All-New Comics #14

In "How Joe Became Champ (ch. 1)," Joe Palooka recounts the gritty beginning of his rise from a quiet job at Knobby Walsh's haberdashery to a man who stood up to thugs and took on the world. When a group of toughs ransacked the store under false pretenses, Joe didn’t back down—he fought back and reclaimed what was stolen, proving his mettle in the most unexpected way. Later, when Knobby Walsh sees a chance to profit from a fixed fight, he pushes Joe into the ring, setting the stage for a journey that would change everything.

In "The Big Fight (ch. 2)," Joe Palooka steps into the ring against World Champion Jack McSwatt, unaware of the true stakes tied to the bout. With Knobby withholding the truth about the money and lying about McSwatt’s past, Joe fights not just for glory but for a chance to prove himself—despite the odds and the beating he takes.