Laff-A-Lympics #12

Laff-A-Lympics #12 was published by Marvel Comics in 1979 as part of a tie-in series to the popular Hanna-Barbera animated television show of the same name. The comic series mirrored the program's premise, which pitted teams of iconic cartoon characters—such as the Yogi Yahooeys, the Scooby Doobies, and the Really Rottens—against one another in absurd athletic competitions. These comics were aimed primarily at younger audiences, capitalizing on the peak popularity of Saturday morning cartoons during the late 1970s.

The creative direction for the series relied heavily on established Hanna-Barbera character designs, translating the slapstick, frantic energy of the animation into a static, printed medium. Like many licensed titles from this era, the publication was intended as lighthearted entertainment rather than a foundational piece of comic lore. It remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors of late-era bronze age animation-based comics, representing a period when television and print media were deeply integrated for children's marketing.