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Joe Tells How He Became World Champ

Illustration on Cover, Front

Credits

Penciller(s): Ham Fisher (signed)

Inker(s): Ham Fisher (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: adventure, humorous, sports

Feature(s): Joe Palooka

Character(s): Joe Palooka

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Pages: 1

The Story Behind Ham Fisher's Joe Palooka

Text Article on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): ? (photograph)

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: biography

Character(s): Ham Fisher, Joe Palooka

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Pages: 2

Notes: An article on the history of the development of Ham Fisher's character, Joe Palooka, with some insights on the character's virtues and influences. Article runs in black in white on inside front and back covers.

How Joe Became World Champ

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Ham Fisher

Penciller(s): Ham Fisher

Inker(s): Ham Fisher

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: adventure, humorous, sports

Feature(s): Joe Palooka

Character(s): Joe Palooka; Jerry Leemy; Knobby Walsh; Jack Mulfie (introduction)

Synopsis: On a transport ship, the men are shown the movie "Bare Knuckles", starring Joe. The men later beg Joe to tell the story of how he became champ. Joe took a job at Knobby Walsh's haberdashery. When Knobby leaves him in charge of the store, thugs come in, clear the shelves, and tell Joe that they have an account with Knobby. Knobby tells Joe that he has ruined him. Joe pursues the men, beats them and recovers the goods. Later, Knobby overhears fight promoter Jack Mulfie looking for a candidate to take a dive for his fighter. Knobby eagerly volunteers Joe, planning to keep the fee to himself.

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All-New Comics #14 published January 1947
as How Joe Became Champ (ch. 1) [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 10

The Big Fight

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Ham Fisher

Penciller(s): Ham Fisher

Inker(s): Ham Fisher

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: adventure, humorous, sports

Feature(s): Joe Palooka

Character(s): Joe Palooka; Knobby Walsh; Jerry Leemy; Jack McSwatt (introduction); Jack Mulfie

Synopsis: Knobby keeps Joe in the dark about the cash that he will get for Joe's fight. Joe meets World Champion Jack McSwatt in the ring, and McSwatt beats Joe senseless for four rounds. Knobby's conscience bothers him, and he wants to stop the fight, but Joe refuses. Knobby lies to Joe, telling him that McSwatt was the ringleader of the men who robbed Knobby's store. Joe comes out his corner, and with one punch, becomes the next World Champion.

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All-New Comics #14 published January 1947
as The Big Fight (ch. 2) [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 8

Jerry Puts on the Gloves

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Ham Fisher (signed)

Penciller(s): Ham Fisher (signed)

Inker(s): Ham Fisher (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: humorous, sports

Feature(s): Joe Palooka

Character(s): Joe Palooka; Jerry Leemy; Larry Malss (introduction)

Synopsis: After telling his story, Joe and Jerry walk the decks. Jerry accidently bumps into sailor Larry Malss, and angry words are exchanged. Before you know it, Malss' challenge for a boxing match has been accepted. Jerry is no match for Malss, but, while the match is underway, an submarine is sighted, and all of the men go to stations on alert. The boxers, however, are engrossed, and keep fighting. Joe returns to the ring to find both men knocked out, and the match is called a draw.

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All-New Comics #15 published March 1947
as Jerry Puts On The Gloves [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 10.67

Notes: story signed in the last panel.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Ham Fisher (signed)

Penciller(s): Ham Fisher (signed)

Inker(s): Ham Fisher (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: adventure, humorous

Feature(s): Joe Palooka Short Story

Character(s): Joe Palooka; Herman Manskawich (introduction); Missus Palooka (Joe Palooka's mother)

First Line: Happy Birthday, Missus Palooka.

Synopsis: Joe's mother, upon receiving a birthday card from Joe in the mail, tells the story to the mailman of when Joe was 7 years old. Joe, on his way to buy his mother a present, comes upon Herman Manskawich. Bullies have stolen Herman's football, and Joe seeks justice from the older boys. In the ensuing fight, Herman's ball is popped. Joe uses the birthday money to buy Herman a new ball. Joe's mom tells the postman of how Joe and Herman remained friends until Herman died on D-Day.

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Pages: 2

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Advertisement on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Ham Fisher

Inker(s): Ham Fisher

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Feature(s): Joe Palooka

First Line: Look for the Next Big Issue of...

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Pages: 1

Notes: full-page ad for the next issue of Joe Palooka