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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #115
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #115
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Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 #115 – Jimmy’s Merman Deathtrap!
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #115 (October 1968), by Leo Dorfman with Pete Costanza’s art and a Neal Adams cover, is a wild Silver Age tale. Proteus, the Old Man of the Sea, posing as “Captain Bane,” grants Jimmy Olsen merman powers by having him swallowed by a whale (revealed as Jonah’s biblical one) containing a mystical six-sided stone. Proteus uses Jimmy to lure Aquaman into a deathtrap, staging a contest in a desert to pit them against each other. Jimmy, with Aquaman-like abilities, saves ships, but “Superman” (Proteus in disguise) mocks him and seemingly lets Aquaman die. Jimmy’s suspicion grows when “Superman” doesn’t question Aquaman’s “death,” revealing Proteus’ shape-shifting plot. The real Superman arrives, saving Jimmy and a liner from Proteus’ reef trap. A backup story, “The Kid Who Unmasked Superman,” features Duncan Brite stalking the Jimmy Olsen Fan Club to uncover Superman’s identity.
Highlights
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Jimmy’s merman powers from a biblical whale.
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Proteus’ deceptive Aquaman deathtrap.
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Superman’s last-minute rescue.
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Neal Adams’ iconic skull-and-bones cover.
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Duncan Brite’s identity hunt in backup.
Value & Trends
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Current: $20–$50 (VG/FN), $100–$200 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, boosted by Adams’ cover and Aquaman crossover.
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Trends: Aquaman’s DCEU presence and Superman (2025) film buzz could drive 10–15% price hikes in 6–12 months. High-grade copies may hit $250–$400 in 2–3 years if Aquaman or mythic villains gain traction. Comic-Con 2025 news could spike demand.
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Market: Silver Age DC’s quirky, high-sales run fuels collector interest.
Key Characters
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Jimmy Olsen: Merman-powered pawn.
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Aquaman: Targeted hero.
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Superman: True savior.
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Proteus (Captain Bane): Shape-shifting sea villain.
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Duncan Brite (backup): Identity stalker.
Why Buy?
This issue’s bizarre sea sorcery, Aquaman team-up, and Adams’ striking cover make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and thrilling, it’s a must for Superman and Aquaman fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic wave spikes prices!
This issue’s bizarre sea sorcery, Aquaman team-up, and Adams’ striking cover make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and thrilling, it’s a must for Superman and Aquaman fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic wave spikes prices!
Price: $20 (VG) to $200 (VF+). High grades promise strong future value.
