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UNIT ECA-023902
SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #76
Silver Age Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen issue from DC's classic sci-fi transformation run
// Unit specification
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-023902 | ~6.0 | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows overall wear consistent with age: mild surface soiling and slight yellowing to the cream background, a faint diagonal crease/soft corner touch at the lower left, and light rubbing at the top edge. Corners appear moderately sharp with only slight blunting, and the spine shows no major stress lines visible in this image, though the book is in a protective sleeve which limits close inspection. No large tears, missing pieces, or color-breaking creases are apparent. Interior and back cover were not assessed, so overall grade could shift once those are examined.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $15 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $40 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $450 |
// Archive commentary
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #76 arrived in April 1964 as part of DC's long-running solo title built around Superman's bumbling but resourceful photographer sidekick. The series during this period specialized in whimsical, high-concept science-fiction premises — Jimmy transformed into fantastic creatures, granted strange powers, or thrust into offbeat predicaments — usually rendered with the clean, expressive linework associated with the Curt Swan era of Superman family titles. Issue #76 sits within this well-loved but non-landmark stretch of the run; it carries no first appearance, origin story, or other event typically cited by price guides as a key moment for the character or the broader Superman mythos.
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