Jimmy Olsen

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Jimmy Olsen
Aliases:	James Bartholomew Olsen; Elastic Lad; Mister Action ; Gravedigger Lad; Turtle Boy; Agent Double-5; Superman's Pal
Continuity:	DC Universe
Notability:	Supporting character
Type:	Photographer
Gender:	Male
Race:	Human
Location:	Metropolis
Relatives:	Jake Olsen (father) Sarah Olsen (mother)
Status:	Alive
First:	Action Comics #6 (Golden Age) Man of Steel #2 (Modern Age)

Notes & Trivia

• The character of Jimmy Olsen was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.

• Although Jimmy Olsen has appeared as early as Action Comics #6. It wasn't until Action Comics #13 that he was given a name.

• The modern origin of Jimmy Olsen establishes that he was born in Yonkers, New York and moved to Metropolis while still a teenager.

• Superman and his supporting cast had their origins rewritten in the Man of Steel series written by John Byrne, following the Crisis on Infinite Earths in 1985-1986. This was part of many sweeping changes made to continuity in the Post-Crisis DC Universe. These stories would be considered the definitive history until his origins were revised again in Superman: Birthright, written by Mark Waid in 2003.

• The DC Universe heavily changed its continuity into the DCnU following the events of Flashpoint in 2011. This was part of an effort to make storylines more accessible to newer readers, beginning with the New 52. This new timeline combined elements from the DCU, Vertigo Universe and Wildstorm Universe while drastically changing the origins and histories of characters.

See also

Media

Superman Superman films Superman programs

Superman novels Superman serials Superman comic books

The World of Superman

Superman characters Superman villains Superman organizations

Superman items Superman locations Superman storylines

Superman miscellaneous

Superman galleries Superman appearances Superman merchandise Superman disambiguations

Superman creators Superman writers Superman artists Superman miscellaneous

External Links

• Jimmy Olsen at DCDP
• Jimmy Olsen at Wikipedia
• Jimmy Olsen at Comic Vine
• Jimmy Olsen at the DCU Guide
• Jimmy Olsen at the DCAU Wiki
• Jimmy Olsen at the Smallville Wiki
• Jimmy Olsen at the Superman Wiki

Appearances

• Comics
• Films
• Television
• Novels
• Video games
• Other

Golden Age Earth-Two Silver Age Action Comics 241 Action Comics 269 Action Comics 277 Action Comics 286 Action Comics 309 Action Comics 493 Daring New Adventures of Supergirl 3 DC Comics Presents 41 DC Comics Presents 52 Superman 127 Superman 129 Superman 135 Superman 240 Superman 305 Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane 13 Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 9 Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 37 Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 48 Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 62 Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 65 Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 68 Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 84 Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 133 Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 139 Wonder Woman 300 (Cameo appearance only) Post-Crisis Action Comics 595 Action Comics 645 Action Comics 712 Action Comics 845 Action Comics 874 Action Comics 1007 Adventures of Superman 424 Adventures of Superman 442 Adventures of Superman 443 Adventures of Superman 500 Adventures of Superman 501 Adventures of Superman 517 Adventures of Superman 543 Batman 609 Countdown to Final Crisis 19 Man of Steel 2 Man of Steel 5 Superman Vol 2 4 Superman Vol 2 5 Superman Vol 2 16 Superman Vol 2 17 Superman Vol 2 19 Superman Vol 2 19 New 52 Rebirth Action Comics 1000 Man of Steel Vol 2 2 Alternate continuities All Star Superman 9

Live action

• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
• Supergirl: The Movie
• Superman: The Movie
• Superman II
• Superman III
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
• Superman and the Mole Men
• Superman Returns

Animated

• Death of Superman, The

The Adventures of Superman

Adventures of Superman: Superman on Earth Adventures of Superman: The Haunted Lighthouse Adventures of Superman: The Unknown People (Part 1) Adventures of Superman: The Unknown People (Part 2) Adventures of Superman: The Man Who Could Read Minds Adventures of Superman: The Last Knight

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: Pilot Lois & Clark: Requiem for a Superhero Lois & Clark: I've Got a Crush on You Lois & Clark: Toy Story Lois & Clark: The Family Hour

Smallville

Smallville: Cure Smallville: Prey Smallville: Identity Smallville: Finale

Supergirl

Supergirl: Pilot Supergirl: Stronger Together Supergirl: Fight or Flight Supergirl: Livewire Supergirl: How Does She Do It? Supergirl: Hostile Takeover Supergirl: Blood Bonds Supergirl: Strange Visitor from Another Planet Supergirl: Bizarro Supergirl: Truth, Justice and the American Way Supergirl: Solitude Supergirl: Falling Supergirl: World's Finest Supergirl: Manhunter Supergirl: Myriad Supergirl: Better Angels Supergirl: The Adventures of Supergirl Supergirl: Luthors Supergirl: City of Lost Children Supergirl: Nevertheless, She Persisted Supergirl: Girl of Steel Supergirl: Triggers Supergirl: Far from the Tree Supergirl: The Faithful Supergirl: Wake Up Supergirl: Legion of Super-Heroes Supergirl: For Good Supergirl: Schott Through the Heart

Superman: The Animated Series

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (Part 2) Superman: Fun and Games Superman: Little Girl Lost (Part 1) Superman: Obsession

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