1949 Joe Palooka #36 Harvey Comics

Joe Palooka #36 Harvey Comics in Condition Good, Visible Wear, Fold in Lower Left Corner of Cover, See Photos. Joe Palooka #36, published by Harvey Comics in September 1949, is a standout issue that captures the titular heavyweight champion's crossover into Hollywood stardom. Featuring cover art and stories by Ham Fisher alongside Bob Powell, the issue is notable for its "Joe Goes to Hollywood" narrative, which leaned into the "Good Girl Art" (GGA) style popular during the late Golden Age. Beyond the primary boxing drama, the comic provides a rich variety of content typical of the era's anthology-style sports books, including backup features starring the lovable giant Humphrey Pennyworth and the mute orphan sidekick Little Max. Collectors often prize this issue for its historical intersection of sports, celebrity culture, and high-quality illustration, as well as its unique interior features, which included a tribute to the legendary Babe Ruth and a two-page spread on baseball pitcher Bob Lemon.