Big-Words

**Big-Words** is a member of The Newsboy Legion known for his intelligence.

## History

At some point before meeting Morgan Edge, the second generation of the Newsboy Legion forms, determined to carry on for their dads.

The Newsboy Legion is convinced to accompany Jimmy Olsen on his assignment to The Wild Area. Edge promised the Legion that ownership of the Whiz Wagon, designed by Big-Words, would revert to the Legion if Jimmy succeeds in his assignment.

After meeting Jimmy at the Newsboy Legion H. Q., Big-Words introduces himself and shows Jimmy some of the Whiz Wagon's capabilities.

The Legion accompanies Jimmy to the Wild Area, where they are ambushed by The Outsiders. Their attack drives the Whiz Wagon onto a magnetized slab of rock, trapping it. Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion decide to fight it out instead of trying to escape. The Outsiders pin the Newsboy Legion down with dyna-blasts, but Flipper-Dipper sneaks up the stream and ambushes them. The Newsboy Legion work together to overpower The Outsiders. Jimmy lands the knockout punch on their leader, Iron Mask which by Outsider code makes him the new leader.

The Newsboy Legion greets Superman when he wakes. Big-Words gives him some medicine to counter the headache left over from the Kryptonite as they welcome him to Habitat. Jimmy reveals the true nature of his assignment to Superman- investigating the Mountain of Judgment. Even after Yango, an Outsider warns them of the mountain's deadliness, Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion reaffirm their enthusiasm for the story despite Superman's discouragement. Just then, the ground begins to shake, knocking everyone to the ground. Yango states it's the Mountain of Judgment moving. Jimmy gives orders to begin the hunt, telling Superman not to stop them.

## Skills/Powers

* **Mechanical Engineering** - Big-Words designed the Whiz Wagon

## Relationships

### Jimmy Olsen

Big-Words describes himself and the other Newsboys as "friends and colleagues" of Jimmy Olsen.

## Trivia

* Big-Words claims he inherited his intelligence from his father, who was also called Big-Words.

## References

1. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 4
2. ↑ Given Morgan Edge's statement on Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 5 that Jimmy Olsen was sent because the inhabitants of The Wild Area don't trust anyone over 25, it stands to reason that anyone sent with him also fits this age requirement.
3. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 4
4. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 4
5. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 5
6. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 7
7. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 4
8. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 9
9. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 10
10. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 11
11. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 12
12. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 19
13. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 21
14. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 page 22
15. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 pages 2-3
16. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 pages 19
17. ↑ Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen Vol 1 133 pages 4