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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen#47
Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #47

Sep 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD
“The King of Crime!”

In "The King of Crime!", Jimmy Olsen takes a wild leap into adulthood—literally—after convincing Professor Potter to brew a serum that transforms him into an adult. But as Jimmy soon discovers, growing up isn’t the escape from responsibility he imagined. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated with crisp precision by Curt Swan, with inks by John Forte, this 1960 classic captures the timeless charm of a young reporter facing life’s growing pains. The cover, by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, perfectly captures the moment’s whimsy and wonder.

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writer Otto Binder · artist Curt Swan · inker John Forte · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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artist Curt Swan
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Stan Kaye

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Jimmy, feeling despondent due to his age, asks Prof. Potter to create a serum that will turn Jimmy into an adult. After drinking the serum, Jimmy soon learns that adults have troubles of their own.

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