The Legion of Super-Heroes Annual # 1 , published by DC Comics in July 1982, is a landmark oversized issue from the Bronze Age. Notable for featuring the debut of a new hero and the return of a classic villain, it was released during the legendary "Great Darkness Saga" era.
Story Synopsis: "Monster in a Little Girl's Mind!"
The plot focuses on the accidental resurrection of one of the Legion's most lethal foes within their own headquarters.
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The Return of Computo: While Brainiac 5 attempts a computer-assisted surgery to cure a young girl named Danielle Foccart, the advanced surgical equipment—built with circuits from the original Computo—unleashes the villain's essence.
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The Possession: Computo possesses Danielle, taking control of her body and the Legion’s automated headquarters systems.
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A Sanctuary Turned Prison: Computo systematically defeats several Legionnaires, trapping the team inside a fortified headquarters while cutting off life support systems.
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The Resolution: Danielle's brother, Jacques Foccart, saves the day by drinking Lyle Norg's original invisibility potion. This allows him to get close enough to exorcise Computo from his sister, though Danielle's condition remains changed.
Key Significance & First Appearances
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First Appearance of the New Invisible Kid: The issue marks the debut of Jacques Foccart as the second Invisible Kid, succeeding the original hero, Lyle Norg.
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Danielle Foccart: This issue is also the first appearance of Danielle, who would later become an ally and recurring character.
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Creative Milestone: It features early collaboration between the iconic team of writer Paul Levitz and artist Keith Giffen, whose detailed nine-panel grids and polished designs defined this era of the Legion.