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Legion of Super-Heroes: Great Darkness Saga Deluxe Edition cover by Giffen and Milgrom

Location: Legion art by Keith Giffen
Artists: Keith Giffen (Penciller) ,  Al Milgrom (Inker)

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Location: Legion art by Keith Giffen
Title: Legion of Super-Heroes: Great Darkness Saga Deluxe Edition cover by Giffen and Milgrom
Artist:  Keith Giffen (Penciller) ,  Al Milgrom (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1077
Likes on CAF: 22
Comments: 19
Added to Site: 9/5/2025

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Published 2010.
The Great Darkness Saga is considered the pinnacle of the Legion of Super-Heroes stories.
Written by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen with art by Keith Giffen, Larry Mahlstedt, Pat Broderick, Curt Swan, Romeo Tanghal, Howard Porter and Rodin Rodriguez, it spanned issues 287 to 294 and Annual 3 of the Legion of Super-Heroes series.

The first collected edition was published in 1989 with the cover being a very similar image of the cover of Legion of Super-Heroes #294.

For the Deluxe Edition a new cover was commissioned that homaged the cover of Legion of Super-Heroes #294.
This cover shows Darkseid and Legion of Super-Heroes: Dawnstar, Supergirl, Blok, Mon-El, Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Wildfire, Element Lad, Dream Girl, Invisible Kid, Lightning Lass, Saturn Girl, Princess Projectra, Sun Boy, Ultra Boy and Cosmic Boy.

This deluxe edition also included stories from Legion of Super-Heroes 284 to 286, 295 to 296 and Legion Annual 1.

I acquired through a three way deal (thanks Shaun and Steven) and am extremely stoked to add it to my collection. I had to give up some things I did not think I would be parting with, but:
1. Great Darkness
2. Giffen
3. Supergirl!
4. Mon-El
5 Dawnstar
6. Did I mention Supergirl!


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R Berman Member Since 2018
Posted On 9/5/2025

Wow. Congratulations. A landmark piece from a landmark story.

Kavi H Member Since 2018
Posted On 9/5/2025

Excellent cover!!!! Huge congrats on this Miki. I'm the furthest thing from a Legion guy, but from your description alone it's obvious how key/important this run in the title was, and how much this addition means to you. 

M . Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/5/2025

An epic moment in DC history, majestically captured by Griffen. 
Miki - this truly blew me away how you managed to get this but whatever it took, it was worth it!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 9/5/2025

On this Legion of love Deluxe
I used to think us much too in Darkness
That was long before
I trade, drowning in the thought of you
Art to the names is an easy go
So much more than first Keith shown
Since you have to lose Al you have to give to learn the truth

Some things we learn come easy
Then there's the things that don't
We're bound to earn the homage
Love has no pride
Well, Al knows love ink line
And we see what we want
Keith finds out all too soon
Love has a Darkseid

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 9/5/2025

I'm a big fan of flashback scenes, retold origins & important moments in characters' histories, as they not only give you that wave of nostalgia that makes us harken back to those original moments, but they are also a much more affordable way of having art from those special stories and moments. I know your love for the Legion knows no bounds and I know that The Great Darkness Saga is considered to be the high water mark in Legion lore, so this is the exact type of piece I've to see and I'm thrilled to see that you managed to land it and place it into your collection. It's great looking and, well, Supergirl!

David  Mandel Member Since 2004
Posted On 9/5/2025

Gorgeous, congrats!

Tom McDonald Member Since 2019
Posted On 9/5/2025

Mic drop!

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/5/2025

This is truly truly special. I am SO glad that you have this epic image

Posted On 9/5/2025

Stunning Miki, just stunning. Congrats!

Teddie M Member Since 2008
Posted On 9/6/2025

Incredible piece ! 

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/6/2025

Sockamagee!

Ron S Member Since 2007
Posted On 9/6/2025

That's specatucular. I'm not sure what you gave up, but it was worth it!!

John C Member Since 2014
Posted On 9/6/2025

FIEVEL!!!

Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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Posted On 9/6/2025

Wow! What a find. Congrats!

Michael Sullivan Member Since 2021
Posted On 9/7/2025

Well worth whatever need to be done to get it. Congrats!

Derek Crabbe Member Since 2020
Posted On 9/7/2025

Holy Moley! Great Cover that represents THE preeminent Legion story! What an acquisition and trade accomplishment!

 Shemp Member Since 2003
Posted On 9/10/2025

Sweet

Peter Roe Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 9/20/2025

Wow! Stellar addition to your collection! So many Legion characters including Supergirl in the ultimate Legion saga! Darkseid is a Mount Rushmore villain. I certainly understand how you must feel about what you had to trade for this key cover. That said, you must be over the moon! 

Paul Roach Member Since 2014
Posted On 1/20/2026

Did you mention Supergirl? Great Kirby-esque composition, and a fabulously cosmic scene. The scale and devastation make the heroes' plight seem hopeless. The Supergirl pose is excellent.

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