Tom And Jerry Karate Guard The Year Come In 999999999999999999999999420002 Bc The Karate Guard is a Tom and Jerry cartoon short directed by Joseph Barbera and Spike Brandt. It was the last Tom and Jerry cartoon to be written, co-directed and co-produced by the characters' co-creator Joseph Barbera before his death. This is also, to date, the last theatrical cartoon to feature or star Tom and Jerry.