Jimmy Olsen

Jimmy Olsen is a young reporter that works at The Daily Planet. He is known for being a friend of Superman.

Fourth World History
Jimmy Olsen's full history can be found here

New Assignment
After buying the The Daily Planet, the new owner Morgan Edge assigns Jimmy to investigate the Mountain of Judgment in the Wild Area because his youth will keep the locals from distrusting him. Morgan Edge invests heavily in the preparation for the trip, including commissioning the Whiz Wagon

Jimmy Olsen meets The Newsboy Legion in their headquarters to prepare for his new assignment. The Newsboys introduce themselves and show him the Whiz Wagon.

Arrival in The Wild Area
Jimmy pilots the Whiz Wagon to the Wild Area, marveling at the way it handles. Big-Words tells Jimmy that Edge promised the Newsboys would keep the Whiz Wagon if Jimmy completed his assignment. Jimmy promises Big-Words that the Whiz Wagon is as good as theirs.

They arrive at The Wild Area, and are almost immediately attacked by The Outsiders. Taken by surprise, Jimmy is unable to get the Whiz Wagon back in the air because of the trees, and the Whiz Wagon is driven onto a magnetized slab of rock, trapping it.

Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion decide to fight it out instead of trying to escape. The Outsiders pin the Newsboy Legion down with dyna-blasts, but Flipper-Dipper sneaks up the stream and ambushes them. The Newsboy Legion work together to overpower The Outsiders, with Jimmy landing the knockout punch on their leader, Iron Mask. More Outsiders arrive, and Jimmy demands to speak to their leader. The Outsiders reveal that as Jimmy has defeated their leader, their code dictates that he become the leader of the Outsiders.

Finding Superman
While performing a sweep for Raiders, Jimmy and the Outsiders surround Superman in a ring of bikes at Jimmy's order. The Outsiders want to make an example of him to other Raiders, but Jimmy tells the Outsiders that he knows Superman and will personally deal with him. Superman tries to convince Jimmy to back off from the dangerous assignment, adding that he can't trust Morgan Edge. Deciding there's been enough talk from a prisoner, Yango shoots Superman with a Paralyzer Rod that has Kryptonite in its beam, stunning Superman. Jimmy reminds Yango that he gave orders to hold fire.

After Superman is taken to The Habitat and recovers, Jimmy tells Superman the true nature of his assignment- to find out what the the Mountain of Judgment is. To do so, he's also trying to find the original builders of The Habitat and their connection with the Mountain of Judgment. Just then, the ground begins to shake, knocking everyone to the ground. Yango states it comes from the Mountain of Judgment moving, and Jimmy gives orders to begin the hunt, telling Superman not to stop them.

Skills/Powers

 * Journalism - Jimmy is an investigative journalist
 * Driving - Jimmy shows the ability to drive a motorcycle. Jimmy is also chosen by the Newsboy Legion to pilot the Whiz Wagon as they journey to the Wild Area. He controls all three of its modes- aerial, landbound, and seafaring.
 * Aviation - Jimmy is able to fly "light planes and jets" and the aerial mode of the Whiz Wagon.
 * Unarmed Combat - Jimmy is able to hold his own in an unknown discipline of unarmed combat, to the point that he is able to defeat Iron Mask with the aid of Gabby. He prefers punches.

Personality
Jimmy is headstrong and determined, not letting even the threat of danger turn him from finding the truth behind a story.

Clark Kent / Superman
Jimmy and Clark seem to be on good terms at the start of the Saga. Clark expresses concern for Jimmy on his dangerous assignment.

The Newsboy Legion
Jimmy is awed to be in the presence of the Newsboy Legion, calling them "living symbols of a famous legend". He is proud to work with their group.

Appearances
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133

Quotes

 * "I'm on a dangerous assignment, Superman-- and I'm not backing out of it!"
 * -Jimmy Olsen to Superman; Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 17


 * "Superman has a lot to learn about this place-- and about me!"
 * -Jimmy Olsen; Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 18