Adventures of Superman # 487
Writer: Jerry Ordway
Penciller: Tom Grummett
Inker: Doug Hazlewood
Letterer: Albert DeGuzman
Colorist: Glenn Whitmore
Cover Date: February 1992
Rating: 09/10
Christmas is right around the corner, so for this week, I’ll wrap up my look at holiday stories by taking a look at Adventures of Superman # 487.
DC did a great job of putting out such great Christmas stories back in the day so this one was a perfect standalone that ushered in some plot threads for future issues and wrapped up a big one concerning Jimmy Olsen (More on that later); Most of the issue puts the focus on Bibbo Bibbowski, the owner of a local bar called the Ace ‘O Clubs, who hit the lottery and is Superman’s biggest fan decides to use his lottery winnings to do some good for the holiday season so some of his friends head out to get some toys, only they decide to steal some toys (You can’t make this stuff up) and they were about to get away with it until Superman catches them in the act. We then get a fun moment where Bibbo is playing Santa to a group of kids at an orphanage with the right touch of humor and a great way to celebrate Christmas.
This issue really emphasizes Christmas and how it reminds the readers that it’s that special time of year when we can all get together in harmony. The creative team really outdid themselves for this issue, Bibbo, as Santa Claus is without a doubt a very remarkable aspect that works for this story (Even with his beer breath), and Jimmy Olsen’s problems get wrapped up thanks to a reunion with his mother (Jimmy’s problems consisted of him losing his job at The Daily Planet, then getting evicted from his apartment and his car being placed in an impound lot) so I definitely enjoyed seeing Jimmy get a happy ending as well as the people of Metropolis doing everything they can to have a very Merry Christmas. Shame we don’t get many holiday stores such as this one. I should also point out how this issue is a great example of how great this era of Superman was after the departure of John Byrne. A wonderful Christmas story that should be read by everyone who’s lucky enough to come in contact with this issue, even if it is in a dollar bin.
Well, that’s it for me this week. I’ll return with a New Year’s Eve story to wrap up 2022. Thanks for sticking around and I will see you all next time.
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