Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 17

Cover art by Ham Fisher. Most scripts and art by Fisher. "Here's The Story Behind The Cover"; Local townsfolk put up their life-savings to build a million dollar stadium for Humphrey's fight career; However, Humphrey is the local blacksmith and not a professional boxer. Crooked managers try to get Humphrey into high-stake matches to cash in on the proceeds if Humphrey can knock the other fighter out. "Joe Palooka, Adventures in Hollywood, Part 1, Lost in the Woods"; On a flight to Hollywood, the plane Joe and Knobby are on is forced to make an emergency landing in a wilderness area; They learn the pilots somehow got off course and the plane was low on fuel; Joe and one of the pilots take off, in different directions, to try and find help; In the meantime, Knobby falls in love with Sally Grepps, a young woman wanting to become an actress. "Joe Palooka and His Bodyguard"; Chauncey, a former fighter, tries to get hired as Joe's bodyguard; At first Joe states he doesn't need one, but Chauncey's wife explains that they're broke because Chauncey hasn't been able to get a fight in 10 years. "Little Max, Baby Service"; Little Max tries working as a babysitter at $0.15 an hour. His first client is Butch Wilkers, who turns out to be quite a handful; Trying to placate the baby, he encounters Joe Palooka at the local ice cream parlor while trying to buy an ice cream cone for Butch. "Little Max, On The Farm"; Little Max is visiting Rosie on the farm while Joe Palooka is on furlough; Rosie asks Little Max to milk the cow as she needs to stay in the kitchen to watch the roast while her mama is out. "Tinhorns Are Dumb" text story. "Chickie Ricks, Better Known as the Flyin' Fool," script and art by Powell. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.