Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen ##5
DC Comics • Weather-Bird Shoe Store / Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
Writer
Otto Binder
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (interior identification)
Publication Date
May-June 1955
Cover Variant
Weather-Bird Giveaway Edition (Variant Cover)
Printing
First Printing (Promotional)
Comic Description
Features Jimmy Olsen in 'The Million-Dollar Jimmy Olsen' and other stories. As a promotional giveaway for Weather-Bird Shoes, this version replaces the standard DC cover with a minimalist advertising wrapper. Key Silver Age title.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy spine wear with visible edge fraying and small tears. Several circular stickers applied directly to the cover surface. Significant tanning/yellowing of the cover stock. Rounded corners and possible moisture staining near the bottom edge. Staple oxidation likely present from visible rust staining.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60 / Graded: $100 - $150 (depends heavily on internal page condition)
Recent Sales
Giveaway variants for this era often sell for a premium over standard copies to completest collectors; however, condition dictates price. Similar low-grade Silver Age giveaways have recently sold in the $35-$50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current state. The presence of stickers on the cover is a major defect that would result in a 'Qualified' grade or a very low numerical grade. The cost of grading exceeds the value of the final product.
Notable Features
Weather-Bird Shoe Store promotional wrap. These were distributed at retail shoe stores rather than newsstands. Sticker on front identifies issue as Jimmy Olsen #5.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1950s newsprint and promotional paper stock. The Weather-Bird logo and 'Full Color' typography match known promotional iterations from Peters Shoe Company.