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Tom & Jerry
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Creation & Design

Tom and Jerry were created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in 1940, originally conceived as a series of animated shorts featuring the comedic rivalry between a cat and a mouse.

Early Years

The duo quickly became iconic, with their slapstick humor and chase sequences resonating with audiences, leading to numerous Academy Awards for Animated Short Film.

Character Development

Over the years, Tom and Jerry have evolved from simple slapstick characters to cultural icons, representing the timeless theme of rivalry and friendship.

Cultural Reception

Tom and Jerry have received critical acclaim and have been beloved by audiences worldwide, becoming a staple of animated entertainment.

Character Details

Real Name:
Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse
First Appearance:
Our Gang Comics #1
Species:
Cat and Mouse
Gender:
Male
Abilities:
Cunning, Agility, Intelligence
Weight:
N/A
Height:
1' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Our Gang Comics #1
Dell ⋅ 1942
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Our Gang Comics #1
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Tom & Jerry - Tom is depicted as a brown-colored cat in this comic instead of the more traditional gray

1st appearance of Barney Bear

1st team appearance of Our Gang

Four Color #193
Dell ⋅ 1948
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Four Color #193
 
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$75
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$250
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$750

Key Facts

First Tom and Jerry headlining title

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