Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #31 — page 46: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a poem titled "The Kid's Last Fight" from Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, a satirical magazine. The poem narrates a boxer's rise to fame through various fights against opponents with colorful nicknames (Brooklyn Mike, Frisco Jim, Battlin' Ben, and "The Yorkshire Pet"). The narrator describes training under a manager named "Slim," winning successive bouts, and gaining attention from sportswriters. The poem culminates with references to fighting in France during what appears to be World War I, suggesting the boxer's ultimate challenge was military service rather than the ring. The satire likely mocks the boxing culture of the early 20th century while drawing a parallel between prizefighting and warfare—both presented as tests of masculine prowess.