Auctions: Jimmy Olsen comic books

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 30 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Spine split seal. Two hole punches, slightly interrupts art.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Son of Superman; Jimmy and Superman attend a father/son picnic; script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Cub Who Cried Wolf, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superman doesn't believe Jimmy's cries for help. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Superman's Greatest Enemy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Ray Burnley; Superman apparently transfers his powers to Jimmy. Wanted: A Pal! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Lou Cameron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 92 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0707977004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Man from S.C.A.R., script by Leo Dorfman, art by Pete Costanza; Jimmy stumbles onto a plan by Mr. Nero and S.C.A.R. to replace key people in Superman's life with doubles in an attempt to kill both Superman and Supergirl. What's your B.Q.? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; Tolerance for others different than yourself. Jimmy Olsen's Journey to Nowhere!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Jimmy is accidentally transported to an alien world where he helps the aliens stop a group of dragon-like creatures. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 111 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735139010

Cover art by Neal Adams. Jimmy Olsen, Boy Wonder!, script by Cary Bates, art by Pete Costanza; Jimmy Olsen trades places with Robin to try to fool the Mystery Analysts of Gotham, whom he wants to join. Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!, script by Robert Bernstein; E Nelson Bridwell (4 new pages only), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte and George Klein (4 new pages only); Jimmy Olsen takes up a challenge to last an hour in the ring against all wrestlers. If he lasts the hour $5,000 will be given to charity. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1565393003

1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 147 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0065510004

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Murphy Anderson. A Superman in Super-Town!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Superman visits New Genesis and meets Magnar and Highfather; he returns to Earth to help Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion, who are prisoners of evil Victor Volcanium. The Scoop of Suicide Slum starring the Newsboy Legion, script by Jack Kirby; Joe Simon, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 555,000; average paid circulation 299,882. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.