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Tom & Jerry Comics, #147

Published: October 1956

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Tom & Jerry Comics #147

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Co(ne)-Conspirators (1)
1 page anthropomorphic-funny animals
Storyline

Jerry and Tuffy sneak off with soda-jerk Tom's ice cream cones.

Characters
  • Tom
  • Jerry
  • Tuffy
Credits
The Happy Cereal! The Happy Snack!
Story 1 1 page

"New fruit-flavor, fruit-color Trix"

Storyline

Three kids with "Trix-eyeballs", and one tossing Trix into a smiling, wide-open mouth.

Story Notes

This ad for General Mills' Trix cereal presumably dates from when the cereal was a new product, predating its decades-tenured spokes-bunny the Trix Rabbit! The drawn floating heads of four kids are arranged as: Two at the upper portion of the ad with photos of bowls of Trix, and two at the lower portion of the ad with photos of boxes of Trix... with nary a rabbit to be seen. Per Merlin Haas: "According to the General Mills website, Trix was introduced in 1954 and the Trix rabbit first appeared in a TV commercial in 1959." https://www.generalmills.com/news/stories/celebrating-60-years-of-the-trix-rabbit Color ad on inside front cover.

Contest(ed) Winnings (1)
Story 2 10 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"Pussycat, why don't you go to work and pay your bills?"

Storyline

Already at odds over who will pay the bills, Jerry's Nifty Nippy Cheese contest winnings cause additional friction among Tom, Jerry, and Tuffy.

Characters
  • Tom
  • Jerry
  • Tuffy
  • bill collector
  • Nifty Nippy Cheese Company representative
  • puppet vendor
  • realtor
  • house-buying couple
Credits
Well, Dog My Cats! (1)
Story 3 5 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"Taking it all in all, Tyke, we're pretty fortunate - food - a good home --"

Storyline

Resentful of a little black kitten who was accidently carried into Spike and Tyke's yard, makes up the kitten to look like a dog and plans to turn it over to the dogcatcher.

Characters
  • Spike
  • Tyke
  • butcher
  • Mama cat
  • three kittens
  • one lost kitten
  • hen
  • homeowner
  • planting lady
  • old man
  • crowd of pedestrians
Credits
Bright Eyes
Story 4 1 page anthropomorphic-funny animals

"Pinky Crossbill was on his way over to see Bertie Bird, when he suddenly skidded to a stop."

Storyline

On Halloween, Bertie saves Billie and Pinky from Tabby Cat.

Characters
  • Bertie Bird
  • Billie Bird
  • Pinky Crossbill
  • Tabby Cat
Credits
You Can't Teach a New Dog Old Tricks (1)
Story 5 5 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"Come on, sit up, Jerkimer."

Storyline

Barney bets that Fuzzy and Wuzzy can't teach their pup, Jerkimer, any tricks.

Characters
  • Barney Bear
  • Fuzzy
  • Wuzzy
  • Jerkimer (dog)
Credits
Story Notes

Jerkimer is drawn to look like Tyke, of Spike and Tyke fame.

Gold Is Where You Find It... and Sometimes Where You Don't! (1)
Story 6 5 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"School is out for another day -- Time to run, have fun and play!"

Storyline

Charlie Coyote tries to lure Wuff and Sammy into his clutches by painting a bunch of rocks to look like gold.

Characters
  • Wuff the Prairie Dog
  • Sammy Squirrel
  • Charlie Coyote
  • gold miner
  • assayer
  • two prospectors
Credits
Life of the Halloween Party (1)
Story 7 5 pages anthropomorphic-funny animals

"I'm going out to get my costume for my Halloween party tonight, Tom!"

Storyline

Tom must watch the treats for his mistress’ Halloween costume party.

Characters
  • Tom
  • Jerry
  • Tuffy
  • Tom’s mistress
  • various partygoers
Credits
It's Free! It's Free! This Handsome Green and Gold Ball Point Pen!

Featuring Dell Comics; Tom and Jerry

Story 8 1 page anthropomorphic-funny animals

"Another spectacular FREE offer to new Tom & Jerry subscribers... this official Dell Comics Club Ball Point Pen."

Characters
  • Tom
  • Jerry
  • Tuffy
Credits
Story Notes

Offer to subscribe to Tom and Jerry Comics at the regular rate of $1.20 for twelve issues and receive a free Dell Comics Club Ball Point Pen as a premium. On final interior page of the comic. The ad includes the "Dell Comics Pledge to Parents", and (repurposed?) figures of Tom, Jerry, and Tuffy which may be penciled by Harvey Eisenberg, but appear to be inked or finished by someone else.

Andy Devine says: "Hey, Kids! Get My Quik Slate Free with Rolls of Scotch Brand Cellophane Tape!"
Story 9 1 page

"...And look how you can have fun with "Scotch" Brand Cellophane Tape at school!"

Characters
  • Andy Devine (painting)
  • Andy Devine (pencil and ink drawing)
  • boy
  • girl
Story Notes

Ad for Scotch Brand Cellophane Tape, hosted by Andy Devine, showing kids having fun with Scotch Tape at school. "Andy Devine's Quik Slate" is included with each roll as a free premium. Per the ad: "Works like magic - write on it with any pointed object. Lift flap and - ZIP! Writing disappears." Color ad on inside back cover.

Most Beautiful Bike in the World! Schwinn Phantom
Story 10 1 page

"Made in America... So you know it's the best"

Characters
  • Roy Rogers
  • Trigger (both in inset at lower right of page)
Story Notes

Illustrated ad for Schwinn bicycles. Schwinn "Phantom" model bike is depicted. "Free! A present for you! See your favorite movie and television stars riding Schwinn bicycles in this exciting full-color folder." This premium, with Roy Rogers and Trigger on its cover, is offered by mail. Arnold, Schwinn, & Company, 1730 North Kildare Avenue, Chicago 39, Illinois. Color ad on back cover.