Baba Looey

Baba Looey is a small, good-natured burro and the loyal sidekick to Quick Draw McGraw, the bumbling cowboy horse, in Hanna-Barbera's animated universe adapted for Dell Comics. He frequently serves as the voice of reason to his well-meaning but hapless partner.

Few comic characters can claim the warm, sun-baked charm of Baba Looey, the loyal sidekick who loped onto Silver Age pages in Quick Draw McGraw #2 back in 1960, brought to life by artist Harvey Eisenberg for Dell Comics. Born from the golden era of Hanna-Barbera adaptations, this little burro has kept remarkable company over the decades — sharing adventures with Quick Draw McGraw, Augie Doggie, Doggie Daddy, Snooper, and Blabber across titles like Hanna-Barbera Parade and Hanna-Barbera Giant Size. What's genuinely impressive is the staying power: a publishing span stretching from 1960 all the way to 2020 is a testament to enduring affection, and collectors will want to note that one of his appearances carries key-issue status worth tracking down.