| Unofficial Legends of the DC Universe 80-Page Giant Index |
LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE 80-PAGE GIANT #2
Cover Date: January 2000
Cover Price: $4.95
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Cover Credits:
Art: Sean Phillips
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Credits:
| Story | Karl Kesel |
| Pencils | Arthur Adams |
| Inks | Karl Kesel |
| Lettering | Bill Oakley |
| Colors | Zylonol |
| Editing | Mike Carlin |
Feature Character(s):
- Challengers of the Unknown:
- Ace Morgan (between Challengers of the Unknown Vol. 1 #4 and 5)
- Red Ryan (between Challengers of the Unknown Vol. 1 #4 and 5)
- Rocky Davis (between Challengers of the Unknown Vol. 1 #4 and 5)
- Prof Haley (between Challengers of the Unknown Vol. 1 #4 and 5)
Villain(s):
- Zarra
Other Character(s):
- Nastallia Vedunia (first appearance; a Soviet agent)
Comment(s):
- The events in this story took place approximately fifteen years ago
Synopsis: - The Challengers of the Unknown investigate a recently abandoned nuclear test site in Siberia, and are intercepted by a Soviet agent doing the same. They are all then overrun by mutated creatures under the command of Zarra, who claims to be the rightful heir to the Russian throne. Much chaos, and a possible atomic explosion, ensue, and in the process, the Challs lose sight of the Russian agent, who was beginning to grow on Ace.
Credits:
| Story | Michael Jan Friedman |
| Art | Eduardo Barreto |
| Lettering | Bill Oakley |
| Colors | Zylonol |
| Editing | Mike Carlin |
Feature Character(s):
Villain(s):
- Billy
Other Character(s):
- Joe Santorini (an "India Rubber Man")
- Ace Bierbauer ("King of Tattoos")
- Miss Lorna
- Major Mite
- Tommy & Herb (police)
- Tiny
Comment(s):
- The events of this story took place some 13 years ago.
Synopsis: - The recently deceased Deadman investigates the murder of a former circus colleague - a member of the freak show. In the process he discovers deep-rooted prejudice and fear, and subtly teaches the investigating officers a thing or two.
Credits:
| Story | Ben Raab, Geoff Johns |
| Pencils | Justiniano |
| Inks | Chris Ivy |
| Lettering | Bill Oakley |
| Colors | Justin Wright |
| Editing | Mike Carlin |
Feature Character(s):
- Changeling (last in Titans Secret Files #1; next in Beast Boy #1)
Supporting Character(s):
Villain(s):
- Mister 104 (last in Doom Patrol and Suicide Squad Special #1; next in Joker: Last Laugh #2)
Synopsis: - On his way to Los Angeles to start a new life, Changeling has the misfortune to be seated next to a disguised Mr 104, who has spent quite some time re-assembling his molecules since his 'death' with the Suicide Squad. He thinks Changeling is pursuing him and a big fight ensues, sadly with no press opportunity for the hero.
Credits:
| Story | Dan Curtis Johnson |
| Art | Phil Winslade |
| Lettering | Ellie de Ville |
| Colors | Chris Chuckry |
| Color separations | Chris Chuckry |
| Editing | Mike Carlin |
Feature Character(s):
Supporting Character(s):
Villain(s):
Other Character(s):
- Joan (TV news anchorwoman)
- Benito Marks (TV journalist)
- Hank (a school bully)
Synopsis: - Wonder Woman discovers that her lasso has gone missing, and when she hears that the Cheetah is on a rampage, she assumes that the fatal feline has got it. She tracks her foe down to Gateway City's zoo, where the villain is eventually apprehended in the crocodile pit. However, she has a faux copy of a map to Paradise Island in her possession rather than the lasso, which Wonder Woman eventually locates in the care of Wonder Girl, who 'borrowed' it in order to extract a confession from a school bully.
Credits:
| Story | Tom Peyer |
| Pencils | Scott Kolins |
| Inks | Bob Layton |
| Lettering | Bill Oakley |
| Colors | Tom McCraw |
| Editing | Mike Carlin |
Feature Character(s):
- Metal Men:
- Tin (last in Superboy Vol. 3 #65; next in Superman Y2K #1)
- Platinum (last in Superboy Vol. 3 #65; next in Superman Y2K #1)
- Veridium (last in Green Lantern Vol. 3 #8; next in Superman Y2K #1)
- Iron (last in Superboy Vol. 3 #65; next in Superman Y2K #1)
- Lead (last in Superboy Vol. 3 #65; next in Superman Y2K #1)
- Mercury (last in Superboy Vol. 3 #65; next in Superman Y2K #1)
Villain(s):
- Germino
Other Character(s):
- Aunt Tessie (Tin's mother)
Synopsis: - The Metal Men are slowly going mad since they are deprived of human contact almost completely. They are saved, however, by Tin, who has been plucking up the courage to speak to his mother, who gladly accepts all of the Metal Men into her fold. Heart-warming.
Credits:
| Story | Walter Simonson |
| Art | Klaus Janson |
| Lettering | Bill Oakley |
| Colors | Klaus Janson |
| Editing | Mike Carlin |
Feature Character(s):
Supporting Character(s):
Villain(s):
- Darkseid
- Commander Tusk (disintegrated)
- Lieutenant Throk
- Captain Gaash
Synopsis: - Every year, the inhabitants of Armagetto on Apokolips lay a bunch of flowers in the centre of a square in their city as a symbol of hope and defiance. Darkseid is adamant that this year it will not go ahead, and his Commander Tusk sends a large deployment of shock troops into the hunger dogs' living area. However, despite all efforts, the citizens, with a little help from Scott Free, succeed in their plan by a combination of wits and bravery.
Credits:
| Story | Paul Levitz |
| Pencils | Stuart Immonen |
| Inks | George Freeman |
| Lettering | Bill Oakley |
| Colors | Tom McCraw |
| Editing | Mike Carlin |
| advice | Mike McAvennie |
Feature Character(s):
- Rok Krinn (as a young child)
- Garth Ranzz (as a young child)
- Ayla Ranzz (as a young child)
- Jenni Ognats (as a young child)
- Imra Ardeen (as a young child)
- Salu Digby (as a young child)
- Querl Dox (as a young child)
Supporting Character(s):
- Pol Krinn (as a young child)
- Mekt Ranzz (as a young child)
- Mrs Ranzz
- Dawn Allen
- Mr Ognats
Villain(s):
- Granny Goodness
- Sorceress
Synopsis: - A group of thirtieth century cultural historians attempt to corroborate the various myths surrounding a being known as Superman, and come to the conclusion that they know little of the truth about his existence, though he undoubtedly did exist.