In this opening story from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies # 36 (October, 1944), Porky Pig's imagination runs away with him as he pretends to be a bomber in World War II, dropping bombs on Tokyo. The story that follows is all about imagination, particularly Bugs Bunny's use of it for mischief. The author and artist are unknown, but the designs of the characters are reminiscent of the Robert McKimson model sheets from the cartoons of the same era.
Great blog. Looking forward to some wonderful stuff!
ReplyDeleteThe "imagination" story is drawn (and lettered!) by Tom McKimson. I'm thrilled to see this blog—but why's the story missing its first page? It originally started on the inside front cover of the issue.
ReplyDeleteThe inside of the front cover has a gag with Bugs and Petunia. I guess I forgot to check if it was part of the story or not. ;P My bad! I'll try to scan it when I can!
ReplyDeleteIt's part of the story. A Dell comic story never began without a title panel (from about 1943-55, reading just "Bugs Bunny"; before and after, there was also usually an individual story title).
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