Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Jimmy Olsen's Super-Pet," Jimmy's latest adventure takes a whimsical turn when he swears he's met a mermaid and gained a magic ring granting underwater breath—only to learn the truth behind the tale is far more clever than he imagined. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life with Curt Swan’s crisp art and Ray Burnley’s inks, this 1957 classic captures Jimmy’s boundless curiosity and Superman’s playful interference. The cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye perfectly captures the issue’s lighthearted mystery.
In a small-town twist with big consequences, Jimmy Olsen finds himself on trial after being accused of swapping genuine Superboy memorabilia with fakes for a charity auction. With memories of his time in Smallville and a mysterious connection to Joel Todd, Jimmy must prove his integrity before the truth is lost in the headlines.
In "The Merman of Metropolis," Jimmy Olsen is convinced he's stumbled upon a real mermaid and a magical ring granting him the power to breathe underwater—until Superman steps in to reveal the whole thing was a clever ruse. The story weaves mystery and wonder as Jimmy's adventure takes a surprising turn, testing his instincts and loyalty to the Man of Steel.
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↩ Reprints Action Comics #159 (1951)
Reprinted in Mammoth Annual #1 (1959), Adventure Comics #386 (1969), Superman Supacomic #126 (1970), Supermann #17/1970 (1970), Showcase Presents: Superman Family #1 (2006)
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