Joe Palooka (2nd Series)

    (Harvey, 1945-1961)
©1960 Ham Fisher

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
    Cover: $0.10
    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
    1 copy for $29.99
  • 14
    Nov 1947
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    A: Ham FIsher
    1 copy for $4.90
  • 21
    Jun 1948
    Cover: $0.10
    A: Ham Fisher
    1 copy for $20.00
  • 51
    Dec 1950
    Cover: $0.10
    Series goes on one-year hiatus
    1 copy for $44.00
  • 113
    Dec 1959
    Cover: $0.10
    1 copy for $10.00