Comic Title: Superman #198
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: July 1967
On Sale Date: May 4, 1967 Newsstand Date May 4, 1967
Source: House Ad, Superman #197, Page 69

Newsstand Date May 4, 1967
Source: Direct Currents, Justice League of America #54, Page 31

Copyright Date May 4, 1967
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1967

Frequency: Monthly, with the exception of Mar., Sept. and Dec.; (semi-monthly, Jan.)
Cover Price: $0.12
Page Count: 32
Editor: Mort Weisinger

Title: "The Fate of the Super-Super-Superman"
Pages: 10

Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-1)

Writer: Cary Bates
Penciller: Curt Swan
Inker: George Klein

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Superman #198; next appearance in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #75)

Supporting Character(s)

• Perry White (last appearance in Superman #198; next appearance in Superman #199)

Other Character(s)

• An alien brain creature (no further appearances)

Cameo Appearance(s)

• Jimmy Olsen (appears only on the splash page)

Synopsis:
Superman responds to a distress call from an alien brain creature who has been trapped by a mutated tree root. Superman rescues the brain, which claims to be of a superior race. Before it disappears back into space, it provides Superman with additional super power.

With his enhanced strength and power, Superman is unable to control himself. He causes damage to everything he touches. He decides to try exhausting himself to rid himself of the excess power.

Superman flies into space and blows out a sun. He then tries to expend more super engergy on senseless tasks. The brain returns angry that Superman is misusing the gift of his extra powers. Believing itself to be a superior being, it doesn't understand Superman's lack of control. The brain removes the extra power, then disappears forever. Superman then returns to Earth with his normal powers.