Joe Palooka Comics #86

Harvey's beloved boxing champion returns in Joe Palooka Adventures #86, with Ham Fisher delivering a cover that puts you ringside for the action — blond, broad-shouldered Joe unleashes a thunderous punch on a downed opponent, the impact radiating outward in a burst of energy against a blazing red background. A teaser at the bottom hints at a knocked-out figure and a question that pulls you straight into the story. For a dime in 1954, this is punchy, kinetic comics art straight from the hand of the strip's own creator.