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Issue: Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #5
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
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)
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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
Format Notes:  
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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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The Story of Superman's Souvenirs

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Jimmy Olsen; Superman
Here’s another souvenir of one of my adventures, Jimmy!
Reprinting
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)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Do you want spending money?
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Miscellaneous
1
Inside front cover.
The Boy Olympics!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
superhero
Jimmy Olsen; Superman; Perry White; Tommy Blair; Cal Dawson; Ted; Luke; Miranda
In Metropolis, cub reporter Jimmy Olsen owes his loyalty to one of the city’s big newspapers, the Daily Planet!
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
FlagColossal Comic #13 published April 1960
as The Boy Olympics! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as The Boy Olympics! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
8
[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
How many volumes did the Chinese Encyclopedia printed in 1726…have?
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.5
puzzle page
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Set the pace for your bike buddies!
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.5
Binky Gives "Tips on Camping!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
opinion, teen
Binky
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
The Brain of Steel!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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?
Subject Matter
superhero
Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Superman; Lois Lane; Professor Todd; Jumbo Jones
Presenting “Scoop,” the newest and most fabulous member of the Daily Planet staff!
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
FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as The Brain of Steel! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
8
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Daffy; Doodle
Gosh, I'm hungry! Let's go to a restaurant!
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #135 published August 1949
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
0.67
[untitled]

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? [as Al Capp]
? [as Al Capp]
? [as Al Capp]
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?
Subject Matter
humorous
Fearless Fosdick; Prudence Pimpleton
Are you hurt, Fosdick?
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.33
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
In the old days it was gold prospecting...
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Mystery in the Maine Woods

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
mystery
Peter Benson; Ralph Martin
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
2
The Story of Superman's Souvenirs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Jimmy Olsen; Killer Burke; Superman; Lefty Orton (in flashback); Superman; Lex Luthor (in flashback)
Everybody has a hobby.
Killer Burke breaks into Jimmy's apartment and tries to use Jimmy's Superman souvenirs to escape the police.
Reprinting
FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #128 published April 1970
as The Story of Superman's Souvenirs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman #15/1970 published July 1970
as 1001 Souvenirs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as The Story of Superman's Souvenirs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
8
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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?
Subject Matter
Action Comics; Adventure Comics
Superman; Lois Lane; Lana Lane
To the boys and girls of America...
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Miscellaneous
1
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Pete
Oh Pete, come on over here, will you!
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
? (photographs)
? (photographs)
typeset
Subject Matter
Jim Norman; John Luckus
Hi pal! Win $100 as I just did!
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Inside back cover.
Judy and Jim Defy Savage Gorilla!

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
Subject Matter
Judy; Jim
Help!
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Miscellaneous
1
Back cover.

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