Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1
"Superman, Champion of the Oppressed!" presents a powerful early tale from the Golden Age, written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster, showcasing Superman’s unwavering commitment to justice. From preventing an unjust execution to confronting domestic violence and thwarting political manipulation, the story finds Clark Kent and Superman navigating danger in both the public eye and behind the scenes. Darwyn Cooke’s striking cover captures the spirit of the era, while the original art by Shuster brings the hero’s first bold steps to life.
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Superman delivers a witness to the governor to stop an execution, then stops a wife-beater. Later Superman, as Clark Kent goes out with Lois, but she earns the wrath of Butch Matson and Superman must save her. Finally, Clark is assigned a story on the South American republic of San Monte. He heads to Washington D.C. to find out who is behind Senator Barrows pushing legislation which will embroil the United States in a war in Europe by grabbing lobbyist Alex Greer and scaring the truth out of him.
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