Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #253

Jun 1959 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The War between Jimmy Olsen and Superman!”

In "The War between Jimmy Olsen and Superman!", a twist of fate puts Jimmy Olsen in a perilous position when a Kandorian criminal swaps places with him, forcing Superman to choose between protecting his secret fortress and saving his friend. Written by Al Schwartz and brought to life with Curt Swan’s crisp art and Stan Kaye’s dynamic inks, this 1959 classic blends sci-fi intrigue with the timeless dynamic between Superman and his trusted reporter. The cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye captures the escalating tension perfectly.

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writer Al Schwartz · artist Curt Swan · inker Stan Kaye · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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writer Al Schwartz

artist Curt Swan

inker Stan Kaye

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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A criminal from Kandor switches places with Jimmy Olsen and forces Superman to reveal the location of his Fortress of Solitude, so he can destroy the bottled city. But scientists in Kandor reverse the switch just in time.

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