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
Features the story 'The Amazing Spectacles of Dr. X!' where Jimmy Olsen obtains glasses that allow him to see into the future, showing him a vision of Superman destroying his plane. It also contains 'The Human Turtle' and 'Jimmy Olsen's Wedding.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Significant wear along the spine including color-breaking stress lines and rounded corners. Front cover shows heavy tanning/yellowing and foxing, especially along the right edge. Visible crease on the bottom left corner. General soiling and surface wear consistent with age and handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 3.0): $75 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-low grade copies range from $25 for heavily worn issues to $150 for mid-range (6.0) specimens. A CGC 3.0 recently sold in the $80 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The cost of grading plus shipping would likely exceed the immediate market value increase for a 3.0 condition copy. A professional press and clean might improve the appearance but likely won't move it higher than a 3.5/4.0 due to structural wear.
Notable Features
Classic Silver Age cover by legend Curt Swan. Includes typical 'Superman behaving badly' trope popular in the era. Features the standard 10 cent price point and the DC National Comics logo.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-accurate 10-cent cover price, aged paper stock (showing natural oxidation), and correct 'Approved by the Comics Code Authority' stamp placement. Staple placement and Ben-Day dot printing patterns are consistent with 1958 production.