Story: "Cosmic Odyssey, Book One: Discovery" (48 Pages)

Credits: Jim Starlin (plot, script); Mike Mignola (pencils); Carlos Garzon (inks); John Workman (letters); Steve Olife (colors); Mike Carlin (edits)

Feature Characters: Superman (last in ???), Batman (last in ???), Martian Manhunter (last in ???), Green Lantern (John Stewart; last in ???), Starfire III (last in ???), Lightray (last in ???), Orion (last in ???), Forager (last in Warlord Annual Vol. 1 #6); Highfather (last in ???); Metron (last in ???; also in flashback preceding main story; next in New Gods Vol. 2 #1)

Supporting Characters: Jason Blood (last in ???); James Gordon (last in ???; next in ???); Lonar (last in ???; next in ???)

Villains: Darkseid (last in ???), DeSaad (last in ???; next in New Gods Vol. 2 #1); Darkseid's Tecno Thiefs (first appearance; numbers I, II, V and X seen); Darkseid's Storm Troopers; The Anti-Life Entity (first appearance; also appears in flashback); Aspects of the Anti-Life Entity

Guest Appearances: Etrigan the Demon (last in ???); Dr. Fate (behind the scenes; last in ???)

Other Character: Joe Bester (first appearance; an officer of the GCPD.; deceased)