Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) comic books 1953-1955

Stories and art by Al Avison and Bob Powell. The amiable boxer strip becomes a pre-Code war comic as the Cold War and Korean conflict heat up. A story based on the so-called "Prisoner of War riots" that occurred in POW camps in Korea. Laid-back Jeb becomes a fierce warrior when the enemy forces wake him up too early one morning. A soldier in Korea adopts a puppy, and Ripper the dog goes on to save his master's life in combat. Plus fun facts from US military history, featuring Teddy Roosevelt. One last torture-and-bondage war cover, probably by Al Avison, before the title resumes its focus on boxing. Prison Riot; Seeing Eye; Foxhole Escapade; Sleepy Time Guy; On Your Guard; Tanks!; Up Periscope. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Simon. Stories and art by Ham Fisher. The amiable boxer strip resumes its focus on boxing as the Korean conflict winds down. Back in the States after World War II, Joe is immediately caught up in a murder mystery involving a suspect who looks just like him. Joe encounters an assortment of crazy Hollywood types when he's hired as an advisor on his own life story. Then he faces a fight with Lionel, who has eyes on his championship. Hollywood Films the Joe Palooka Story; The Fight That Joe Was Sure To Lose; Foul Play; Athlete's Feat; In This Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ham Fisher. Stories and art by Ham Fisher. The amiable boxer strip resumes its focus on boxing as the Korean conflict winds down. Knobby's latest fighter is Humphrey, a sweetly dumb country bumpkin with super-strength and nigh-invulnerability, but no one is sure what to make of him other than Joe. A history of boxing focuses on John L. Sullivan. The Bout of the Century; Athlete's Feat; In This Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ham Fisher. Stories and art by Ham Fisher. The amiable boxer strip resumes its focus on boxing as the Korean conflict winds down. In the South Pacific, Joe prepares to face Grumpopski, the US Navy boxing champ, in the ring. But Grumpopski holds a grudge and can't wait that long. Plus a history of boxing. The Grudge Fight of the Age; Athlete's Feat; In This Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ham Fisher. Stories and art by Ham Fisher. The amiable boxer strip resumes its focus on boxing as the Korean conflict winds down. An out-of-shape Joe must defend his championship from young, hungry Freddie Russell. Then Joe breaks a mirror right before the fight. Plus a history of boxing. Curtains For the Champ?; Joe's In Trouble; Hollywood Films Joe's First Meeting With Ann; Rumpus; Hector the Director; Athlete's Feat; In This Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $245.00 View scans Paper: Light tan to off white File Copy. Label #0996819007

Cover by Ham Fisher. Stories and art by Ham Fisher. The amiable boxer strip resumes its focus on boxing as the Korean conflict winds down. A five-round exhibition fight with Antoine L'Boeuf for the Delinquent Children's Camp turns into a grudge match. Joe reveals that L'Boeuf was a Nazi collaborator he encountered during WWII. Plus a history of boxing. Five Rounds of Terror; Identity Revealed; Athlete's Feat; In This Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ham Fisher. Stories and art by Ham Fisher. The amiable boxer strip resumes its focus on boxing as the Korean conflict winds down. In the South Pacific, Joe and Jerry are returning from their Dutch Indies adventure when Joe agrees to a rematch with his old rival Grumpopski for the benefit of the sailors and crew onboard the ship. Mysterious figures and strange events continue to pursue Joe in the lead-up to his fight with Phantom Dill. Plus a history of boxing. The 2nd Palooka-Grumpopski Fight; How Bateese and Balonki Help Joe Train; Athlete's Feat; In This Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ham Fisher. Stories and art by Ham Fisher. The amiable boxer strip resumes its focus on boxing as the Korean conflict winds down. While training for his fight with Phantom Dill, Joe is marked for death by a mysterious figure. Plus a profile of legendary boxing champ Jack Johnson. Joe Palooka; Cartoon Laughs at the Ringside; Athlete's Feat; In This Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ham Fisher. Stories and art by Ham Fisher. The amiable boxer strip resumes its focus on boxing as the Korean conflict winds down. During his fight with Phantom Dill, Joe is targeted by a sniper somewhere in the stands. But Dill is hit instead, sending Joe on the track of the man with the beard. Top Secret; Athlete's Feat; In This Corner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe Palooka faces one of his toughest fights ever, with British boxer Eustace Pinkney-Grimes. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. Also featuring a vintage PSA, Dick Tracy Helps His Young Friends Start a Safe BB Rifle Club. The Champ Knocked Out!; Humphrey's Visit Gets "Complucatered"; Humphrey: False Alarm; Little Max: Acrobat Show, Dilly of a Dollar, Buddies; All Washed Out; Winnie the Waitress: On the Campus. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Comic book adventures of the classic newspaper comic strip Joe Palooka. Issue features "The Secret Plot to Help Joe" in which Knobby Jerry and Humphrey try to get even with some people who double-crossed Joe and "Humphrey's Grudge Fight" in which Humphrey takes a turn in the boxing ring. Issue also has "Shopping Daze," and two one-page text features "The Dude" and "Warpath." Story and art credits: unknown. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ham Fisher. Joe faces a rematch with British boxer Eustace Pinkney-Grimes, one of his toughest opponents, to defend his championship in an issue-length battle. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. While Joe is having adventures in Hollywood, Humphrey visits to re-enact his fight with Joe. Humphrey uses his own bulk to plug a leaking tank. Plus a guide to the characters of the Mazieverse. Joe Palooka and Humphrey Film Their Famous Fight; Humphrey's in a Hole; Mazie's Tattler. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe faces a rematch with British boxer Eustace Pinkney-Grimes in an issue-length battle. Plus a vintage ad for a "Howdy Doody Color Television Set" toy. First issue to feature the Comics Code seal on the cover. Pinkney-Grimes Tries Again; Harvey Comics News. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ham Fisher. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. To help Joe, Bateese goes undercover in Balonki's training camp, but when he's found out, Balonki's people arrange a trap. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. Joe Palooka; A Friend for Jimmy; Little Max: Scared Silly; Humphrey: Bum Joke. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ham Fisher. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe and his pals take the injured Bateese back in, but he insists on fighting despite his condition. Plus true tales of athletic greats and solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. The Frame-Up; Roadwork For Bateese; The Story Behind the Cover; Little Max: Dog Daze, Dilly of a Dollar, The Big Kicker; Humphrey: In the Bag;. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe agrees to go ahead with the Balonki fight, despite what he did to Bateese. Plus true tales of athletic greats, including Babe Ruth's first home run, and solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. Meanwhile, Ruffy's tattoo provides a clue to the mystery. Training Trouble; Mystery of Ruffy's Tattoo; Humphrey's Party Quiz; Little Max. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.