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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #105

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #105

$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
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Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 #105 – Jimmy vs. Tempus’ Asteroid Doom!
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #105 (September 1967), by Leo Dorfman with Pete Costanza’s art, is a thrilling Silver Age epic. The villainous Tempus discovers an asteroid and populates it with android duplicates of Jimmy Olsen. He lures the real Jimmy to this cosmic trap, planning to crash the asteroid into Earth, obliterating the planet. Jimmy, outwitted by his doubles, must unravel Tempus’ scheme while facing the ticking clock of planetary destruction. Superman swoops in to aid Jimmy, battling the androids and thwarting the asteroid’s deadly trajectory. A backup tale features Jimmy as a “Human Magnet” after a lab mishap.
Highlights
  • Tempus’ apocalyptic asteroid plot.
  • Army of Jimmy Olsen android doubles.
  • Superman’s high-stakes rescue mission.
  • Jimmy’s cosmic survival struggle.
  • “Human Magnet” backup story.
Value & Trends
  • Current: $20–$50 (VG/FN), $100–$200 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, driven by Silver Age appeal.
  • Trends: Cosmic villainy and Superman (2025) film buzz could push prices up 10–15% in 6–12 months. High-grade copies may hit $250–$400 in 2–3 years if space-themed DC stories gain traction. Comic-Con 2025 news could boost demand.
  • Market: Silver Age DC’s quirky, high-sales run fuels collector interest.
Key Characters
  • Jimmy Olsen: Trapped cosmic hero.
  • Superman: Earth’s defender.
  • Tempus: Diabolical asteroid mastermind.
  • Jimmy Android Doubles: Deceptive foes.
Why Buy?
This issue’s grand sci-fi stakes, android chaos, and Costanza’s bold art make it a Silver Age standout. Affordable and gripping, it’s a gem for Superman fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
Price: $20 (VG) to $200 (VF+). High grades promise solid future value.
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