THIN MAN
Dr. Bruce Dickson was the youngest man in the world to simultaneously hold a PhD in physiology, philosophy and engineering. In 1939 at Mt. Kalpurthia, Tibet, Dickson sought shelter from a bad storm and stumbled across sub-dimensional utopia Kalahia. He was embraced by their culture, and given the abilities to stretch and flatten himself. Decades after the war he murdered the Nazi supervillain Agent Axis and was incarcerated. Now released from prison, he has a better understanding of the nature of his powers. Revitalized and wizened, Thin Man wants to start life anew and be a hero again.
BLUE DIAMOND
Elton T. Morrow gained his powers from a large glowing diamond which exploded and embedded its shards in his body. Decades after the war, though aged, he still retained his powers and set off into outerspace with Shanga The Star-Dancer after she transformed him into a living diamond. After his long sojourn, Morrow has returned to earth, now able to transform from human to diamond and mysteriously de-aged, the former hero has found his old ally the Thin Man and the two now from the backbone of the new Liberty Legion.
RED RAVEN
Daughter of the original Red Raven and heiress to the throne of Sky Isle, Dania has returned to the surface as a new Legionnaire to experience and learn about the average human’s life. Dania grew up alone on Sky Isle, trained by the great computers to be the best fighter, ruler and strategist in Avian history. Dania did not dissapoint in those regards, but the years of isolation have left their mark, her father has sent her to the surface, to join the Liberty Legion and learn from humanity.
THE CHALLENGER
In the 1940s Bill Waring became the Challenger when his father, an honest and good man dared to act as witness and submit evidence against the mob. Bill embarked on a journey around the world, learning any and every skill that could help him exact his revenge. A master of the mundane and the arcane, with abilities and skills almost superhuman; he now finds himself lost in the present. A former operative for the V-Battalion, he has now joined the Liberty Legion, hoping to identify more with the other old heroes.
IRON CROSS
Valentina Heron was the adoptive granddaughter to Helmut Grueler, the original Iron Cross. After Grueler died to save every life on earth, Roger Aubrey contacted Valentina. Valentina’s mother had left the V-Battalion to establish a normal life for her family, but now Valentina is bound by honor and love to follow in the footsteps of her beloved grandfather. She has left the V-Battalion with Roger Aubrey’s blessing and has ironically come to serve in the Liberty Legion.
Issues
Liberty Legion #1 – Mirabile Dictu
Remnants from Noh-Varr’s attempted invasion attack Sky Isle, the home of the original Red Raven! A distress call is sent out, but will help arrive in time? Thin Man! Blue Diamond! The Challenger! Iron Cross! The classics are back in “Mirabile Dictu,” by James McKenna!
Liberty Legion #2 – Inception
The last remnants of Noh-Varr’s attempted Kree invasion are gathered around Atlas Tower and it’s up to this gathering of heroes to defeat them! Meanwhile, the original Red Raven discovers a secret about his old teammate, the Thin Man. The Liberty Legion returns in “Inception,” by James McKenna!
Liberty Legion #3 – Grounded
While the Thin Man and Red Raven head over to the Daily Bugle to get some information, Blue Diamond and Iron Cross find themselves as the only line of defense from New York and the unstoppable energy creature called Zzzax! Will the Liberty Legion be able to survive this battle when the world is watching? Find out in “Grounded,” by James McKenna!
Liberty Legion #4 – Abduction
Two former Heralds of Galactus, Firelord and Air-Walker, have come to New York. Their mission: capture the Blue Diamond! Can the Liberty Legion hope to stand up to such cosmic forces? The question remains, thoughwho is this Menos Cynn who wants Elton Morrow? Find out in “Abduction” by James McKenna!
Liberty Legion #5 – Lateral Thought
The Liberty Legion has a new member, a young woman adopting the legacy of the Whizzer. There’s only one problem—the Legion are captives of Menos Cynn and forced to fight in an arena! The latest combatants? Blue Diamond and Myrmidon, the man who has adopted Roko the Amazing’s legacy! All this and the return of Aarkus, the original Vision in “Lateral Thought” by James McKenna!
Liberty Legion #6 – Ghosts of the Past, Omens of of the Future (1)
It’s the Liberty Legion against the Resistants as the team for the ages returns from its last adventure! With everyone together at once, can the team hold it together long enough to get all the answers everyone wants? Plus, a council forms in the shadows, and it doesn’t mean anything good for the Liberty Legion! Desmond Reddick jumps on the long-vacant series here with his first issue!
Liberty Legion #7 – Ghosts of the Past, Omens of the Future (2)
After taking on the Resistants last issue, the Liberty Legion takes a breather to find out a new threat working behind the scenes. Are they
prepared to be given an U.L.T.I.M.A.T.U.M.? Plus, when a crisis requires their attention, can the Liberty Legion save the day, or will they need some saving themselves? The inaugural arc of new series writer Desmond Reddick’s run continues here!
Liberty Legion #8 – Ghosts of the Past, Omens of the Future (3)
With the introduction of the V-Battalion, the Liberty Legion is going off the rails. With everyone playing a different angle, will everyone get what they want? Plus, see the Red Raven in action as she takes out some of her frustration on the bad guys! The stage is set for the upcoming LL stories here, by Desmond Reddick!
Liberty Legion #9 – Throwdown (1)
It’s the Liberty Legion against–themselves?! The Liberty crew takes the time to train and determine their limits, only to get a call out to a threat at Niagara Falls! Can they handle it even though they’re one man down? And with Iron Cross alone at the tower, can she stand against a threat that’s come specifically for her? Keep your eye out for when the Seekers strike in the start of a brand-new storyline by Desmond Reddick!
Liberty Legion #10 – Throwdown (2)
The Liberty Legion takes on Gargantua as the traitor in their midst stands revealed! Can they get a handle on it before they lose all credibility? The stage is set for a new era of the Liberty Legion, brought to you by Desmond Reddick!
Liberty Legion #11 – Contemptible Struggle
Everything you’ve been reading in Liberty Worldwide has been leading up to this! What happens when the new Liberty team gets involved in the same shady business as the old one, even as our regular Legion is dealing with their own internal problems? Will they be able to get to Iron Cross in time? The mysteries pick up where both books left off, as told by Desmond Reddick!
Liberty Legion #12 – Jailbreak
The title says it all, and the focus is on Thin Man! Can he keep it together before it all crumbles down? Find out here, as told by Desmond Reddick!
Liberty Legion #13 – Assault on the Vault (1)
The Thin Man has a new team assembled, and their target is none other than the Vault! Can they free their captive teammates, or will the original Human Torch and the Vault’s new warden, Bishop, put a stop to their jailbreak? Big changes on the horizon, by Desmond Reddick!
Liberty Legion #14 – Assault on the Vault (2)
The Human Torch and his team arrived at the Vault just in time for the Thin Man and his followers to break-out their fellow teammates! It’s an all-out battle that will have far-reaching consequences for the Liberty Legion! But who benefits? Find out in the conclusion to Assault on the Vault by Desmond Reddick!
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