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.
In "Joe Palooka and His Bodyguard," former fighter Chauncey shows up seeking work as Joe's protector, only to reveal he’s been out of the ring for a decade and struggling to make ends meet. When Joe learns Chauncey’s in debt to a loan shark, he steps in to settle the matter—but not before realizing the real danger lies not in protecting Joe, but in helping Chauncey get back on his feet.
In "Little Max, Baby Service," the young and eager Little Max takes on his first babysitting job for Butch Wilkers, only to quickly realize how much trouble one baby can be. After a frantic trip to the ice cream parlor—where he runs into Joe Palooka—Little Max gets some honest advice about the true cost of caring for a child.
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