CATALOG RECORD

Joe Palooka Comics #83

Harvey · Series began 1945 · May 1954

Dates

script: Ham Fisherpencils: Ham Fisherinks: Ham Fishercolors: Ham Fisher

Joe Palooka and His Bodyguard · 3 pages
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.
Little Max, Baby Service · 2 pages
Little Max tries working as a babysitter at $0.15 an hour. His first client is Butch Wilkers, who turns out to be quite a handful. Trying to placate the baby, he encounters Joe Palooka at the local ice cream parlor while trying to buy an ice cream cone for Butch. Joe points out that the costs involved in keeping a baby happy are more than the income Little Max would raise and recommends that Little Max get out of that business. Little Max is very grateful for this advice.
Funny Guy · 1 pages
The Well Dressed Man · 2 pages
In This Corner · 1 pages