Legion of Space books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Legion of Space series?"

"There are five books in the Legion of Space series, published between 1934 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Legion of Space series?"

"The first book in the Legion of Space series is The Legion of Space, published in 1934."

Q: "What is The Legion of Space about?"

"The Legion of Space (1934) follows John Star, a young soldier recruited into the Legion, an elite military force protecting humanity across the stars. The series combines swashbuckling adventure with large-scale space battles. The Cometeers (1936) and later sequels continue the Legion's fights against cosmic-level threats."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Legion of Space	1934	Jack Williamson	Buy
2	The Cometeers	1936	Jack Williamson	Buy
3	One Against The Legion	1977	Jack Williamson	Buy
4	Queen Of The Legion	1982	Jack Williamson	Buy
5	The Luck of the Legion	2022	Jack Williamson	N/A

The Legion of Space series is one of Jack Williamson’s earliest and most influential works. The Legion of Space (1934) introduced readers to a far-future military organization tasked with defending humanity, and its mix of heroic adventure and cosmic scale helped define the space opera genre.

The Cometeers (1936) and One Against The Legion (1977) continue the story, with Queen Of The Legion (1982) and The Luck of the Legion (2022) adding later entries. The series has remained in print in various editions and is considered one of the foundational works of military science fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Legion of Space series?

There are five books in the Legion of Space series, published between 1934 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Legion of Space series?

The first book in the Legion of Space series is The Legion of Space, published in 1934.

What is The Legion of Space about?

The Legion of Space (1934) follows John Star, a young soldier recruited into the Legion, an elite military force protecting humanity across the stars. The series combines swashbuckling adventure with large-scale space battles. The Cometeers (1936) and later sequels continue the Legion’s fights against cosmic-level threats.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order