The Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis The Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis The Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis is the title of a celebrity comics comic book published by DC Comics featuring the popular team of comedians Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. The series ran for 40 issues from 1952 through 1957, at which time the title was renamed because of the real life breakup of the team. The title was continued as "The Adventures of Jerry Lewis" thereafter for issues #41-124. The new series featured the comedian Jerry Lewis in a variety of humorous situations. Infrequent guest stars included Batman, Bob
Jerry Lewis Boy", "It's Only Money", "The Nutty Professor", "Who's Minding the Store?", "The Patsy", "The Disorderly Orderly" and "The Family Jewels". Outside of his career, he supported fundraising for muscular dystrophy research, during 60 years as national chairman and spokesman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and 44 years hosting "The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon" every Labor Day weekend. In 1977, Lewis was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the organization. As one of the most successful performers in show business, with worldwide box office receipts of his films in excess of $800 million, Lewis received