Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #32
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Super Nose for News," Jimmy Olsen takes on a bizarre experiment that grants him mind-reading powers—and turns him into a green, scaly being from Jupiter. With just five Earth days to prove himself, Jimmy races to win the Newsman of the Year award while hiding his alien form and accidentally overhearing Clark Kent’s secret thoughts. Written by Al Schwartz and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by Ray Burnley, this 1958 adventure blends sci-fi humor and superhero intrigue, all capped by a cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
In "The Super Nose for News," Jimmy Olsen’s life takes a wildly literal turn when a botched experiment turns his nose into a truth-telling beacon—growing longer with every lie. With his newly exaggerated sense of smell, he tracks down a hidden fire across town, then unleashes a sneeze so powerful it sends a crook fleeing. Meanwhile, Lois Lane tests Clark Kent with a perfume meant to expose secrets, only to find his nose growing too—leaving the truth of his identity hanging in the air.
When Jimmy's rock 'n' roll cousin Jerry falls ill, Jimmy steps in to impersonate the star—complete with a hidden tape recorder in his guitar. But when the recording activates Superman’s signal watch, the Man of Steel ends up dancing his way through Metropolis, disrupting everything from charity events to calisthenics class. Now, with his dignity on the line and "The Earl" and his gang on the loose, Superman must find a way to save the day—without looking like a fool.
In "The Jimmy Olsen from Jupiter," Jimmy Olsen volunteers for a bizarre experiment that grants him mind-reading powers and transforms him into a green, scaly being from Jupiter—though he keeps his appearance hidden while chasing scoops for Newsman of the Year. As he navigates the chaos of the press circuit, he accidentally overhears Clark Kent’s thoughts and realizes the truth behind Superman’s identity, while his rival Vince Regan schemes to unmask him at the awards ceremony. With only five Earth days to prove himself, Jimmy must balance his alien abilities, his journalistic ambitions, and the secret that could change everything—before the Jovians’ experiment ends and he reverts to normal.
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