“THE PERFECT FIGHTING MACHINE.” A criminal employs Dr. Moon to transform a flabby, unloved man into a “perfect fighting machine” called the Gork, and sends him against an ailing Batman.

1. "The Perfect Fighting Machine" (Batman) written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Don Newton, inked by David Hunt, lettered by Karisha and colored by Adrienne Roy.
2. "The DC Feature Page" "It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Answer Man!" 2/3 page of questions answered by Bob Rozakis.
3. "DC Profiles Number 43" "Bob Smith" 1/3 page text piece.
4. "The Case of the Off-Key Crimes!" (Hawkman) written by Len Wein, penciled and inked by Murphy Anderson, lettered by Ben Oda and colored by Glynis Wein.

Notes

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Green Lantern and Mirror Master in "Green Lantern vs. Mirror Master".
• Last $.50 cent issue.
• Due to the wave of cancellations in 1978, DC Comics was heavily considering canceling its namesake series with this issue. The title was saved though after a strong campaign by comic creators and was subsequently merged with Batman Family.