Superman #99

Oct 1955 · K. G. Murray · 9d [0-0-9 AUP]

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In "The Challenge of Stoneman!", Superman must unravel a mystery from his past when a long-forgotten act during his final day in Smallville threatens to enable a criminal to amass a fortune of one million pounds. Flashbacks to Superboy’s graduation and a heartfelt cake presented by the town reveal a pivotal moment now coming back to haunt him. Written by Jerry Coleman and illustrated by Wayne Boring with inks by Stan Kaye, this 1955 classic features a cover by Al Plastino that captures the tension of a hero confronting the unintended consequences of his youth.

Contains 2 stories

The Challenge of Stoneman!

12 pp · Superhero

In "The Challenge of Stoneman!", Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Perry White, and a mobster find themselves stranded in the distant past when an inventor’s time machine malfunctions. Trapped in prehistoric times, the mobster takes on the guise of the fearsome Stoneman, attempting to dominate a tribe of cavemen—forcing Clark and the others to outwit him before he reshapes history.

Superboy's Last Day in Smallville!

10 pp · Superhero

In "Superboy's Last Day in Smallville!", the young hero faces a mystery that reaches across time: a single decision made on his final day in Smallville as Superboy may have set off a chain of events allowing a criminal to amass a fortune of one million pounds. As Superman retraces that pivotal day, memories of his graduation and the heartfelt cake the town gave him come rushing back—each moment holding a clue to what went wrong.