Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) comic books 1954-1956

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.

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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.

Painted cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe must fight his way through guards to rescue a UN official held captive by a spy ring. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. This issue begins a series of painted covers by Al Avison and others. Joe Palooka Battles the Spy Ring; Little Max; 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. Humphrey is captured by Communist forces while making a delivery behind the Iron Curtain in his Humphreymobile. Joe Palooka must intervene to rescue him. Plus an introduction discussing the "new look" of Joe Palooka comics, including the painted covers. Painted cover by an unknown artist, possibly Al Avison. Joe Palooka in The Cold War; 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. Humphrey is assigned to deliver an ice-axe to mountain climber Anders Thorne, who wants to beat the Soviet climbing team to the top of K2, but Soviet agents are hot on his trail. Painted cover by an unknown artist, probably Al Avison. Joe Palooka in The Climbing of K2; Humphrey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Al Avison. 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 takes on a protection racket to save his sidekick Little Max. Plus solo stories featuring Humphrey. Painted cover by Al Avison. The Protection Racket; Humphrey Wins in a Walk; Batter Up; A Wife for Humphrey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. The protection racketeers escalate their conflict with Joe Palooka by making his buddy Jerry a virtual captive, but Joe's not out of action yet. Painted cover by Al Avison. Double Cross!; The Million Dollar Shoes; Humphrey: Easy as Apple Pie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.