Tom & Jerry Comics #177

This April 1959 Dell issue delivers pure slapstick delight right on its cover, where a wide-eyed Tom clutches an ice cream cone as a spectacular pink splat erupts across his face — courtesy of the tiny but resourceful Jerry, who can be seen helping himself to a lick at the bottom of that very same cone. Harvey Eisenberg's expressive linework captures the duo's eternal rivalry with wonderful comic timing, making the whole scene land with the kind of effortless charm that made MGM's cat-and-mouse pair so endearing. At just ten cents, this is a cheerful snapshot of Dell's fun-loving approach to bringing animated antics to the comics page.