Muscle World: An American Journey

Muscle World: An American Journey is a drama created in 1939 created by Karl Marx and Hirohiko Araki. The plot revolves around a world described as a "Muscle gain fantasy." And involves a Scottish immigrant named Harold McLifts, as he becomes a strongman street performer.

Plot
Scottish immigrant, Harold McLifts arrives at Ellis Island where he becomes a U.S. Citizen, now down on his luck as everyone is intimidated by this large statue, Harold becomes a street performer in 1920's New York City where he soon becomes very popular and his given a deal to become the local circus strongman. It's at the circus that Harold meets his love interest, June Braidberry the sword sallower. together, their relationship angers the Ringleader who in a rash attempt to pry June from McLifts, sets fire to the circus tent leading to an intense bare knuckle boxing match between McLifts and the Ringleader on the tightrope above the inferno below. McLifts claims victory, and manages to escape the blaze but not without losing his characteristic muttonchops. Now free to pursue their love, McLifts gets married to June and together they start a new circus.