Superboy Vol 1 216

"The Hero Who Hated the Legion": The Legion trails a gang of crooks to an off-limits island, and are told by the populace and their local hero, Tyroc, to stay out of their city.

"The Hero Who Hated the Legion"
Cover
Superboy Vol 1 #216
April, 1976
Executive Editor	Jenette Kahn
Cover Artists	Mike Grell
The Hero Who Hated the Legion
Writers	Cary Bates
Pencilers	Mike Grell
Inkers	Mike Grell
Editors	Murray Boltinoff
The Private Lives of Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel
Writers	Cary Bates
Pencilers	Mike Grell
Inkers	Mike Grell
Previous Issue	Superboy # 215
Next Issue	Superboy # 217

I'm coming back to Metropolis with you... to see if I qualify to become a Legionnaire!

— Tyroc

Superboy #216 is an issue of the series Superboy (Volume 1) with a cover date of April, 1976.

Synopsis for "The Hero Who Hated the Legion"

The Legion trails a gang of crooks to an off-limits island, and are told by the populace and their local hero, Tyroc, to stay out of their city.

Appearing in "The Hero Who Hated the Legion"

Featured Characters:

• Tyroc (First appearance)
• Legion of Super-Heroes
  • Superboy
  • Brainiac 5
  • Cosmic Boy
  • Shadow Lass
  • Karate Kid

Antagonists:

• Beta Gang

Locations:

• Legion Headquarters
• Quadrant R-7
  • Mediterranean Sea
    • Marzal Island

Items:

• Gem Scanner (Brainiac 5)
• Legion Flight Ring
• Zigel Jewels

Vehicles:

• Legion Cruiser
  

Synopsis for "The Private Lives of Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel"

Without his bouncing powers and with his wife unconscious, Bouncing Boy must fight off a gang of revenge-bent crooks on his own.

Appearing in "The Private Lives of Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel"

Featured Characters:

• Bouncing Boy
• Duo Damsel

Antagonists:

• Rampagers gang

Locations:

• Paradise Park
  • ricochet ball courts

Notes

• This issue is reprinted in Legion of Super-Heroes Archives Vol. 12.

See Also

• Cover gallery for the Superboy series
• Images from Superboy Vol 1 216