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Christopher Daley
Member Since March 2019
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Legion of Super-Heroes 16 p 1 - Lightle and Smith

Location: Panel pages - DC - before Crisis
Artists: Steve Lightle (Penciller) ,  Bob Smith (Inker)

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Location: Panel pages - DC - before Crisis
Title: Legion of Super-Heroes 16 p 1 - Lightle and Smith*
Artist:  Steve Lightle (Penciller) ,  Bob Smith (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 62
Likes on CAF: 5
Comments: 13
Added to Site: 7/1/2026

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There has been a Steve Lightle Legion sized hole in my collection since Day 1. I don't think DC could have picked a better artist to follow Keith. And, I think Steve's run was the perfect bridge for Greg's long run that followed. If Steve was at all intimidated by filling such big shoes or taking on such a large cast, it never showed.

Paul did so much right on this series that it's easy to overlook the finesse with which he gave us a goodbye to Supergirl on the eve of Crisis. This splash page kicks off Braniac 5's teary reckoning with teh "anniversary" of her death. I thought Paul did a great job of nodding to the relationship between Brainy and Kara at different points in his run - most famously at the end of the Great Darkness Saga.

Bought this page from Landry Pop Auctions in summer 2026.

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Michael Browning Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/1/2026

I love Lightle art and this is a great piece by him. Congrats on a fantastic pickup!

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 7/1/2026

Congrats on securing a great Lightle Legion splash!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/2/2026

Really cool with Lightle showing huge emotion made even more impactful surrounded by the cold and steely technology. 

F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/2/2026

I adore Lightle, especially on LoSH which is where I discovered him and his art blew my young mind. Cool page.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 7/2/2026

Steve's passing still hurts. A talented man and one of the kindest men you could ever hope to meet. Enjoy

Michael Browning Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/2/2026

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy wrote:
" Steve's passing still hurts. A talented man and one of the kindest men you could ever hope to meet. Enjoy "

He sure was a great guy. I got to be friends with Steve after interviewing him for Back Issue magazine and he and I kept in regular contact. I bought art from him when he'd decide to sell and I also helped his widow get money owed to Steve by Marvel after he'd passed away. Such a great guy and an amazing artist gone too soon.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/2/2026

Michael Browning wrote:
" He sure was a great guy. I got to be friends with Steve after interviewing him for Back Issue magazine and he and I kept in regular contact. I bought art from him when he'd decide to sell and I also helped his widow get money owed to Steve by Marvel after he'd passed away. Such a great guy and an amazing artist gone too soon. "

Marianne was the light of his life. He was so protective of her. I am glad that you were able to help her. I loved his run on the Legion. 

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/2/2026

Michael Browning wrote:
" He sure was a great guy. I got to be friends with Steve after interviewing him for Back Issue magazine and he and I kept in regular contact. I bought art from him when he'd decide to sell and I also helped his widow get money owed to Steve by Marvel after he'd passed away. Such a great guy and an amazing artist gone too soon. "

Marianne was the light of his life. He was so protective of her. I am glad that you were able to help her. I loved his run on the Legion. 

Kavi H Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 7/2/2026

Great splash! Congrats on adding a Lightle to your Legion collection. 

Ted Latner Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/2/2026

Very nice!  Lightle is one of my top 5 Legion artists and sorely missed!

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 7/2/2026

Nice add to your collecction.

You got lucky on this one! A friend was going to bid on it so I stayed away. Otherwise who knows?

Christopher Daley Member Since 2019
Posted On 7/2/2026

Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:
" Nice add to your collecction.
You got lucky on this one! A friend was going to bid on it so I stayed away. Otherwise who knows? "

I'll take that luck all day long. Had you been bidding, I think we all know where this splash would have ended up. :)

Toni S Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 7/3/2026

Nice to see you have filled that hole. I always loved Lightle's covers. This is not an exception! Huge congrats.

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