Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #131
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Birdboy of Metropolis," Jimmy Olsen stumbles upon a mysterious Kryptonian cabinet that transforms anyone who enters it in wildly unpredictable ways—turning Jimmy into an old man, Perry into a baby, and Lois into a feline-headed woman. Written by Leo Dorfman and illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger, with lettering by Joe Letterese, this 1970 DC classic blends surreal humor and sci-fi whimsy, all anchored by a clever twist involving the mischievous Mr. Mxyzptlk. The cover, by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson, captures the zany energy of the tale.
In "The Amazing Spectacles of Doctor 'X'," Jimmy Olsen stumbles upon mysterious goggles that reveal glimpses of the future—visions that terrify him when one shows him drowning. Determined to escape his fate, he avoids the scene of the vision, only to find Superman has other plans, dragging him straight into the very moment he tried to avoid. With a mix of suspense and humor, the story unfolds as Jimmy is pulled into a strange new role, all in the name of a "safety first" film.
When a mysterious thief from the 31st century raids Jimmy Olsen’s souvenir collection and leaves behind a futuristic tool bag, Jimmy’s curiosity turns into a headline-worthy scoop—using the strange gadgets to uncover a story that’s out of this world. With Superman’s help and the usual chaos of Metropolis, Jimmy’s pursuit of the truth takes an unexpected turn, drawing in old acquaintances like Lucy Lane and the enigmatic Graxton 4-K.
Jimmy Olsen gets his hands on a mysterious old camera from Professor Phineas Potter, unaware it can make things vanish simply by being aimed at them through the lens. When a gangster learns of its power, he plans to use it to take down Superman—leaving Jimmy to figure out how to stop the scheme before the camera’s strange effects spiral out of control.
When Jimmy Olsen stumbles upon a mysterious Kryptonian cabinet, he unwittingly unleashes a series of bizarre transformations—turning Perry White into a baby, Lois Lane into a feline-headed woman, and himself into an elderly man. With Superman’s help and a clever ruse, Jimmy must outwit the mischievous Mr. Mxyzptlk to restore everything to normal before the chaos becomes permanent.
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Reprinted in Giant Jimmy Olsen Album #7 (1971), Superman #3/1971 (1971)
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