Jerry

Jerry is the quick-witted mouse one half of the classic cat-and-mouse duo, perpetually outsmarting his feline housemate Tom. Based on the MGM animated characters, his comedic misadventures were adapted into Dell's comic-book format beginning in 1948.

Few animated icons have made the leap to the comic page with such enduring staying power as Jerry, the quick-witted little mouse who first scurried into Dell Comics in 1948's Our Gang with Tom & Jerry #46, courtesy of creator Dan Gormley. Born in the Golden Age and still going strong across an astonishing 77-year publishing span, Jerry's 109 catalogued appearances — including four key collector issues — speak to a character with genuine comic book legs, not just a licensing footnote. His adventures unfold most often in Tom & Jerry Comics, M.G.M.'s Mouse Musketeers, and the beloved Golden Comics Digest, where he shares pages with a delightful roster of MGM cartoon royalty including Droopy, Barney Bear, and little Tuffy. Whether you're a Golden Age devotee or a digest-era enthusiast, Jerry's long, lively run through Dell's funny-animal golden years makes him one of the most rewarding characters to track down in a long box.