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Four Color comic books issue 871

  • Issue #871
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 871

    Indicia title is "CURLY KAYOE, No. 871." Based on the 1946-60 "Curly Kayoe" newspaper strip by Sam Leff. Painted cover art by Ernest Nordli. Sparring With Curly Kayoe; facts about how boxers train for their matches. Knockout, script by Ben Brown; A brief review of Curly's life from the time Joe Jinks discovered him until his winning the heavyweight championship. Ring Tactics; Curly demonstrates some different punches and tactics used in boxing. Keeping Fit with Curly Kayoe; Curly demonstrates proper form for push-ups, sit-ups, and toe raises. Fit to Fight, script by Ben Brown; Curly works a teen boy into good physical condition so that he can defend himself against a bully. History of Boxing fact page. A re-telling of the "Long Count" that occurred in the Dempsey-Tunney championship fight in 1927. All interior art by Joe Certa. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.