Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #47
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
In a heartfelt twist on growing up, Jimmy Olsen, feeling the weight of youth, seeks out Prof. Potter for a serum meant to transform him into an adult—only to discover that maturity comes with its own kind of challenges. With Superman, Lois Lane, and his friends watching, Jimmy’s experiment takes an unexpected turn, revealing that being grown-up isn’t quite the escape he imagined.
In "The Monsters from Earth!", a robot built to resemble Jimmy Olsen escapes its creators and lands on Earth, determined to take over the life of the real Jimmy Olsen. With Lucy Lane caught in the middle and Superman on the case, the line between man and machine begins to blur in a story that pits identity against imitation.
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Reprinted in Century Plus Comic #55 (1961), Century Comic #65 (1961), Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #95 (1966), Superman #25/1968 (1968), Super DC #5 (1969), Showcase Presents: Superman Family #4 (2013), DC Finest: Superman Family: The Giant Turtle Man #[nn] (2025)
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