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"The Murderous Magnaman!": Jimmy Olsen is taken to the small nation of Duxania to try and discover the secret weakness of the super-villain Magnaman before he can kill the Duxanian king. He seemingly does so, and is dubbed a Duke of Duxani

Quote1 You'll do your explaining to SUPERMAN, my phoney friends! Anybody who acts tough with ME is sure to get what-for from my pal, so ... Quote2
Jimmy Olsen

Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #112 is an issue of the series Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (Volume 1) with a cover date of July, 1968. It was published on May 28, 1968.

Synopsis for "The Murderous Magnaman!"

Jimmy Olsen is taken to the small nation of Duxania to try and discover the secret weakness of the super-villain Magnaman before he can kill the Duxanian king. He seemingly does so, and is dubbed a Duke of Duxania by King Otgar. It turns out they've been duped about Magnaman's "one weakness," but Magnaman accidentally perishes when his super powers unexpectedly wear off in the middle of a complicated hoax in which he disguised himself as Superman and had himself buried alive.

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  • Magnaman (Klarz), "the Superman of Duxania" (Origin) (Flashback and main story) (Single appearance; dies)

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  • Jimmy Olsen Fan Club
  • King Otgar of Duxania (Single appearance)
  • Princess Vannia of Duxania (Single appearance)
  • Sir Damien Thork (Single appearance) (Dies in flashback)
  • A superpowered gopher
  • Legion of Super-Heroes (Mentioned only)

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Synopsis for "Jimmy the Red, Thor's Best Pal"

This story is reprinted from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #55.

Jimmy Olsen is sent back in time to the era of the ancient Vikings, where he becomes the best pal of the mighty Thor and helps him battle the wicked Loki.

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