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Legion of Super-Heroes (2005)
Legion of Super-Heroes, Vol. 2: Death of a Dream
A bright, defiant, energized team of super-powered teenagers from different worlds form a legion of passionate activists that crusade to leave their mark on a complacent society that has forgotten how to fight for change. This volume features an all-out brawi between the Legion and the evil agents of Terror Firma in the Fifth Dimension in order stop galactic destruction. But victory will not come without great sacrifice for this young team of heroes.
200 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2006
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Mark Waid
3,193 books1,280 followersMark Waid (born March 21, 1962 in Hueytown, Alabama) is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title The Flash, as well as his scripting of the limited series Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright, and his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America.
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October 2, 2017
Brilliant! If you love the Legion of Superheroes then you'll love this volume.
May 30, 2017
Wow. I thought Teenage Revolution held a lot. It has nothing on Death of a Dream. I loved loved loved this book. I was up until 2 in the morning reading it because I refused to put it down until I had turned the very last page.
I love the focus on certain characters at certain times. There are so many of them that, in the wrong hands, these comics would have been a mess. But it's very orderly, introducing each and making you connect with each. The war is going strong in this book and it is terrifying. Some characters, like Brainiac 5, made me want to scream, while others made me laugh.
I didn't cry. I knew what was coming because of my extensive research on the Legion. I wanted to cry. But I didn't.
Every single time I read this book something new pops up. The art is wonderful, the writing is amazing. I loved every second spent in this book.
I love the focus on certain characters at certain times. There are so many of them that, in the wrong hands, these comics would have been a mess. But it's very orderly, introducing each and making you connect with each. The war is going strong in this book and it is terrifying. Some characters, like Brainiac 5, made me want to scream, while others made me laugh.
I didn't cry. I knew what was coming because of my extensive research on the Legion. I wanted to cry. But I didn't.
Every single time I read this book something new pops up. The art is wonderful, the writing is amazing. I loved every second spent in this book.
July 31, 2017
This story was busy, there was a lot going on and the large cast of characters and the frequent changes in artist didn't help, as the characters and locations blurred together. The Legion is trying to stop a war that the UP and all of the other adults want to deny is being started, fighting another teenage super team, while fighting with and misunderstanding each other along the way. The teenage revolution future feels forced in this story, to try and give the team an edge that doesn't feel right with such a young Legion (although they again seem like adults rather then teens). There is too much internal conflict played out in public for a Legion that is trying to unite the youth of the universe, and I don't really like the quasi-Legion of Substitute Heroes vibe of the kids gathered outside Legion HQ.
May 3, 2021
Don't you love a good double-sided title?
I still can't tell all the male superheroes apart, but this is a solid follow-up to Teenage Revolution and provides a lot more backstory and development for many characters, especially Brainy and Cosmic Boy (who, frankly, I've disliked ever since the LOSH cartoon). There's real stakes, too, which you don't always get with main characters, and the ending is quite satisfying.
I still can't tell all the male superheroes apart, but this is a solid follow-up to Teenage Revolution and provides a lot more backstory and development for many characters, especially Brainy and Cosmic Boy (who, frankly, I've disliked ever since the LOSH cartoon). There's real stakes, too, which you don't always get with main characters, and the ending is quite satisfying.
June 28, 2020
It’s good it’s just hard to get connected when there are so many different characters.
February 1, 2022
I absolutely love the legion. Good stuff.
May 31, 2011
The second trade collection of Mark Waid and Barry Kitson's "threeboot" of Legion of Super-Heroes finishes the story arc begun in the first, giving greater definition to many of the Legion's large cast of characters and clear direction for the team itself. Waid continues to strike a balance between respect for the Legion's Silver Age roots and a need for a more contemporary sensibility. He establishes new origins for both the team and individuals and even comes up with a reasonably plausible explanation for their costumes and goofy names.
For those familiar with the Legion's long history, some of the plot elements--including tension between team leaders, romances in unexpected places, and references to previous threats faced--will seem familiar. Waid updates all of these against a new vision of the 31st Century, which gets further defined in this volume. Waid is full of interesting ideas, and--at least for the first two collections of the ongoing series--has the space to flesh them out while developing his primary plot about forms of rebellion (which is a central theme to the series). Things take a turn for the less interesting when Supergirl is introduced as a central figure, beginning with the next trade collection.
For those familiar with the Legion's long history, some of the plot elements--including tension between team leaders, romances in unexpected places, and references to previous threats faced--will seem familiar. Waid updates all of these against a new vision of the 31st Century, which gets further defined in this volume. Waid is full of interesting ideas, and--at least for the first two collections of the ongoing series--has the space to flesh them out while developing his primary plot about forms of rebellion (which is a central theme to the series). Things take a turn for the less interesting when Supergirl is introduced as a central figure, beginning with the next trade collection.
February 25, 2013
Mark Waid has this uncanny ability to take characters I've barely heard of and make me care about them. The Legion Of Super-Heroes have had a tumultuous past with many different incarnations but its hard for me to believe this one could be topped. While its not perfect, it is a good example of juggling multiple storylines and characters. At times there are too many but other than many of the dark haired guys looking too similar I could tell who everyone was. Barry Kitson's art, other than that slight flaw, was really good. I don't know how this was received but I can't imagine this wouldn't be liked if it got a proper chance. Overall, a really good book!
December 18, 2013
Well, my man Mark Waid did it again! Yes he did, folks. Number 2 here, is as good as number 1. Mmmmhmm. If you love Brainiac 5, you're gonna love Death of a Dream. It sort of had the spirit of REBELS, just without Tribulus. He faces off with everybody, and it just makes for good comedy as much as it does high adventure. Cosmic Boy, Triplicate, Dream Girl, Colossal Boy, Element Lad, Sun Boy (can you guess his powers?), these are my 31st century intergalactic gangstas. With a great villain, too. I truly have a deep love and appreciation for Legion, and this creative team deserves respect for a job well done. Thanks guys.
May 16, 2025
Ahora que hice la relectura sentí que las tres estrellas que le puse aquí fueron las adecuadas. Me gustó, pero no me encantó. No es que los Legionarios no peleen entre sí, pero aquí es desgastante la situación. Ahora, hay algunos momentos increíbles como cuando Brainy dice que no es lo suficientemente inteligente o la aparición de Shrinking Violet Atom Girl, pero en general es poco. En su momento mandaron a Supergirl al futuro para ayudar a las ventas de la serie y creo que les funcionó, ya que estuvo en veinte números y para efectos de lo que estoy leyendo serán cuatro compilados. Ya veré si mejora mi relectura o vivo de la nostalgia.
May 30, 2009
Reprints Legion of Super-Heroes #7-13. The Legion finds themselves at war with Lemnos and works to defeat him while trying to keep from falling apart. The Legion of Super-Heroes always seems like a strong comic, but it also always seems overly weighty. The Legion from the 1990s Zero Hour relaunch seems like the lightest of the Legions in existence and this Legion is definately more traditional Legion with a higher risk factor.
August 20, 2009
Didn't really stick with me. I had a hard time identifying with any of the characters here. Perhaps it's because I know very little about any of them, other than from what I've seen in DCAU. The story here wasn't very interesting though, and I got about halfway through before I stopped. I'll admit that I'm more of a Marvel geek, but I try to keep my mind open to other heroes and storylines, so I did give this a shot. I was dissapointed. Artwork was good though, so a point on that.
July 5, 2008
A continuation of the story begun in the first Legion of Super-Heroes books. In this one, we experience some rifts in the Legion itself, with a division of alliances and in-fighting...right when a huge threat to the universe rears its ugly head. Again, I think this series is a lot of fun, and more palatable than the typical super-hero stuff. Yay!
December 21, 2009
A nice reimagining of the LSH and an interesting future world.
Lots of action, interesting characters and clever ideas.
Waid gets a bit bogged down trying to juggle such a big cast and sets up way too many sub-plots, but enough good to get you through the weaker spots.
Also, some very nice art. Barry Kitson is a vastly underrated artist.
Lots of action, interesting characters and clever ideas.
Waid gets a bit bogged down trying to juggle such a big cast and sets up way too many sub-plots, but enough good to get you through the weaker spots.
Also, some very nice art. Barry Kitson is a vastly underrated artist.
January 17, 2013
I love the Legionnaires. Mark Waid has done a wonderful job rebooting this series with deeply flawed characters. What makes this team do interesting is that they can not seem to work as a group and they are not sure if they are fighting the good fight. The end to this first storyline was a bit rushed, but other than that, it was pure comicbook heaven. 4/5
July 6, 2018
Well this wrapped up nicely. And I don't mean in a coincidental, deus ex machina way. I mean each character played their part and this was a well written finale to the first volume. It can be hard to manage a team with so many characters and moving parts, but Mark Waid is a writer who can do it!
April 9, 2015
I am a Legion of Super-Heroes fan from waaaay back, but, I hated this series. I love Mark Waid's Irredeemable, but, with this, I have n idea what he was thinking. He changed all the characters around, their personalities, their origins, pretty much everything. At least the art was good.
July 28, 2011
OK Now I'm hooked on Legion. Really entertaining, great plot, great drawing.
September 15, 2013
Read my review on Book 1. Once Jim Shooter takes the reins in issue 37, the book feels like a Legion title again.
September 21, 2014
Waid profundiza sus líneas argumentales. Una colección que da muestras de su potencial.
September 15, 2015
Wow. Now I want to go read more about the Legion, I never thought I'd say that.
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