Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen ##107
DC Comics • Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (Vol. 1)
Writer
Leo Dorfman
Interior Artist
Pete Costanza
Cover Artist
Neal Adams
Publication Date
December 1967
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (12 cent cover price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Rise and Fall of Superman!' where Superman is publicly humiliated and forced to work as a street sweeper. Jimmy Olsen observes Superman's fall from grace and attempts to uncover the mystery behind the Man of Steel's sudden degradation and loss of powers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress with very small color-breaking ticks. Slight corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor edge wear on the right side. The yellow cover remains vibrant with minimal foxing or tanning visible from the front view. Centering is slightly shifted to the left.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 7.5): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $40 to $70. Graded 9.0+ copies have cleared $200 in certain auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Optional. The issue features a classic Neal Adams cover, which adds desirability. If a press and clean can bump this to an 8.0 or 8.5, professional grading is worthwhile. As-is, it is a high-quality collector's copy.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age cover work by the legendary Neal Adams. Features a 'humiliation' style plot typical of the era. No UPC (pre-dates barcodes).
Authentication Notes
The 12-cent cover price, paper texture visible in scans (matte finish typical of 60s newsprint), and staple placement appear consistent with authentic 1967 DC National Comics production.