Humphrey Comics (1948 Harvey) comic books 1955 or before

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Stories and art by Ham Fisher, Tom Doerer and Bob Powell. The comedic adventures of Humphrey, the buddy of Ham Fishers Joe Palooka, a sweetly dumb country bumpkin with super-strength, nigh-invulnerability and an incredible appetite. Humphrey goes to New York City. Plus two prose adventures of early female superhero Black Cat, and a text piece on Humphrey's origins in the Joe Palooka comic strip. Meet My Friend, the Funsational Humphrey; His Peculiar Trip to New York; Surprise Knockout; Girl Trouble; True-Thrilling Sport Short: "Hank" Luisetti; Joe Palooka: Knobby Gives a Driving Lesson; Sportopics!; Ricky Roony; Tell Tale Ring; Mysterious Challenge. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher, Tom Doerer and Bob Powell. The comedic adventures of Humphrey, the buddy of Ham Fishers Joe Palooka, a sweetly dumb country bumpkin with super-strength, nigh-invulnerability and an incredible appetite. Pruney ill-advisedly asks Humphrey to clean the house while she's away. Hoboes try to trick Humphrey by convincing him they have a "food tree," but he has the last laugh. The neighboring town plots to take Humphrey out of the running so they can win the annual tug-of-war contest. Also featuring a vintage PSA by Ham Fisher, portraying Humphrey investing in US Savings Bonds (a fundraising program for the government that doubled as a long-term investment for purchasers). Humphrey Is a Modern 49'er!; Pruney's Little Helper!; The Tree That Wasn't; The Club's Lucky Break; Vacation Out West; Sorry, Wrong Number; Tommy Tween: To the Victor Go the Spoils... or Do They?; Sportopics: Walker Cooper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Al Avison and Warren Kremer. The comedic adventures of Humphrey, the buddy of Ham Fishers Joe Palooka, a sweetly dumb country bumpkin with super-strength, nigh-invulnerability and an incredible appetite. Humphrey enters the House of Crazy Mirrors, and encounters the one opponent he can't beat - himself. Little Max and Casey discover a new way to make money. House of Crazy Mirrors; Little Max: Long Range View. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $17.00

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Al Avison and Warren Kremer. The comedic adventures of Humphrey, the buddy of Ham Fishers Joe Palooka, a sweetly dumb country bumpkin with super-strength, nigh-invulnerability and an incredible appetite. Humphrey has nightmares after he overeats before his nap. Pruney takes first prize in a beauty pageant. Humphrey and his mule find that laughter sometimes really is the best medicine. What's Cookin' Good Lookin; Little Max: Hair Raising Problem; Plum Tuckered Out; Sure Cure. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $5.80

Stories and art by Al Avison, Art Helfant and Warren Kremer. The comedic adventures of Humphrey, the buddy of Ham Fishers Joe Palooka, a sweetly dumb country bumpkin with super-strength, nigh-invulnerability and an incredible appetite. Humphrey dives into the lake after Pruney's watch and winds up wrestling with a whale. Even Humphrey must diet, once his clothing no longer fits. Humphrey goes bowling and leaves destruction in his wake. Bowled Over; Humphrey's Costoom Party; Fishy Story; Little Max: The Magic Carrots; Strictly from Hunger; Humphrey's Own Puzzle Pages; Waisted Effort; Hector the Director; Rumpus; Paint in the Neck; Little Max: Skip It; Stop Calling Me a 'Dude'!; The Big Dipper; Make-It Shop. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.