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[[File:Jimmyolsentransformations_1447.jpg|frame|Either Jimmy is freaking out over his transformations or he's [[Pstandard Psychic Pstance|trying out his new mental powers]] out on you.]]
Jimmy Olsen is "[[Superman]]'s best friend" and the second best known character from the hero's [[Regular Character|supporting cast]]. He was created for the [[The Adventures of Superman (radio)|Superman radio show]] in 1940, mainly as someone for Superman to talk with (besides [[Lois Lane]], who was both a woman/
An anonymous character who looked like Jimmy turned up as early as ''Action Comics'' #6 (November, 1938). But the first actual comic book appearance for Mr. Olsen was ''Superman'' #13 (November-December, 1941). Presumably, he was also created as an [[Audience Surrogate]] for the show's fans, who were mostly young boys. Jimmy also has some resemblance to [[Archie]] (who was also very popular at the time) in that both were impulsive but well-meaning red-haired, freckled teenagers. They even dressed alike, including wearing bowties!
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