Joe Palooka

A revival of the classic newspaper strip, this 1953 Streamline series ran for seven issues, bringing the beloved heavyweight champion to a new audience. Ham Fisher, the strip’s original creator, handled the art, maintaining the folksy, straightforward feel of Joe Palooka’s ring and small-town adventures. Though brief, the series is a neat snapshot of mid-century comic book publishing, preserving a wholesome, pugilistic hero for a post-war readership.