The story is based on the animated television series Kissyfur, which aired in the mid-1980s as part of NBC’s Saturday morning cartoon lineup. Created by Phil Mendez, the show followed the adventures of a little bear cub named Kissyfur and his father Gus, who escape from the circus to start a new life in the swamp. There, they build a community with other animal characters while learning about friendship, trust, and family bonds.
The comic adaptation captures the same lighthearted and warm tone of the cartoon. It features Gus as a loving but clumsy father, and Kissyfur as the playful and brave cub, always ready for new adventures with his friends—including a rabbit, a piglet, and other cheerful swamp dwellers. The art style is colorful and playful, echoing the animated look of the series, making it appealing to children and nostalgic fans alike.
As with many cartoon-to-comic adaptations of the 1980s, this issue sought to extend the popularity of the TV show into print form, giving fans an additional way to connect with the characters they loved on Saturday mornings. Today, Kissyfur comics are remembered as part of the era when DC Comics experimented with bringing animated favorites into comic book form, standing alongside other adaptations of beloved cartoons.
