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WARNING : Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman / Superman : World ’s Finest # 28 !
Superman’snewest substitute has arrived , and it ’s someone completely unexpected — none other than the Daily Planet ’s own Jimmy Olsen ! However , Jimmy is far from your average Superman copycat ; he comes equipped with a fifth - dimensional power - up and a costume that set up a screaming and whole unequaled wrench on the Man of Steel ’s classical S - Shield .
Jimmy Olsen carry on the role of Superman as the new and improved ‘ Super Jimmy ! ’
Mark Waid , Dan Mora , and Travis Mercer’sBatman / Superman : World ’s Finest#28 preserve from where the last issue leave off , with some of DC ’s greatest poor boy confrontingthe freshly introduced Doom - Mite .
However , as Batman , Bat - Mite , and Superman are cast out to the 6th proportion and DC ’s other mightiest zep succumb to Doom - Mite ’s overwhelming power , the fate of the world falls into the hands of the most unlikely champion — Jimmy Olsen . In this issue , fan see Jimmy trading in his signature camera for Superman ’s suit , albeit with one notable change to the iconic dress .
Jimmy Olsen swaps out Superman ’s Greco-Roman S - Shield for an ‘ SJ - Shield . '
Superman’s Classic S-Shield Gets a Twist as the Daily Planet’s Jimmy Olsen Takes Over as the New Man of Steel
Jimmy Olsen takes on the role of Superman as the novel and improved ‘ Super Jimmy ! ’ However , this fifth - dimensional power - up – courtesy of Mister Mxyzptlk – also comes witha major tress to the Superman suit of clothes : it swaps out the classical S - Shield for an ‘ SJ - Shield,’an obvious nod to the young bearer of the Man of Steel ’s curtain , likely standing for ‘ Super Jimmy . ’ Additionally , the SJ - Shield is conspicuously featured on the back of his cape . This twist in the Superman rig perfectly reflects the lite - hearted mirthfulness that has defined Waid and Mora ’s discharge , showcasing just one of the many delightful touches .
Some rooter who are n’t captivate up onWaid and Mora’sBatman / Superman : World ’s Finestrun may wonder how Jimmy acquired his new courtship and super position . The answer can be summed up in two Christian Bible — Mister Mxyzptlk . This fifth - dimensional being , much like Bat - Mite , is apprehensive of Doom - Mite but possesses powers that could potentially equal his . rather of confronting this new and overpower baddie directly , Mister Mxyzptlk bestow his fifth - dimensional abilities upon Jimmy , compelling the Daily Planet journalist to become the DCU ’s solitary promise . With his newfound powers , Jimmy undergoes a transmutation inspired by his favorite superhero and friend — Superman .
‘Super Jimmy’ Is the PERFECT Upgrade for Such a Classic Albeit Underrated Superman Character
Jimmy Olsen is one of DC ’s most classicand long - establish character , debuting inAction Comics#6 in November 1938 in the storySuperman ’s Phony Manager . However , it ’s deserving noting that Jimmy was unnamed in this initial appearance . Therefore , his first functionary and named appearance in comics occur inSuperman#13 ( 1941 ) by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster . Despite being a case root in Superman ’s other comic history , Jimmy has in the main serve as a supporting character . Therefore , Waid and Mora ’s conclusion to place Olsen front and centre in the dangerous undertaking ofWorld ’s Finestwith this new force - up is unfeignedly giving this classicSupermancharacter the care he merit .
Batman / Superman : World ’s Finest # 28is available now from DC Comcis !
BATMAN / SUPERMAN : WORLD ‘S FINEST # 28 ( 2024 )
The icon who launched the total humanity of superheroes , the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash state on Earth and be raise as Clark Kent . The world have it off him better as Superman , the Man of Steel , the loss leader of the Justice League , and the most well - make love hero in the DC Comics Universe . Blessed with the baron of a daemon , Kal - El of Krypton campaign enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth , justness , and a good tomorrow .
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
