Joe Palooka Comics #36

Joe Palooka is front and center in this September 1949 issue from Harvey, pulling an unconscious dark-haired woman from the water while a speedboat cuts across the lake behind them — with the Joe Palooka Training Camp visible on the shore and a figure waterskiing in the background. Al Avison's cover art captures an urgent lakeside rescue that promises plenty of action within, and the bold red masthead reminds readers why Joe was billed as "The Champ of Comics." As a bonus, the issue touts all-new Humphrey adventures alongside the main feature, making this a particularly full package for a dime.