PSA Monday: Peter Porkchop learns “Carelessness is No Joke”

December 15th, 2008

Filed under: Comics

Peter Porkchop learns 'Carelessness is No Joke!' Click for the full page.With things getting a little hectic and stressful as Christmas nears, I thought it was time for a little levity (very little, I’m afraid) in the form of a funny animal public service ad.

Peter Porkchops was one of DC Comics’ most popular funny animal characters. He first appeared in Leading Comics, and then headed up his own title for 62 issues. Gone, but not forgotten, Peter resurfaced in Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew where he became the super-hero Pig Iron.

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This PSA is from June 1953, during the height of Peter’s popularity. This particular copy was found in Action Comics #181. It was written by Jack Schiff with art by Otto Feuer, who is credited with creating Peter Porkchops.

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2 Responses to “ PSA Monday: Peter Porkchop learns “Carelessness is No Joke” ”

  1. Sarah
    May 11th, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I remember looking at Peter Porkchop in comic books at my grandparents house! What a wonderful thing to remember. :)

  2. Kevin White
    September 12th, 2011 at 7:22 am

    My grandmother used to tell me stories when I was a kid and Peter Porkchop is my favorite. I think the books of my grandmother about Peter Porkchop was gone. I will search for this book if I can even though it’s a rare one since I love the story of Peter Porkchop.

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