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Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #40

Oct 1959 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Invisible Life of Jimmy Olsen!", Superman's Pal faces a personal mystery when Supergirl attempts to reveal herself to him—only for Jimmy to be temporarily blind and unable to believe in her existence. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life with Curt Swan’s crisp art and John Forte’s inks, this 1959 classic captures a rare moment of vulnerability for the perpetually optimistic reporter. The cover, by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, perfectly captures the intrigue of a hero unseen.

Contains 4 stories
The Invisible Life of Jimmy Olsen!
9 pp · Superhero
"Quiz King" CorbinCorbin's gangO. ArthurM.E. John

In "The Invisible Life of Jimmy Olsen!", Jimmy’s birthday gift from Superman goes hilariously awry when the Man of Steel accidentally makes him invisible—along with everything he touches. Now stranded in a world where he can’t be seen or heard, Jimmy must navigate chaos and frustration, all while trying to clear his name when Corbin’s gang starts blaming him for a series of mysterious disappearances. With the help of O. Arthur and M.E. John, Jimmy races to prove he’s not the culprit—before the real mastermind, "Quiz King" Corbin, slips away.

Jimmy Olsen, Supergirl's Pal!
9 pp · Superhero
Colonel Colby ["Big Con" Colby]Thora

In a story where trust and visibility blur, Supergirl attempts to reveal her true identity to Jimmy Olsen—only for him to struggle with a temporary loss of sight, leaving him skeptical of her existence. With Colonel Colby ["Big Con" Colby] and the enigmatic Thora playing unexpected roles, the line between belief and proof grows thin.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Jimmy Olsen, Juvenile Delinquent!
8.67 pp · Superhero
The Kings (teenage gang) [LarryTruckothers]

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $23
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $1,317*
CGC 9.4 $883
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $391*
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $315
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $177
CGC 8.0 · 5 in census $140
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CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $105
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $93*
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $78
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $70*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $55*
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $43*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $43*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $28*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $24*
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Cast · 12 characters

Full credits

artist Curt Swan
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

↩ Reprints Star Spangled Comics #104 (1950)

Reprinted in Superman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly #3 (1965), 80 Page Giant Magazine #13 (1965), Action Comics #343 (1966), Superman #3/1967 (1967), Supermann #11/1967 (1967), Superman #16/1968 (1968), Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #113 (1968), Superman et Batman #13 (1968), Showcase Presents: Supergirl #1 (2008), Showcase Presents: Superman Family #3 (2009), DC Finest: Supergirl: The Girl of Steel #[nn] (2025), Supercomic #145

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