Story: "A Tale of Times Past: 1976; Super Freaks and Backstabbers" (24 Pages)

Credits:

James Robinson (plot, script)
Craig Hamilton (pencils)
Ray Snyder (inks)
Bill Oakley and N.J.Q. (letters)
Gregory Wright (colors)
Archie Goodwin (edits)

Feature Character:

Starman III (Mikaal Tomas; in flashback in between Starman 80-Page Giant #1/6 and main story; see Comment)

Supporting Characters:

Starman VII
Shade (both in the present)

Villains:

Master Komak (also in flashback in between First Issue Special #12 and main story)
Turran Kha (in flashback following First Issue Special #12 and preceding issue #52)
the Randolph Twins
Mighty Zag (first appearance of all three; all three in flashbacks)

Guest Appearances:

Green Lantern (Alan Scott)
Martian Manhunter (both in flashbacks to sometime during 1976)
Darkstar Chaser Bron (in flashback to sometime during 1976 preceding Valor #9)

Other Character:

Belle (first appearance; a dancer; in flashback)

Comment: The story in this issue is a Times Past tale starring Mikaal Tomas/Starman III.