comicbooks.com
covers · key issues · value · buy
HomeSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen › #42
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #42 cover
Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #42

Jan 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD
“The Big Superman Movie!”

In "The Big Superman Movie!", Jimmy Olsen finds himself caught in a magical twist when he accidentally releases the genie Abdul—only to swap places with him, becoming a genie under Abdul’s control. With his wits and a little help from his Superman connections, Jimmy must outsmart the genie before he’s trapped in his new form forever. Written by Robert Bernstein and brought to life by Curt Swan’s iconic art with inks by John Giunta, this 1960 DC classic features a cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.

Was this helpful and accurate?
writer Robert Bernstein · artist Curt Swan · inker John Giunta · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

Buy it now demo

MyComicShopShop ▸
Amazon (reprints)Shop ▸

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸
Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Cast · 13 characters

Full credits

artist Curt Swan
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Stan Kaye

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers

Jimmy releases a genie named Abdul and accidentally switches places with him, becoming a genie under Abdul's power. Jimmy prevents Abdul from taking advantage of the situation until he can turn Abdul back into a genie under his control.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).