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Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) comic books 1954

  • Issue #81
    Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 81

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    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.

  • Issue #82
    Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 82

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    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.

  • Issue #83
    Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 83

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    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.

  • Issue #84
    Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 84

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    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.

  • Issue #85
    Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 85

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    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.

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    $7 JOE PALOOKA COMICS # 85 (HARVEY) (1954) BOXING - HAM FISHER - HUMPHREY

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  • Issue #86
    Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 86

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    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.