Major Key
Action Comics #242
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
First appearance of Brainiac and the bottled city of Kandor.
Why this comic matters
The story brings Superman into a new conflict or turning point while introducing the character, team or concept identified in the key milestone above. The adventure establishes the newcomer’s role, abilities or relationship to the existing cast without revealing the later consequences.
Key issue facts
PublisherDC
Publication year1958
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersSuperman
Collector significance
As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
Characters connected to this issue
How this issue connects to the movies
The movie guides below are connected through Superman. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 1951Superman and the Mole MenView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 1978SupermanView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 1980Superman IIView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 1983Superman IIIView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 1987Superman IV: The Quest for PeaceView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2006Superman ReturnsView movie guide →Related movie series
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