ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #586 "Superman makes a startling discovery and gathers his forces to prepare for Satanus!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art by Mike S. Miller, Armando Duruthy and Walden Wong; edited by Eddie Berganza; cover by M. Miller

"If you believe that Metropolis is a random collection of buildings... dead metals and concrete... you're wrong!

"Metropolis - is alive!

"All the dreams, desires, hatred and joys... all the struggles and triumphs of every living creature - from stone to plant to animal to man - that has ever dwelled here have left a resonance - becoming part of the energy-field - the literal soul - of the city!

"It is a unique soul... a powerful soul.  No wonder, then, that this place drew Superman to her - for their personalities - their hearts, if you will - vibrate to a similar frequency.

"Superman's presence has fed the hearts and minds of the people on the island itself - and they, in turn, have fed their hero. You could say that Superman has been creating Metropolis - and that Metropolis has been creating him."