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Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century is a DC Comics comic book based on the Warner Bros. Animation-produced TV series Legion of Super-Heroes airing since fall 2006 on The CW, which in turn is based on the original DC super-team of the same name appearing in various DC titles since 1958. It is set in continuity of the animated series as opposed to the mainstream DC Comics Universe, in which the original Legion exists; but, like the TV series, features stylized versions of characters from the original Legion. The comic is written by J. Torres, with art by Chynna Clugston-Flores. The series ran for twenty issues.

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