Major Key
Superman #199
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
First full Superman versus Flash race.
Why this comic matters
Superman faces a turning point that changes the direction of the ongoing story. The issue builds the milestone into an active conflict with consequences for the character’s relationships, identity or status quo, while leaving the major beats of the ending unspoiled.
Key issue facts
PublisherDC
Publication year1967
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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