Joe Palooka Comics #43

Taking the beloved boxing champion far beyond the ring, this April 1950 Harvey Comics issue drops Joe Palooka into a desperate brawl for survival in the wilds of Brazil. Ham Fisher's cover captures the raw intensity of the moment — Joe trading blows with a towering opponent as a crowd of onlookers encircles them, with speech balloons making clear this is no ordinary fight for prize money but a genuine fight for life. At ten cents, it's a vivid showcase of Fisher's energetic linework and a compelling setup for an adventure that promises to push Joe to his absolute limits.