Tom & Jerry Comics #87

Published by Dell Comics in 1952, Tom & Jerry Comics #87 emerged during the golden age of licensed animation tie-ins. As part of a series that adapted the frantic, slapstick energy of the MGM theatrical shorts into a static medium, this issue was produced to satisfy the immense popularity of the characters during the post-war era. It features a collection of short stories centered on the eternal rivalry between the cat and mouse, providing a portable version of the animated antics that defined mid-century American cartoons.

The comic was produced under the creative umbrella of the Western Publishing and Dell partnership, utilizing the 'Dell Comics' brand which focused on wholesome, family-friendly content. The character interpretations in these issues were guided by the established personas created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, though the comic scripts were crafted by specialized writers who adapted the visual gags into panel-based narratives. It was received as an essential piece of children's entertainment, reflecting the industry-wide reliance on established film IP to drive the burgeoning comic book market of the early 1950s.