Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #42
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
When Jimmy Olsen briefly takes over as editor-in-chief, he puts Perry White through a grueling series of impossible assignments—pushing the veteran reporter to his limits. Behind the scenes, Perry’s wife orchestrates the chaos, hoping to prove he’s fit enough to qualify for a life insurance policy.
When Jimmy Olsen accidentally releases the genie Abdul, he swaps places with him—now trapped as a genie under Abdul’s command. With his wits and a bit of help from Superman robots, Jimmy must outsmart the genie before Abdul takes full advantage of his new form.
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Reprinted in 80 Page Giant Magazine #13 (1965), Superman Presents Tip Top Comic Monthly #11 (1966), Superman #21/1967 (1967), Superman: Daily Planet #[nn] (2006), Superman: The Amazing Transformations of Jimmy Olsen #[nn] (2007), Showcase Presents: Superman Family #3 (2009)
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