Claim: In 2008, Francis became the artist for DC's Legion of Superheroes, wherein he co-created the character Gazelle with Jim Shooter (Marvel Comics' ninth editor-in-chief) as the writer.
Evidence: In 2008 Francis became the artist for DC's Legion of Superheroes with Jim Shooter as the writer. Francis co-created the character Gazelle with Shooter before leaving the title. He started professionally in the medium at the age of 14, and he is most notable for his successful and controversial run as Marvel Comics' ninth editor-in-chief, and his work as editor in chief of Valiant Comics. 
Shooter co-created the new Legionnaire Gazelle with artist Francis Manapul while on the title. He started professionally in the medium at the age of 14, and he is most notable for his successful and controversial run as Marvel Comics' ninth editor-in-chief, and his work as editor in chief of Valiant Comics. In 2008 Francis became the artist for DC's Legion of Superheroes with Jim Shooter as the writer.