Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #4
In "The City of Hate!", Superman arrives in the struggling Eden farming community, where resident Wilbur Wolfingham has been spreading despair with his grim predictions and exploitative offers. As drought and disaster plague the land, Wolfingham’s false promises and worthless checks leave the farmers desperate—until Superman steps in to uncover the truth behind the oil well and the man who preys on their hardship. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by Ira Yarbrough with inks by George Roussos, this story from the Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #4 features a striking cover by Darwyn Cooke.
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Wilbur Wolfingham shows up in the Eden farming community, which has been beset by drought, tornados and insect infestation, and offers nothing but doom and gloom for the future. As a gesture of "good will", he offers to buy out the farmer's land and stock at whatever price they deem fair, giving the people worthless checks. When Superman enters the scene, the farmers have been bilked further by Wolfingham over the community's "worthless" oil well.
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