Tom & Jerry Comics #89

Tom flat on his back and dazed while Jerry triumphantly swings a hefty boot from a tree branch overhead — Harvey Eisenberg's cover for this December 1951 Dell issue captures the duo's eternal rivalry at its most gleefully one-sided. The orange sidebar spotlights a charming lineup of supporting animal characters, hinting at the lively cast waiting inside. At just a dime, this is a warm slice of mid-century cartoon comedy done right.