Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ##79
DC Comics • Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol. 1
Writer
Leo Dorfman
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (penciller), George Klein (inker)
Publication Date
September 1964
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Red-Krypton Beatle! Jimmy Olsen forms a band and Superman is affected by Red Krypton, causing him to dance uncontrollably to the beat. Features a classic Silver Age kitsch cover referencing Beatlemania.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, rounded corners, minor surface scuffing, and visible tanning or yellowing consistent with age. Slight impact on the bottom right corner of the cover image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20-$45; Graded (CGC 4.0): $60-$90
Recent Sales
CGC 4.0 copies typically sell between $55 and $75. Raw copies in mid-to-low grade frequently sell for approximately $30 on auction platforms.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The market value in this condition does not significantly outweigh the costs of grading, shipping, and pressing.
Notable Features
Iconic Beatles parody/reference cover. Early Silver Age appearance of DC's musical humor. No significant first appearances, but highly sought by pop-culture crossover collectors.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 12-cent silver age DC comic. Paper stock shows correct age-related oxidation; typography and 'Ben-Day' dots in the coloring are consistent with 1964 offset lithography.