
The Superior Seven is an alliance between friends and heroes who had worked together on cases in the Dallas area. The team was created by Captain Lightning and the Sorceress, who are also the financial backing for the group. Recently one of their number, the Comet, died while on a mission. Because of this, the team has changed their name to the Superior Six. Since their formation, the Superior Six has been one of the more popular teams, especially in the Southwest United States.
The Superior Six headquarters is called 'The Ranch'. It is a remodeled cattle ranch in Mesquite, Texas, just outside of Dallas. The main house serves as a meeting area/recreational area along with personal quarters for each member. Several members also have dwellings elsewhere in the Metroplex area.
The main barn was converted to a vehicle hanger. It currently holds the team's long range jets: the Lone Star 3 and the Double J. A small fleet of flying Grav Cycles, called 'horses' are stored here as well. There is a 'horse' for each member of the team, should they choose to make use of them.
There is an extensive underground complex underneath the ranch that connects to all the above ground areas. Located underground is a large weapons research labratory for Centurion, an electronics laboratory for Captain Lighting, the team's Battle Trainer, a shooting range, and exercise areas. In addition, there are storage areas and a secret vault that holds dangerous magic items acquired by the Sorceress.
The Ranch is overseen by DUKE, a robotic major domo who has been programmed to speak in the vocal patterns of the late actor John Wayne. Thanks to the collaberative efforts of Captain Lightning, Centurion, and Titan, the Superior Six have one of the more advanced bases and equipment in the world. The Ranch is protected by various anti-personnal traps and gadgets, such as automated stun weapons, net traps, and pits.
February 5th, 1985 - The Superior Seven begin operations in the Dallas/Metroplex area.
March 22nd, 1986 - Thanks to information provided by Morning Star in Los Angeles, the Superior Seven manage to thwart a VIPER Plot to blackmail Dallas with the threat of a Gravimetric Bomb. (Shown in Spectrum #18)
April 20th, 1986 - The Superior Seven is just one of many hero teams who join forces in the battle against the Crimson Claw. (Covered primarily in X-Factor #1-4, Avengers #16-19, and Muskateer #15)
April 23rd, 1986 - Joining forces with the trainees from the Young Champions program, several members of the Superior Seven scour El Paso in response to a sudden burst of young supers. They are drawn to a secret VIPER research lab. During the conflict, the Comet is murdered by the monstrous Genetic Deviant X. (Covered in Young Champions #1-3)
April 28th, 1986 - Services for Comet are held on Sanctuary. Shortly after, the team changes their name to the Superior Six. (Portions of this were shown in Avengers #23, Young Champions #9, and X-Factor #9.)
May 4th, 1986 - Captain Lightning, Maverick, and the Sorceress thwart a Janissary Unit at Eye Tech Identification Systems. (Shown in Troubleshooters #22)
May 5th, 1986 - The Superior Six are assaulted by Black Paladin, Lady Bale, Phoenix and her Rat Pack, and VIPER in seperate attacks. (Covered in Troubleshooters #23-24)