Toby Bear

Toby Bear is a charming Golden Age Dell creation who debuted in 1944's New Funnies #91, brought to life by the talented duo of Gaylord Du Bois and John Stanley. This lovable bear cub found a cozy home in the warm, kid-friendly pages of Dell's anthology comics, sharing adventures alongside beloved characters like Oswald the Rabbit, Andy Panda, and even Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. Though Toby's catalog footprint is small — just three recorded appearances across New Funnies and Boys' and Girls' March of Comics — one of those issues carries genuine key-issue status, making this brief 1940s run a quietly rewarding find for Golden Age Dell collectors with a soft spot for the era's most endearing funny-animal fare.