Comic Book Review: Jimmy Olsen #1 (One Shot)

Jimmy Olsen #1 

Written by Nick Spencer

Art by RB Silva

Letters by Rob Leigh

Published by DC Comics

Jimmy Olsen was a character that I didn't really give a care about even before I was reading all these Superman titles. Sure, he is Superman's Pal and maybe one of this greatest sidekicks ever, but I really find him as uninteresting and boring. Something created just  for comic relief.

But that was before I even read this fucking genius of a comic book written by Nick Spencer. This whole, 71 page one shot clearly established the fact that one of the most recognizable non-powered sidekicks of all time could also be a star in his own right and carry his own - even without The Man Of Steel himself.

Compiling a series of over-the-top, crazy and sometimes out of this world stories, Spencer brings a lot of entertainment filled with some well-timed humor that would make you smirk and laugh. His dialogue is superb, the lines really written very well and thought-of, and he really knows when to deliver that particular punchline that is perfect for every scene. In short, there are no boring moments in Spencer's writing. Not only that, he also delivers a feel-good romantic comedy story amidst all the chaos that's guaranteed to make anyone smile and mushy. 

Jimmy Olsen's New Look...

I haven't read a single issue of the Jimmy Olsen Special, which is described (at least according to Wikipedia) as a monthly backup for Action Comics focusing on the the adventures of Jimmy Olsen in Metropolis. And after stumbling on the DCU blog The Source with a picture of our favorite Superman sidekick, I just got more interested in reading this to see what the writers has to offer. Besides,  the  comic book version of Chloe Sullivan (an original character from the TV show Smallville) debuted on this monthly title too so that gives me at least two reasons to pick this one up, including this week's issue. 

Why the sudden interest you say? Click on the jump so you'd see: