SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #82

Pre-1977 single edition, so no direct/newsstand distinction applies. Cover shows moderate wear: visible spine stress lines and a couple of small ticks along the spine, mild corner softness at top right and bottom left, and slight surface soiling/discoloration especially near the left edge. There's a small crease near the bottom left corner and light edge wear throughout, but colors remain bright with no major tears or missing pieces. Book is in a protective sleeve; interior and back cover were not assessed.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #82 is a routine entry in DC's long-running humor-adventure spinoff, part of the mid-1960s run that paired Superman's cast with lighthearted science-fiction plots and transformation gimmicks typical of the era. The title regularly featured Jimmy Olsen alongside Superman, Lois Lane, and Perry White, and issue #82 continues that formula without introducing a character, creative milestone, or story point that price guides or collector consensus treat as historically significant.

Market data for this issue is sparse, reflecting its status as a mid-run filler book rather than a sought-after key. Certified sales activity is thin across the grade spectrum, with the bulk of recorded pricing clustered at a single upper-mid grade point and essentially no transaction history at the top or bottom of the census. This pattern is typical of Silver Age DC humor titles that were widely read but are not actively chased by specialists, meaning value is driven largely by general Silver Age collecting interest and condition scarcity rather than character or creator demand.

This issue trades as a completionist or bulk-run item for Superman family collectors assembling the Jimmy Olsen series rather than as a standalone target. Low-grade raw copies move cheaply and are typically purchased to fill gaps in long runs; mid-grade raw copies see modest, steady interest from readers and set-builders. High-grade certified examples are scarce on the census and would command a real premium at sale, but the near-total absence of top-grade transaction history means such a sale would likely be priced on rarity and condition census standing more than on established comparables.