Story: "Sand and Stars: An Epilogue" (22 Pages)

Credits: James Robinson (plot, script); Tony Harris and Chris Sprouse (pencils); Wade Von Grawbadger and Ray Snyder (inks); Bill Oakley and N.J.Q. (letters); Gregory Wright (colors); Archie Goodwin (edits)

Feature Character: Starman VII

Supporting Characters: Ted Knight (last in issue #22), Shade (last in issue #18; behind the scenes and in flashback to around 1900), Matt O'Dare (behind the scenes), Hope O'Dare, Clarence O'Dare, Mason O'Dare, Barry O'Dare

Villains: Damon Merritt (behind the scenes and in flashback preceding issue #4), The unnamed devil (also in flashback preceding issue #4); Mist I (last in issue #3; next in flashback in issue #68; also in flashback preceding Sandman Mystery Theatre #37); Mad Hatter, his gang; Ernie (first appearance)

Guest Appearances: Hamilton Drew (a gentleman adventurer/investigator), Ben Luddy (his assistant; first appearancen of both), Johnny Peril, Etrigan the Demon (all four in flashbacks)

Comment: The cover of this issue combines witrh the covers of issues #25 and #26 to form a single image.