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In the fourth chapter of the "Sindella Saga," the Justice League is licking its wounds after being defeated by Anton Allegro, and Green Arrow recovers from a brutal beating. At the same time, Zatanna discovers that her mother might be alive, and the young magician will not stop until she finds her. How are these two cases connected, and what will the next step for the world's greatest superheroes be? So begins...  "Murder by Melody!" Justice League of America #164 Cover by Rich Buckler, Dick Giordano, Todd Kline (December, 1978) Artist:  Dick Dillin Inks:  Frank McLaughlin Colors:  Jerry Serpe Letters:  Ben Oda Writer:  Gerry Conway Still recovering from his injuries, Red Tornado recounts the events of the hours following the League's defeat in the hands of Anton Allegro. Reconvening to determine their next move, the team deduces that Allegro's powers are mystical in nature, rather than technological or scientific. This also explains why Zatanna was able...

Troxx-5S, an alien from a far-advanced society in a parallel dimension where criminal acts are impossible, has been using the technology at his disposal to switch places with Superman. While the Man of Steel is transported to the unknown realm, Troxx-5S commits all sorts of crimes in Metropolis, from bank robberies and vandalism, to property destruction and hijacking. So begins...  "The Fantastic Foe Superman Could Never Meet!" Superman #353 Cover by Ross Andru, Dick Giordano (August, 1980) Artist: Curt Swan Inks: Frank Chiaramonte Colors: Adrienne Roy Letters: Ben Oda Writer: Cary Bates  Getting dubbed by the citizens simply as "The Demolisher," the alien criminal also takes advantage of the inter-dimensional switches to make it seem as if Superman is afraid to confront him. The media quickly turns on Superman, and questions his absence and perceived inaction to the crisis, but Lois Lane quickly reassures him of her unbreakable trust and faith in him. In retur...

Five members of the Justice League are on trial for illegally imprisoning Ultraa, the sole superhero from a parallel world known as Earth-Prime. The proceedings, that are taking place at the United Nations building in New York, have barely started when they are violently interrupted by the star witness himself. So begins...  "While a World Lies Burning" Justice League Of America #170 Cover by Dick Dillin, Dick Giordano (June, 1979) Artist: Dick Dillin Inks: Frank McLaughlin Colors: Jerry Serpe Letters: Ben Oda Writer: Gerry Conway Ultraa, seemingly unprovoked, attacks his own lawyer, who suddenly transforms and splits into several floating entities calling themselves The Over-Complex. The alien collective reveals that the trial is nothing but a distraction to keep the League occupied while the oceans dry and the world burns in flames. Not only that, the creatures have also eliminated Superman, the most powerful hero of this Earth! Batman, who is in the JLA satellite on m...

Grimbor the Chainsman has surrounded Earth with a network of gigantic chains, preventing anything and everything from passing through the atmosphere. Lightning Lad is leading Saturn Girl, Shadow Lass, Mon-El, Light Lass, and Timber Wolf on a mission to check out the energy chains, only to find that the indestructible shackles are tightening around the planet at an alarming rate. Unfortunately for them, none of their powers has any effect on the massive chain, but luckily, Saturn Girl is able to detect a faint mental link emanating from the North Pole and towards the fetters. So begins...  "Tragedy at the Top of the World!" Legion of Super-Heroes #278 Cover by George Pérez (May, 1981) Artist:  Jimmy Janes Inks:  Bruce D. Patterson Colors:  Gene D'Angelo Letters:  Todd Klein Writer:  Gerry Conway A second team formed by Star Boy, Shrinking Violet, Colossal Boy, Wildfire, and Element Lad, is serving as liaison between the Legion and the Earth Council, in hopes...