Tom and Jerry #319

Tom and Jerry #319 was published in 1978 during the long-running Western Publishing era under the Gold Key Comics imprint. This period represented a transition for the franchise as it navigated the changing tastes of the late seventies, moving away from the sprawling, interconnected Hanna-Barbera universe toward more episodic, simplified storytelling suited for younger readers.

The comic features the classic character designs popularized by the MGM theatrical shorts, though the internal art styles of Gold Key were known for a distinctly streamlined, clean aesthetic meant to prioritize accessibility. While these mid-to-late issues are often viewed by contemporary collectors as mass-market ephemera rather than artistic milestones, they remain a significant documentation of the character's enduring presence in American newsstand culture throughout the mid-20th century.