Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #37

Jun 1959 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Superman's Super-Rival!", Jimmy Olsen tries to impress Lucy Lane with a birthday gift that doubles as a whimsical prank: a signal watch that lets her summon him as her personal genie for a day. But with Jimmy juggling fan club duties and a wardrobe full of outlandish costumes, every call from Lucy leads to increasingly awkward appearances—each one more hilariously inappropriate than the last. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life with Curt Swan’s crisp art and Stan Kaye’s sharp inks, this 1959 classic captures the charm and comedic timing of mid-century superhero antics, with Swan’s cover art perfectly capturing the moment’s absurdity.

Contains 5 stories

Superman's Super-Rival!

8.67 pp · Superhero

Jimmy OlsenSuperman [Clark Kent]Mysterio (a Superboy robot)

Untitled Humor story

0.67 pp · Humor

Jerry

The Jimmy Olsen Signal-Watch!

7.67 pp · Superhero

Jimmy OlsenSuperman [Clark Kent]Lucy LaneLois LaneTommy

When Lucy Lane receives a Jimmy Olsen signal watch for her birthday, she’s thrilled to have the Daily Planet’s most enthusiastic photographer at her beck and call—just for a day. But with Jimmy juggling his Fan Club’s fashion show and Superman’s urgent calls, every time Lucy summons him, he’s stuck in a wildly inappropriate outfit, from a tutu to a full suit of armor.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

PegBiff Baker

The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!

7.67 pp · Superhero

Jimmy Olsen [Elastic Lad]

When Lois accidentally serves Professor Potter's elastic serum to both Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen, Jimmy gains the power to stretch like rubber—earning him the nickname Elastic Lad. Now, Superman must think fast to explain why the serum didn’t affect him, all while keeping Jimmy’s new abilities under wraps.