Cover: Darwyn Cooke
Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #4
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This omnibus collects Superman stories from the late 1940s, including issues of Superman, Action Comics, and World's Finest Comics. It features the Man of Steel battling a rogues' gallery of classic villains while navigating the post-war era, with tales that showcase the evolution of his powers and supporting cast. This volume is part of DC's comprehensive series reprinting the Golden Age adventures of the character from his earliest days.
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.
Contains 64 stories
The City of Hate!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteCameo: Jimmy OlsenRalph Denning (builder)Franklin Mallory (bank President)Dr. Morris MowbrayNicholas Finelli (philanthropist)The Skeptic [Charlie Frost] (villain, introduction, Daily Planet janitor, brother of late Professor Milton Frost)
The Boy Who Came Back
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJackie BarnettJohn BarnettFerretRoscoe RinserSparks Barron (villain)
Make Way for Fate
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneSamuel RayburnMartha HoskinsSoapy WatersSoft-Shoe SapperReggieFlossieSykes
The Man Superman Refused To Help!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneJimmy OlsenMurphyMajor Jonathan Ramsey (introduction)Hans Henkel (villain, introduction), 101% Americanism Society (villains, introduction)
I Sustain the Wings!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneLarry ThomasMary
King of the Comic Books
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteGeezer (a comic strip character, introduction)Henry Jones [as Carson Steele](Geezer's creator, introduction)Mr. FrederickNazi spies (villains)Adolf Hitler (villain)Hermann Göring (villain, cameo)Joseph Goebbels (villain, cameo)
Hi-Jack--Jackal of Crime!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteJack HeightHi-Jack [Jack Jackson, not the COMANCHE MOON artist!] (villain, introduction)
The Man Who Stole A Reputation!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneMr. Gerkin (Link's boss)The Lynx [Lester Link](introduction)Tornadi (villain)Pig-Eye (villain)Baby-Face (villain)
Superman Meets Susie!
Superman [Clark Kent]Susie Tompkins (Lois Lane's niece)Lois LanePerry WhiteHank BeakerTug GraffSparky HahnBeaker Beales
The Lost-and-Found Mystery
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteG. ClammJ. RogerThe Prankster
The Super Stunt-Man!
Superman [Clark Kent]Daredevil Dolan (introduction)Billy Dolan (his son, introduction)Mr. Carter (carnival owner)Blackie Weever (villain, introduction)
Comedians' Holiday!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneChiverCheadleByrdBuschMinnie ManneringJ. Wilbur Wolfingham (villain, introduction)
Superman's Master!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneAndy Hoops (introduction, death)Mrs. Hoops (his mother)Myrtle KendallCharles Stanton [as Carl Denby](banker)Marty O'Ghool (villain, introduction)
The Quicksilver Kid!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneQuicksilver Kid [Mercury, God of Speed](introduction)
Superman Takes a Holiday
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneThe Thinker
Valentine Villainy
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenBetty Roxmorethe CountSpikeLeekPaddy
The Freedom of the Press!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneJimmy OlsenSanford (Planet's copy chief, introduction)Sam Greene (Planet's foreman of composing room, introduction)Matt Worth (Planet's boss pressman, introduction)Pete Gluyas (Planet's delivery truck boss)Honey Dale (Planet reporter and niece of the publisher, introduction)Happy (Planet's camerman, introduction)Emery "Emperor" Auslinger (villain, introduction)Delmar "Dice" Dimant (villain, introduction)The Rattler [Rex Ratlan] (villain, introduction)
The Palace of Perilous Play!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneLottie LovemoreToyman [Winslow Schott](villain)
When Giants Meet!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePaul Bunyan (introduction, meets Superman in a fantasy tale)Babe (Bunyan's ox)
Robbers' Roost!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneHiram Pardee (introduction)Percival Lister (villain)Arch Angler (villain, introduction)Fingers Falvey (villain)Timothy (villain)Porky (villain)
Dear Diary!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneRandall RocksellGoldie Gates (villain, introduction)
Superman and the Super-Movers
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteMr. GroganMr. BixleyOberleutnant Karl BrumerJoe DrewMr. Sniggle
The Hobby Robbers
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneJonathan SpenceJesse MartinLucius Spruce [the Hobby Napper]Mooch
Lambs Versus Wolfingham!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneJ. Wilbur Wolfingham (villain)
The Golden Galleons!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJimmy Tuttle (introduction)Big Joe Reefer (villain, introduction)Hugo (Reefer's brother)
The Suicidal Swain
Lois LaneJimmy Olsen Perry White
Stand-In For Hercules!
Superman [Clark Kent]Mr. BoyleProfessor ButtonArchidesIoleMercuryHercules (introduction)Chiron (a centaur)ZeusApolloMarsAchelous (villain)Hydra (villainous creature)
Desert Town!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJim Jaspers (prospector)James Hibbard (chemical manufacturer)Miss SparkesAl Bandar (villain)Ike (villain)
Courtship of Adelbert Dribble
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteAdelbert DribbleBertha BiggeTurtle Baxter
Aesop's Modern Fables
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteJohnny Aesop
The Wizard of Wishes!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteJames JoslynMrs. WingateGeorge WingateThe Prankster [as the Wizard of Wishes](villain)Blackie Reese (villain)un-named Professor (villain)
The Tycoon of Crime!
Superman [Clark Kent]The Tycoon of Crime [Mr. Blob](villain, introduction)
The Bakery Counterfeiters
Lois LaneSuperman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteSteve Bard (introduction)Noonan (Policeman)Carmody (Policeman)Fingers Gordon (villain, introduction)Pinball Miggsy (villain, introduction)Mr. Gratz (villain, introduction)Trigger (villain)
The Pride of the Kents!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneUncle Dudley KentH. Postlethwaite KentBattlin' Buffo [Clark Kent]GeorgeThe Kent Brothers [Ted, Ed, Jed, Ned](villains, introduction, no relation to Clark Kent)
A Voyage to Destiny
Superman [Clark Kent]Fred CarsonBlack Patch
The Rubber Band
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteBen StangerDerby Bowser (villain, death)Johnny (villain)Crusher (villain)
The Headline Hoax
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneAmos AmsterThomas ToddJoePrankster
Superman Alias Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]Jimmy Olson (sic)Lois LanePerry WhiteMcGinnis (policeman)Silver Foxx (villain, introduction)Smokey (villain)Snake (villain)Pinky (villain)
The Arch-Swindler
Clark KentLois LaneJimmy Olsen (cameo)Jack Dover [as Parsons] (villain, introduction)Joe (villain)
The King's Substitute!
Superman [Clark Kent]Poltus VI (introductionflashback)Andronicus (introduction, a seer, flashback)Johnny Poly [King Poltus VII] (introduction)Emily (Johnny's fiancee)the King's ministers (villains)
The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenMr. Mxyztplk (introduction)
The Chef of Bohemia
Superman [Clark Kent]SergeiBiff Condor
The Golden Fleece
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteJ. Wilbur Wolfingham
Tune Up Time For Crime!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneMr. Schultz (cameo, butcher)un-named Police ChiefJoe "Hi-Note" Nitro (ex-villain, singer)Lex Luthor (villain)
A Dog's Tale!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneFlip (Lois' dog, introduction)Perry WhiteMrs. PendergastMrs. Loddy (cameo)Tommy Loddy (cameo)Herman (a dog catcher)Rocky Grimes (villain, introduction)Mr. Withers (villain)Joe (villain)
The Aces Doonan Gang
Lois LanePerry WhiteClark KentSari Mallon (introduction, movie star)Lee Grandon (introduction, Sari's publicity agent)Aces Doonan (villain, introduction)
The Treasure House of History!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneIvor Vanton (cameo, explorer, death)Dr. Hiram Carter (museum director)Dr. PorterDr. Jon Ericsson (explorer)Van Croft (villain, introduction)Charlie (villain)
Music For The Masses!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneMr. Holloway (store floor walker)Jimmy RoyceDoris DawsonSueGeorge Cummings (music publisher)J. Wilbur Wolfingham (villain)
Mr. Mxyztplk Returns
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteMr. Mxyztplk
Fairyland Isle
Script ? [as Jerry Siegel]
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJimmy Olsen (un-named)John NicholasJasonTedNedFancy Dan
Superman's Search for Clark Kent!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneDr. J. StokelLadislow Bulge (circus strong man)Van GildedgeMart Mink (villain, introduction)Squiffy (villain)
Crime on Skis!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteMr. Heron (Ski Valley manager)Kenn (death)Professor CraneDetective DrakeMr. Kite (bird trainer)Joe Black EagleClip Gimmick (villain)Ted Swan (villain, introduction)
Crime at the Zoo
Lois LaneSuperman [as Clark Kent]Perry Whiteun-named ventriloquist (villain)
Toys of Treachery!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneMrs. Withers-WadeThe Toyman [Winslow Percival Schott as Monsieur Printemps] (villain)
The Water Sprite
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteNellie Thornleythe Water Sprite [Kenneth Darby]
Hocus and Pocus...Magicians by Accident!
Superman [Clark Kent]Hocus [Doc]Pocus [Flannelhead]Hijack Dorley
The Great Godini
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneEasy Pickens (introduction)Alphonse Swing (villain, theatrical booking agent)"Three Finger" Jack Schack (villain)Sappy (villain)Gunner (villain)
Dimensions of Danger!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneMr. Mxyztplk (villain)King Brpxz and people of Zrfff (villains, introduction)
The Country Doctor!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteDr. David Brown (introduction, death)Ann Lacy (his nurse)Dr. David Brown, Jr. (his son)Mr. Prentiss (bank President)Mrs. Prentiss (his wife)Zeke PotterPete Potter (his son)
The Googenslocker Robbery
Clark KentLois LaneMrs. GoogenslockerWillie GoogenslockerHandsome Harry Lars (villain, introduction)Gus (villain)Jo-Jo (villain)
The Compass Points to Murder!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteElias Carp (death)Inspector GroganCaptain GaleCaptain WebartCaptain Chate (villain, introduction)
Tommy Gets a Zero!
Superman [Clark Kent]Tommy AllenMiss MentorLame Brain LooieDapper
The Puzzle in Jade
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneToyman
The Junior Reporters
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteTommy BlakePete Blake (villain, Tommy's brother)Harvey Stratton (villain)
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↩ Reprints World's Finest Comics #11 (1943), World's Finest Comics #12 (1943), Action Comics #66 (1943), Superman #25 (1943), Action Comics #67 (1943), Action Comics #68 (1944), Superman #26 (1944), Action Comics #69 (1944), Action Comics #70 (1944), Superman #27 (1944), Action Comics #71 (1944), World's Finest Comics #13 (1944), Action Comics #72 (1944), Superman #28 (1944), Action Comics #73 (1944), Action Comics #74 (1944), Superman #29 (1944), World's Finest Comics #14 (1944), Action Comics #75 (1944), Action Comics #76 (1944), Superman #30 (1944), Action Comics #77 (1944), World's Finest Comics #15 (1944), World's Finest Comics #16 (1944), Action Comics #78 (1944), Superman #31 (1944), Action Comics #79 (1944), Action Comics #80 (1945), Superman #32 (1945), Action Comics #81 (1945), Action Comics #82 (1945), Superman #33 (1945), Action Comics #83 (1945), World's Finest Comics #17 (1945), Action Comics #84 (1945), Action Comics #85 (1945), World's Finest Comics #18 (1945), Superman: The Action Comics Archives #5 (2007)
Reprinted in DC Comics the Art of Darwyn Cooke #[nn] (2018)
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