Sammy Seal

Sammy Seal is a funny-animal character from the Walter Lantz universe who debuted in Dell's Walter Lantz Andy Panda in 1957, sharing pages with characters like Andy Panda and Chilly Willy across Dell's family-friendly comics lineup.

Sammy Seal is a charming Silver Age funny-animal character who splashed onto the Dell Comics scene in 1957, brought to life by artist Pete Alvarado in the pages of Walter Lantz Andy Panda. Part of the beloved Walter Lantz universe, Sammy keeps lively company with the likes of Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, and Homer Pigeon across Dell's cheerful lineup of titles. With appearances spread across Walter Lantz New Funnies and Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker as well, this little seal carved out a cozy niche in the warm, all-ages comics that defined Dell's mid-century appeal — a small but endearing piece of a wonderfully nostalgic era.