Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen ##29
DC Comics • Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen Vol. 1
Writer
Otto Binder
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks)
Publication Date
June 1958
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the lead story 'The Amazing Spectacles of Dr. X!' where Jimmy Olsen obtains futuristic glasses that show him Superman seemingly destroying his plane. It follows the typical Silver Age trope of a misunderstood or deceptive vision that puts the hero and sidekick at odds.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with numerous color-breaking stress lines; significant rounding and blunting of corners; visible edge wear and small tears on the left and bottom right; creasing on the right-hand side; general surface soiling and yellowing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 3.0): $75 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-low grade copies of this Silver Age issue range from $25 for heavily worn copies to over $200 for high-grade specimens. A 3.0 copy typically settles in the $40 range raw.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading is not recommended unless the book has personal sentimental value. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission, shipping, and insurance would likely exceed the market value increase for a 3.0 grade copy.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age issue; 10-cent cover price; features the 'Dr. X' storyline; classic Curt Swan interior and cover art; Comics Code Authority seal present top right.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1958 original based on the visible paper oxidation (tanning), 10-cent price point, and era-appropriate ink registration. No signs of restoration or modern reproduction are visible in the photograph.