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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #38 (DC, Sept. 1987); pages 26 and 27 - Death of Superboy / Superman (''The Greatest Hero of Them All'') - plus Supergirl (statue)

Location: Legion of Super-Heroes (Splash Pages)
Artists: Greg LaROCQUE (Penciller) , Mike DeCARLO (Inker) , Arne STARR (Assistant) , Paul LEVITZ (Writer)

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #38 (DC, Sept. 1987); pages 26 and 27 - Death of Superboy / Superman (''The Greatest Hero of Them All'') - plus Supergirl (statue)

Location: Legion of Super-Heroes (Splash Pages)
Title: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #38 (DC, Sept. 1987); pages 26 and 27 - Death of Superboy / Superman (''The Greatest Hero of Them All'') - plus Supergirl (statue)
Artist: Greg LaROCQUE (Penciller) , Mike DeCARLO (Inker) , Arne STARR (Assistant) , Paul LEVITZ (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Double Page Splash
For Sale Status: Not For Sale
Views: 6758
Likes on CAF: 2
Comments: 16
Added to Site: 5/31/2005

("He was the GREATEST Hero of them all.") A moment of silence, please... This beautiful double-page splash is from LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #38 (Sept. 1987), pages 26 and 27 featuring the saddest day in Legion history - the Funeral of Superboy. In this unforgettable issue, Superboy was killed by the Time Trapper. This page was drawn on "twice-up" bristol board by Greg LaRocque (pencils), Mike DeCarlo (inks) and Arne Starr (inking assistance). This page is HUGE and measures a whopping 20" X 24 1/2". Needless to say, this is my "Grail" splash page.

Superboy - created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Legion of Super-Heroes - created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES is copyright (c) and trademark DC Entertainment.

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Nick Katradis Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/20/2005

Stunning pice of art, Fred! Congrads!

Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005

Posted On 11/14/2007

I'm not a LEGION fan, but this is just too fantastic to pass by. Congrats on an amazing Greg LaRocque sample.

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/28/2009

It is magnificent. No matter how many versions of the Legion or Superboy there are, this story and this particular piece of art was a turning point for many of us. Thanks for posting it on CAF, so that from time to time,we too can visit old friends and pay our respect..

Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 9/26/2010

Beautiful DPS from one of my all-time favorite stories!

Greg LaRocque Member Since 2007

Posted On 11/1/2010

Growing up I bought anything Curt Swan drew & anything featuring Superboy. I was very lucky to have drawn the Legion & it remains my favorite book that I have worked on. I found this story & scene difficult to create but am very proud of how it turned out. Thanks for sharing Fred ;-)

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 2/25/2011

I was remembering someone I loved who died and as always this page just says the things I want to say..

Jovi Neri Member Since 2011

Posted On 10/13/2011

Wow I remember this storyline like it was yesterday. Great piece by Greg!

Robert Bown Member Since 2010

Posted On 3/6/2012

Now that page represents a period in the legions history like no other.

j sly Member Since 2011

Posted On 10/18/2012

Just Awesome! Thanks for posting!

Joseph Serpico Member Since 2009

Posted On 4/22/2014

Fred, it would be m grail page too. What a eloquent piece.

Dave Rash Member Since 2008

Posted On 4/26/2014

Almost 30 years later this scene still gets to me. Thanks for sharing the greatest Legion double page splash of them all Fred! Most appreciated!

Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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Posted On 5/17/2014

I don't know why I haven't commented on this piece. I look at it often! Excellent work from a very moving story.

Xavier . Member Since 2010

Posted On 1/30/2018

Spectacular DPS, great line-up of characters! Congrats!

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 1/6/2020

Every single time I look at this, it resonates deeply with me

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy Member Since 2005

Posted On 12/15/2023

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy wrote:

" Every single time I look at this, it resonates deeply with me
"

It just gets better with age. I miss the Legion

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #38 (DC, Sept. 1987); pages 26 and 27 - Death of Superboy / Superman (''The Greatest Hero of Them All'') - plus Supergirl (statue)

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