Issue Details
Story Title
The War Between Superman and Jimmy Olsen!
Character Appearances
Superman [Clark Kent]; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; El Gar Kur (villain)
Storyline
"The War Between Superman and Jimmy Olsen!" A criminal from Kandor switches places with Jimmy Olsen and forces Superman to reveal the location of his Fortress of Solitude, so he can destroy the bottled city. But scientists in Kandor reverse the switch just in time.
Other Story
Story Title
The E-L-A-S-T-I-C Lad
Story Line
When Jimmy accidentally exposes himself to a green substance from space, his entire body becomes like rubber. Hiding out as Elastic Lad in a freak show, Jimmy falls in with criminals who use his abilities to carry out their plots, but Jimmy turns the tables on them before his elastic abilities fade.
Other Story
Story Title
The Jimmy Olsen from Jupiter
Story Line
Jimmy agrees to be a test subject for a week for men from Jupiter. He is granted the ability to read minds, but is also turned into a green, scaly Jovian. He uses his abilities to compete for the Newsman of the Year, though he covers his appearance. Between scoops, Jimmy reads Clark Kent's mind and "hears" him think that he is Superman. Jimmy’s rival Vince Regan plans to expose Jimmy at the ceremony, but luckily a Jovian week is equal to 5 Earth days, and Jimmy has reverted to his old self by then. The Jovians declare the experiment a success and help Superman preserve his secret identity.
Other Story
Story Title
The Super Nose for News
Story Line
Jimmy accidentally swallows Professor Potter's Pinocchio serum causing his nose to grow whenever he tells a lie. Lois spots a chance to put Clark on the spot by using the serum on him too.
Other Story
Story Title
The M. C. of the Midnight Scare Theater!
Story Line
When "Midnite Scare Theater" host, "Phanto" is injured, Jimmy stands in as "Neslo", however he is so successful that he literally scares a different viewer to death every evening.
Other Story
Story Title
The Human Skyscraper
Story Line
When Prof. Potter gives Jimmy the wrong pill for a toothache, Jimmy ends up several stories tall, with the mind of a child. Trying to relieve Jimmy's toothache pain, Superman stumbles on the very antidote necessary to reverse Jimmy's transformation.
Other Story
Story Title
The Human Flame-Thrower!
Story Line
An accident involving an experiment of Prof. Potter's gives Jimmy fire-breath. When he accidentally burns $1,000 meant for charity, Jimmy tries to use his abilities to raise replacement funds. In doing so, however, he draws the attention of "Hot Shot" Holton, who forces Jimmy to use his fire-breath to commit robberies. But Jimmy uses his fire-breath to signal Superman, and eventually douses his fire with mere water.
Other Story
Story Title
The Son of Superman
Story Line
Superman adopts Jimmy for a 30 day trial period but then begins to treat Jimmy in a cruel manner.
Other Story
Story Title
Jimmy Olsen's Wedding!
Story Line
Jimmy visits the dentist and, under anesthetic, dreams that he has married Lucy and become a father.
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