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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #127 (First Terry Dean App)
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #127 (First Terry Dean App)
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Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 #127 – Jimmy’s Slumlord Exposé!
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #127 (March 1970), by Leo Dorfman with Pete Costanza’s art, is a socially charged Bronze Age tale. Jimmy Olsen goes undercover to expose a slumlord, Mr. Squeeze, whose Bond Company endangers tenants with deplorable living conditions and demands three months’ rent upfront. Befriending tenant Terry Dean, Jimmy witnesses crumbling apartments and meets struggling residents. His Daily Planet exposé is spiked when sponsors threaten Perry White, so Jimmy, on vacation, rents a unit for $240, facing instant breakdowns—shattered windows, collapsing cupboards, and a faulty gas range. Discovered, Jimmy is abducted, blindfolded, beaten, and shaved bald by Squeeze’s henchmen for humiliation. Learning of Squeeze’s birthday bash, Jimmy rallies tenants to crash the party, shaming him with roaches from the tenement. Superman apprehends Squeeze for kidnapping, and the building, renovated with Superman’s help, is renamed Olsen Gardens in Jimmy’s honor.
Highlights
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Jimmy’s gritty undercover investigation.
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Terry Dean and tenants’ dire living conditions.
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Confrontation at Squeeze’s birthday bash.
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Superman’s renovation of Olsen Gardens.
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Social commentary on slumlord abuses.
Value & Trends
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Current: $15–$40 (VG/FN), $80–$150 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, reflecting Bronze Age relevance.
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Trends: Social justice themes and Superman (2025) film buzz could drive 10–15% price hikes in 6–12 months. High-grade copies may hit $200–$350 in 2–3 years if urban DC stories gain traction. Comic-Con 2025 news could boost demand.
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Market: Bronze Age DC’s topical tales draw growing collector interest.
Key Characters
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Jimmy Olsen: Courageous investigative reporter.
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Superman: Justice enforcer and renovator.
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Terry Dean: Tenant ally.
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Mr. Squeeze: Ruthless slumlord.
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Perry White: Pressured editor.
Why Buy?
This issue’s bold slumlord takedown, tenant uprising, and Costanza’s vivid art make it a Bronze Age standout. Affordable and impactful, it’s a gem for Superman and social-issue fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
This issue’s bold slumlord takedown, tenant uprising, and Costanza’s vivid art make it a Bronze Age standout. Affordable and impactful, it’s a gem for Superman and social-issue fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
Price: $15 (VG) to $150 (VF+). High grades offer solid future value.
