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Tom & Jerry Comics, #127

Published: February 1955

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Tom & Jerry Comics #127

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Issue Contents:
Snowman Sneak Attack! (1)
1 page anthropomorphic-funny animals
Storyline

Hiding under a snowman's top hat, Jerry and Tuffy pelt Tom with a snowball.

Characters
  • Tom
  • Jerry
  • Tuffy
Credits
Don't Waste Water (1)
Story 1 1 page anthropomorphic-funny animals

"Don't Waste Water [sign]"

Storyline

Observing a sign advising people to not waste water, Droopy attempts to do another good deed by plugging a leaky fire hydrant.

Characters
  • Droopy
  • passing pedestrians (seen as "walking legs" only)
Credits
Story Notes

Black and white on inside front cover.

Dueling Decorators (1)
Story 2 10 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"What can a cat do in this kind of weather but stay home?"

Storyline

On a snowy winter’s day, Tom decides to redecorate the house, while Jerry and Tuffy aim to do the same. Can a house be more divided than this and remain standing?

Characters
  • Tom
  • Jerry
  • Tuffy
Credits
Big Spike and Little Mike (1)
Story 3 5 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"As long as that baby's in the buggy, my pop won't budge from there!"

Storyline

Spike takes his job of looking after little human baby Mike very seriously. A jealous Tyke slips into baby clothes and takes the baby's place, causing much confusion and wreaking much havoc.

Characters
  • Spike
  • Tyke
  • the mistress
  • Little Mike (baby)
  • traffic cop
Credits
The Baby Sitter
Story 4 2 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

""Bertie!" called Mrs. Bluebird."

Storyline

Babysitting four little jays leads to both embarrassment and heroism for Bertie.

Characters
  • Bertie Bird
  • Mrs. Bluebird
  • Mrs. Jay
  • four little jays
  • Susie Sparrow
  • Mr. Robin
  • Tiger (striped cat)
Credits
Story Notes

Two pages of text with one Harvey Eisenberg illustration on each page.

Using Pop's Head (1)
Story 5 2 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"There's a coconut tree, Pop!"

Storyline

Pop uses his head to get coconuts from a tree - and is sorry he did.

Characters
  • Flip
  • Dip
  • Mom
  • Pop
Credits
Story Notes

"Copyright 1954 by Western Printing and Litho. Co." Inc. Not MGM characters.

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks Never Sticks! (1)
Story 6 5 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"This is the last one, George!"

Storyline

Fuzzy and Wuzzy try to teach their lazy old dog, George, to do tricks.

Characters
  • Barney Bear
  • Fuzzy
  • Wuzzy
  • George (dog)
  • cat
  • Barney's neeighbors
Credits
Your Home is My Home? (1)
Story 7 5 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"Gee! I wonder what that big bear is looking for, Wuff?"

Storyline

A bear archaeologist, looking for dinosaur bones, takes over Charlie Coyote's cave... prompting Charlie to take over Wuff's prairie dog hole.

Characters
  • Wuff the Prairie Dog
  • Sammy Squirrel
  • Charlie Coyote
  • Bear (archaeologist)
  • Wuff's mother
Credits
Breakfast Motivation (1)
Story 8 2 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"Uh-oh! Snowin' again!"

Storyline

To get Tuffy to shovel snow, Jerry uses a hot breakfast as motivation, in a most unusual way.

Characters
  • Jerry
  • Tuffy
Credits
Serape Sleeper (1)
Story 9 1 page anthropomorphic-funny animals

"Welcome to Mexico [sign]"

Storyline

In Mexico, Droopy buys a serape which he uses as a hammock tied between two cacti to take a siesta.

Characters
  • Droopy
  • Mexican merchant
  • two siesta-takers
Credits
Story Notes

Pantomime. On final interior page of the comic.

Redirecting Flies with Honey (1)
Story 10 1 page anthropomorphic-funny animals
Storyline

Droopy redirects a swarm of annoying flies with an open jar of honey.

Characters
  • Droopy
  • swarm of flies
Credits
Story Notes

Black and white on inside back cover.

12 Big Issues... That's a Lot!

Featuring Dell Comics; Tom and Jerry

Story 11 1 page anthropomorphic-funny animals

"Yes, your dollar buys a lot more when you subscribe to Tom and Jerry comics. You get 12 funny, adventure-filled issues instead of 10."

Characters
  • Tom
  • Jerry
  • Tuffy
Credits
Story Notes

Color ad on back cover. Repurposed Harvey Eisenberg drawings of Tom, Jerry, and Tuffy invite readers and parents to subscribe to Tom and Jerry Comics and receive a free "KE" puzzle game. Per the ad copy: "'KE' is one of the most exciting, removable peg puzzle games ever invented. Play it alone or with a friend... either way you will have hours of fun! Simple instructions enable even the youngest child to play it." A drawing of a "KE" puzzle game, inscribed with "Dell Comics are Good Comics", is pictured in the ad. One-year, two-year, and three-year subscriptions are offered.