Tom & Jerry Comics #145

In "The Pains of Painting," Tom, ever the straight-laced cat, tries a surprising new approach—taking Jerry and Tuffy to an art museum to inspire their better nature. The mice, captivated by a wild modern mural, spark Tom’s unexpected generosity when he buys them a full set of art supplies. But their newfound creativity quickly turns the house into a chaotic canvas, leaving Tom chasing paintbrushes instead of mice.

When Barney Bear enlists Fuzzy and Wuzzy to help exercise their horse, Hoover, things quickly spiral into a series of misadventures as the stubborn horse refuses to leave the barn—leading to a chain of escalating antics that test the trio’s patience and creativity.

When Wuff the Prairie Dog and Sammy Squirrel trick Charlie Coyote into testing a pair of suspiciously faulty wings from Archie Armadillo's Trading Post, they’re shocked when the contraption actually works—sending Charlie soaring through the air with surprising precision. Now, with Sammy in midair and Wuff next in line, the tables have turned in the most unexpected way.

Tom’s latest attempt to silence Jerry and Tuffy’s snoring takes an unexpected turn when he ships them off to Mexico—only to discover a peso reward for catching mice, including their new friends. Now, with Jerry, Tuffy, and the Mexican mice hopping across the border and the Mexican customs officer on high alert, Tom’s hunt gets a whole lot more complicated.