Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #36
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Super-Senor's Pal!", Jimmy Olsen heads to the South American nation of Peccador on a routine assignment—only to stumble into a revolution disguised as a superhero myth. There, he meets the mysterious "Super-Senor," a local hero whose legendary powers are actually a carefully crafted illusion built by a humble peon named Pedro and his son Pancho to inspire resistance against the oppressive Bullboa. With Otto Binder’s clever storytelling and Curt Swan’s dynamic art bringing the adventure to life, this 1959 classic captures Jimmy’s unlikely role in turning a legend into a real force for change—cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
When Perry White sends Jimmy Olsen to the South American nation of Peccador to investigate rumors of a flying man, he’s not prepared for the truth: the legendary Super-Senor is a man named Pedro, a humble peon who’s crafted a myth to inspire rebellion against the tyrant Bullboa. With help from his son Pancho and a little assistance from Superman—his pal Clark Kent—Jimmy finds himself caught in a web of courage, deception, and hope, where heroism isn’t just about power, but belief.
When Jimmy Olsen meets Lucy Lane, Lois’s younger sister, he’s instantly smitten—and determined to win her over, even if it means donning a fake persona. With a mix of charm and comic desperation, he pulls out all the stops, including unlocking his disguise trunk and stepping into the role of a rugged cowboy named "Tex" Bolton.
In a time-twisting adventure from *Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen* #36, Jimmy Olsen accidentally journeys to ancient Krypton, where he finds himself as the unlikely babysitter to baby Superman—though the boy’s parents, Jor-El and Lara, are far from impressed. Back in his own time, Jimmy remembers nothing, but the grown-up Superman, now a hero of Earth, still carries the memory of their strange, unforgettable encounter.
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Reprinted in Superman Annual #5 (1962), Superman #2 (1965), Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #95 (1966), Superman #3/1966 (1966), Superman #19/1968 (1968), Eks almanah #99/1 (1978), Showcase Presents: Superman Family #3 (2009)
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