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Issue: Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #8
Publication Date: October 1955
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Issues: #8 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: 08/23/1955
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 15 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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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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Jimmy Olsen, Crooner!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Superman
First Line: Great Scott!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as Jimmy Olsen, Crooner [Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #8 cover] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Draw Bob Hope!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Bob Hope
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Betrayal of Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen [also as Sherlock Holmes Junior]; Superman; Dick Crane; Bart Gordon
First Line: Can you ever imagine Jimmy Olsen being disloyal to his pal Superman?
Synopsis: With this private eye friend Dick Crane in the hospital, Jimmy helps him by taking his next case, finding out Superman's secret identity.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #109 published August 1956
as The Betrayal of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #113 published August 1968
as The Betrayal of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #4/1969 published February 1969
as Verrat an Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as The Betrayal of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for new Schwinn American bike.
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Buzzy Asks: "What Are You Getting Out of School?"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion, teen
Character(s): Buzzy Brown; Jan
First Line: Dig this eager beaver, Buzzy!
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Pages: 1
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Superboy for a Day

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen [also as Superboy]; Superman; Peter Crane; Mrs. Crane; Cal Trent (custodian of the Superboy Museum)
First Line: How would you like to be Superboy for awhile?
Synopsis: Superman and Jimmy Olsen travel to Smallville for Superboy Day. While there Jimmy dresses as Superboy to reenact some of Superboy's exploits.
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as Superboy for a Day [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7.67
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.33
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Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone

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Feature(s): Frontier Fighters; Daniel Boone; Tomahawk
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Varsity Vic; Mr. Jason
First Line: Well, will you be able to fix my car?
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Pages: 1
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Parakeet Fervor

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): John Gould
First Line: According to statistics, Americans are going to the birds, and no wonder
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Text story with masthead illustration.
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Jimmy Olsen, Crooner

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Superman; Perry White; Lois Lane; Charles Gordon
First Line: If you had a choice, which would you rather be-- a cub reporter or a famous young crooner?
Synopsis: A cold gives Jimmy a singing voice that makes him famous but he must decide between being a crooner and a reporter.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagColossal Comic #13 published April 1960
as Jimmy Olsen, Crooner [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman Family #1 published May 2006
as Jimmy Olsen, Crooner [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Bebe
First Line: We've been playing a long time, Bebe!
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Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sold by Niresk Industries, Inc.
Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Tootsie Roll Fudge flavors are coconut and chocolate, and a Tootsie Roll Caramel is also advertised.
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