Meanwhile, in Gotham City, the great Olsen/Batman prank war rages on. An old favorite returns to make heads or tails of just what the heck has been going on. Jimmy does some funny Fraction stuff. Batman is there, too, doing some Lieber stuff. Lex Luthor's kicking around. It's a whole thing.
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen is some damn fine comic-bookery. Read Full Review
Supermans Pal Jimmy Olsen #6 is a stunning issue of comics, one of a so-far tremendous run. The only downside of hitting the midpoint is the knowledge that there are only six issues left in this tremendous series. Read Full Review
This book, month in and month out, is the balm for the dark comics that burn on the shelves. I can only hope, once this maxi-series ends, that we get more of this team and these characters. Read Full Review
This is a very different book. Fraction really has a knack for offbeat stories and it works wonderfully here. The art is quirky and very fun. It may be a book that is a little off the radar. But it is worth finding. It is a very entertaining comic book. Read Full Review
A “lesser” issue of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen is still pretty much superior to everything else out there, and such is the case here. There's just the slightest feeling that Fraction and Lieber tried to rein in the organized insanity so they could progress the plot, even just a little, which takes away just a teensy little bit of the book's goofy charm. Not nearly enough to leave a lasting impression, mind you, but just enough to be noticeable. Still, this book has been nothing but great from the beginning, and when a hilarious cameo from Batman is only the third greatest thing in your issue, you know you've got solid gold there, chums. Read Full Review
This feels like a much better experiment than it does a story at the moment. Read Full Review
Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #6 not only marks the midway point of the series but acts as a set up for the next half. While not featuring an abundance of the titular character or his exploits, it is filled with necessary components that will definitely lead to more hilarity in the future. And, on its own, it's filled with great humor and interesting developments. If anything, this issue proves the series has legs and will continue into 2020 with the same quality it started with. Read Full Review
In which plots are solved, then retroactively unsolved, a serial killer goes on a short-lived spiritual journey, Lex Luthor hates mysteries, Batman loves puns, and Superman does NOT want to hear any spoilers, thank you very much.
There isn't much to say in the face of perfection, except for maybe, like, "woooah!". But then "woooah!" makes you sound either like a simpleton, a toddler, or both (a simpletoddler?) so let's just say Jimmy Olsen #6 is perfect.
Fraction and Lieber are KILLING it, and if this book doesn't get at least nominated for an Eisner, SDCC can eat my Superman-themed shorts.
Prelude:
Fraction has been amazing on Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen. Now that we are at the halfway mark, let's see how things are hanging for Jimmy.
The Good:
Man, every scene in this issue was great.
Fleshed out some backstory on the events we know. Nathan Guy was especially fun.
Lieber's art is great. I mean, it's great in every issue so far but it was above that here.
I never knew I needed Superman to go Ah-La-La-La-La but it was great and funny as hell.
The ending scene in Gotham was one of this issue's highlights.
The Bad:
Nothing.
Conclusion:
Man, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen continues to be utterly amazing every single issue.
This series gets funnier and funnier as Fraction continues to piece this story together
Batman always wins, Jimphony.
This is an amazing book.
I don't know what it is, but I feel like I'm just not as into this series as most people seem to be. The story-telling method just isn't really working for me, and the humour is only landing some of the time. Some of the issues are better than others, but overall, it's just been okay. I really want to like this more than I currently do.
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