Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #72
In "The World of Doomed Olsens!", Jimmy Olsen finds himself whisked away to the mysterious world of Gion-El, where he encounters countless versions of himself—each a past transformation brought to life. Written by Jerry Siegel and brought to vivid life by Curt Swan’s art and George Klein’s inks, this 1963 classic sees Jimmy face a surreal test that ultimately leads to his recognition as an honorary Legionnaire. The cover by Curt Swan and George Klein captures the eerie wonder of the journey, perfectly framing a moment that marks a pivotal step in Jimmy’s story.
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Jimmy is taken by The Collector to the world Gion-El, which is seemingly inhabited by duplicates of him in the forms into which he has been transformed in the past. But when Jimmy realizes he is being hoaxed, the Legionnaires reveal that he has passed his initiation test and they bring him to the 30th century to officially be made an honorary member of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
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