Legion: Secret Origin # 1 2011 NM-

Legion: Secret Origin # 1, published in October 2011, is the debut of a six-issue miniseries that provides a modernized retelling of the 31st-century team's formation. Written by Paul Levitz (legendary Legion writer) and illustrated by Chris Batista, the series was released alongside the "New 52" relaunch to establish a definitive starting point for the team's history. 

Story Synopsis: "The Future is Now" 

The issue moves away from the traditional "saving RJ Brande on a space cruiser" origin and focuses on the political and cosmic necessity of the team. 

• A Galaxy in Peril: The United Planets is a fragile alliance threatened by mysterious cosmic entities known as the "Time Trappers."
• The Progenitor: The billionaire industrialist R.J. Brande realizes that the United Planets' conventional security forces are insufficient to deal with superhuman threats. He begins scouting for young, extraordinary individuals to act as a proactive defense force.
• The Meeting: The issue depicts the first meeting between the three founding members: Cosmic Boy (Rokk Krinn), Lightning Lad (Garth Ranzz), and Saturn Girl (Imra Ardeen).
• The Conflict: Unlike previous versions where they are immediate friends, this retelling highlights their cultural differences and initial friction as they are brought together by Brande to investigate a terrorist attack on the United Planets' capital. 
• Writer: Paul Levitz.
• Artist: Chris Batista.