Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen Wolfman!

[@davidsanders5652]

I don't know why but my chief concern is that Wolf-man Jimmy was NOT covered in RED fur.

[@gabrielrussell5531]

Fun fact "ye" in "ye olde" is actually "the". There was a character in Olde English called the "thorn" that made the th sound. German printing presses didn't have it so people substituted the similar looking Y and figured you'd get it from context clues.

[@JennFaeAge]

What's better is when you come across people who don't know this so call things "The Ye Olde"

[@Shimarenda]

I remember reading that the thorn was used for the hard "th" as in "the" or "father", with the soft "th" as in "thumb" was written yen as now.

[@KelniusTV]

Just for fun, this is the (upper- & lowercase) thorn symbol: Þ þ Sure, it looks more like P than Y, but as stated, it was used by typesetters. As Y is less common than P, especially to start a word, using the capital Y for thorn gave it more utility for said typesetters.

[@bensneb360]

So Jimmy Olsen, a red head, turned into a werewolf. So you might say the… ginger snaps lol

[@mooncaketin]

@5:33 USD$2000 in 1960 = USD$18,837.97 in 2021. Jimmy, take the f***ing offer! 😄

[@andyf3269]

Good god! Let me drink that stuff then. I’ll gladly be a wolf man every night for that kinda bread 😂

[@NoJusticeNoPeace]

"You shouldn't drink something that just came out of a random crypt from centuries ago." Except there was a long line of people ready to drink the mysterious red mummy juice which oozed out of an Egyptian sarcophagus in 2018, convinced it would make them immortal, turn them into a zombie, or at least give them TikTok social cred.

[@thebandwagonfanpodcast]

Did no one make a comic out of this? The premise writes itself.

[@MoramothHauntz]

They found honey in Tut's tomb that was still edible

[@russellarcher5181]

@@thebandwagonfanpodcast Might have been a "Tales From The Crypt" comic

[@rodneylindsey849]

In a world where people are Challenged to eat Tide Pods & do it , Anything is possible 🤷🏾‍♂️ 🖖🏾

[@MrKodachii]

Did they do it? Are they immortal? Did they try it on toast or an English muffin?? I need to know!!

[@justanotherglorpsdaymornin5097]

I want to see the aftermath of the female supporting cast freaking out that they weren't pretty by Merlin's standards (typical for their silver-age representation) and Lois going full 'Superman's girlfriend' and deciding to marry Merlin so he admits she's pretty.

[@Polycomical]

"Take me to the zoo, Jimmy! I insist!" Now that is definitely Comics Code talk for something.

[@morganrobinson8042]

I would assume it was that generation's version of "The Bad Touch" by Bloodhound Gang.

[@Error_4x5]

Proof that yiffing been around for decades

[@arcadiaberger9204]

My headcanon was that the reason Jack Kirby's "DNA Project" (now known in 21st Century DC COmics as the Cadmus Project) created all those Jimmy Olsen clones was that his cells were a spectacular mess after all of those transformations he went through in the 1960s. That has got to be one of the silliest headcanons ever devised.

[@alexlemonds2838]

If only this story took place in modern times. Jimmy would be the guest of honor at many a furry convention.

[@syntroniccyndi6358]

Risky read but I'm in.

[@fs1568]

DC movies need to add a short Jimmy Olsen film after all of their credit rolls. Regardless if it plays a part in the “cinematic universe” or not. Just full on silver age Jimmy shenanigans.

[@Corey.Coolidge]

If Peter Parker ever met Jimmy Olsen and Casually Comics did a review of that issue, would Sasha change one of their voices, or would they just have the same voice as they talk to each other?

[@macuna1995]

It's one of those questions that keep us up at night.

[@ashleytuchin7693]

It's funny, I was literally just thinking that I'd love to hear Sasha voice a meeting between those two.

[@jpboursaw4469]

Jimmy’s had this problem since he was a CUB Reporter….

[@chrisbaker8533]

Gotta love the "Comics code", and just how many different ways they came up with to get around it. It does make one wonder, if the 'approvers'(aka censors) were just that stupid, or they really just thought the code was that stupid, to allow so many things to just slide by. I vote for the former.

[@jwrush]

One of it's biggest supporters historically was Archie Comics, and basically their entire shtick was finding was to get racy drawings and double entendres

[@browngreen933]

They needed the Comics Code for cover. Getting around it was part of the fun. After all, 12 year old boys were their biggest market.

[@SalinaMoonfall]

Moral guardianship historically has been one big parade of getting stuff past the radar, and a lot of censoring one thing while seemingly overlooking another thing that might be considered objectively more risque, it's not just the comics code but western media in general. And indeed quite often the ones forced to partake in the censorship often poke indirect fun at it, just look at the old dub of Neptune and Uranus from Sailormoon where it was SUPER obvious the VAs knew how stupid the censorship was and took the piss out of it the entire time.

[@RedXlV]

​@@jwrush IIRC, by the time the Comics Code was shut down (due to everyone having abandoned it) in 2011, they'd just been automatically approving all Archie Comics because was assumed they'd never actually cross the line.

[@mariamaravilla9005]

"No woman would kiss me like this". Joke's on you, Superman's pal Jimmy Olsen, some of us are into that lmao

[@wolfstar1253]

I love how this all hinges on “Jimmy can only be transformed back if he’s kissed but all of the girls are afraid and disgusted by his werewolf face” like I love werewolves hell yeah would I kiss one on their little werewolf face. The real issue for me personally is that it’s Jimmy Olson specifically.

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

Jimmy Olsen makes horrible life choices: A Playlist? Yes, please! We want more! Give us more! 😁

[@euansmith3699]

The amalgamation of history, comedy and style makes these videos a real treat. I look forward to the next instalment, even if it doesn't involve Jimmy Olsen.

[@khandimahn9687]

Sometimes the way they worked around the Comics Code was more interesting than the story itself.

[@AussieDragoon]

Mzyztplk's Plan: Step 1) Turn Jimmy into a Wolfman Step 2) Hmmhmfmhmggmgmg Step 3) Profit!

[@desrochessimon3044]

This makes me think that the DC Nation's Farm League version of Jimmy Olsen might be an anthropomorphic wolf named Jimmy Wolfsen.

[@GenerationWest]

Should call the story: "Everybody Hates Jimmy".

[@alionfish5]

Doesn't that describe 80% of Jimmy Olsen's stories during the Silver Age?

[@colerains]

I desperately need these multiple Jimmy stories. I wanna see ALL the Jimmys.

[@karenstarr]

Poor Jimmy. If only the formula said any kiss would do. Then he could get his dream kiss from Superman. Also looking good Sasha.

[@imaaphikanqueen]

It's called the oldest profession for a reason lol

[@wizwonder99]

Sasha, wanted to let you know 😅 you made me do a spit take with my coffee when you were talking about Jimmy and Lucy going to the masquerade and said “you know he’ll just end up having her dress up as Supergirl” 😂😭 btw Thanks for all the great videos 🙌

[@Awestefeld6612]

In the Super Friends Jimmy also went to a masquerade party in his werewolf form. He helped save the day against Felix Faust.

[@crunson2000]

Sasha, Ive been watching your channel for over a year but I dont think Ive ever commented. I just wanted to say you do a wonderful job of presenting these older comics in their proper context. And also I wouldnt know jack about these 60s comics if it werent for you! Thanks!

[@rasheedsanders1067]

The strangest thing in the story to me is that Jimmy likes to just stare at his Superman memorabilia during his free time.

[@ericmiller93]

Not only could he make 2k a night, but he totally could’ve gotten an actress in the film to kiss him. Jimmy is just missing opportunities left and right.

[@dennismason3740]

Mixy almost a Kermit vibe. It's called "swallowing the tongue". Mix-yez-pittle-ick.

[@GoneFishingAmalgam]

It's not called the oldest profession for nothing. They definitely knew what they were doing when they wrote that.

[@DIEGhostfish]

Was Rick Jone's time as A-Bomb with his "Shell" a reference to Jimmy as the Turtle man? Rick basically ended up in a similar position to Jimmy. Though his "Strongest hero" and "Red White and Blue Boyscout" were two separate characters instead of one guy.

[@GarthTheDestroyer]

In retrospect, it just floors me that stories where ugly guys yearn for someone to see the "beauty within," whilst looking for the most outwardly attractive women to do so, are often not interested in their character. Is there a term for that?

[@Persoon56]

Oh Otto Binder, y'know, I wonder just how different the Superman mythos would be different if Binder never stopped writing for Captain Marvel. Some of the stuff Binder came up with seems like equal parts wanting to write CM stories again, and so slowly turning the Superman books into CM books with the serial numbers filed off, and pure spite at what DC did to Fawcett. Either way, I'm glad Binder gave us this...this

[@Mr.Batman1939]

On an unrelated note, you’re outfit reminded me of Bulma from DBZ

[@haldon12]

This brought me so much joy, right down to the "Ye antidote" on the bottle. Love me some transforming Jimmy (and your voice for him - I'll never be able to read a Superman comic without hearing that voice!). More Jimmy transformations (also, maybe more reviews of Jimmy plots from Adventures of Superman?). How many times does Perry threaten to fire Jimmy? I must know!

[@alexbrookes9201]

i feel like jimmy as a wolf would be treated very differently right now especially online

[@buttonmasher7615]

He’d have to fight off furries by the dozen.

[@arcticdino1650]

Jimmy is lucky he didn't catch a disease or food poisoning... or regular poisoning from that bottle

[@Kierste_n]

For anyone wondering $2000 in 1960 was like $19,000 today. Jimmy should have taken the money.

[@bradforddillman7671]

If you don’t think old timey comic creators were in on the jokes, check out Dan DeCarlo’s adult Humorama stuff. This is the guy who drew Betty and Veronica by day and smut gags by night. All wonderful too.

[@browngreen933]

I bought that issue new when I was 12 years old. I had a huge crush on Supergirl.

[@sboinkthelegday3892]

Does anyone find it... odd, that Merlin would have used a Y to replace the traditional English Thorne symbol in 'the', suggesting that these labels were either A) mass produced with types imported from Germany, or B) hand-written by MERLIN who was enough of a zoomer to not appreciate the traditional English typography, and mistakenly wrote Thorne as Y assuming it always was that way? Bonus content: apparently English has ye/you only because this mistyping taught a generation to say ye/you instead of thee/thou. 'The' used here happily survived the transition. Except in some parts of Disneyland. It is argued though that 'ye' evolved independently as well. You tell me, do young people speak like text messages because of text messages, or the other way around? Also thee/thou respond to who/whom, so they have slightly different uses.

[@biffstrong1079]

Jimmy Olsen does have troubles. Ten bucks for a kiss. seems reasonable. Honestly tell your girlfriend. So this last one is just a fantasy where Jimmy gets to kiss everyone?

[@Chris-gq8ev]

Lol, loved the "Oh boy..., My nemesis"

[@ayrialburford8491]

I'm loving this outfit and wig!!

[@spookydookie4046]

*standing applause* 👏 👏 👏 Sasha this one has to go down as one of best of Casually Comics. LMAO many times. Love the Jimmy voice and Lucy Lane voice. Love how you present the story. You look like a super villain (that is a compliment) "Are you walking or working" lmao i gotta use that one someday. So many good jokes in this video. Great work Sasha! You are on fire! 🔥

[@ScottBryanMuseslave]

Great video! That shirt would be perfect for a Plasticman review. It reminds me of his shirt.

[@alionfish5]

I love Lana's thought process : Is kissing Jimmy Olsen going to make me closer to marry Superman? If not, Can i use it against Lois? , It's a miracle that she didn't began to marry everyone she sees just to one-up Lois...

[@UncleMuin]

This was a hilarious romp of a video. Thank you. As an Old Guy (tm) let me just confirm, yes, we got the streetwalker references way back when. Congrats on the new ink. I adore good ink. (I just got a new piece myself, two weeks back)

[@noneya3635]

Jimcel Olsen at it again.

[@ce_rouse]

Jimmy's a fool, $2,000 a week in 1960 was worth close to $19,000 in today's dollars! Werewolf at night here I come! 🌒👨🌓🧔‍♂🌕🐺

[@michaelturner2806]

Lois does a kiss without a marriage proposal first? Shocking!

[@AlishaDear]

Sasha, I love this look so much! The wig, the glasses, the make up, and the outfit!!! I always love your dressing up but this is definitely my favorite! 💙❤️

[@fredcampbell4066]

Ah Otto, you mad genius.

[@JK.Patterson]

I'm late because I'm at school, but thank you for bringing back the Playlist. - Jimmy Olsen Simp FOREVER!

[@terrylhills7349]

So what you're trying to say is Jimmy Olsen is like Pokemon...Gotta Catch Him All? 😂

[@1locust1]

Superman and Jimmy should have known better since they are both aware by now of the existence of magic. My favorite J. O. story was # 111 when Olsen takes on the pro wrestlers as Elastic Lad.

[@lantztalksmanga]

Wolfman Jimmy is great and all but, I prefer Turtle Man/Action Man (best superhero name ever). Especially in Final Crisis when he beats the crap out of Darkseid with a bridge. One of the few good things to come out of that series in my opinion. That and his relationship with Forager, even if she transformed (not literally) into a valley girl at the end of the series.

[@haldon12]

Poor Jimmy trying (or failing) to kiss these ladies really rustles my jimmies (sorry, just couldn't get the expression out of my head - had to share!)

[@TerryB01]

Everybody loves Jimmy! :D

[@antheathetiefling8581]

If only the story took place in the late 2000s, then Jimmy wouldn't have any problems

[@thenationaltimelyactionhou9328]

Dear Editor (Sasha): I really enjoyed the misadventures of Superman and his Pal Jimmy Olsen! I especially love the running gag of Jimmy going through various transformations. Please consider making more videos on this subject, as well as Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane! Affectionately your fan, Aidan!

[@ashleytuchin7693]

When are DC going to give the people what they want: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen's Girlfriend Lucy Lane?

[@davidmcmahon4633]

Or Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane's younger sister, Lucy Lane, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen's Girlfriend

[@ashleytuchin7693]

@@davidmcmahon4633 oh my gosh, you took my idea and turned it into something glorious. Bravo! 👏🤣

[@timtapp5931]

2:00- Ah yes, the Eerie Comics clause. That last story could definitely be seen a passive aggressive shot at DC by Siegel after all the censorship of Superman by Whitney Ellsworth, and the Comics code, along with a little sellers remorse too. Also we need to see stand user Jimmy, whose stand is wolfman jimmy!

[@jasonguinn6075]

Doc Wertham would have crapped his pants at this issue... loopholes glorious loopholes!!! I need a Jimmy-wolf Cap-wolf Man-wolf Were-wolf by Night mash -up!!!

[@SoulStarSketchin]

This entire storyline has broke my brain. I need a kiss that'll cure it.

[@MarvinMartinez2001]

This is all making me excited for The Werewolf by Night Special in Disney Plus

[@dnaseb9214]

fun times. also can you show us some superboy and lana. superman mentions dating lana when he was superboy, I am curious to see what that looks like

[@Wolvie181]

The 50's DC books were so weird. I love it😂

[@davidburnett5049]

Super girl probably would be willing to help regardless of being into Jimmy or not. Shes a good person and its just one kiss

[@jimmygay7837]

Now waiting for Sasha to do a Giant Turtle Man review, interested in hearing her growl...... seriously, wonder why they didn't include Wonder Woman? I am guessing because the DC Silver Age was not as connected back then.

[@briandaleske5139]

I think it would be great to see this ComicBook story play out in a DC cartoon show series someday.

[@kratoscraken5614]

Finally! Werewolves! 👍💪👍

[@Batkoku]

The flip side of the comics code, is having to jump through hoops caused writers to have to be adaptable and creative.

[@thebandwagonfanpodcast]

Imagine having a life from the pages of the comics that were out in these days. Absolutely wild. Hahaha.

[@nu--13]

Thank you for the context for that snip of the comic you posted. I thought Jimmy was just shaded for the scene weird or something. 😅

[@slake9727]

Will you ever review when Jimmy became Marco Polo in the bronze age? I have many unanswered questions about his time as Mr. Action.

[@tskmaster3837]

Jinny: "Oh, there's something else written on the other side. 'Side effects may include talking in ye olde English, sleepwalking and ye restless leg syndrome.' I know Merlin wrote better English than Shakespeare so of course these are authentic."

[@skhiozier3038]

Her jimmy voice is 24k gold.

[@nickelliott1174]

The Jimmy Olsen voice cracks me up.

[@robertonline6543]

Sasha I totally blame 😂 you... you got me reading lois lane comics lol.

[@JOSHISRANDOM]

I like how Jimmy Olson is just a menace in these, better be thankful J. Jonah Jameson isn’t the planet’s boss

[@citpeks2000]

To quote Sheldon Cooper, "Oooh. I love a good loophole."

[@rouenrobinson]

pseudo werewolf... I mean wolfman Jimmy stories are Silver Age gold lol

[@lamenia]

Jimmy flashing money in the park, reminds me of those guys who post pics with stacks of cash.

[@jigniishvids9181]

Ngl,I would'nt mind for Wolfman to have been a normal thing.Like,the powerless superhero's bestfriend becoming their own superhero.

[@booksvsmovies]

Of course Jimmy's unphased by Lana's Superman shrine

[@lanternsown3525]

Clap for the Wolfman!

[@HandofOmega]

Mxy's pining for Lucy reminds me of the song "Jessie's Girl", lol! Hm, seeing his girlfriends' name reminds me, aren't there long names in real life that don't have vowels? I want to say Polish, but I'm not sure what part of the world they're from...

[@AlecDraven]

4:00 "As he walks home there's a bad moon rising...." and there are, in fact, "....troubles on the way."

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*Sasha: **_"She will NOT let you leave your hat on."_* {I get the reference...🤭}

[@alexanderf8451]

Definitely looking forward to those Crisis on Infinite Olsens issues.

[@normiesalvador1854]

Points to the creative team for their workarounds and exploitation of loopholes. I look forward to seeing the other Jimmy transformations.

[@TitularHeroine]

At 0:27 the gesture Sasha makes when saying "...an iron grasp!"

[@sanfransardine]

This channel is like the MST3K of the Silver Age

[@Embrace-the-madness]

Into the Olsonverse? Also, I just commented to ask if you knew about the Jurassic League miniseries coming out later this year. Sometimes, DC just embraces the batshit insanity and I love it.

[@HandofOmega]

Huh, looks like I was right about "fur-positive" Kara willingly kissing Jimmy-Wolf!...tho, I presume she can see perfectly in the dark, so what was the point of having the lights out?

[@CasuallyComics]

At this point Supergirl's existence was a secret so she could be Superman's secret weapon. So Superman didn't let anyone know she was there.

[@HandofOmega]

@@CasuallyComics Ah, thanks! Tho he still could have just had her do it as Linda Lee, but whatevs...(Actually, Wonder Woman wouldn't have minded, what about that issue where she's marrying a "monster", despite the disgust of her mother and the other Amazons?)

[@skarloey1214]

Great Video Shasa.

[@The_Logan_D]

This WIG!!! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 PERFECTION!

[@bobmathis-friedman6742]

Love me some transformed Jimmy; also love some drag Jimmy!

[@sboinkthelegday3892]

Usually when codes forbid something and it's depicted as clever rascals abusing all the loopholes they can find, the reality is more like "okay, ACTUALLY you can use vampires and werewolves all you want, you just can't make it one of THOSE types of comics, explicitly designed to disturb and horrify [children]." It's the difference between descriptive and prescriptive definition. Funny thing though how we use descriptive dictionaries as "proof" of what words mean, like once enough people mean "literally" figuratively, that becomes the real meaning, but in these cases we do the opposite.