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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #118
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #118
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Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 #118 – Jimmy’s Picture-to-Life Power!
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #118 (March 1969), by E. Nelson Bridwell with Pete Costanza’s art and a Neal Adams cover, is a vibrant Silver Age issue. In “The Touch of Life!,” Jimmy Olsen saves Great Cloud, a dying Pueblo Indian medicine man, who grants him the ability to bring pictures or paintings to life for one hour. Jimmy animates characters like Robin Hood, Don Quixote, and Captain Ahab, sparking chaos in Metropolis, with cameos of Bizarro, Joker, Brainiac, and Lex Luthor from paintings. Superman helps contain the mayhem. In the backup, “Hippie Olsen’s Hate-In!” by Otto Binder, Jimmy goes undercover as a hippie to expose Guru Kama’s commune, foiling a deathtrap for Superman. With a 748,000 print run and 460,560 paid circulation, it’s a fan favorite.
Highlights
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Jimmy’s power to animate literary and villain figures.
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Metropolis chaos with Robin Hood and Ahab.
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Hippie-era satire in Guru Kama’s trap.
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Superman’s aid in both stories.
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Neal Adams’ dynamic cover.
Value & Trends
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Current: $20–$50 (VG/FN), $100–$200 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, boosted by Adams’ cover and cultural quirks.
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Trends: Hippie themes 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 mystical or counterculture DC arcs gain focus. Comic-Con 2025 news could spark demand.
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Market: Silver Age DC’s high-sales, whimsical tales fuel collector interest.
Key Characters
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Jimmy Olsen: Picture-animator and hippie sleuth.
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Superman: Heroic stabilizer.
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Great Cloud: Mystical benefactor.
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Guru Kama: Deceptive guru.
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Animated Figures (Robin Hood, Don Quixote, etc.): Chaotic creations.
Why Buy?
This issue’s magical gimmick, hippie undercover plot, and Adams’ striking cover make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and unique, it’s a must for Superman fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
This issue’s magical gimmick, hippie undercover plot, and Adams’ striking cover make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and unique, it’s a must for Superman fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
Price: $20 (VG) to $200 (VF+). High grades promise strong future valu
