Tom & Jerry Comics #159

Tom & Jerry Comics number 159 was published in 1957 as part of the long-running Dell Comics series. By the mid-1950s, these comics had become a staple of American newsstands, adapting the frenetic energy and slapstick humor of the MGM theatrical shorts into a monthly print format. This era marked a transition period for the title, as Dell worked to maintain the popularity of the characters while ensuring the content remained suitable for a younger demographic, strictly adhering to the Comics Code Authority standards established a few years prior.

The interior stories and cover art for this issue featured the collaborative efforts of the studio artists and writers assigned by Western Publishing, which handled the creative output for Dell at the time. The design focused on vibrant, minimalist layouts that highlighted the recurring rivalry between the cat and mouse duo. Though the specific creative teams for individual issues were rarely credited by name, the work reflected the house style established by artists like Harvey Eisenberg, whose contributions were instrumental in capturing the recognizable expressions and physical comedy of the animated originals for a static page.