Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #31

When Jimmy Olsen accidentally absorbs a green alien substance, he gains the ability to stretch and contort like rubber—becoming Elastic Lad. Hiding out in a traveling freak show, he’s drawn into a web of crime when criminals exploit his powers, but Jimmy’s quick thinking and resourcefulness give him a chance to turn the tide. With help from Superman and a mysterious figure known as "Silky" Smith—whose true identity remains a secret—Jimmy must outwit his foes before his elastic powers fade.

In "The Mad Hatter of Metropolis," Jimmy Olsen stumbles into a bizarre caper when he interviews Mr. Jones, a collector of legendary hats, only to accidentally unleash a chain of wacky misadventures. With a playful twist of fate and Superman's quiet guidance, Jimmy finds himself channeling the legendary feats of Robin Hood, Houdini, and Captain Alan—all while chasing a rogue lion and donning Clark Kent’s old hat to become a headline-making reporter.

In "The Boy Who Hoaxed Superman," Jimmy Olsen pulls a clever prank on Perry White by faking his resignation and secretly hiring a replacement named Gilbert Knox—only to sabotage the new hire and position himself for a triumphant return, complete with a raise and perks. With the help of Professor Dekker and Miss Jenkins, Jimmy’s scheme unfolds in a series of escalating missteps that test the limits of his plan, all while the real Superman watches from the shadows.