Joe Palooka (2nd Series)

This second Joe Palooka series ran from 1945 until 1961. Its feature character was blonde boxing champ and all-American good guy Joe Palooka. A bruiser in the ring, Joe took on adventure wherever it could be found, from deep sea diving to fighting criminals.

Joe was accompanied by a cast of supporting characters, including Knobby Walsh, his friend and manger; Grey Cloud and the Old Chief, two Indian friends; Smokey, his valet and trusted companion; and a big grizzly bear named Toti. The series also featured Hubert, a rather large comic character who, when not performing pratfalls, challenged readers with a variety of puzzles and games.

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#5

Jul 1946

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W: Joe Simon · A: Jack Kirby

1 copy for $80.00
#6

Oct 1946

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W: Ham Fisher · A: Ham Fisher

1 copy for $4.00
#13

Oct 1947

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A: Ham FIsher

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#14

Nov 1947

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A: Ham FIsher

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#21

Jun 1948

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A: Ham Fisher

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#51

Dec 1950

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Series goes on one-year hiatus

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#113

Dec 1959

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1 copy for $10.00