Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics #66

(October 1955)

What a Look (Table of Contents: 1)

Heckle and Jeckle / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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It's very valuable. Don't let anything happen to it.

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Heckle and Jeckle [St. John Logo without characters]

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals; humor

Characters

Heckle; Jeckle; Dimwit; Chesty

Synopsis

Heckle and Jeckle pull a prank on Dimwit, that breaks Chesty's valuable mirror. They pay dearly.

Reprints

• from Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics (St. John, 1951 series) #25 [52-pages] (April 1951)

Keywords

mirror; practical jokes; unwelcome surprise

Indexer Notes

Black and white on inside front cover.

[The Raiders From Saturn] (Table of Contents: 2)

Mighty Mouse / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

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Far above the town, the mail plane roars through the clear peaceful night sky on the last leg of a routine flight, when suddenly a strange gigantic creature looms up in front of it... Something that no pilot has ever seen before!

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals; superhero

Characters

Mighty Mouse; Mitzi Mouse; The Claw; Professor Ohm; giant bat-winged green cats (the raiders from Saturn); two mail pilots (mice); various mouse citizens and police; various cat citizens

Synopsis

An epic adventure in four chapters pitting Mighty Mouse and his archenemy The Claw against an invading force of monstrous bat-winged green cats from the planet Saturn. The Claw comes to Mighty Mouse in good faith, seeking aid against the terrifying alien-cats - a move that displeases The Claw's scientific ally Professor Ohm. Ohm double-crosses mice and cats alike, forging a secret alliance with the Saturnians.

Reprints

• from Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics (St. John, 1951 series) #35 (November 1952)

Keywords

alien invasion; enemies-joining-forces; flying saucer; heroics; laboratory; mysterious ray; outer space setting; Saturn; size differential

Indexer Notes

"The Raiders From Saturn" would be an unofficial title, in that it does not appear as part of the story itself, but was derived from the cover caption of the story's original printing in Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics (St. John, 1951 Series) #35 (November 1952). The story is actually untitled.

The title does not appear in the original printing as well, but only on the cover. When the story was later reprinted in a Gold Key Comic - Mighty Mouse (Western, 1964 Series) #161 (October 1964) - it was given the title "The Invasion of the Bat Cats", making it the only version of the story with an "official title".

Everybody Gives to Cancer (Table of Contents: 3)

American Cancer Society / public service announcement / 1 page (report information)

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Whitney Darrow (signed as Whitney Darrow Jr.)

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Whitney Darrow (signed as Whitney Darrow Jr.)

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Whitney Darrow (signed as Whitney Darrow Jr.)

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Send your contribution to "CANCER" care of your local post office

Keywords

American Cancer Society; contributions

Indexer Notes

Public Service Announcement in comics-form urging everyone to give to the American Cancer Society. Consists of ten individual panels of characters from all walks of life getting money to use for contributions. A kid breaks his piggy bank, a woman takes her stash hidden in the cookie jar, a granny pulls cash from out of her mattress, etc. In the 11th (final) panel, they are all seen rushing to make their donations to the American Cancer Society. Black and white interior page. Between pages 6 and 7 of previous story.

Polio Precautions (Table of Contents: 4)

The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis / public service announcement / 1 page (report information)

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Gamma Globulin – obtained from human blood – gives protection for a few weeks. However, it is in VERY SHORT SUPPLY. Meanwhile – when polio is around - follow these precautions.

Keywords

polio; precautions; public health; public service announcement

Indexer Notes

A little girl, something of a cross between Little Lulu and Ernie Bushmiller’s Nancy, demonstrates the suggested precautions… “Don’t mix with new groups”, “Don’t get overtired”, “Don’t get chilled”… “But do keep clean”. Art is contained in four individual circular panels. Between pages 8 and 9 of previous story.

The Serenade (Table of Contents: 5)

Sourpuss / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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I'm going to serenade the Spanish girl who moved in down the street.

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Sourpuss [St. John Logo]

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals

Characters

Sourpuss; Gandy Goose; senorita

Synopsis

Sourpuss hopes to woo a senorita.

Reprints

• from Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics (St. John, 1951 series) #40 (April 1953)

Keywords

balcony; best-laid-plans; guitar; senorita; serenade; unwelcome surprise

Indexer Notes

Sourpuss; Gandy Goose; senorita

Dimwit's Magic (Table of Contents: 6)

Heckle and Jeckle / text story / 2 pages (report information)

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"Really, old boy," said Jeckle sleepily to Heckle.

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals; humor

Characters

Heckle; Jeckle; Dimwit; old lady; reckless driver; beggar; tough boss (dog)

Synopsis

Dimwit amazes Heckle and Jeckle with feats of magic. Can the broke and lazy magpies exploit Dimwit's newly-discovered talents to their own ends? They're sure gonna try.

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• from Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics (St. John, 1951 series) #35 (November 1952)

Keywords

be-careful-what-you-wish-for; best-laid-plans; dream sequence; hard lesson learned; lack-of-funds; magic; ulterior motives; unwelcome surprise

Choo Choo (Table of Contents: 7)

Dimwit / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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Take your bags, sir?

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Dimwit [St. John Logo 2 with character]

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals

Characters

Dimwit; porter; conductor; snack vendor; various other passengers

Synopsis

While on a train trip, Dimwit follows the instructions of every railroad employee he encounters - but still gets thrown off the train.

Reprints

• from Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics (St. John, 1951 series) #40 (April 1953)

Keywords

best of intentions; following instructions; train

Off to the City (Table of Contents: 8)

Terry Bears / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

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Get up! Didn't you hear me? I said get up!

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Terry Bears [St. John logo with characters]

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals

Characters

Terry Bears; Papa; Mama

Synopsis

The boys make sure their harried Papa catches his train. ...Poor Papa.

Reprints

• from Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics (St. John, 1951 series) #35 (November 1952)

Keywords

best of intentions; briefcase; clock; daily commute; series of mishaps; train; wild ride

Happy Haunting Grounds (Table of Contents: 9)

Terry Bears / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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Tell me, what did you dream last night?

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Terry Bears [St. John logo with characters]

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals

Characters

Terry Bears; Papa

Synopsis

The boys inadvertently frighten Papa.

Reprints

• from Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics (St. John, 1951 series) #43 (July 1953)

Keywords

dream; fright; monster; nightmare; seeing-things; wrong impression

Pulling Stumps (Table of Contents: 10)

Farmer Gray / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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The chain broke!

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Farmer Gray [St. John logo with character]

Genre

humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals

Characters

Farmer Gray; Dimwit; Farmer Gray's horse

Synopsis

Farmer Gray's efforts to uproot a tree stump by the strength of his horse are thwarted when the chain used for pulling the stump snaps. Enter Dimwit with a substitute for the chain.

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• from Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics (St. John, 1951 series) #40 (April 1953)

Keywords

alternative uses; chain; horse; sorry-you-asked; tree stump

[Rudy Learns a Mighty Good Lesson] (Table of Contents: 11)

Dinky / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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Gee, I wish I could do the things Mighty Mouse can!

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Dinky [Duck] [St. John logo without character]

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals

Characters

Dinky Duck; Rudy Rooster; Mighty Mouse

Synopsis

Dinky teaches a scoffing Rudy a much deserved lesson... with a little help.

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• Story is reprinted from an undetermined issue.

Keywords

comic book; learning one’s lesson; meta humor

Indexer Notes

Meta Moment: Dinky is reading a copy of Paul Terry's Mighty Mouse Comics. Black and white on inside back cover.

Hurry!! Get a Cracker Jack Jingle Beanie (Table of Contents: 12) (Expand) /

Cracker Jack / advertisement / 1 page (report information)