Remembering Artist Keith Giffen

Remembering artist Keith Giffen on his birthday (November 30, 1952 - October 9, 2023) with a look at his covers for the Omega Men, a Baxter (enhanced paper) series.  The Omega Men were a team of citizens of the Vega system, who had banded together to fight the oppression of the Citadel, having a system wide war.  Their members included leader Primus, his wife Kalista, cat like Tigorr, cloaked Nimbus, rocky Broot, serpentine Demonia and winged Harpis.  During this run, bounty hunter Lobo was introduced, and the Omega Men suffered a shake up, as Tigorr took control...and defeated the Citadel!

Omega Men #1 and #2, (April and May, 1983)

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Omega Men #3 and #4, (June and July, 1983)

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Omega Men #5 and #6, (August and September, 1983)

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Remembering Artist Keith Giffen

Remembering artist Keith Giffen on his birthday (November 30, 1952 - October 9, 2023).

Among so many accomplishments, Keith is likely best remembered for his work when he came onto the Legion of Super-Heroes, kicking off a run that led into one of their greatest challenges, with the Great Darkness Saga!

Fair warning...the cover of the last issue gives away the secret of the force behind the trouble...

Legion Of Super-Heroes #287 and #288 (May and June, 1982)

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Legion Of Super-Heroes #289 and #290 (July and August, 1982)

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Legion Of Super-Heroes #291 and #292 (September and October, 1982)

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Legion Of Super-Heroes #293 and #294 (November and December, 1982)

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Yes, coming from the pages of the New Gods, it was Darkseid that was menacing the Legion of the Super-Heroes in the 30th Century, animating corpses of famous heroes to battle the LSH, as Darkseid reached out after a long rest to try to conquer a new century...