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Issue: Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #5
Publication Date: May 1955
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Issues: #5 of 163 Issues (164 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/15/1955
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Mort Weisinger (actual)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age, then Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #95, 104, 113, 122, 131)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Reprinted From1
reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets1
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The Story of Superman's Souvenirs

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Superman
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as The Story of Superman's Souvenirs [Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #5 cover] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Boy Olympics!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Ray Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Superman; Perry White; Tommy Blair; Cal Dawson
Synopsis: With a rival newspaper going out of business, Jimmy helps the paperboys put on a showcase of their talents to help raise money to save their jobs.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagColossal Comic #13 published April 1960
as The Boy Olympics! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as The Boy Olympics! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): H. T. Elmo
Penciller(s): H. T. Elmo
Inker(s): H. T. Elmo
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): H. T. Elmo
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Quick Quiz
First Line: How many volumes did the Chinese Encyclopedia printed in 1726…have?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: puzzle page
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stewart-Warner Bike Speedometers
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Binky Gives "Tips on Camping!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Binky
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Brain of Steel!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Ray Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Superman; Lois Lane; Professor Todd; Jumbo
Synopsis: A new computer is installed at the Daily Planet. When Clark ends up handcuffed to Lois the computer is able to tell Jimmy how to stop various disasters, preventing Lois from finding out that Clark is Superman.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as The Brain of Steel! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Lit-Win
Penciller(s): Lit-Win
Inker(s): Lit-Win
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Lit-Win
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daffy & Doodle
First Line: Gosh, I'm hungry! Let's go to a restaurant!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #135 published August 1949
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Al Capp]
Penciller(s): ? [as Al Capp]
Inker(s): ? [as Al Capp]
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Fearless Fosdick; Wildroot Cream-Oil
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Shorty
First Line: In the old days it was gold prospecting...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Mystery in the Maine Woods

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Story of Superman's Souvenirs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Ray Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Killer Burke; Superman; Lefty Orton (in flashback); Superman; Lex Luthor (in flashback)
Synopsis: Killer Burke breaks into Jimmy's apartment and tries to use Jimmy's Superman souvenirs to escape the police.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #128 published April 1970
as The Story of Superman's Souvenirs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #15/1970 published July 1970
as 1001 Souvenirs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as The Story of Superman's Souvenirs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Action Comics; Adventure Comics
First Line: To the boys and girls of America...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Little Pete
First Line: Oh Pete, come on over here, will you!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Judy and Jim Defy Savage Gorilla!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ray Thompson [as R. T.] (signed)
Inker(s): Ray Thompson [as R. T.] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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