Little Max Comics #15

In "Waisted Energy," Max decides he needs to lose weight after overhearing two men talk about it, so he spends his whole day mimicking Joe Palooka’s workout routines—only to end up exhausted and ravenous. When Joe invites him and Casey to dinner, Max eats far more than he ever has, gaining two pounds by the end. Joe, however, assures him that it’s perfectly healthy for a boy his age to gain weight.

In "Babysitter Jitters," Max gets an idea after overhearing two men talk about losing weight—determined to follow their lead, he spends the day mimicking Joe Palooka’s boxing workouts, exhausting himself in the process. When Joe invites him and Casey to dinner, Max’s hunger from all the exercise leads to a surprisingly large meal, leaving him with an unexpected two-pound gain—though Joe reassures him it’s perfectly fine for a boy his age.