Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) comic books 1953

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 $160.00 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.