Tom & Jerry Comics #71

Tom & Jerry Comics #71 was published in 1952 by Dell Comics, a prolific publisher during the Golden Age of American comic books. As part of a long-running series featuring the iconic cat-and-mouse duo created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera for MGM theatrical shorts, this issue reflects the era's transition toward domestic humor and slapstick vignettes aimed primarily at a younger audience.

The interior art and narratives were produced under the strict oversight of Western Printing & Lithographing Company, which managed the Dell line. These stories were typically unsigned, adhering to the industry-standard house style that emphasized clear, expressive character animation and simple, dialogue-driven humor, capturing the essence of the animated shorts that had already become cultural mainstays.