superheroes epic. Renamed to tales of the legion of superheroes 19841985. The great darkness saga new edition ebook written by paul levitz.
Saga new edition nook comic with zoom view by paul levitz. It was published in the legion of superheroes series and leads into the curse. The great darkness saga was the big legion of superheroes event of the eighties for most, and is one of the better legion stories overall. Th e third part of our saga opens up with a group of legionnaires helping clean up on takron galtos, the prison planet. Paul levitz books list of books by author paul levitz. Legion of super heroes the great darkness saga deluxe edition. Legion of super heroes the great darkness saga deluxe.