Ruff and Reddy #5

Hanna-Barbera's beloved cat-and-dog duo return in this 1960 Dell issue, with the cover showing big, good-natured dog Ruff hoisting a barbell overhead while little red cat Reddy cheerfully strains to help lift it from below — a charming snapshot of their mismatched-but-inseparable friendship. The playful weightlifting scene captures exactly the gentle comedy that made this animated pair such a natural fit for comics. At just a dime, this April–June issue featuring "The Sign Saver" is a warm piece of early 1960s cartoon fun.