Mutt and Jeff (1939-65 All Am./National/Dell/Harvey) 18

Cover by Sheldon Mayer (credited as Bud Fisher). Stories and art by Al Smith (credited as Bud Fisher), Sol Hess, W. A. Carlson, Lynne Lovelace, Pete Costanza and C.C. Beck. DC reprints the comic strip that defined the comic strip, featuring the original tall-and-short comedy duo. Also featuring the "topper" strip Cicero's Cat, and other strips from bygone days. Jeff's twin brother Julius shows up and creates many confusing situations for Mutt. Mutt decides to write a movie. Cicero's Cat outsmarts a bloodhound. Plus a Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Captures Red the Terror," with art by Shazam creator C.C. Beck. Also featuring an "editor" credit to M.C. Gaines, inventor of the comic book and founder of EC Comics. Mutt & Jeff; Cicero's Cat; Simp O'Dill; Bad Neighbor. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.