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Little Max (1949) comic books 1950

  • Issue #4
    Little Max (1949) 4
    Published Apr 1950 by Harvey.

    Stories and art by Jack Keeler, Al Avison and Vic Herman. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Li'l Dot, yet to develop her Harvey look or her dot-obsession, duplicates a designer dress using materials she finds at home -- including the dog! Little Max gives new meaning to counting sheep when you can't sleep. Jack B. Quick-like Little Genius sets out to stop a train robbery, but his long-suffering Papa bears the brunt of the misunderstanding. Sunday Coat; Sleepy-Time Gal; Junior Genius. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Little Max (1949) 6
    Published Aug 1950 by Harvey.
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • Restoration- glue at spine.

    Stories and art by Ted Shearer and Art Helfant. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Little Max imagines himself as the youngest of the Three Bears during Goldilocks's adventure. Max can't afford a cowboy outfit like his friends, but he finds a way to become a real cowboy anyway. Max and Alice have adventures while visiting Joe Palooka's parents on their farm. Plus solo stories featuring Li'l Dot and Humphrey. Little Max's Puzzle Page; Little Max: The Three Bears; Rhymes with Reason; Little Stuff; Comic Puzzlers; Un-Voluntarily Hero; King of the Cowboys; Rumpus; Humphrey Takes to Water; Little Max Goes Visiting; Humphrey: Runnin' Wild; Leminade Party; Li'l Dot's Charity; Little Max's Zoo Quiz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #8
    Little Max (1949) 8
    Published Dec 1950 by Harvey.

    Stories and art by Bill Schreiber and others. Joe Palooka's speechless sidekick from the popular Ham Fisher boxing strip gets his own comic, noteworthy for early versions of Little Dot and other Harvey characters. Max is befriended by a Talking Balloon that he rescues. Rags Rabbit performs dangerous stunts to win a photograph contest, but Pesty forgets to put film into his camera. A bully sends Little Max and his friends on a sled-ride they'll never forget. Plus solo stories featuring Humphrey and a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Run-Away Baby Carriage" by Bill Schreiber. The Friendly Balloon; Beat the Band; Little Max Meets the Farm Animals; Flying High; Rags Rabbit; Humphrey Eats Again!; Ranch Rhymes; Talkin' Turkey; Kite Kapers; The Payoff; It's Auto-matic; Happy Birthday; Little Max Game Page. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.