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Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #57

DC · Series began 1954 · December 1961

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Dates

Cover date: December 1961
On sale: October 5, 1961
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Curt Swan, Lou Cameron, Henry Boltinoffinks: Stan Kaye, Lou Cameron, Henry Boltinoffletters: Ira Schnapp, Henry Boltinoffscript: Jerry Siegel, Jack Schiff, Henry Boltinoff

Stories

Jimmy Olsen Marries Supergirl! Part 1 · 7.67 pages
Linda is exposed to red kryptonite and loses her memory and her powers. With her memory and powers gone, Linda and Jimmy become romantically involved and, in due time, they get married. Eventually, the effects of the red kryptonite fade and Linda becomes apprehensive about telling Jimmy her secret – that she’s really Supergirl.
[Jimmy Olsen Marries Supergirl!] Part II: Jimmy Olsen's Two Brides! · 8.67 pages
Linda gradually introduces her Supergirl persona to Jimmy as a means of slowly revealing her secret identity to her husband.
The Doomed Reporter! · 8.67 pages
Jimmy receives a tip that some convicts, being transported by train, will attempt an escape. Jimmy goes undercover to get the story on the escape attempt.

Reprinted in

Action Comics (1938), The Superman Family (1974), DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories (2005), DC Finest: Supergirl: The Girl of Steel (2025), Super Adventure Comic (1960)