In one issue (LSH(4) #53), the new creative team cleared up all the confusion that the Giffbaum years had left, and showed the way back to the Legion we had known and loved all these years. And yet, within nine months, the old Legion was gone, and the 30th century had become a blank slate.
As part of DC's continuing love/hate relationship with the Legion, the bigwigs decreed that the old Legion must be destroyed. Thirty-five years of continuity were to be put to the torch. Now, when the Legion seemed ready to rise from the ashes of its last destruction, DC decided to kill it in its prime.
Comics had become a new world. When the Legion began in the late 1950s and 1960s, creators honored what had come before. Characters changed, old events were reinterpreted -- but, until the advent of the new Superman, no one denied outright that previous events had ever happened.
Of course, John Byrne made his fortune perverting Superman, and comics professionals saw that there were bigger bucks in screwing up established characters, than in creating fresh new characters of their own. The rush was on. After years of denying that Supergirl and Superboy ever existed (and causing untold headaches for the Legion creative teams), DC launched new versions of Supergirl and Superboy. Green Lantern was reinvented. Wonder Woman got a new origin and a brand-new life. Aquaman and Hawkman were reinvented so many times that no one knows who they are.
Relaunch fever, which had almost killed the Legion with the Giffbaum restart, could not be denied, and in a six-part series titled "End of an Era," (concluding in LSH(4) #61), the old Legion breathed its last. At least the DC continuity cops had the decency to avert their eyes for the duration of the series, and the creative teams involved were able to sneak in all manner of references to the old Legion -- including appearances by Superboy and Supergirl!
| Info | Issue | Date | Title | Roll Call |  |
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| SW6 Legion | LEGIONNAIRES 10 | 1994/01 | Little White Lies |                       Alchemist, Apparition, Brainiac 5, Catspaw, Chameleon, Computo, Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage, Ferro, Gossamer, Inferno, Live Wire, Matter-Eater Lad, Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet, Ultra Boy, Kid Quantum, Kono, Troy Stewart, Dominators, Khunds, Proteans |
1993-27 |
| Glorithverse Legion | LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 53 | 1994/01 | A Moment in Time |                    Ayla, Brainy, Celeste, Devlin O'Ryan, Kent Shakespeare, Kono, Laurel Gand, Mysa, Rokk, Rond Vidar, Tenzil, Timber Wolf, Vi, Wildfire, Drura, Jeryl, King Jonn, Ambassador Relnic, Sussa Paka, Glorith, Khunds CAMEOS:          Classic Legion: Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, Mon-El, Saturn Girl, Superboy; Chameleon Babe, Element Infant, Matter-Eater Infant, Saturn Baby         SW6 Legion: Alchemist, Andromeda, Apparition, Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Gossamer, Inferno, Invisible Kid, Karate Kid, Leviathan, Live Wire, Princess Projectra, Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet, Triad, Ultra Boy, Valor   Other: Valor, Dominators, Time Trapper |
1993-28 |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N.'94 62 | 1994/01 | Big Babies |                 Amon Hakk, Borb Borbb, Captain Comet, Davroth Catto, Garryn Bek, Garv, Lady Quark, Lobo, Lydea Mallor, Lyrl Dox, Marij'n, Phase, Stealth, Strata, Vril Dox, Zena Moonstruk |
1993-28a |
| SW6 Legion | VALOR 15 | 1994/01 | Absolute Power | Valor, Alchemist, Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage, Saturn Girl, Triad, Ultra Boy, Dominators, Glorith |
1993-28b |
| SW6 Legion | LEGIONNAIRES 11 | 1994/02 | The Astonishing Return of Kid Quantum | Andromeda, Apparition, Brainiac 5, Catspaw, Chameleon, Computo, Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage, Ferro, Gossamer, Inferno, Kid Quantum, Live Wire, Matter-Eater Lad, Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet, Triad, Ultra Boy, Proteans, Khunds |
1993-29 |
| Glorithverse Legion | LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 54 | 1994/02 | Time's Change | ( )   >              Ayla, Brainy, Celeste/Neon, Devlin O'Ryan, Flederweb, Garth, Imra, Jacques, Jeckie, Jo, Kent Shakespeare, Laurel Gand, Loomis, Lydda, Mysa, Rokk, Sussa Paka, Timber Wolf, Vi, Wildfire, Chameleon, Computo, Kid Quantum, Color Kid, Crystal Kid, Drura, Ivy, Jeryl, Pol Krinn II, Graym Ranzz, Mekt Ranzz, Ambassador Relnic, Stone Boy, Universo |
1993-30 |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N.'94 63 | 1994/02 | We Fight and Fight and Fight | Captain Comet, Garryn Bek, Lady Quark, Lobo, Lyrl Dox, Marij'n, Phase, Stealth, Strata, Vril Dox |
1993-30a |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N. ANNUAL 5 | 1994/02 | The Man From L.E.G.I.O.N. '007 | Garryn Bek, Lobo, Stealth, Strata, Vril Dox, Zena Moonstruk |
1993-30b |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. Archives | L.E.G.I.O.N. ANNUAL 5 | 1994/02 | L.E.G.I.O.N. Archives |   Brianiac 2, Comet Boy, Crystal Queen, Ghost Girl, Lar Gand, Lass Quark, Lobo Lad, Silent/Silence Girl, Telepathy Lad |
1993-30c |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N. ANNUAL 5 | 1994/02 | L.E.G.I.O.N. 90210 |  Garryn Bek, Lobo, Phase, Stealth, Strata, Telepath, Vril Dox, Stargrave |
1993-30d |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N. ANNUAL 5 | 1994/02 | L.E.G.I.O.N. by Gaslight | Lobo, Phase, Telepath, Vril Dox |
1993-30e |
| SW6 Legion | VALOR 16 | 1994/02 | World Enough...and Time | Valor, Alchemist, Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage, Saturn Girl, Triad, Ultra Boy, Glorith |
1993-30f |
| SW6 Legion | LEGIONNAIRES 12 | 1994/03 | Street Justice | Alchemist, Andromeda, Catspaw, Chameleon, Computo, Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage, Gossamer, Inferno, Invisible Kid, Kid Quantum, Kono, Leviathan, Live Wire, Matter-Eater Lad, Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet, Triad, Troy Stewart |
1993-31 |
| Legion on the Run | LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 55 | 1994/03 | Tough Turf |             5, Dawnstar, Furball, Jo/Emerald Dragon, Loomis, Mysa/Jewel, Neon, NRG, Polestar, Sussa Paka/Wave, Tiger Rose, Virus, Mist-Rider, Moonwalker |
1993-32 |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N.'94 64 | 1994/03 | The Goods! | Borb Borbb, Garryn Bek, Garv, Lady Quark, Lobo, Lyrl Dox, Marij'n, Phase, Stealth, Strata, Telepath, Vril Dox |
1993-32a |
| SW6 Legion | VALOR 17 | 1994/03 | The Tyranny of Time | Valor, Alchemist, Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage, Saturn Girl, Triad, Ultra Boy, Valor (SW6), Glorith |
1993-32b |
| SW6 Legion | LEGIONNAIRES 13 | 1994/04 | Chain Gang |  Alchemist, Andromeda, Apparition, Brainiac 5, Chameleon, Computo, Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage, Ferro, Gossamer, Inferno, Invisible Kid, Kid Quantum, Leviathan, Live Wire, Matter-Eater Lad, Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet (cover only), Triad, Ultra Boy, Kono, Grimbor |
1993-33 |
| Legion of Avalon | LEGIONNAIRES ANNUAL 1 | 1994/04 | Castles in the Air |                              Alchemist, Ayla Ranzz, Brek Bannin (died), Cham, Danielle Foccart, Dragonmage, Ferro, Garth Ranzz, Imra Ardeen, Leviathan, Lyle Norg (died), Querl Dox (died), Rokk Krinn (died), Tasmia Mallor, Tenzil Kem, Thom Kallor, Triad, Ultra Boy, Unknown, Vi, Graym Ranzz, Nura Nal, Princess Projectra, R.J. Brande (died), Val Armorr, Dark Circle, Mekt Ranzz (died), Mordru, Nemesis Kid (died) |
1993-34 |
| Legion on the Run | LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 56 | 1994/04 | Dragon's Fury |   5, Emerald Dragon, Furball, Garth, Jacques, Jewel, Loomis, Neon, NRG, Nura, Polestar, Pulse, Tiger Rose, Virus, Wave, Drura, King Jonn, Mekt Ranzz, Ambassador Relnic |
1993-35 |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N.'94 65 | 1994/04 | Bad Medicine | Borb Borbb, Lobo, Phase, Stealth, Strata, Telepath |
1993-35a |
| SW6 Legion | VALOR 18 | 1994/04 | D.O.A. The Vanishing | Valor (deceased), Alchemist, Brainiac 5, Dragonmage, Saturn Girl, Triad, Valor (SW6), Glorith, Khunds |
1993-35b |
| SW6 Legion | LEGIONNAIRES 14 | 1994/05 | Grim Reality | Alchemist, Andromeda, Chameleon, Computo, Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage, Inferno, Invisible Kid, Kid Quantum, Leviathan, Live Wire, Matter-Eater Lad, Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet, Triad, Ultra Boy, Kono, Grimbor |
1993-36 |
| Legion on the Run | LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 57 | 1994/05 | Friends and Foes |                       5, Chuck, Duo Damsel, Emerald Dragon, Furball, Jewel, Loomis, Neon, NRG, Polestar, Pulse, Rond Vidar, Tasmia, Tenzil, Tiger Rose, Valor, Virus, Wave, Circadia Senius, Color Kid, Duplicate Boy, Evolvo Lad, Fire Lad, Gas Girl, King Jonn, Life Lass, Mara Williams, Porcupine Pete, Ambassador Relnic, Stone Boy, Visi-Lad, Xera, Chameleon Chief, Dev-Em, Firefist, Flederweb, Garak, Khunds, Starbright, Starfinger (Molok Hanscom), Starlight, Universo, Veilmist |
1993-37 |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N.'94 66 | 1994/05 | Grit | Amon Hakk, Borb Borbb, Captain Comet, Davroth Catto, Garryn Bek, Garv, Lady Quark, Lobo, Lydea Mallor, Lyrl Dox, Marij'n, Phase, Stealth, Strata, Telepath, Vril Dox |
1993-37a |
| SW6 Legion | VALOR 19 | 1994/05 | Deadline | Alchemist, Brianiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, Triad, Ultra Boy, Valor, Glorith, Khunds |
1993-37b |
| SW6 Legion | LEGIONNAIRES 15 | 1994/06 | Worst Nightmare | Andromeda, Apparition, Brianiac 5, Computo, Ferro, Gossamer, Inferno, Invisible Kid, Live Wire, Saturn Girl, Ultra Boy, Dominators, Khunds |
1993-38 |
| Legion on the Run | LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 58 | 1994/06 | Deadly Encounter |      5, Dawnstar, Emerald Dragon, Furball, Jacques, Jewel, Loomis, Neon, NRG, Pulse, Tiger Rose, Virus, Wave, Color Kid, Crystal Kid, Drura, Duplicate Boy, Evolvo Lad, Flederweb, Gas Girl, King Jonn, Life Lass, Ambassador Relnic, Ron-Karr, Stone Boy, Teachers of Sorcerers World, Yera (?), Chameleon Chief, Firefist, Garlak, Glorith, Khunds, Mordru, Universo, Veilmist (died) |
1993-39 |
| Legion on the Run | LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ANNUAL 5 | 1994/06 | The Long Road Home | 5, Jewel, NRG, Pulse, Virus                     5, Ayla, Blok, Dreamy, ERG, Furball, Garth, Grev, Perla Ranzz, Polar King, Prince Valor, Princess Laurel, Rokk, Sun Baron, Tasmia, Tellus, Violet, White Witch, Starfinger, Starfinger II |
1993-40 |
| LSH-related | FLASH 91 | 1994/06 | Get a Grip |    Bart Allen, Iris Allen, Science Police |
1993-40a |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N.'94 67 | 1994/06 | Dark Quark |  Captian Comet, Garryn Bek, Grv, Lady Quark, Lobo, Lydea Mallor, Lyrissa Mallor (memorial statue), Lyrl Dox, Marij'n, Phase, Stealth, Strata, Telepath, Vril Dox |
1993-40b |
| Post-Crisis Dc Universe | VALOR 20 | 1994/06 | Ahead of His Time | Valor, Dominators, Glorith |
1993-40c |
| SW6 Legion | LEGIONNAIRES 16 | 1994/07 | Saved By Zero |    Alchemist, Andromeda, Apparition, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Catspaw, Chameleon, Computo, Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage, Dream Girl, Ferro, Ferro (memorial statue), Gossamer, Inferno, Invisible Kid, Kid Quantum, Leviathan, Live Wire, Matter-Eater Lad, Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet, Star Boy, Triad, Ultra Boy, Valor, Polestar, Rond Vidar, Khunds |
1993-41 |
| SW6 Legion | LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 59 | 1994/07 | A Time of Loss | Glorithverse: ( ) 5, Dawnstar, Emerald Dragon, Furball, Jacques, Jewel, Loomis, Neon/Darkstar, NRG, Polestar, Pulse, Rond Vidar, Shadow Lass, Tiger Rose/Laurel Gand (died), Troy Stewart, Valor, Virus, Wave SW6: Alchemist, Apparition, Brainiac 5, Dragonmage, Gossamer, Invisible Kid, Leviathan, Ultra Boy Other:   Circadia Senius, Color Kid, Crystal Kid, Dev-Em, Flederweb, Gas Girl, Infectious Lass, Khefeub Chee Bez, King Jonn, Life Lass, Ambassador Relnic, Stone Boy, Chameleon Chief, Firefist, Universo Celeste changes to a Darkstar; Dev-Em has reverted to his original self |
1993-42 |
| LSH-related | FLASH 92 | 1994/07 | There's a New Kid in Town |   Bart Allen, Dawn Allen, Don Allen, Iris Allen, Dominators |
1993-42a |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N.'94 68 | 1994/07 | Our Product is Peace | Emerald Dragon, Amon Hakk, Garv, Lyrl Dox, Phase, Stealth, Strata, Vril Dox |
1993-42b |
| Post-Crisis Dc Universe | VALOR 21 | 1994/07 | Sudden Death Overtime | Valor, Glorith |
1993-42c |
| SW6 Legion | LEGIONNAIRES 17 | 1994/08 | History Lesson (End of an Era 1) | SW6: Alchemist, Andromeda, Apparition, Brainiac 5, Chameleon, Chameleon (memorial statue), Dragonmage, Dream Girl, Gossamer, Inferno, Invisible Kid, Kid Quantum, Leviathan, Matter-Eater Lad, Shrinking Violet, Star Boy, Triad, Ultra Boy Glorithverse:   5, Chemical King, Chemical King (memorial statue), Darkstar (Celeste), Dawnstar, Furball, Garth, Imra, Jewel, Laurel Gand/Tiger Rose (memorial statue), NRG, Polestar, Rond Vidar, Shadow Lass, Superboy (memorial statue), Valor, Virus, Wave Other:          Andrew Nolan (Mordruverse), Dev-Em, Rond Vidar (Mordruverse), Superboy (Conner), Beauty Blaze, Cosmic King, Glorith, Lightning Lord, Mordru, Satan Girl, Saturn Queen, Urthlo |
1993-43 |
| SW6 Legion | VALOR 22 | 1994/08 | The Center Cannot Hold (End of an Era 2) | Glorithverse: Jacques, Shadow Lass, Tyroc, Valor SW6: Andromeda, Computo Other:   R.J. Brande, Color Kid, Dev-Em, Fire Lad, Infectious Lass, Mara Williams, Marla Latham, Stone Boy |
1993-44 |
| SW6 Legion | LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 60 | 1994/08 | Infinite Possibilities (End of an Era 3) | Glorithverse:     5, Brek, Chuck, Darkstar (Celeste), Dawnstar (memorial statue), Devlin O'Ryan, Emerald Dragon (cover only), Furball, Garth, Gim Allon, Imra, Jan, Jeckie, Jewel, Karate Kid (Val) (memorial statue), Kono, Loomis, Luornu, Lydda, NRG, Nura, Phantom Girl (memorial statue), Pulse, Rokk, Rond Vidar, Tenzil, Thom, Virus, Wave SW6: Alchemist, Apparition, Bouncing Boy, Brianiac 5, Catspaw, Chameleon, Dragonmage, Dream Girl, Gossamer, Inferno, Invisible Kid, Kid Quantum, Leviathan (died), Matter-Eater Lad, Shrinking Violet, Star Boy, Triad, Ultra Boy Other:   Roon Dvron, Mekt, Pol Krinn II, Glorith, Infinite Man, Mordru |
1993-45 |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N.'94 69 | 1994/08 | Minutes to Go |  Emerald Dragon, Phantom Girl, Amon Hakk, Davroth Catto, Garryn Bek, Lady Quark, Lobo, Lydea Mallor, Lyrl Dox, Marij'n, Phase, Stealth, Strata, Telepath, Vril Dox, Zena Moonstruk Phase revealed to be Enya Wazzo, Tinya's previously-unsuspected identical cousin |
1993-45a |
| League of Superteens | STATIC 14 | 1994/08 | After Worlds Collide |    Fabulous Boy/Superboy (Conner), Rocket Girl, Static Lad |
1993-45b |
| SW6 Legion | LEGIONNAIRES 18 | 1994/09 | Changing Times (End of an Era 4) | Glorithverse: 5, Brek, Chuck, Darkstar (Celeste), Devlin O'Ryan, Emerald Dragon, Furball, Garth, Imra, Jan, Jeckie, Jewel, Kono, Luornu, Lydda, NRG, Nura, Rokk, Rond Vidar, Thom, Virus SW6: Alchemist, Apparition, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Chameleon, Cosmic Boy, Dragonmage, Dream Girl, Inferno, Invisbile Kid, Live Wire, Matter-Eater Lad, Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet, Star Boy, Ultra Boy Evil Legion:              Blok, Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Chemical King, Cosmic Boy, Dawnstar, Element Lad, Invisible Kid (Lyle), Karate Kid (Val), Phantom Girl (cover only), Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet, Ultra Boy Other: Glorith, Mordru, Time Trapper |
1993-46 |
| SW6 Legion | VALOR 23 | 1994/09 | Infinite Valor (End of an Era 5) | Glorithverse: Adult: 5, Garth, Imra, Jan, Lydda, NRG, Nura, Pulse, Rokk, Shadow Lass, Superboy, Tenzil, Thom, Valor                 Young: Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Dream Girl, Element Lad, Laurel Gand, Light Lass, Lightning Lad, Phantom Girl, Saturn Girl, Shadow Lass, Shrinking Violet, Star Boy, Sun Boy, Sueprboy, Triad, Ultra Boy, Valor   Infants: Element Infant, Invisible Infant, Lil' Light Lass, Saturn Baby SW6: Alchemist, Brainiac 5, Dream Girl, Gossamer, Inferno, Live Wire, Matter-Eater Lad, Saturn Girl, Triad, Ultra Boy Other:  R.J. Brande, Molecule Master, Mordru, Glorith, Time Trapper The Time Trapper is revealed to be Rokk Krinn |
1993-47 |
| SW6 Legion | LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 61 | 1994/09 | Borrowed Time (End of an Era 6) | Original Legion:        Chameleon Boy, Cosmic Boy, Duo Damsel, Ferro Lad, Lightning Lad, Lightning Lass, Magnetic Kid, Polar Boy, Quislet, Saturn Girl, Sensor Girl, Superboy, Tellus Glorithverse: 5, Cham, Chuck, Emerald Dragon, Garth, Imra, Jan, Kent Shakespeare, Loomis, Luornu, Lydda, NRG, Nura, Phantom Girl, Pulse, Rokk, Tenzil, Thom, Virus SW6: Alchemist, Apparition, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Dream Girl, Gossamer, Inferno, Live Wire, Matter-Eater Lad, Saturn Girl, Shrinking Violet, Star Boy, Triad, Ultra Boy Other:      R.J. Brande, Garridan Ranzz, Graym Ranzz, Ivy, Mara Williams, Mekt, Porcupine Pete, Spunge, Tellus, Nemesis Kid, Sun-Eater, Time Trapper |
1993-48 |
| L.E.G.I.O.N. | L.E.G.I.O.N.'94 70 | 1994/09 | Down to Zero | Emerald Dragon, Amon Hakk, Borb Borbb, Davroth Catto, Garryn Bek, Garv, Lady Quark, Lobo, Lydea Mallor, Lyrl Dox, Marij'n, Phase, Stealth, Strata, Telepath, Vril Dox |
1993-48a |
| LSH-related | SUPERBOY 8 | 1994/09 | Big Trouble in Smallville | Superboy (Kal-El), Superboy (Conner) |
1993-48b |
| Cameo | ZERO HOUR 4 | 1994/09 | Zero Hour | Time Trapper |
1993-48c |
| Cameo | ZERO HOUR 3 | 1994/09 | Zero Hour | Emerald Dragon, Rokk, Cosmic Boy (SW6), Live Wire (SW6), Saturn Girl (SW6), Vril Dox, Time Trapper |
1993-48d |
| Cameo | ZERO HOUR 2 | 1994/09 | Zero Hour | Emerald Dragon, Rokk, Cosmic Boy (SW6), Live Wire (SW6), Saturn Girl (SW6), Time Trapper |
1993-48e |
| Cameo | ZERO HOUR 1 | 1994/09 | Zero Hour | Garth, Imra, Rokk, Cosmic Boy (SW6), Live Wire (SW6), Saturn Girl (SW6), Time Trapper |
1993-48f |
| Cameo | ZERO HOUR 0 | 1994/09 | Zero Hour | Time Trapper |
1993-48g |
Who's Listed? I try to list all appearances of Legionnaires and major characters. This includes images, visions, flashbacks, statues and statuettes, disembodied heads, and any other visual represenations of the characters.
Who's a Major Character? Ultimately, it's a judgement call. I try to include all continuing characters: Legionnaires, friends, family members, professional associates, villains, and assorted others. For one-shot characters, I try to include those whose names are given, or who otherwise play a major role in a story.
What About Non-Legion Stories? When Legionnaires make appearances in other comics, I only list the characters with a direct Legion connection. For example, if the Legion guest-stars with the Justice League, I don't list all the Justice Leaguers.
In What Order Do You List Characters? First, Legionnaires in alphabetical order. (This includes Subs, Honorary Legionnaires, Legion Reserve, and some special cases like Duplicate Boy). Seconds, friendly (or neutral) characters in alphabetical order. Third, bad guys in alphabetical order. Finally, statuettes go on their own line to preserve the aesthetics. Occasionally I will list all the members of a groups together, like the Fatal Five or the Heroes of Lallor.
In What Order Do You List Comics? Yeah, I know it doesn't always seem right. Chronological by month, then alphabetical by title -- but mainstream Legion titles always get listed first in the month. And in the case of End of an Era, I list those issues in series order. Aren't you glad you asked?
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