In the comics, Jimmy Olsen was this hero's cub reporter pal
[DOC] [TLE] A salute to the unsung heroes of comics: The sidekicks - The AV Club [PAR] Jun 28, 2016 ... A salute to the unsung heroes of comics: The sidekicks .... for one true Pal, in the 
form of The Daily Planet's own cub reporter Jimmy Olsen.