| "The Great Darkness Saga" | |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Publication date | August – December 1982 |
| Genre | |
| Title(s) | Legion of Super-Heroes vol. 2, #287, #290–294, Annual #1 and #3, Booster Gold #32 |
| Main character(s) | Legion of Super-Heroes Darkseid |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Paul Levitz Keith Giffen |
| Penciller(s) | Keith Giffen Larry Mahlstedt |
| Inker(s) | Larry Mahlstedt |
| The Legion of Super-Heroes: The Great Darkness Saga HC | ISBN 978-1-4012-2961-0 |
| The Legion of Super-Heroes: The Great Darkness Saga TPB | ISBN 0930289439 |
"The Great Darkness Saga" is a five-issue American comic book story arc featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes. It was written by Paul Levitz, with art by Keith Giffen and Larry Mahlstedt. Published by DC Comics in 1982, the arc first appears in Legion of Super-Heroes vol. 2, #290–294.[1] It is notable for featuring appearances by virtually every living past and present Legionnaire as of 1982,[2] as well as most of the team's 30th-century allies, including the Legion of Substitute Heroes, the Wanderers, the Heroes of Lallor, and the 20th-century Kryptonian refugee Dev-Em. The heroes battle an immensely powerful being shrouded in darkness, ultimately revealed to be the ancient ruler of Apokolips, Darkseid.
- ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Manning, Matthew K.; McAvennie, Michael; Wallace, Daniel (2019). DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle. DK Publishing. p. 188. ISBN 978-1-4654-8578-6.
- ^ Matter-Eater Lad and Tyroc do not appear in this story arc, nor do reservists Kid Psycho and Insect Queen, nor honorary members Rond Vidar, Pete Ross, and Elastic Lad. Additionally, Shrinking Violet does not appear, but is impersonated by the Durlan actress Yera, as revealed in Legion of Super-Heroes vol. 2, #304–305 (October–November 1983).