Terry-Toons Comics #66

(March 1948)

Stubby Finds Himself (Table of Contents: 1)

Dinky / text story / 2 pages (report information)

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It was a warm, sunny afternoon that greeted Dinky as he waddled down to the pond behind farmer Al Falfa's barn

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anthropomorphic-funny animals

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Dinky Duck; Rudy Rooster; Stubby the Jackass; two stray hens; wolf

Synopsis

Downhearted Stubby the Jackass learns to appreciate himself for what he is.

Keywords

farm; jackass; low self esteem; one-character-desiring-another-as-a-meal; unlikely hero

Indexer Notes

Begins on the inside front cover (page 1) and concludes on the inside back cover (page 2). One black and white illustration on page 1.

The farmer character in this story is referred to as "Farmer Al Falfa". In comics, he is more often called "Farmer Gray". "Farmer Al Falfa" is referred-to, but does not appear in this story.

The Super-Sonic Chord (Table of Contents: 2)

Mighty Mouse / comic story / 9 pages (report information)

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It is early evening in Terrytown when suddenly an unearthly sound comes from the old Opera House...

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Mighty Mouse [St. John Logo without Character]

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals; superhero

Characters

Mighty Mouse; The Claw (as Professor LePatte); Mitzi Mouse; various opera patrons (mice)

Synopsis

In the guise of master concert pianist "Professor LePatte", The Claw discovers "The Super-Sonic Chord", a horrific piano sound that "...kills mice, but leaves cats unharmed!" His plan is to have Mitzi unwittingly strike the chord, while performing a piano recital at the Terrytown Opera House - fully packed with music-loving mice. As gleefully voiced by The Claw: "Mighty Mouse out of the way and his girl friend about to commit mass murder. A perfect scheme!"

Keywords

deadly sound waves; fire; heroics; imposter; opera; piano; safe

Indexer Notes

This story begins with Mitzi Mouse having red hair. But, when on stage, her hair is black. Then red again for the aftermath. ...Wigs at work? Somewhat echoing the cover, The Claw throws a chord-stunned Mighty Mouse into a safe.

The Prize Catch (Table of Contents: 3)

Heckle and Jeckle / comic story / 8 pages (report information)

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I say, Heckle, there's our old pal off for a day of sport with rod and reel.

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Heckle and Jeckle [St. John Logo without characters]

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals; humor

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Heckle; Jeckle; Dimwit; monster-sized fish; game warden

Synopsis

When Dimwit goes fishing, Heckle and Jeckle see an opportunity for a free meal.

Keywords

best-laid-plans; fishing; trickery

Open Season (Table of Contents: 4)

Gandy Goose / comic story / 8 pages (report information)

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Hurry up, Sourpuss, it's quarter to twelve, and the hunting season opens at twelve o'clock sharp!

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Gandy Goose [St. John Logo without Character]

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals

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Gandy Goose; Sourpuss; lots of rabbits

Synopsis

Would-be hunters Gandy and Sourpuss are bedeviled by lots of cute but tricky little rabbits.

Keywords

forest setting; hunting; rabbit season; rabbits; reused gag; trickery

Indexer Notes

The story gag, where Gandy and Sourpuss wait impatiently with an alarm clock ticking-off the remaining minutes until Rabbit Season opens, is duplicated as the cover gag of Paul Terry's Comics (St. John, 1951 Series) #90 (January 1952). https://www.comics.org/issue/225274/

Foolish Goulash (Table of Contents: 5)

Sylvester the Fox / comic story / 7 pages (report information)

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Good Grief! I hope I'm not too late!

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals

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Sylvester the Fox; Papa Cuckoo; Dingbat; lots of little cuckoos

Synopsis

To complete a desired goulash recipe, Sylvester the Fox needs the yolk of one cuckoo egg. Dingbat emerges from the egg, and the "yolk" is on Sylvester.

Keywords

cuckoo egg; escalating events; first appearance of recurring character(s); forest setting; goulash; one-character-desiring-another-as-a-meal; recipe; wreaking havoc

Indexer Notes

First comic book appearance of the "Dingbat" character? He is hatched on-panel in this story. GCD Advanced Query results show no indexed appearances of the character preceding this story.

Free! This Full-Color Art-Print of Mighty Mouse Suitable for Framing (Table of Contents: 6)

St. John Publishing Co.; Terry-Toons Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

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Free with each one-year subscription to Terry-Toons Comics don’t delay!

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Mighty Mouse

Keywords

comic book house ads; mail subscriptions

Indexer Notes

St. John house ad for subscriptions to Terry-Toons Comics with a free 8x10 print of Mighty Mouse in a classically heroic pose. One, two, and three-year subscriptions are offered, at a proportionate savings per issue. Color ad on back cover.