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A long time ago in the pages of The Question, as written by Dennis O'Neil and illustrated by Denys Cowan and others, it was said that Hub City, the titular character's home town, was modelled somewhat loosely upon East St. Louis, Illinois.

After seeing this item on the neighbouring town of Cairo, I wonder if that town was the only inspiration that Mr. O'Neil had in mind.

Or was Cairo in better shape back in the late 1980's?

Might it still be so, and this page isn't telling the whole story?

Date: 2010-12-08 05:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] querldox.livejournal.com
Actually, I'm pretty sure it was stated that Hub City was based on two cities. Less officially, I think it was East St. Louis and Chicago.

Date: 2010-12-08 05:58 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dewline.livejournal.com
I can believe that Chicago was an influence on O'Neil-era Question stories with no problem.

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