Mutt & Jeff #63

The comedy duo of Mutt and Jeff is in fine form on this April–May 1953 cover by Sheldon Mayer, where the tall, lanky Mutt catches the short Jeff in the act of diving headfirst into a television set — all in pursuit of a bag of silver dollars dropped by an on-screen announcer. The gag is pure mid-century slapstick gold, with Jeff's legs kicking out of the TV cabinet while a baffled Mutt scolds him in a speech bubble overhead. Bud Fisher's beloved comic-strip duo translates perfectly to the ten-cent DC humor format, promising a lively collection of strips sure to bring a smile.