Droopy # 2
“Turkey For Dinner”
Writer/Penciller: Brian Lemay
Inker: Greg Hyland
Letterer: Dave Lanphar
Colorist: Cary Porter
“Wolf & Red in Pretty Present”
Writer: Paul Castiglia
Penciller: Stephanie Gladden
Inker/Letterer: Jim Massara
Colorist: Cary Porter
Cover Date: November 1995
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This week, I’ll look at a Thanksgiving classic- Issue # 2 of Droopy, who got his limited series via Dark Horse Comics in the 1990s. For those that aren’t familiar with the character, Droopy was created by Tex Avery back in 1943, during the golden age of animation, Droopy’s popular characteristics- which consist of moving slowly with a jowly monotone voice became a hit amongst fans of animation to the point where he starred in may shorts that were produced by Avery via Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
The main story, entitled “Turkey For Dinner” sees Droopy and Spike compete in a competition to bring back a turkey and the winner gets a kiss from the organizer’s daughter; The turkey (Who’s like an extremely obnoxious Woody Woodpecker) turns the tables on both Droopy and Spike as the latter ends up getting his comeuppance from the turkey (In the form of a bomb disguised as an apple and getting hit with an axe) while Droopy himself takes matters into his own hands in order for him to win this competition (And you just know Droopy’s going to come out as a winner!)
The backup feature, starring Wolf and Red in a Christmas setting, finds the former on Santa’s naughty list due to his constant ogling and whistling at the women (Or “Babes” as he calls them) he comes across (It’s a test of wills and strength for poor Wolf); Both stories do a terrific job of taking the essence of both Thanksgiving and Christmas to such fun and goody heights that you can’t help but laugh at these two stories and at the same time, bring in the nostalgia factor because I know there are some people out there who remember watching a Droopy short in the theaters or on T.V. when Cartoon Network was airing them during the length of this series. It’s a shame that Dark Horse hasn’t put this series out in a trade but I will say that issue should be sought out if you want something as a reminder of how Tex Avery’s method of animation and comedy has not only influenced the style of animated movies/television shows but is still looked at as an inspiration for anyone who’s a fan of comedy.
Well, that’s it for me. Next week I’ll have the ultimate Thanksgiving story that I’ll look at (Keeping it a surprise)’ Thanks for sticking around and I will see you all next time.
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