Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) comic books 1956-1969
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Issue #93
$4.90
Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe finally faces Balonki in the ring, but Balonki isn't afraid to fight dirty. The fight is portrayed in play-by-play action, as rain drenches the stadium. Plus true tales of boxing greats and solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. The Palooka-Balonki Fight; It Looks Bad For the Champ; Ruffy's Downfall; Little Max: Mighty Mix-Up; Humphrey Whips the Cyclone; Ring Champs of Yesteryear; The Soda Contest. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #102
$9.80
$7.00
$7.00
Stories and art by Ham Fisher and others. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. An eccentric scientist enlists near-indestructible Humphrey to test his new flying machine, but even the Big H can only take so much damage. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. The Madman's Machine; Humphrey: Tippe-Canoe and Humphrey Too!; Steak-Ache; Little Max: The Dark Forest. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #112
$7.00
When Joe Palooka agrees to guest star at his pal Jerry Leemy's juvenile delinquency benefit, he doesn't realize what's ahead! Some shady characters are plotting to trap him in the "Dirty Deal!" Joe also stars in "Saved by a Belle" and "Apartment Hunting." Back-up stories, "Humphrey Puts His Foot In It!" and "Knobby's Sure Bet." Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #115
$4.20
Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher and others. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Stranded in the jungle after a plane crash, Joe fights to keep himself and the wounded pilot alive. Finally they are rescued by a Seminole tribe. Cover art may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Lost In the Jungle; Humphrey: Snack Food; Joe Palooka's Album; Sportales; Sport Short: Kentucky Wildcats; Ring Champs of To-day: Sandy Saddler. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
