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Sorry , Batman , but it seemsJimmy Olsenmay have overtaken The Dark Knight ’s role as the " World ’s Greatest Detective " by unraveling a mystery that even the corporate intellects ofSuperman , Robin , and Batman could n’t snap . In addition to Jimmy ’s newfound detective prowess , it looks like DC is putting the fact-finding lensman back into the spot in various Superman - centrical projects .
Batman / Superman : World ’s Finest#13 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora kick off with the backwash of a Bat - Mite and Mr. Mxyzptlk incident . In this incident , the two fifth - dimensional rascal had been impersonating Batgirl and Supergirl , successfully flim-flam Batman , Superman , and Robin .
Both Kara and Barbara are evenly surprised and confused that the imps managed to deceive Batman with his renowned detective skills and Superman with his super senses . Astonishingly , the only somebody not fooled by the pixy ' joke was Jimmy , thanks tohis trusty camera .
DC is actively spotlight Jimmy Olsen in various major projects across different originative medium , include comic , animated television receiver show , and picture show .
The Daily Planet’s Jimmy Olsen Replaces Batman as World’s Great Detective
Superman reveal that the magical illusions created by the imp were directly linked to their brain , induce them to comprehend Batgirl and Supergirl alternatively of the scallywag . However , it was Jimmy ’s camera that enabled them to see through the illusion and discern the true statement . By capture a pic , Jimmy unveiled the rapscallion instead of the two heroines , breaking the illusion ’s hold . Upon memorize that Jimmy was the one who in the end unraveled the conjuration , Supergirl establish Batman a sidelong glimpse and remarks , “ Not the World ’s Greatest Detective , ” implying doubt about Bruce ’s deserving of that title .
Jimmy Olsen first debut ( though unidentified ) in 1938’sAction Comics#6 by Jerry Siegel , Joe Shuster , and Paul Lauretta , nearly a year before Batman ’s debut in Detective Comics # 27 .
However , Batman fleetly defends his title to the World ’s Greatest Detectivetitle in answer to Supergirl ’s skepticism with a simpleton , " Who do you remember indicate he take the characterisation ? " This adds a humourous twist to the situation , withBatman seem somewhat defensive , as if authentically feeling his title is threatened by Daily Planet photojournalist Jimmy Olsen . Jimmy , on the other hand , seems content just to be part of the group dynamics , showing no desire to lie in call to Batman ’s title for himself .
DC Is Putting Jimmy Olsen Back in the Spotlight in Comics, TV, and Movies!
While Jimmy may still have a recollective way of life to go before claiming the World ’s Greatest Detective title for himself , that does n’t mean he wo n’t be a significant presence in the DCU through other avenues . DC is actively highlight Jimmy Olsen in various major projects across unlike creative medium , including comics , animated TV shows , and movies . On the comic side of matter , Jimmy extend to be a recurring character inMark Waid’sBatman / Superman : World ’s Finestrun .
Moreover , the photojournalist plays a primal role in the animated seriesMy Adventures with Superman , which will be receiving its own amusing adaptation begin June 4 , 2024 . Jimmy is also poised to be one of the central fibre inJames Gunn’sSuperman : Legacy(2025 ) film . With such divers undertaking on his plate , Jimmy Olsenhas mint to keep him busy without needing to vie forBatman’sWorld ’s Greatest Detective title .
Batman / Superman : World ’s Finest # 13is available now from DC Comics !
BATMAN / SUPERMAN : WORLD ‘S FINEST # 13 ( 2023 )
