Cover: Ham Fisher

Joe Palooka Comics #15

Dec 1947 · Harvey · 0.10 USD

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In "With a bullet that was meant for me!", Joe Palooka’s world takes a wild turn when Dusty is flung 500 years into the future, landing in the futuristic City of Peace—where atomic power fuels a society of long-lived citizens who work just one hour a day. There, historian Atoma reveals a world of advanced comfort and peace, yet one where only soldiers enjoy true freedom, and the Governor’s rule echoes the tyranny Dusty knows all too well. Written, drawn, and inked by Bob Powell, with a striking cover by Ham Fisher, this 1947 Harvey Comics gem blends pulp adventure with a surprisingly prescient look at utopia’s hidden costs.

Contains 8 stories

With a bullet that was meant for me!

16 pp · Humor, Sports

Joe PalookaPhantom DillVince QuinnKnobby WalshDr. Bimmellman (masquerading as Juan del Torres)DoloresDr. Radler

Introducing Humphrey

9.175 pp · Humor, Sports

Knobby WalshPrunella PennyworthMushky O'TooleOtto Blamp

In "Introducing Humphrey," Knobby Walsh stumbles upon a quiet garage in West Wokkington Falls, Ohio, when his car breaks down en route to Joe Palooka’s training camp—only to meet the surprisingly strong and gentle Humphrey Pennyworth. Drawn in by Knobby’s pitch and the chance to help the charities Prunella cares about, Humphrey agrees to step into the ring for the first time, setting off a whirlwind of unexpected action.

Little Max Goes Into Business

3 pp · Humor

Little MaxMr. BoyleMr. CaseyTuffieJoe Palooka

Eager Beaver

1.75 pp · Humor

Little MaxJoe Palooka

Knobby's Sure Bet

1.75 pp · Humor, Sports

Joe PalookaKnobby WalshAnn HoweKid LeffBuster Boyle

Personal Appearance

3 pp · Humor, Sports

Jerry LeemyMoeJoe PalookaMr. BobblekropKnobby Walsh

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor

Ricky Roony

Untitled Science Fiction story

6.5 pp · Science Fiction

Dusty RhodesAtoma (first and only appearance)Arton

In "null," Dusty finds himself unexpectedly thrust 500 years into the future, where he meets Atoma, a historian in the domed City of Peace, a society powered by atomic energy and sustained by centuries-long lives. Though life there runs on leisure and advanced medicine, only soldiers enjoy true freedom, and Atoma warns Dusty that their Governor bears a chilling resemblance to the tyrants of Dusty’s own time.