Comic Title: Showcase Presents Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 2 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2008
On Sale Date: April 16, 2008 Direct Market Date April 9, 2008
Source: Previews, #232

Direct Market Date April 16, 2008
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Cover Price: $16.99
Page Count: 528
Editor: Bob Joy

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho"
Pages: 8

Feature(s):
Superboy (of Earth-1)

Writer: Otto Binder
Artist: George Papp

Reprinted From:
Superboy #125 (1965)

Feature Character(s)

• Superboy (last appearance in Superboy #125; next appearance in Adventure Comics #339)

Guest Star(s)

• Kid Psycho (Gnill Opril; next appearance in Superboy #200)

Villain(s)

• A criminal gang (no further appearances)

Guest Appearance(s)

• Legion of Super-Heroes (last appearance in Adventure Comics #338; next appearance in Adventure Comics #339)
• Cosmic Boy (last appearance in Adventure Comics #337; next appearance in Adventure Comics #340)
• Saturn Girl (last appearance in Adventure Comics #338; next appearance in Adventure Comics #339)
• Lightning Lad (appears in flashback only; last appearance in Adventure Comics #322; next appearance in Adventure Comics #325)
• Chameleon Boy (last appearance in Adventure Comics #338; next appearance in Adventure Comics #339)
• Brainiac 5 (last appearance in Adventure Comics #338; next appearance in Adventure Comics #339)
• Sun Boy (last appearance in Adventure Comics #337; next appearance in Adventure Comics #339)

Other Character(s)

• Kid Psycho's parents (appear in flashback; die in this story; no further appearances)

Flashback Appearance(s)

• Legion of Super-Heroes (last appearance in Adventure Comics #324; next appearance in Superman #172)
• Cosmic Boy (last appearance in Adventure Comics #319; next appearance in Superman #172)
• Saturn Girl (last appearance in Adventure Comics #324; next appearance in Superman #172)
• Chameleon Boy (last appearance in Adventure Comics #324; next appearance in Adventure Comics #325)
• Brainiac 5 (last appearance in Adventure Comics #323; next appearance in Adventure Comics #325)
• Sun Boy (last appearance in Adventure Comics #324; next appearance in Adventure Comics #325)

Comments:
Kid Psycho and the Legion of Super-Heroes are shown in a flashback which occurs one year before this story begins. Several Legionnaires appear in the flashback including Saturn Girl, Lightning Lad, Cosmic Boy, and Chameleon Boy. At least two other Legionnaires are present, but not clearly depicted. Brainiac 5 and Sun Boy are the likely candidate based on their presence later in the story.

Kid Psycho joins the Legion Reserve in this story.

Synopsis:
Superboy is approached by a boy exhibiting the ability to project an invisible force-field with his mind. The boy is Kid Psycho, the last survivor of his home planet upon which his advanced mental capabilities represented a powerful mutation. Kid Psycho applied for membership in the Legion of Super-Heroes, but was rejected. Now, one year later, he wants to try again with Superboy's help. The two heroes visit the Legion where Saturn Girl explains the reason for rejected Kid Psycho. Doctors have determined that use of his powers result in a shortening of his lifespan. Unwilling to lead Kid Psycho to his own death, the Legion rejects him again. Kid Psycho still volunteers to help in case of dire emergencies and becomes a member of the Legion Reserve.