McGruff Wants You to Help Take a Bite Out of Crime

In this single-issue 1999 comic from the National Crime Prevention Council, beloved crime-fighting dog McGruff enlists readers to join his iconic "Take a Bite Out of Crime" campaign. Illustrated by Tom Kerr, the book blends public safety messaging with kid-friendly comic storytelling, encouraging young audiences to be proactive about neighborhood safety. Though a brief publication, it remains a charming artifact of 1990s educational media, showcasing how comics were used to deliver civic lessons directly to children.