Joe Palooka Comics #58

The cover of this July 1951 Harvey Comics issue says it all — blond, barrel-chested Joe Palooka is shown wrestling bare-handed with a massive, wide-jawed alligator in a churning swamp, his grip straining against the creature's snapping teeth in a genuinely gripping scene. The cover art by Al Avison crackles with raw energy, perfectly teasing the interior promise of "Joe Battles the Man-Eating Swamp Terror." Ham Fisher's beloved everyman boxer proves once again that his adventures range well beyond the boxing ring, making this an irresistible pick for fans of the series.