Terry-Toons Comics #7

Terry-Toons Comics #7 from 1943 brings the wartime fun with a wonderfully chaotic cover: a mischievous cat-and-mouse duo ride a star-marked military plane trailing a rope that sends a group of hapless Axis caricatures tumbling toward a very hungry-looking shark below, while a cheerful cast of cartoon animals watches the mayhem from the sidelines. The story title "Axe the Axis" tells you everything you need to know about the patriotic spirit packed into this ten-cent issue. It's a delightful snapshot of how wartime America's animated characters joined the fight — with more slapstick than solemnity.