Joe Palooka Comics #76

Joe Palooka—Ham Fisher's beloved boxing champion, "Read by Millions"—throws a thunderous right hand that sends his dark-haired opponent reeling back against the ropes, a crowd of wide-eyed ringside spectators packed in behind them, while a triumphant figure celebrates in the upper corner of this vivid red-and-yellow cover. This March 1953 issue promises "2 Socko Stories with Joe in His Best Fights," making it an especially action-packed entry in the series, with Joe Simon's punchy cover art capturing all the sweat and snap of a championship bout. Whether you're a longtime fan of Fisher's enduring everyman hero or just discovering the ring adventures of comics' most celebrated palooka, this one lands squarely on the chin.