Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #28
In "The Spendthrift and the Miser," a mix-up with a magical pill sends Jimmy Olsen soaring to towering heights—literally—while stuck with a child's mind. With Superman racing to find the cure, the situation grows ever more absurd as Jimmy's newfound size and innocence turn everyday moments into wild, unpredictable adventures. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Curt Swan, with inks by Ray Burnley, the cover by Swan and Stan Kaye captures the story's whimsical scale.
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When Prof. Potter gives Jimmy the wrong pill for a toothache, Jimmy ends up several stories tall, with the mind of a child. Trying to relieve Jimmy's toothache pain, Superman stumbles on the very antidote necessary to reverse Jimmy's transformation.
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