Legion Character Designs by Keith Giffen

Publication unknown
May have been done for the Invasion mini series and crossovers.


Gil'Dishpan and Khund warrior

The Gil'Dispan were a methane breathing race of aliens that came from a gas giant in the ellipitical galaxy. They first appeared in Legion of Super-Heroes 307 (1984).
The political position of the species was neutral at all times and in fact served as frequent meditators of dispute between sentient races. This primarily stemmed from their disinterest in oxygen/nitrogen biospheres. A leading diplomat of the Gil'Dishpan was involved in negotiations to resolve the dispute between the Khunds and United Planets. An outlawed Gil'Dispan was a member of the Legion of Super-Villains.

The Khunds are a warlike race that have been at odds with the United Planets. They first appeared in Adventure Comics 346 (1966).
The Khund Empire were ruthless in their conquests and referred to all planets that they conquer as "mud worlds". Once conquered, the inhabitants of these planets were enslaved and forced to assist in their own genocide. During this time, the Khunds plundered the resources of the world and burnt entire cities to the ground. They believed that individuals should look after themselves and according to their tradition this trait passed to those under their stewardship.
They briefly allied with the UP when Mordru tried to conquer the galaxy. Four superpowered Khunds joined the Legion during this period: Firefist, a cyborg; his wife Veilmist, a teleporter; Blood Claw, who possesses indestructible claws; and Flederweb, a winged bounty hunter.