Tom and Jerry ##335
Whitman / Western Publishing • Tom and Jerry (Gold Key / Whitman Era)
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Unknown / Western Publishing Studio Staff
Publication Date
July 1981
Cover Variant
Regular Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Humorous antics featuring the cat Tom and the mouse Jerry, often featuring Tuffy (Nibbles). This issue contains short slapstick stories typical of the late Western Publishing era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible vertical creasing/subscription fold down the right side. Significant blunt corners and edge wear. Notable spine stress and color breaking creases. Visible soiling and general wear across the light-blue cover background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded: $25 - $40 (though rare to grade)
Recent Sales
Comparable Whitman Tom and Jerry issues from this era in mid-grade condition typically sell for under $10 on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) far exceeds the market value of the comic. The visible vertical crease/fold significantly limits the potential grade.
Notable Features
Whitman logo variant (distinguished from Gold Key by the 'W' logo and absence of issue number in the top right box). 50 cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic Whitman copy from the early 1980s. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation (slight browning). Printing registration aligns with the manufacturing standards of Western Publishing at the time.