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Issue Details

Issue #90
Published July 1955
Frequency bi-monthly
Cover Price 0.10 USD
Pages 36
Editing Alfred Harvey (President): Leon Harvey (Vice President and Editor); Robert B. Harvey (Vice President and Business Manager)

Cover Details

Characters Joe Palooka; Boxer
Synopsis Joe knocks an opponent against the ropes.
Genre sports
Pencils Ham Fisher
Inks Ham Fisher
Notes front cover

18 page Joe Palooka story "I'd like you to join me.."

Characters Joe Palooka; Knobby (Palooka's manager); Jean Bateese (Joe's sparring partner); Ruffy Balonki (Joe's opponent); Joe (Balonki's manager); Mr. Jacobs; Herby; Call Girls; Ray; Eddie; Sports Writers; Mr. Farnsworth; Murray; Bar Customers; Smokey
Synopsis Palooka's sparring partner is sent to spy on his opponent, Balonki.
Genre sports
Pencils Ham Fisher
Inks Ham Fisher

1 page text story "A Friend for Jimmy"

Characters Jimmy Brownley; Mrs. Brownley; Cora Brownley (Jimmy's sister); Mr. Brownley; Bob (schoolyard bully); Teacher; Mr. Wallins (music teacher)
Synopsis Jimmy is bullied because he plays the violin.
Letters typeset

2 page Little Max story "Scared Silly"

Characters Little Max; Alice; Joe Palooka
Synopsis Max hides when he thinks he's going to take a trip.
Genre children
Pencils Ham Fisher
Inks Ham Fisher

2 page Humphrey story "Bum Joke"

Characters Humphrey; Two Bums
Synopsis Two bums try to get a free meal from Humphrey.
Genre humor
Pencils Ham Fisher
Inks Ham Fisher

1 page text story "The Night Riders"

Characters Billy; Tommy; Perry; Dog
Synopsis Three boys venture into a cemetery at midnight but are frightened away by a little dog.
Genre children
Pencils ? (black and white header)
Inks ? (black and white header)
Letters typeset