Sourpuss

Sourpuss is a grumpy cat character who debuted in Marvel's early comic publication of Terry-Toons Comics in 1942, adapted from the Terrytoons animated cartoon studio. A comedic funny-animal figure, he appeared in lighthearted stories typical of the era.

Few Golden Age funny-animal characters can claim a run stretching across nearly half a century, but Sourpuss — who made their debut in Terry-Toons Comics #1 back in 1942 — is exactly that kind of enduring presence. Born at the very dawn of the Golden Age under Marvel's banner, this feline fixture kept lively company with some of the era's most beloved cartoon personalities: Gandy Goose, Dinky Duck, Mighty Mouse, and the rest of the Terry-Toons menagerie. With 44 catalog appearances spread across Terry-Toons Comics, Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics, and Mighty Mouse, Sourpuss proved to be far more than a one-issue wonder — and two of those appearances carry genuine key-issue status for sharp-eyed collectors. If you have a soft spot for the warm, anarchic charm of mid-century funny-animal comics and the rich world Paul Terry built, Sourpuss is a character whose long shelf life speaks for itself.