"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.
Contains 58 stories
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent] (introduction, origin)
Superman, Champion of the Oppressed!
11.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorLois LaneEvelyn CurryBea CarrollButch MatsonSenator BarrowsAlex Greer
Revolution in San Monte
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneLola CortezGeorge TaylorAlex GreerEmil Norvell
The Blakely Mine Disaster
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorStanislaw KoberThornton Blakely
Superman Plays Football
12.75 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Tommy BurkeMaryOliver StanleyCoach Randall
Superman and the Dam
9 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge Taylor
Superman's Phony Manager
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Jimmy Olsen (intro as an unnamed office boy)Lois LaneGeorge Taylor (unnamed)Nick Williams (villain)
Superman Joins the Circus
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorCurlyJordanDerek NilesTrigger
Superman in the Slums
12.75 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Frankie MarelloBox-EarsNickPinkyGimpy
Wanted: Superman
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorDetective Captain ReillyMortimer Snoop
Superman Goes to Prison
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorWalter CraneGovernor BixbySuperintendent Wyman
Superman and the "Black Gold" Swindle
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorMeekBronson
Superman Declares War on Reckless Drivers
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George Taylor
Superman at the World's Fair
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorNick Stone
Superman vs. the Cab Protection League
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]CarlyleReynoldsPeteUltra-Humanite (introduction)
Origin of Superman
2 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Mary Kent (introduction, death)Mr. Kent (introduction, death)
Prelude to "Superman, Champion of the Oppressed"
4 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorSimsEvelyn CurryBea Carroll
Scientific Explanation of Superman's Amazing Strength--!
1 pp · Superhero
Superman Meets the Ultra-Humanite
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]City Inspector HughesLyonsUltra-Humanite
Superman on the High Seas
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorHollowayWarren KenyonBig Boy ChaneyMarchettiMugsy
Superman and the Numbers Racket
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorPolice Commissioner WatsonMarty KayeButchNickPeteJack O'Leary
The Comeback of Larry Trent
16 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorLarry TrentCharlie BennettJock KaneSlugger BarnesTom Croy
Superman Champions Universal Peace!
24 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorAdolphus RunyanBartowLubane
Superman and the Skyscrapers
16 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorPete AsconioNat GraysonButch Grogan
The Return of the Ultra-Humanite
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorUltra-Humanite
Superman's Super-Campaign
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorGene PowersSenator HastingsTrixieBennyHamilton
Superman and the Purple Plague
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Henry TraversUltra-Humanite
Superman and the Runaway
24 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorLois LaneFrankie DennisLyman (villain, introduction)
Superman and the Jewel Smugglers
8 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Jimmy Olsen (as unnamed office boy)George TaylorLois LaneLew Frawley (villain, intro)
Superman and the Screen Siren
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorDolores WintersUltra-Humanite
The Atomic Disintegrator
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorTerry CurtisUltra-Humanite
Europe at War, Part 1
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorAgent T-21 [Lita Laverne] (introduction)
Europe at War, Part 2
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorLex Luthor (introduction)General Lupo
The Challenge of Luthor
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorProfessor Martinson (death)Luthor (villain, with red hair, 2nd appearance)
Luthor's Undersea City
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George Taylor (cameo)Lois LaneLuthor (villain, with red hair)
The Economic Enemy
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorPaul Dorgan (cameo, death)Barney Calhoun (introduction, death)J. F. Curtis (villain, introduction, death, killed by Superman)Louie (villain, death)
Terror in the Trucker's Union
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorCarlsonAmy CarlsonGus Snide (villain, intro)Nick (villain)Pete (villain)
Carnahan's Heir
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorRufus CarnahanPeter CarnahanJenkinsJake BrentBenny Farrel
Amnesiac Robbers
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George Taylor (named)Lois LaneGalbraithMedini (villain, introduction, death)
The Slot Machine Racket
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorJensenHardeSlug Kelly (villain, introduction)
Campaign Against the Planet
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Zachary Collum (introduction, publisher of the Morning Pictorial)Lois LaneBurt Mason (introduction, publisher of the Daily Planet)George TaylorRepresentative BarnesAlex Evell (villain, introduction)
Luthor's Incense Menace
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorMr. Gregory (villain, death)Borden Mosely (villain)Lex Luthor (villain, with grey hair)
The Wonder Drug
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorMorton CraigProfessor Carl GrinsteadDr. Bren (villain)Carlin (villain, introduction)Nick Blake (villain)Butch (villain)Jimmy (villain)
Superman at the 1940 World's Fair
10 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorBlackie Sarto
Professor Cobalt's Clinic
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge Taylor (unnamed)TommyLittle MaryDr. WortingtonProfessor Clarence Cobalt (villain)Grafton (villain)
Brentwood Home for Wayward Youth
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneDavey MerrillMr. TweedMrs. Tweed
The Strongarm Assaults
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorMr. JenkinsHerculo
Lois Lane, Murderer
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Samuel Norval (cameo, jewel collector, death)Burkley (villain, architect, introduction)Sgt. Casey (introduction)Lois Lane"Scoop" CarterJohn DavisHenry Davis
Racketeer Terror in Gateston
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark kent]George TaylorMr. Mason (Daily Planet publisher)Lois LaneJim Tirrell (death)George TirrellCalvin ChalmersBrute Bashby (villain)Twist (villain)
Terror Stalks San Caluma
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorLois LaneMumsen (villain, introduction, death)
The Construction Scam
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George TaylorLois LaneSgt. Casey [as Sgt. Clancy]John (cameo, contruction company head, death)Sam GoetzMr. Jackson (villain, introduction)Mayor Hansen (villain, introduction)
The Life Insurance Con
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneSergeant CaseyMrs. DavisTom Davis (villain)Mr. Fullerton (villain, death)Martin (villain)
The Midsummer Snowstorm
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGeorge TaylorBob CalvertLaura VogelCarlton VogelZolar
Metropolis's Most Savage Racketeers
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry White (introduction, 1st name revealed in issue #10, first appearance in comic book)Lois LaneSgt. CaseyPolice Chief WatsonGeorge LashNick Norton (villain, introduction)Mike Moran (villain, introduction)Billings (villain, introduction)
The Exploding Citizens
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry White (un-named)Lois LaneCommissioner Jim Stanley (villain, introduction)Kotzoff (villain, introduction)
Superman's Cleanup Campaign
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneBert Runyan (introduction)Red Tyler (villain, introduction)Public Prosecutor Ralph Dale (villain, introduction)Nat Burly (villain, introduction)Captain McDay (villain, introduction)
The Black Gang
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteSgt. CaseyKennedy (editor of the Daily Pictorial)Jane Day (villain)Peter Peeker (villain)Frank Jordan (villain)un-named other members of the Black Gang (villains, introduction)
In the Grip of Morpheus
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneBaron Munsdorf (villain, introduction)Kolb (villain, death)un-named henchman (villain, death)Professor Hunter (villain)
