Hollywood Funny Folks #56

Two cheerful elephants swing a dizzy cartoon dog like a jump rope while a wide-eyed rabbit looks on in the foreground — pure slapstick energy that sums up everything Hollywood Funny Folks does best. This November–December 1953 DC offering serves up that irresistible "1-2-3-4" counting gag right on the cover, promising the kind of breezy, good-natured fun that made funny-animal comics a staple of the era. At a dime a copy, issue #56 is a charming snapshot of mid-century cartoon comedy at its most playful.