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Issue: Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #37
Publication Date: June 1959
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Issues: #37 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: 04/07/1959
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound (#95, 104, 113, 122, 131)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Sorry to rob you of a homer, Superman.
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #3 published April 2009
as The Elastic Lad of Metropolis! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Subject Matter
Character(s): Joe Weider (photo); Clancy Ross (photo)
First Line: The $10,000 challenge only Joe Weider dares to make!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Superman's Super-Rival!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Superman [Clark Kent]; Mysterio (a Superboy robot)
First Line: Jimmy Olsen had always been Superman’s devoted pal-- until one day another mighty figure appears to claim Jimmy’s friendship!
Synopsis: Introducing Mysterio, a new super-hero wrapped in lead foil who really wants to be Jimmy's best friend.
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In Content Item: Flag80 Page Giant Magazine #13 published August 1965
as Superman's Super-Rival! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #3 published April 2009
as Superman's Super-Rival! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8.67
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First Line: A fisherman called “Stinger” Ray...
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Pages: 0.33
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Fred Finds a Way!

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Subject Matter
Genres: informational, opinion
Character(s): Fred; Jimmy; baseball coach
First Line: What’s the matter, Fred?
Synopsis: Fred finds that there are other ways to participate in his favorite activity of baseball, despite physical limitations or being rejected for the team.
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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Jerry
First Line: There! I wrote the most beautiful love letter to Amy!
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Pages: 0.67
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Coming Super-Attractions...

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Feature(s): Action Comics; Adventure Comics; Superboy
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Pages: 0.33
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The Jimmy Olsen Signal-Watch!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Superman [Clark Kent]; Lucy Lane; Lois Lane; Tommy
First Line: Zee… zee… zee…!
Synopsis: For her birthday, Jimmy gives Lucy Lane a Jimmy Olsen signal watch so he can be her "genie" for a day. Unfortunately, today he's also modeling his wardrobe of odd getups for his Fan Club. So everytime Lucy calls, he's in some sort of inappropriate outfit.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #95 published August 1966
as The Jimmy Olsen Signal-Watch! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #3 published April 2009
as The Jimmy Olsen Signal-Watch! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7.67
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First Line: A great golfer they call “Driver” Carr...
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Character(s): Jimmy Olsen
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters by Billy Davis, Johnny Taylor, Gary Bendel, Nick Velch, Bob Linton, Eugene J. Buie, Harriet Yavers, David Todd, and John Merry.
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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Peg; Biff Baker
First Line: Then in the third period we came back and tied the score!
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Clyde Beatty & Cole Bros. Circus at Palisades Amusement Park

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Character(s): Superman; Emmett Kelly
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Pages: 1
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The Elastic Lad of Metropolis!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen [Elastic Lad]
Synopsis: Lois accidentally gives both Clark and Jimmy a drink of Professor Potter's elastic serum. Jimmy becomes Elastic Lad, but Superman must figure out a way to cover for the fact that the serum doesn't effect him.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #104 published August 1967
as The Elastic Lad of Metropolis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]with a modified last page
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #46 [Direct Sales] published March 1984
as The Elastic Lad of Metropolis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #3 published April 2009
as The Elastic Lad of Metropolis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7.67
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First Line: There was once a bowler name Chris...
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First Line: Do you want spending money?
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Disclose Notes: Sold by Wilson Chemical Co.
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