Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker #113

Woody Woodpecker #113 was published by Dell Comics in 1963 as part of the long-running Four Color and subsequently standalone Woody Woodpecker series. This era of comic production was defined by the transition from the golden age to a more streamlined, kid-friendly aesthetic that emphasized the energetic, slapstick nature of the character originally created by Walter Lantz. These issues were intended for newsstand distribution, serving as a primary vehicle for extending the reach of Lantz’s theatrical animation shorts into the homes of young readers.

The comic features the distinctive, clean-lined illustration style characteristic of Western Publishing’s in-house artists, who were tasked with maintaining consistency with the established Lantz studio models. While individual artists were rarely credited on these issues, the work was designed to capture the frantic, irrepressible personality of the title character. At the time, these comics were received as staple entertainment for children, valued primarily for their accessibility and their direct connection to the Saturday morning cartoon landscape.