Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #16
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.
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Jimmy learns that criminals plan to kidnap him and use a lie-detector to find out Superman's identity so Jimmy drinks a "lie-serum" that makes him unable to tell the truth.
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