Description: Action Comics #253 (June 1959) This issue features two main stories: "The War Between Jimmy Olsen and Superman!" and "The Secret of the Super-Orphan!" In "The War Between Jimmy Olsen and Superman!", Jimmy Olsen gains superpowers and turns against Superman, causing chaos and destruction. Superman eventually discovers that Jimmy has been replaced by a Kandorian criminal named El Gar-Kur, who used a machine to switch places with Jimmy. Superman manages to restore Jimmy and defeat El Gar-Kur. The second story, "The Secret of the Super-Orphan!", introduces Supergirl, who is revealed to be Superman's cousin, Kara Zor-El. Supergirl arrives on Earth and joins Superman and Jimmy Olsen in their adventures.. This issue is notable for being the second appearance of Supergirl and for its engaging and action-packed stories.
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Type: Comic Book
Tradition: US Comics
Style: Color
Grade: 2.0 Good
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Language: English
Artist/Writer: Jack Miller, Al Schwartz, Stan Kaye, Henry Boltinoff, Curt Swan, Howard Sherman, Otto Binder, Jim Mooney
Era: Silver Age (1956-69)
Cover Artist: Stan Kaye, Curt Swan
Publisher: DC Comics
Genre: Superheroes, Jungle, Humor/Satire, Adventure, Teen
Publication Year: 1959
Character: Miss Hart, Alura (Flashback), Congo Bill, Congorilla, Professor Simon, Timmy Tate, Jimmy Olsen, Zor-El (Flashback), Tricksy, Peg, Perry White, Superman (Clark Kent), Supergirl (Brief Origin), Superman (Flashback, in Newsreel Footage), El Gar Kur (Villain)
Series Title: Action Comics
Issue Number: 253
