Hanna-Barbera the Hair Bear Bunch

Based on the 1972 cartoon, this nine-issue Western comic series from Gold Key follows the misadventures of three clever bears—Hair Bear, Square Bear, and Bubi Bear—as they constantly outwit the grumpy zoo keeper, Mr. Peevly. Written and drawn primarily by Jack Manning, with art contributions from Eulie Liggera, the series captures the slapstick humor and anarchic spirit of the Hanna-Barbera animated show. A fun, if brief, piece of 1970s licensed comics history, it offers a snapshot of how Saturday morning cartoon antics were translated to the printed page.