Cover art by Jim Starlin for "The Chess-Master of Mars!" in which the JLA battle Despero (story continued from #177). Plotted by Len Wein and written by Gerry Conway with art by Dick Dillin and inks by Frank McLaughlin. Features heroes this issue: Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, Aquaman, the Atom, Black Canary, J'onn J'onzz, and Zatanna. Cover price $0.40.