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Cover of Tom and Jerry #256
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CATALOG RECORD

Tom and Jerry #256

Western · Series began 1962 · April 1971

Dates

Cover date
April 1971
On sale
February 1971
Pages
36

Editions and covers

Creators

pencils: Harvey Eisenberg, Phil De Lara, Vic Lockman, Charles Schulzinks: Harvey Eisenberg, Phil De Lara, Vic Lockman, Charles Schulzcolors: Western Publishing Production Shopletters: Rome Siemon, Bill Spicer, Harvey Eisenberg, Vic Lockmanscript: George Allard, Vic Lockman

Stories

  • The Quarantine Quandary · 10 pages

    To escape Tom’s newfound mania for mouse-juggling, Jerry and Tuffy feign illness, putting the house under quarantine and leaving Tom outside.

  • Austrian Stamp Recalls the Age of Operetta · 1 pages

    Discusses Austrian Postal Authorities issuance of commemorative postage stamps devoted to famous operettas. Also the 1970-71 edition of the “U.S. Specialized Catalog of First Day Covers” (providing up-to-date market values) for 1.00, Norway’s issuance of postage stamps honoring great Norwegian scientists, a list of “the ten most wanted coins on the list of every serious collector”, and medals honoring Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay and commemorating the 25th anniversary of Hiroshima.

  • The Fearsome Twosome · 5 pages

    Skrewy Squirrel and Little Quacker are convinced that each other is a terrible lurking monster.

  • The Flying Flapjack · 1 pages

    The birds visit a newly opened restaurant, in the hopes of picking up some food scarps. Bertie flies too close to a flapjack-flipping cook, gets covered in batter, and becomes a flying flapjack.

  • Patio Pranksters · 4 pages

    Tom aims to fix a patio and build a barbecue pit that will block the view from the Jerry and Tuffy’s mousehole. The mice sabotage his efforts.

  • Wishy-Washingtons · 5 pages

    Tom, Jerry, and Tuffy agree to emulate George Washington in honor of his birthday.

  • Your Future In the Graphic Arts/As a Printing Craftsman · Gold Key Comics Club · 1 pages

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