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Big Shot #53
Big Shot #53 (1945) This is an anthology issue containing multiple stories. The main feature is "Joe Palooka" by Ham Fisher, in which Joe is sent to a training camp that locals claim is haunted. While there, Joe experiences a series of mysterious events including ghostly apparitions and unexplained disturbances, but discovers the hauntings are actually caused by criminals using the camp as a cover for their operations. The issue also includes stories featuring Sparky Watts, Charlie Chan, Dixie Dugan, The Skyman, and Bo, as well as a story titled "Brass Knuckles" that opens with a dog-catcher pursuing animals through snowy streets.