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Cat-Burglar

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Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous, superhero

Character(s): Mighty Mouse; cat burglar

First Line: Looking for something chum?

Synopsis: A cat burglar cracks a safe to find Mighty Mouse waiting inside.

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Pages: 1

Stubby Finds Himself

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Dinky Duck; Rudy Rooster; Stubby the Jackass; two stray hens; wolf

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

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

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Pages: 2

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

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Genres: anthropomorphic, superhero

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

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

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!"

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Pages: 9

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

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Heckle; Jeckle; Dimwit; monster-sized fish; game warden

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

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

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Pages: 8

Open Season

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Gandy Goose; Sourpuss; lots of rabbits

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

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

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Pages: 8

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

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Feature(s): Sylvester the Fox

Character(s): Sylvester the Fox; Papa Cuckoo; Dingbat; lots of little cuckoos

First Line: Good Grief! I hope I'm not too late!

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.

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Pages: 7

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

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Feature(s): St. John Publishing Co.; Terry-Toons Comics

Character(s): Mighty Mouse

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

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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.