History: (Legion of Super-Heroes III #13) - Lythyl was a sadistic planet full of sociopaths. In their society might made right and Lythyls had to prove their right to exist through constant combat and bloodshed. Lythyl orbited a multiverse nexus which brought beings from across the multiverse to Lythyl, with some of them joining the Lythyls’ society. The United Planets quarantined the planet from casual visitors, and any potential immigrants had to sign a waiver. Timber Wolf and Sensei had to travel to Lythyl to carry out the last request of the deceased Karate Kid, whose father the Black Dragon had been corrupted on Lythyl. They arrived as immigrants and were immediately shackled, told they’d be slaves until they earned their freedom or died. Sensei couldn’t stand by watching the Lythyls abusing one of their fellow slaves and went into action, attacking his guard. Timber Wolf joined him, and they showed they were easily a match for the Lythyls. The Lythyls were impressed, saying they might have what it took to become citizens, and took them to the judges of Lythyl to determine their fate. Judges Gorax, Steggus and the teenager Myg wanted to see their prowess, and sicced a water dragon on them, telling them to master the beast. Sensei and Timber Wolf fought the beast, and eventually were able to command it back to the water from which it came. Myg said he would test them next, and brought them to the multiverse nexus that was a source of legend on Lythyl. Myg was impressed with Sensei’s martial arts technique and wanted to test him, so the two engaged in combat but fought to a standstill. Sensei declared him a noble opponent, but still struck him unconscious so he could continue his mission with Timber Wolf. Sensei insisted they take Myg with them, hoping to take him away from Lythyl before the planet corrupted him entirely, because he saw potential in the young lad. They fought their way to the Sacred Oasis and the Island of Stones, the most sacred spot on all of Lythyl. Timber Wolf completed his mission and was rescued alongside Sensei and Myg by his fellow members of the Legion of Super-Heroes before the Lythyls could rip them to shreds. Timber Wolf said the Lythyls believed the Island of Stones was as hard as them, and that nothing would ever grow there. Prophecy said that if anything did grow there the Lythyls would grow soft so Karate Kid’s final request was to plant a seed on the island.

Comments: Created by Paul Levitz & Steve Lightle.

The Lythyls appearance in Legion of Super-Heroes III #13 was reprinted in Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #338.