Joe Palooka Comics #83
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Joe Palooka and His Bodyguard," former boxer Chauncey shows up hoping to secure a job as Joe’s protector, only to reveal he’s been out of the ring for a decade and drowning in debt. Written, drawn, inked, and colored by Ham Fisher, this 1954 Harvey Comics installment follows Joe as he reluctantly takes Chauncey on, only to find himself footing the bill for a loan shark’s demands. The story unfolds with Fisher’s signature blend of humor and heart, spotlighting small-town struggles and unexpected kindness.
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Chauncey, a former fighter, tries to get hired as Joe's bodyguard. At first Joe states he doesn't need one, but Chauncey's wife explains that they're broke because Chauncey hasn't been able to get a fight in 10 years. Joe hires Chauncey, but finds out Chauncey owes money to a loan shark. After a run-in with the loan shark, Joe decides that Chauncey needs a bodyguard more than he does. He pays off Chauncey's loan and returns him to his wife, stating that he is too busy to look after Chauncey but will continue to pay him until Chauncey finds another job.
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