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    Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 84 CGC 9.0

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.0.

    Paper: Off white

    Label #0782054009

    Ended Jun 13 2012
    Winning Bid $48

    Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Al Capp (credited as Ham Fisher) and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe Palooka meets hillbilly strongman Big Leviticus, a prototype for the future "L'il Abner" comic strip by Ham Fisher's assistant, Al Capp. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. The Big Leviticus Fight; Little Max: Sherlock Max; Little Max: The Big Kicker; Knobby's Golf Bet; The Big Problem; Humphrey Throws the Bull; Humphrey's in a Hole. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: CGC 9.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)