Absolute Fourth World by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 HC
Absolute Fourth World by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 HC
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Artist: Jack Kirby

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Title: "The Newsboy Legion"
Pages: 22

Feature(s):
Jimmy Olsen (of Earth-1)

Writer/Penciller: Jack Kirby
Inker: Vince Colletta
Letterer: John Costanza

Reprinted From:
Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133 (1970)

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Comments:
This story introduces Morgan Edge and Inter-Gang. Although not identified as such in this story, Morgan Edge is really a clone. The real Morgan Edge first appears in Superman #241.

This story continues in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134.

Synopsis:
Jimmy Olsen meets the Newsboy Legion, five youngsters who are the sons of the original Newsboys. With them is the Whiz Wagon, a special car designed by Big Words. The construction of the car was financed by Galaxy Broadcasting System, the new owners of the Daily Planet. Galaxy president Morgan Edge has given Jimmy use of the car to investigate the mysterious Wild Area, a sanctuary for motorcycle gangs and other drop-outs from society. Jimmy and the Newsboys reach the Wild Area where they are soon attacked by two members of a motorcycle gang. Jimmy defeats the leader which makes him the new leader.

Back in Metropolis, Clark Kent worries about Jimmy and questions Edge about the assignment. Fearing that Kent will interfere, Edge orders Inter-Gang to kill Kent. They fail only because Clark is Superman. Concerned for Jimmy, Superman follows his pal to the Wild Area. Jimmy refuses to leave his assignment, and Superman is knocked out by one of Jimmy's men using a Kryptonite gas gun.

When Superman recovers he meets the Newsboy Legion. He also learns that Jimmy plans to investigate something called the Mountain of Judgment which even the Outsiders fear.


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