Tom & Jerry Comics #196

From Dell's long-running MGM tie-in series comes this November 1960 installment, where the cover sets up a perfectly charming bit of mischief: a wide-eyed Tom looks on with obvious longing as Jerry floats just out of reach, clutching a big blue balloon with a smaller mouse dangling playfully below him. Lynn Karp's artwork captures that familiar cat-and-mouse dynamic with real warmth and humor, making it easy to see why this series kept young readers coming back. At a dime a copy, it's a delightful snapshot of early-'60s all-ages comics at their most cheerful.