Story: "Out of the Dark" (22 Pages)

Credits: J.M. DeMatteis (plot, script); Ian Gibson (pencils, inks); John Costanza (letters); Nansi Hoolahan (colors); Andy Helfer (edits)

Feature Character: Mister Miracle II (next in issue #7)

Guest Stars: Beautiful Dreamer, Big Bear, Mark Moonrider, Serifan, Vykin the Black (all five as the Forever People); Maya (born and named in this story; all six next in New Gods Vol. 2 #24)

Supporting Characters: Big Barda, Oberon (both next in issue #7), Highfather; Ted Brown (last in Mister Miracle Vol. 1 #25; next in issue #7); Ed Ferbel, Kathy Ferbel (both next in issue #8)

Villains: Fyre; The Dark

Other Characters: Andy, Wally (both next in issue #7)