Legion of Superheroes Promotional Poster by Keith Giffen and Larry Mahlstedt
Artists: Keith Giffen (Penciller) , Larry Mahlstedt (Inker) , Russell Payne (Layouts) , Arthur Lewandowski (Assistant) , Miki Annmanthadoo (Assistant)
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Finished Poster
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Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Character Reference Guide by Arthur Lewandowski
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DescriptionThis does not need much explanation. Miki Annamanthadoo to whom I owe a huge debt of gratitude summed it up succinctly when he said. "If you were a Legion fan as a kid, this poster hung on your wall...if you are a Legion collector, this is a GRAIL ". So many kind folks helped make this possible, starting with Paul. I am both a Legion and Giffen fan but this represents an outpouring of generous spirits that is not always seen in this hyper-competitive hobby of ours.And a big THANK YOU to Russ Payne who pulled these 4 separate pages into one very cool digital image as well as bringing the 6 additional pages of character reference guides into one large image.The character guides were published when the Great Darkness Saga was released as a Trade Paperback. The legendary Arthur Lewandowski and a bunch of Legion fans got together at a Con and helped name every character prior to publication. A labour of love indeed. Legion fans are THE BEST ! LONG LIVE THE LEGION & Long Live The Fans Who Carry The Spirit Of THE LEGION Aidan Social/Sharing |
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Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2016
P A wrote:
Huge congrats Aidan! Epic Legion piece!Thank you. I appreciate that in more ways than you will ever know.
Marvel Two-in-One Guy
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/26/2016
The Tower of Pisa. The smile of the Mona Lisa. The Colosseum. The Louvre Museum. Congratulations on such a special addition to your Legion collection!!!
Kevin Moorhead
Member Since 2008
Posted on 9/26/2016
WOW!!!
I've never even seen this before! A true Holy Grail piece Aidan :O
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/26/2016
Kevin Moorhead wrote:
WOW!!!
I've never even seen this before! A true Holy Grail piece Aidan :O
None of us had a clue that it even existed. It popped up on Ebay in late June,with a "Buy It Now " Price for what it was, that was quite low $6000 ( but still expensive for someone like me ) . One Legion fan notified a few of us,and after a few moments of quick discussion another Legion fan helped me out financially and several months of interest free payments later, I am the proud caretaker. This art is magnificent in and of itself but also a tribute to the spirit of friendship.
Dewey Cassell
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/26/2016
Holy cow, this is absolutely amazing. Congratulations on this Legion masterpiece!
John Watson
Member Since 2007
Posted on 9/26/2016
A great pick up, Aidan! I didn't even know the poster existed until earlier this year. I know what a massive fan you are of Giffen's work from this era and I'm so glad this piece is now in your collection!!
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 9/26/2016
I'm very, very happy for you, my friend!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!
Darren Hinerman
Member Since 2008
Posted on 9/26/2016
A Legion grail-of-grails! If you know Aidan, you know he's one of the true gentleman in this hobby. I can't think of anyone that deserves this piece more.
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2016
Darren Hinerman wrote:
A Legion grail-of-grails! If you know Aidan, you know he's one of the true gentleman in this hobby. I can't think of anyone that deserves this piece more.That is very kind of you to say. I will take very good care of this.
Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/26/2016
Major Congratulations, Aidan!!! I was Just talking to Keith Giffen about this yesterday. He described in detail what it took to bring this about. There Is No Better Grail Piece for Any LoSH fan than this!!!!
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2016
Filmore W. Bedwick wrote:
Major Congratulations, Aidan!!! I was Just talking to Keith Giffen about this yesterday. He described in detail what it took to bring this about. There Is No Better Grail Piece for Any LoSH fan than this!!!!Thank you. Most folks could not do this today even with computer graphic programs assisting. And Keith did this with a pencil ! I also have to give kudos to Larry Mahlstedt the phenomenal inker who brought out the best in Giffen's work.
Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/26/2016
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy wrote:
Thank you. Most folks could not do this today even with computer graphic programs assisting. And Keith did this with a pencil ! I also have to give kudos to Larry Mahlstedt the phenomenal inker who brought out the best in Giffen's work.Agreed!!! Larry did and continues to do a tremendous job. He Did Giffen Right! Again, so good to see this in the Right Home. You have some great comrades here!
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2016
Filmore W. Bedwick wrote:
Agreed!!! Larry did and continues to do a tremendous job. He Did Giffen Right! Again, so good to see this in the Right Home. You have some great comrades here!I thought Larry had left the inking business years ago. If he was available I would have him do a Legion commission for my imaginary fan-fiction "Infinite Timelines " series in a heartbeat.
Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/26/2016
Sometimes the comic art seems to find the perfect home, is there any collector that would appreciate this fine beauty as much as our fine friend Aidan? I think not! I always smile when these deals happen, what a hobby!!! Glad to here that your buds looked out for you and helped you land this GRAIL! This piece is simply outstanding, I bet you spend hours getting lost in this insanely detailed piece by the very talented Mr. Giffen and Mr Mahlstedt!!! CONGRATS!!! : )
michael dunne
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/26/2016
I cannot imagine a more deserving owner. Congratulations is not a strong enough word.
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted on 9/26/2016
It couldn't have a better home or caretaker! I'm thrilled for you and very glad you chose to share it with us. Thanks and congratulations!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted on 9/26/2016
And Giffen's Supergirl is high visible!
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2016
Alex Johnson wrote:
And Giffen's Supergirl is high visible!You remembered my conversation from a few years back about Giffen's quick short-cut to drawing Supergirl.....( A cape triangle with a "S" back-shot was an artistic device he employed way too many times )Too, too funny.;-0 Thank You
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/27/2016
Alex Johnson wrote:
And Giffen's Supergirl is high visible!Oh, and if you were wondering why I didn't mention the prominent appearance of Supergirl on the poster, it's because Alex already did.
Will K
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/26/2016
Glad to see you land this big fish !!! I bet it won't be sitting in drawer. Definitely a milestone.
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2016
Will K wrote:
Glad to see you land this big fish !!! I bet it won't be sitting in drawer. Definitely a milestone.Thank you. It will cost a fortune to do it right under archival glass but it will be framed along with the original colour poster with a handy reference guide. I plan to have it hanging on a wall by Christmas.
K. Pasquino
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2016
Amazing! An incredible, iconic piece from, arguably, the greatest era of the Legion's comic history. Congratulations! Wow!
Bill C
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/26/2016
What a fantastic pick-up, it obviously found the appropriate home. Congrats!
John Joshua
Member Since 2015
Posted on 9/26/2016
Wow. Congratulations, Aidan. I can't think of a more defining piece of Keith's Legion run, and I can't think of a better person to own it. Good on yer, pal (as we say over here in the UK).
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/26/2016
John Joshua wrote:
Wow. Congratulations, Aidan. I can't think of a more defining piece of Keith's Legion run, and I can't think of a better person to own it. Good on yer, pal (as we say over here in the UK).You fly the flag for Babylon 5, I fly it for the Legion and we both think artist John Watson should be drawing series for both !. Thanks for the kind words.
larry clay
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/26/2016
Great Googly Moogly. This is what dreams are made of. WOW, I am speechless. COngrats on now owning a TRUE GRAIL.
Rob Shalda
Member Since 2013
Posted on 9/26/2016
Can I have this when your done with it?? This as Epic Legion as Epic Legion gets!! I am jealous Aidan!!
Augie De Blieck
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/26/2016
"Grail" gets overused a lot, yes. So does "epic." But this one is truly epic. Congratulations. Very impressive. Take good care of it. =)
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/27/2016
I don't really know what to say. I guess I'll just have to humbly tip my cap and marvel at both your collecting acumen and great good fortune.
John S.
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/27/2016
Amazing image, I am seriously jealous. As a Legion fan this is just fantastic. Huge Congratulations
Russell Payne
Member Since 2012
Posted on 9/27/2016
Awesome, beautiful piece, I can't imagine how long this took to draw. Good to know it's found a loving home ;)
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/27/2016
Russell Payne wrote:
Awesome, beautiful piece, I can't imagine how long this took to draw. Good to know it's found a loving home ;)And an enormous THANK YOU to you Russ, for helping out on this in between our weekly "Infinite Timelines " pieces. It is SO deeply appreciated.
Dan P
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/27/2016
Congratulations on getting such an amazing piece! I had this poster on my wall as a kid, and it's easily my favorite Giffen image of all time.
Michael N.
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/27/2016
Held this in my hands many years ago...just incredible! The ultimate grail for a Legion/Giffen fan...and those Mahlstedt inks aren't half bad ;). Congratulations! I think the piece found the perfect "home!"
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/27/2016
This is a priceless, irreplaceable, unimaginable piece.
Galac Tun
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/27/2016
I saw this the morning it went up. I wanted to click BIN so bad because the price was very reasonable. But I had to think about the aftermath of dropping 6k. Lots of backstory to the piece. Congrats.
Victor Moya
Member Since 2016
Posted on 9/27/2016
This is truly amzing! As an inker I know the tremendous challenge of working on a page with many characters. The clean brush work and expertly place blacks really give each character life and just pull all four pages together with uncommon clarity. Giffen as always, makes what should be seen as a Herculian feat look easy as pie. True genius on display with this piece.
Ted Latner
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/27/2016
Amazing! Congratulations!! I'm glad this went to a true Legion fan!
Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/28/2016
1...2...3...1,000,000? I lost count pretty quickly, but there must be AT LEAST 1,000,000 characters here! :-) This is the Best of the Best...the Greatest of the Greatest...!
JONATHAN MANKUTA
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/29/2016
Count me among those that had this poster art on my wall...also count me among those very envious of your ownership...damn I wish I owned this beauty...stunning doesn't properly give it justice. Huge congrats!
Ron Hawkins
Member Since 2010
Posted on 9/29/2016
Man, this takes me back to my childhood and me discovering the Legion for the first time. Giffen and Mahlstedt's art was just SO good during their run on the Legion!
Christopher Ivy
Member Since 2008
Posted on 9/30/2016
I've seen it. Seen the GRAIL with mine own eyes!! And now I...don't know what to do with myself...Congrats Aidan (and thanks Miki!) for bestowing this treasure on us. ;-)
Shannon Weathers
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/30/2016
‘When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept for there were no more worlds to conquer.” Ok, Hans Gruber got this quote wrong, but the sentiment applies here. Congratulations on acquiring the best published Legion piece ever.
Travis Ellisor
Member Since 2009
Posted on 10/2/2016
Hey, I finally get to comment on this! So happy a true Legion fan got it!
R Lee
Member Since 2012
Posted on 10/10/2016
Holy crap!!! This is truly the holy grail for Legion comic art collectors.
Lloyd White
Member Since 2007
Posted on 10/14/2016
It REALLY doesn't get any better than this---kudos, sir!
Jason Caldwell
Member Since 2014
Posted on 3/31/2017
Just....mind boggling. I'm always in awe that there are collectors that own such magnificent art! Part of me knows that one day there will be a comics museum- and this will surely be on display, and part of me knows that if anyone deserves it in their collection, it's you! I bet you can name them all too!
- Artemaria
Member Since 2007
Posted on 4/23/2017
To get a Giffen Legion piece is a bit of a challenge. To get the absolute best piece that he ever did, with his best inker, at the absolute height of his abilities with basically every single character simply boggles the mind. A tremendous piece, I am envious, but so very happy for you at the same time. Congratulations on getting a true grail!
P A
Member Since 2013
Posted on 8/6/2017
This is probably the single most detailed and character packed piece in all of CAF! And that its a four part image means its also one of the most massive! Huge congrats again!
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/6/2017
P A wrote:
This is probably the single most detailed and character packed piece in all of CAF! And that its a four part image means its also one of the most massive! Huge congrats again!Thank you. I just bought a new place and finally have enough wall space to do the art and the end product poster justice. Even those in my circle who are not CAF'ers have marveled at the complexity of the layout.
S Riz
Member Since 2014
Posted on 7/31/2018
I dont think I've ever came across more characters in one piece. And based on your collection, ending up in your hands was sheer destiny. Congrats!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 7/2/2019
Wow! This has got to be the biggest, bestest collection of Legionaires ever! Colossal!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 9/28/2019
This is epic, epic, EPIC! Mahlstedt's inks are extraordinary. I get mesmerized gazing at it. Congrats!
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/25/2020
Brandon Coffey wrote:
Wow! You own this bad boy? So cool!
I am very fortunate. I have it framed with the published poster on my wall. It is a HUGE and beautifully complicated rendering of the Legion
Brandon Coffey
Member Since 2015
Posted on 8/25/2020
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy wrote:
I am very fortunate. I have it framed with the published poster on my wall. It is a HUGE and beautifully complicated rendering of the Legion
Oh man, I have the published poser and it is big itself! I guess the actual pages make this huge! didn't know it was actually 4 pages to make the entire image!
Gary Chamberlain
Member Since 2021
Posted on 3/23/2021
I forgot this was here. Aiden, these are such beautiful pieces. Congratulations again!
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
Posted on 11/19/2021
O...M...G!!! Missed this monster of a piece but wow! Glad I found it now. So many heroes and so much movement...dare I say...so much LEGEND! Congrats on this gargantuan slice of Legion lore.
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/19/2021
Nash of the Titans wrote:
O...M...G!!! Missed this monster of a piece but wow! Glad I found it now. So many heroes and so much movement...dare I say...so much LEGEND! Congrats on this gargantuan slice of Legion lore.
Thanks. As a Legion fan, this hanging on my wall puts a smile on my face as I pass it. As a Titans fans you might enjoy some of my Legion/Titans crossover art
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 11/19/2021
Nash of the Titans wrote:
O...M...G!!! Missed this monster of a piece but wow! Glad I found it now. So many heroes and so much movement...dare I say...so much LEGEND! Congrats on this gargantuan slice of Legion lore.
Thanks. As a Legion fan, this hanging on my wall puts a smile on my face as I pass it. As a Titans fans you might enjoy some of my Legion/Titans crossover art
Peter Roe
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/31/2022
I'm only seeing this now and I'm speechless! Yowza!
T n T
Member Since 2007
Posted on 2/19/2023
Oh you ol' Dog...You got this Holly Grail of an artwork. This is the Apex of your Legion collection, my friend.
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/19/2023
T n T wrote:
Oh you ol' Dog...You got this Holly Grail of an artwork. This is the Apex of your Legion collection, my friend.
Thank you & the story behind its acquistion makes it even more a treasured possession
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/1/2023
This is one of those pieces that you can't believe someone owns.
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/1/2023
Chris Snorek wrote:
This is one of those pieces that you can't believe someone owns.
Tell me about it. I still marvel at my good fortunate everytime I walk into my library and see it hanging on the wall.
Michael Whitlock
Member Since 2023
Posted on 2/26/2024
God, this is glorious! I was just thinking about this poster yesterday...but to have the original art...!
(Sorry, Aidan. Accidentally sent you an email rather than commenting here. Haha.)
Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/26/2024
Michael Whitlock wrote:
God, this is glorious! I was just thinking about this poster yesterday...but to have the original art...!
(Sorry, Aidan. Accidentally sent you an email rather than commenting here. Haha.)
Thank you for the kind words. Even after all these years I find something new and wonderful about it to marvel over. I am so fortunate and happy to share it and my other Legion art on CAF !
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 8/14/2025
Totally glorious ultra-super-mega grail! You can get lost in there and never come back... What a treat!
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