Superman #16
In "The World's Meanest Man," Superman faces a challenge from an unexpected foe when a plan to build a country resort for underprivileged kids—sponsored by the Daily Planet—runs afoul of a man with a personal vendetta against the newspaper. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Leo Nowak and John Sikela, with inks by Nowak and Ed Dobrotka, this 1942 issue captures Superman’s commitment to justice amid a conflict rooted in old grudges. The cover by Fred Ray perfectly captures the era’s bold style, a 10-cent glimpse into a classic Superman tale.
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When Lois and Clark take slum kids out into the country for a day, editor White decides to have the Planet sponsor a fund-raising campaign to build a resort for the underprivileged children out in the country. But Superman has to deal with someone who doesn't want that resort built because he has a grudge against the newspaper.
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