Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #117

Jimmy Olsen is unexpectedly transported to a strange alien planet where wearing a superhero cape is mandatory. On this world, capes aren’t just clothing—they determine social rank and power. Jimmy, confused and out of place, is shockingly sold as a slave at auction to a man wearing Superman’s cape.

As he explores the society, he discovers that people wear versions of the Superman, Batman, Robin, and Star Boy capes—each imbued with symbolic significance. Even Perry White, Clark Kent, and others appear in this bizarre scenario. Jimmy gets tangled in the planet’s strange customs, leading to a clash with its rulers. Superman ultimately arrives to help Jimmy expose the truth behind the cape culture, restoring order and returning him home.

This story is a classic example of the late Silver Age Jimmy Olsen comics—offbeat humor, strange alien civilizations, and Superman’s world seen through the lens of a plucky reporter sidekick.

Product Details
Genre	Action, Adventure, All-ages, Humor, Science Fiction, Super-Heroes
Color	Color
Country	USA
Language	English
Release Date	1968-11-28

Personal Details
Collection Status	In Collection

Value Details
Grade	3.0 Good / Very Good
Grader Notes	Physical Condition Assessment Front Cover: Noticeable wear and spine stress, moderate creasing, color loss on edges. Back Cover: Moderate staining near the bottom, tanning throughout. Interior Pages: Complete, tanning typical of newsprint of the era. Centerfold (center page) is detached at the staples but present. Spine: Moderate stress lines, but intact. Corners/Edges: Softened and rounded, some chipping near bottom. Staples: Attached except for centerfold, no major rust visible. Defect Notes: Centerfold detached, moderate staining on back cover, edge wear, overall solid but well-loved copy.