Metropolis.
Star Labs was established downtown. LexCorp had generously sponsored a building, and the Star Labs sign was already up.
According to Professor Garrison, it was Superman's appearance that had inspired him.
So naturally, Metropolis, the city where Superman had appeared, was the first to get a Star Labs.
Fortunately, Lex Luthor was very supportive of the project.
Even with Professor Garrison on the West Coast, Star Labs still grew rapidly.
LexCorp had also contributed many unfinished research projects.
Officially, it was to help Star Labs gain experience.
In reality, LexCorp had its eyes on the lab's scientists.
As a celebrity scientist, Professor Garrison's name carried more weight than money.
After Star Labs was founded, many renowned scientists joined.
For instance, Professor Silas Stone of Gotham City and his wife, Eleanor Stone, had both come to Metropolis to join Star Labs.
Scientists from all sorts of fields joined as well.
This allowed Star Labs' plans to proceed smoothly.
Now all they needed was one crucial piece of news.
Everyone was waiting for it in an office in the company building.
Professor Emil Hamilton had gone to meet Superman in person and invite him to join Star Labs.
"Beep! Beep! Beep!"
The office phone rang, and they hurried to answer it.
Then they heard Professor Hamilton say over the phone, "Superman agreed to join Star Labs!"
"Yeah!"
The news filled all the scientists with excitement.
They clenched their fists and waved them enthusiastically.
After all, what scientist wouldn't want to study this "God of Man"?
He was simply incredible.
And once Superman announced that he was joining, he could set an example for others.
After all, many newly emerged superheroes had said Superman was what inspired them.
"Superman will be coming over with me shortly. Get ready!"
Professor Emil Hamilton said