Showcase Presents: Superman Family #2

In "The Superman Hall of Trophies," Jimmy takes on the role of official guide for the grand opening of the new Superman Hall of Trophies, eager to honor the hero he admires. Just as Superman arrives to surprise him, the moment takes an unexpected turn when Jimmy accidentally exposes the Man of Steel to green kryptonite.

When a mix-up with a medicine bottle turns Jimmy into a towering giant with a child's mind, Superman steps in to help—only to discover that the key to reversing the transformation lies in a cure he never expected. A heartfelt mix of humor and heroism, this 8-page tale explores the challenges of growing up (and down) in the most literal way possible.

In "Superman's Secret Sweetheart," Lois Lane takes a playful hand in helping a shy college girl fit in by orchestrating a fake romance with Superman—convincing the Man of Steel to play along for the girl’s sake. The story unfolds with charm and wit, exploring the ripple effects of a well-intentioned lie in a world where truth and heroism are everything.

In "Lois Lane in Hollywood," Lois finds herself sidelined when a Hollywood director casts glamorous actress Gilda Glamarr in place of her for a Superman movie, sparking a series of mishaps that make everyone think she's sabotaging the production out of jealousy. With Superman, Jimmy, and Perry all playing themselves on set, Lois must clear her name while navigating the chaos of a film shoot that's anything but scripted.

In "Jimmy Olsen's Super Pet," Krypto the Super Dog makes a surprising return to Metropolis after years adrift in space, now aged and weary. Superman attempts to restore his old strength using a mix of kryptonite and mineral water, sparking a heartfelt reunion with his longtime friend Jimmy Olsen.

In "The Amazing Spectacles of Doctor 'X'," Jimmy stumbles upon mysterious goggles that reveal glimpses of the future—specifically, a vision of himself drowning. Determined to change his fate, he avoids the scene of the vision, only to be unexpectedly brought there by Superman. But when the Man of Steel reveals his real reason for the encounter, Jimmy finds himself caught in a surprising twist: he’s been chosen to star in a film meant to teach others about water safety.

In "The Man Who Was Clark Kent's Double," Lois Lane follows a trail of clues leading to a mysterious figure who’s stealing from the rich to help the poor—only to discover he’s not just a Robin Hood, but a man who looks exactly like Clark Kent. As she uncovers his dual secrets, she finds Mark Benton is also the reclusive billionaire Ronald Van Horton, leaving her to wonder how one man could live two such different lives.

In "Lois Lane and the Babe of Steel," Superman’s trip to the past to recover his super-baby booties accidentally sends Superbaby to the present, where he ends up in Lois Lane’s care—leading to a whirlwind of chaos, heart, and a very unexpected babysitting situation.

In "Superman's Greatest Enemy," a devious imposter posing as a plastic-surgeryed Superman—dubbed "Houdini" Watson—manipulates Jimmy into believing the real Superman has gone rogue, hiding from Clark Kent, who's supposedly plotting to kill him for a mob reward. With a fake kryptonite-laced cake, a runaway train, and a high-stakes kidnapping, the scheme hinges on Jimmy retrieving a list of disguised criminals from Clark's desk—all while the entire ruse is built on illusions, and even the danger is nothing but a cleverly staged deception.

In "Lois Lane, Working Girl," Lois Lane takes on a role in a play that demands real-life experience, leading her to a job at a pretzel factory—where she quickly finds herself at odds with the skeptical foreman who resents her for replacing his girlfriend. With Superman stepping in to help her prove herself, Lois navigates the challenges of the factory floor in a story that blends workplace grit with a touch of superheroic support.

In "The Mad Hatter of Metropolis," Jimmy Olsen stumbles into a bizarre mystery when he interviews a collector of legendary men's hats—Napoleon, Robin Hood, Houdini, and others—only to accidentally trigger a chain of wild coincidences. Soon, Jimmy finds himself acting out the feats of those iconic figures, from outwitting crooks to rescuing hostages, all while Superman quietly guides the chaos from the shadows.

In "The Super Nose for News," Jimmy Olsen's accidental exposure to a bizarre formula turns his nose into a literal truth detector—growing uncontrollably with every lie. When his new super-sense reveals a hidden fire, he uses his telescopic smell to help, then blasts a crook with a powerfully sneezy surprise. Meanwhile, Lois Lane tests Clark Kent with a perfume meant to expose secrets, only to find Clark’s nose growing too—leaving both heroes in a very awkward, very nose-heavy situation.

When Jimmy's cousin Jerry, the rock star "Rock 'N' Roll Olsen," falls ill with chicken pox, Jimmy steps in to cover his concerts—dressed in a flashy outfit and lip-syncing to a hidden tape in his guitar. But when the recording triggers Superman’s signal watch, the Man of Steel finds himself dancing rock 'n' roll across Metropolis, disrupting everything from charity events to athletic classes and failing to stop a gang of crooks—all while losing his usual dignity in the process.

In "The Jimmy Olsen from Jupiter," Jimmy agrees to a bizarre week-long experiment with visitors from Jupiter, gaining mind-reading powers and a startling green, scaly transformation. As he races to win Newsman of the Year, covering stories while hiding his new form, he accidentally hears Clark Kent’s secret thoughts—revealing Clark’s true identity as Superman. Just as his rival Vince Regan prepares to expose him, the Jovian transformation fades, returning Jimmy to normal in time. The Jovians declare the experiment a success, and their help ensures Superman’s secret remains safe.

In "Superman's Greatest Sacrifice!" from Showcase Presents: Superman Family #2, Lois Lane is stunned when she meets Dolores Drake, a woman who looks exactly like her—down to the last detail. As Superman, believing Dolores to be Lois, begins to treat her with unexpected affection, Lois watches in quiet disbelief, caught between jealousy and confusion as the man she loves seems to see someone else entirely.

In "The Legends That Came to Life!", a lightning strike on a nuclear dump ignites a giant prism, and across town, Jimmy's answers on a quiz show about Jack Frost, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Pied Piper awaken the legends—brought to life by the collective imagination of 60 million viewers. Superman races to stop a rampaging Frost, tame a giant, and free cops entranced by the mythic figures before they unite with a kryptonite-powered threat. With a clever twist and a final act of ingenuity, Jimmy summons a duplicate Superman to shatter the prism and send the legends back where they came from.

When a lab accident gives Jimmy fire-breath, he’s thrust into an unexpected spotlight—first when he accidentally burns a charity donation, then when a criminal known as "Hot Shot" Holton forces him to rob banks using his new power. As Jimmy struggles to control his flames and stay one step ahead of his captor, he finds a way to signal for help, turning his dangerous gift into a lifeline.

In a playful twist, Superman uses his powers to age himself, Perry, Jimmy, and Robin so Lois can see how fleeting youth really is—but when a young hero with similar abilities suddenly appears claiming to be Superman Junior, the truth behind the disguise begins to blur.

In "Lieutenant Lois Lane, U.S. Army!", Lois Lane takes her reporter’s instincts to the extreme—enlisting in the Army for a month to cover a story, only to find her new rank goes straight to her head. As she struggles to balance her ambition with her duty, her increasingly domineering attitude puts her at odds with her fellow soldiers, including Clark. The story explores the clash between idealism and authority, all through the sharp, grounded lens of a reporter chasing truth in the most unexpected place.

In "The Underworld Journal," Jimmy Olsen stumbles upon a mysterious little paper called The Clarion after inheriting it, and with a sudden change of heart, he leaves the Daily Planet. Soon, the paper starts running explosive exposés aimed at tarnishing Superman’s image, leaving Perry, Lois, and Clark stunned—and wondering just who’s behind the headlines.

In "The Most Amazing Camera in the World," Jimmy Olsen stumbles upon a peculiar device from Professor Potter—a camera capable of capturing objects in four dimensions. When a criminal from the underworld learns of its power, he sets a trap using the camera, drawing Superman into a dangerous situation.