Mark Waid and Barry Kitson have done a good job of keeping this book living up to it's name and history. With 20+ members at any one time, realistically there would have to be a lot of stuff going on. This book started as a teenage movement to stand up to the structured govt that the earth had become. The whole world had become complacent in its actions and expectations. Well the teenagers banded together and decided to do something about that. Well with and movement or group, funding is required. So the Earth Gov. decided, "if you can't beat them, join them" and offered funding and a contract. Reluctantly Lightning Lad signed, and now the Earth Gov is trying to put a spin on the Legion, broadcasting that they are part of the Earth Gov, and part of the Status Quo. Which goes against everything the Legion stands for. Unfortunately, for the Legion anyways, maybe not for the Govt, but there is so much stuff going on around the globe, that the Legion has to split up into squadrons to handle each emergency. Leaving them ill equipped to handle the Earth Gov situation. Meanwhile Brainiac is still trying to bring Dream Girl back and he still has Lemnos in status while the Liliputians are mining him for information. Supergirl is meanwhile living up to her lineage and is everywhere she is needed, and some places she's not. Which really upsets Cosmic Boy, until he realizes that the reason she gets under his skin so much, is that he may be falling in love with her. Lots of stuff going on. This is a fantastic book and should be on everyone's pull list. I have a feeling that Barry Kitson won't be around much longer, but as long as Mark stays at the helm, the book should stay true to form.
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