Honey… Tom & Jerry’s Winter Carnival #2 (1953) is an absolute snow-dusted jewel of the Golden Age.
Published as a Dell Giant, this oversized issue features some of MGM’s most beloved cartoon icons — Tom, Jerry, Droopy, and the wonderfully outrageous MooseFace McElk — all decked out for winter chaos.
But the real collector kicker?
Carl Barks, the legendary Disney storyteller behind Uncle Scrooge and so many Donald Duck classics, wrote for this issue — making it extra valuable to historians and animation fans alike.
This first edition color comic is a stunning piece of 1950s cartoon artistry, cherished by fans of MGM, Dell, and Golden Age animation comics.
❄️ Title: MGM’s Tom & Jerry’s Winter Carnival #2
📅 Year: 1953 — prime Golden Age
🏛️ Publisher: Dell Comics
🎨 Writer: Carl Barks (rare and highly collectible outside Disney titles!)
🎭 Characters: Tom, Jerry, Droopy, MooseFace McElk
📘 Format: Dell Giant — oversized, premium publication
🎨 Style: Bright, colorful printing perfect for holiday & winter themes
🧼 Condition: Vintage charm with vibrant presentation
🗂️ Edition: First edition, single issue
Perfect for animation lovers, Dell Giant collectors, Barks fans, and anyone who wants their comics with a spoonful of winter mischief.
Carl Barks working on non-Disney titles is rare — making this a special crossover collectible.
Dell Giants were higher-quality and had larger page counts, often with exclusive stories.
Tom & Jerry comics of the early ’50s remain some of the most colorful and beautifully printed animation books of the era.
Droopy appearances in Golden Age Dell books are especially sought after today.
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