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
Publication Date
June 1958
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Featuring 'The Amazing Spectacles of Dr. X!' Jimmy Olsen finds a pair of glasses that allow him to see into the future, where he witnesses Superman apparently trying to kill him by destroying his plane. The issue further explores the Silver Age trope of Superman performing seemingly cruel acts that have a benevolent hidden motive.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear with multiple stress lines and color breaks; bottom left corner blunting; edge wear along the right side; visible crease on the top right corner near the Comics Code Authority stamp; general surface scuffing and minor soiling/tanning representative of Silver Age paper.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40.00 - $70.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $120.00 - $160.00.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (VG) range from $50 to $85. A CGC 7.0 sold for approximately $250 in late 2023.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the owner seeks long-term preservation. A professional clean and press might elevate it to a 4.5 or 5.0, but the current value may not justify the grading costs unless it is part of a high-grade run.
Notable Features
Features a classic Silver Age 'dickish Superman' cover; 10-cent cover price; contains a secondary story 'The Jimmy Olsen from Jupiter'.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1950s DC publication. Paper stock shows correct age-related oxidation; 'Superman DC National Comics' 10c logo is correctly aligned; 'June No. 29' date stamp and Comics Code Authority seal match historical production standards.