Tom and Jerry #257

Jun 1971 · Western · 0.15 USD

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In "The Rare Gobboonia Plant," Tom and Jerry take a whimsical detour into philately, exploring Egypt’s commemorative stamps honoring President Gamal Abdel Nasser, a set from Papua and New Guinea featuring famous aircraft, and the broader world of U.S. commemorative stamp issues—all while keeping their usual antics just out of frame. Written by George Allard and brought to life with sharp, playful detail by cover artists Harvey Eisenberg, this 1971 Western Comics issue offers a quirky, collectible snapshot of mid-20th-century stamp culture.

Contains 3 stories

The Rare Gobboonia Plant

10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

TomJerryTuffyplant merchantplant doctorplant show judges

Tom is determined to grow a rare Gobboonia plant into a show-stopping prize winner, but Jerry and Tuffy have other plans—especially when they discover the plant’s roots are delicious. With a plant merchant, a plant doctor, and the judging panel at the local plant show all involved, the race is on to see who’ll win the crown… or the roots.

Trailgazers

4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Skrewy SquirrelLittle Quackersnapping turtleswildcats

In "Trailgazers," Little Quacker ventures into a perilous stretch of the forest after asking Skrewy Squirrel for directions, only to find himself in trouble when Skrewy realizes too late that the path he gave could lead to danger. With the snapping turtles and wildcats lurking nearby, Skrewy must act fast to help his tiny friend before things spiral out of control.

The Fish Pond Fracas

10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

TomJerryTuffy