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Issue: 80 Page Giant Magazine #2
Publication Date: September 1964
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Issues: #2 of 56 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 06/18/1964
Volume: none
Pages: 84
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (9 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger
Disclose Notes: Beginning with this issue, indicia reads "80 PAGE GIANT Magazine." Previous issue was titled simply "80 PAGE GIANT."

Originally advertised in DC books cover-dated August 1964 as Jimmy Olsen Annual #1 before the decision was made to consolidate all DC's "Annual" books into one series. Before printing, the word "Annual" was removed from the cover and "No. 2" was hastily lettered above the logo.

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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Jimmy Olsen's Greatest Adventures with His Pal, Superman!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Superman; Lucy Lane
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Jimmy Olsen

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The War Between Superman and Jimmy Olsen!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alvin Schwartz
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; El Gar Kur (villain)
Synopsis: 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.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #253 published June 1959
was The War between Jimmy Olsen and Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
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Coming... Super-Attractions!

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; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane, Adventure Comics
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Pages: 0.33
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The E-L-A-S-T-I-C Lad

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 [Elastic Lad]; Superman; "Silky" Smith [also as Prof. Bolton]
Synopsis: 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.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #31 published September 1958
was The E-L-A-S-T-I-C Lad [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: origin & 1st appearance Elastic Lad
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The Jimmy Olsen from Jupiter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alvin Schwartz
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 [Clark Kent]; Edmund Willis; Barry Brand; Perry White; Vince Regan; Jeff Wacker; Dr. Wilmington
Synopsis: 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.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #32 published October 1958
was The Jimmy Olsen from Jupiter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9.67
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The Further Feats of E-l-a-s-t-i-c Lad

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
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Pages: 0.33
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The Super Nose for News

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 [Clark Kent]; Professor Potter; Lois Lane; Perry White
Synopsis: 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.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #32 published October 1958
was The Super Nose for News [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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The Scoops That Were Never Printed

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
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Pages: 0.33
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The M C of the Midnight Scare Theater!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Bernstein
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): John Forte
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen [as Neslo]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Lucy Lane; Lois Lane; Phanto
Synopsis: 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.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #38 published July 1959
was The MC of the Midnight Scare Theater! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8.67
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): World's Finest Comics
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Pages: 0.33
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The Human Skyscraper

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 [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Prof. Potter; Flying Newsroom; "Wonders" Wilson
Synopsis: 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.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #28 published April 1958
was The Human Skyscraper [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Human Flame-Thrower!

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; Prof. Potter; Perry White; "Hot Shot" Holton
Synopsis: 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.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #33 published December 1958
was The Human Flame-Thrower! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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Coming... Super-Attractions!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman; Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen; Superboy
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Pages: 0.33
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The Son of Superman

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
Synopsis: Superman adopts Jimmy for a 30 day trial period but then begins to treat Jimmy in a cruel manner.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #30 published August 1958
was The Son of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Jimmy Olsen's Wedding!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Bernstein
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): John Forte
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Superman [Clark Kent]; Lucy Lane [Lucy Olsen]; James S. Olsen Jr.; Lois Lane
Synopsis: Jimmy visits the dentist and, under anesthetic, dreams that he has married Lucy and become a father.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #38 published July 1959
was Jimmy Olsen's Wedding! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.67
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Jimmy Olsen's Super-Pals

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
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Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Be first in your neighborhood...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Watch for These Great Stories in the Next Issue of the Giant Jimmy Olsen

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. House ad for next issue of 80 Page Giant Jimmy Olsen showing cover reproductions of Jimmy Olsen #16, 17, 35 & 44.

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