Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #21

Jun 1957 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Legend of Greenbeard Olsen”

In "The Legend of Greenbeard Olsen," Jimmy Olsen dons an alien-powered suit gifted by Superman, complete with flight jets and invulnerability, transforming into the hero Wonder Lad. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by Ray Burnley, this 1957 classic features a delightfully whimsical take on superhero origins, all wrapped in a cover by Swan and Burnley that captures Jimmy’s new, jet-fueled persona with playful flair.

writer Otto Binder · artist Curt Swan · inker Ray Burnley · cover Curt Swan, Ray Burnley

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Cast · 5 characters

Clark Kent / Kal-El Jimmy Olsen Lois Lane Perry White Superman

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writer Otto Binder

artist Curt Swan

inker Ray Burnley

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Ray Burnley

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Superman gives Jimmy a gift of an invulnerable suit, equipped with flying jets, from an alien world and Jimmy uses it to become the superhero Wonder Lad.

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