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Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #16

Oct 1956 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Three Lives of Jimmy Olsen," Jimmy Olsen finds himself at the center of a dangerous game when he learns criminals plan to use a lie-detector to uncover Superman's secret identity. To throw them off, he drinks a mysterious "lie-serum" that leaves him unable to tell the truth—leading to a surreal, mind-bending series of events. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Curt Swan, with cover art by Swan and Stan Kaye, this 1956 classic blends sci-fi intrigue with the everyday charm of DC's most relatable hero's sidekick.

Contains 4 stories

The Three Lives of Jimmy Olsen

8 pp · Superhero

Swami Rama ["Con" Connors]Jhimmie (in Egypt, in dream only)Jimmy the Red (in Scandinavia, in dream only)Jymius (in Greece, in dream only)Chief Perri (in Egypt, in dream only)Pyramid Petrus (in Egypt, in dream only, mentioned only)Chief Whiteus (in Greece, in dream only)

The Boy of Steel

7.67 pp · Superhero

Untitled Humor story

0.75 pp · Humor

Timmy

The Super Liar of Metropolis

6 pp · Superhero

Kitty Devoe (actress)criminals

When a gang of criminals targets Jimmy Olsen to extract Superman’s secret identity, he takes a risky gamble—drinking a mysterious "lie-serum" that renders him incapable of telling the truth. With Kitty Devoe caught in the crossfire and the stakes rising, Jimmy must navigate a web of deception where honesty is no longer an option.

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Cast · 9 characters

Binky Biggs Hercules Jimmy Olsen Lois Lane Perry White Samson Superman Thor Vic

Full credits

writer Otto Binder

artist Curt Swan

inker Ray Burnley

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

Reprinted in Leave It to Binky #57 (1956), The Great Superman Comic Book Collection #[nn] (1981), The Great Superman Comic Book Collection #[nn] (1981), Showcase Presents: Superman Family #1 (2006)

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#135 1st appearance — Mokkari

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#136 1st appearance — Dubbilex

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#138 1st appearance — Laura Conway

#18

#18 1st appearance — Hy Wire

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#22 1st appearance — Professor Potter

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#24 1st appearance — Tricksy

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