Tribute to the Legion of Super Heroes

This year DC Comics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first appearance of the Legion of Super Heroes. The Legion, whose adventures were set in the 30th century, was a team of super-powered teenagers from across the galaxy who banded together to battle threats to a generally utopian future. While other teams and characters have come and gone, the Legion has persevered through more than a few incarnations. Over the years, membership has probably exceeded 50 characters, but this week, we would like to honor the three founding characters, who have been my close personal friends for almost their entire 50 year life.

There will be a lad named Garth Ranzz
Who shoots lightning bolts out of his hands.
It was sad when he died,
But he later was revived,
Not by magic, but by editorial plans.