Superman: 3-2-1 Action! #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Jimmy," a pivotal moment in the Man of Steel’s early days unfolds with heartfelt urgency. Years before his fame, young Jimmy Olsen hides in the Daily Planet basement, hunted by the ruthless 10 after his guardian, Tess Haslip, is murdered for her accounting books. With Superman’s help, Jimmy outsmarts the gang and finds his place at the newspaper—beginning a friendship that will shape his future. Written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated with emotional precision by Rick Leonardi, this story captures the quiet courage that defines a hero in the making. The cover, by Steve Rude, perfectly frames the moment’s gravity and hope.
Years ago in Metropolis, a young Jimmy Olsen is trying to survive on the streets, hiding in the Daily Planet basement after the brutal murder of his guardian, Tess Haslip, at the hands of the violent gang known as The 10. With the gang hunting him for a hidden ledger and Superman trapped by their Rannian Xuri-cannons, Jimmy must find a way to fight back—before it’s too late. A moment of courage, a hero’s return, and a new beginning at the Planet await.
In "3-2-1 Action! Part 2 The Signal," chaos erupts when the lab monkey that helped create Kryptonite Man escapes and reunites with him, sparking a takeover of Rydertech's labs. As Jimmy Olsen, now the hero Mr. Action, races to stop the threat, he's quickly overpowered—just as Superman arrives and is subdued too. With Superman trapped and the city in danger, Jimmy, unaware of his ally’s presence, builds a new hypersonic signal device, hoping to summon help. The signal reaches Krypto, setting off a chain of events that could change everything.
ComicBooks.com Value
Find on ebay
Where to buy
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Reprints
↩ Reprints Legends of the DC Universe #14 (1999), Action Comics #852 (2007), Superman #665 (2007), Action Comics #853 (2007), Action Comics #854 (2007)
Reviews
Reader reviews
No reader reviews yet.