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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #82
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) #82
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Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 #82 – Jimmy’s Magical Gloves Dilemma!
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #82 (January 1965), by Otto Binder with George Papp’s art, is a thrilling Silver Age adventure. Jimmy Olsen discovers Merlin’s magic gloves, which grant him the skills of five different people when worn: a sharpshooter, a pianist, a chef, a linguist, and an acrobat. Each talent dazzles his friends at the Daily Planet, but the catch is dire—the sixth skill will be that of a murderer. As Jimmy grapples with the gloves’ power and the looming threat, he must outwit a criminal plot to prevent the deadly skill from manifesting. Superman aids Jimmy in navigating the magical mayhem, ensuring the gloves don’t fall into the wrong hands. A secondary story pits Jimmy against kryptonite-powered thugs.
Highlights
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Jimmy’s mastery of five skills via Merlin’s gloves.
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Tense mystery of the murderer’s skill.
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Superman’s support against magical and criminal threats.
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Daily Planet crew’s reactions to Jimmy’s talents.
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Kryptonite-fueled backup tale.
Value & Trends
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Current: $20–$50 (VG/FN), $100–$200 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, driven by Silver Age demand.
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Trends: Jimmy’s quirky appeal and Superman (2025) film hype could push prices up 10–15% in 6–12 months. High-grade copies may reach $250–$400 in 2–3 years if magical DC elements gain traction. Comic-Con 2025 news could boost demand.
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Market: Silver Age DC’s whimsical stories maintain strong collector interest.
Key Characters
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Jimmy Olsen: Talented but imperiled hero.
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Superman: Guide through magical chaos.
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Daily Planet Staff (Perry White, Lois Lane): Amazed spectators.
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Merlin (referenced): Source of glove magic.
Why Buy?
This issue’s blend of magic, suspense, and Jimmy’s versatility, with Papp’s crisp art, makes it a Silver Age standout. Affordable and fun, it’s a collector’s gem for Superman fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge lifts prices!
This issue’s blend of magic, suspense, and Jimmy’s versatility, with Papp’s crisp art, makes it a Silver Age standout. Affordable and fun, it’s a collector’s gem for Superman fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge lifts prices!
Price: $20 (VG) to $200 (VF+). High grades promise solid future value.
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