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Cover: Curt Swan & George Klein

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #79

Sep 1964 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "Jimmy's Forgotten Girl Friend!", Jimmy Olsen finds himself caught in a time-traveling trap when the villain Kasmir tricks him into piloting a Legion time bubble into the past. Written by Leo Dorfman and illustrated by George Papp, this 1964 adventure sees Jimmy rescued by the mysterious Mighty Youth, only to be framed as a thief and jailed—until the truth unfolds. The story builds with suspense and classic Silver Age flair, culminating in a dramatic showdown at Samson’s fortress and a timely rescue by Superman, all brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic cover and George Klein’s crisp inks.

Contains 4 stories
Jimmy's Forgotten Girl Friend!
7.67 pp · Superhero
Jeanette "Jennie" Clubber (poses as Miss Stropp)Melvin Shrike (flashback)Lisa Vine (poses as Jennie Clubber)
The Menace of Insect Island!
7.67 pp · Superhero
Vorax (a red ant-man)red ant-menblack ant-men (flashback)red corpuscleswhite corpuscles (phagocytes)
The Red-Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.!
8.67 pp · Superhero
DelilahKasmir (30th century villain)Ben-Robba

In a twist of time and trickery, Jimmy Olsen finds himself swept into the past by the cunning Kasmir, only to be rescued by the legendary Mighty Youth—whose true identity hides a shocking secret. As Kasmir sets a trap that lands Jimmy in prison, the truth begins to unravel, leading to a dramatic showdown at a forgotten fortress where ancient power meets modern heroism.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor

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CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $1,295
CGC 9.6 · 5 in census $388
CGC 9.4 · 4 in census $272
CGC 9.2 · 5 in census $117
CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $78
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $54*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $41*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $39
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $28
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $28
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $21*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20*
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Cast · 12 characters

Full credits

artist, inker George Papp
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks George Klein

Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman #125 (1959)

Reprinted in Stålmannen #5/1972 (1972), Supermann #4/1972 (1972), Superman in the Sixties #[nn] (1999), Superman #53

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