Jimmy Olsen: Adventures by Jack Kirby #1

Sep 2003 · DC · 19.95 USD; 32.95 CAD

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About this Collection

This volume collects the first half of Jack Kirby's legendary run on Jimmy Olsen, originally published in the early 1970s. It showcases Kirby's dynamic storytelling and cosmic concepts as the cub reporter encounters the Newsboy Legion, the Wild Area, and the debut of the evil Project Cadmus. A cornerstone of the Fourth World saga, this collection highlights Kirby's unique blend of action, humor, and social commentary.

In "The Newsboy Legion!", Jimmy Olsen teams up with the eccentric Newsboy Legion and their Whiz Wagon as he investigates the Wild Area, uncovering secrets tied to the Outsiders and their enigmatic leader Yango. With Superman unexpectedly joining the fray after surviving an assassination attempt by Inter-Gang—orchestrated by his own boss, Morgan Edge—Jimmy finds himself in the middle of a mystery that blurs the lines between truth, loyalty, and the cost of the spotlight. Written and illustrated by Jack Kirby, with additional art by Al Plastino and inks by Vince Colletta, the issue features a dynamic cover by Jack Kirby and Steve Rude.

Contains 8 stories

The Newsboy Legion!

22 pp · Superhero

Jimmy OlsenNewsboy Legion 2 [Gabby, Jr.TommyFlipper DipperScrapper, Jr.Big-Words] (first appearance)Morgan Edge (first appearance)Superman [also appears as Clark Kent]IntergangThe OutsidersIron MaskVuduYangoFlekGandy

In "The Newsboy Legion!", Jimmy Olsen is sent by his new boss Morgan Edge to cover the eccentric Newsboy Legion and their mysterious Whiz Wagon, leading him deep into the Wild Area where he encounters the Outsiders and their enigmatic leader Yango. When Superman survives an assassination attempt on Clark Kent—orchestrated by Inter-Gang and tied to Edge’s schemes—Jimmy finds himself drawn into a web of secrets that blurs the line between heroism, loyalty, and the truth.

The Mountain of Judgment!

22 pp · Superhero

Jimmy OlsenYangoThe OutsidersThe Newsboy Legion 2 [TommyFlipper-DipperScrapper, Jr.Gabby, Jr.Big-Words]Superman [Clark Kent]Morgan EdgeJudeThe HairiesDarkseid (on monitor, first appearance, 1 panel)

Evil Factory!

22 pp · Superhero

Jimmy OlsenClone of Jimmy Olsen #43Giant Clone of Jimmy Olsenclone of the (Golden) Guardian [Jim Harper's clone]SimyanMokkariSuperman [Clark Kent]Darkseid (2 panels)the HairiesJudeNewsboy Legion 2 [Gabby, Jr.TommyFlipper DipperScrapper, Jr.Big-Words]the original Newsboy Legion [GabbyTommy ThompkinsScrapperBig-Words]Flipper Dipper's Dad

In "Evil Factory!", Superman teams up with Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion as they venture into The Project, a high-tech facility where the original Newsboys now work as scientists decoding DNA to create clones. But when minions of Darkseid—Mokkari and Simyan—send a twisted duplicate of Jimmy to infiltrate the complex, the line between ally and enemy blurs in a race to uncover the truth.

The Saga of the D.N.Aliens

22 pp · Superhero

Jimmy OlsenSuper-Man [Clark Kent]The Newsboy Legion 2 [Flipper DipperBig-WordsScrapper, Jr.Gabby, Jr.Tommy]giant clone of Jimmy OlsenScrapper-Troopersthe original Newsboy Legion [GabbyTommy ThompkinsScrapperBig-Words]Flipper Dipper's DadThe (Golden) Guardian [Jim Harper's clone]DarkseidSimyanMokkariDubbilex (introduction)

The Four-Armed Terror!

22 pp · Superhero

Jimmy OlsenSuperman [Clark Kent]The HairiesThe Newsboy Legion 2 [Gabby Jr.Scrapper Jr.TommyBig-WordsFlipper Dipper]The Outsiders [YangoGandy]SimyanMokkarithe Four-Armed Terror

The Big Boom!!

23 pp · Superhero

Jimmy OlsenSuperman [Clark Kent]The Guardian [Jim Harper's clone]the original Newsboy Legion [Big-WordsGabbyTommy ThompkinsScrapper]Flipper Dipper's dadNewsboy Legion 2 [Big-WordsGabby, Jr.TommyFlipper DipperScrapper, Jr.]Perry WhiteTerry DeanSimyanMokkariMorgan EdgeLaura ConwayIntergangD.N.AliensBernard

The Guardian Fights Again!!!

22 pp · Superhero

Jimmy OlsenSuperman [also appears as Clark Kent]Guardian [Jim Harper's clone]Big-WordsTommy ThompkinsNewsboy Legion 2 [TommyFlipper DipperScrapper, Jr.Gabby, Jr.Big-Words]Scrapper TrooperMorgan EdgeLaura ConwayGoody Rickles (introduction)Ugly Mannheim (introduction)

Will the Real Don Rickles Panic?!?

22 pp · Superhero

Clark Kent [Superman]LightrayJimmy OlsenThe (Golden) Guardian [Jim Harper's clone]Goody RicklesDon RicklesLaura ConwayMorgan EdgeUgly MannheimIntergangPara-Demons