See, Sprocket knows she could make a living doing car restoration. She’d go straight, but Silver never would. Scammers are greedy. I don’t think Silver will live past the end of this tale, as someone was saying yesterday, but I could see Sprocket joining the good side.
I see that sibling rivalry Mrs. FT thought about clicking in! AR, you are dead on about the Nitrate’s being way too cozy. If Stanton and Curtis were allowed to do it, I’d bet there would be a pretty twisted backstory about that relationship.
Sprocket would quit the scams at any time if not for her affinity with her brother. But with Silver, it’s not the money that keeps him going, it’s the thrill. It’s the adrenalin rush. It’s just something that’s in his blood.
I wish Joe and Mike would take a week or two to give a little back history on the Nitrates. It’s been established that they’re extremely close. What was their childhood like? What led them to a life of crime, why does Sprocket avoid shoes and socks? When, how and why did Lena become a part of their household? I think it would be a worthwhile detour from the main story.
Silver should take Sprocket more seriously. She is clearly the brains and talent of this cozy duo; Silver is nothing more than a second-rate con man. But why would Stiletta give them a check for apparently big bucks when she as yet hasn’t even seen her cherished car? I continue to think not all Stiletta’s cards are on the table. Dance while ye may, my naive babes-in-crimeland!
Rikki led me inside, Gweedo. She said that we would see “Poltergeist” the movie there. There’s a yellow brick road in sight. Should I follow that road?
I find myself liking the Nitrates more and more. And I’m guessing their back story would be pretty twisted, like phinnmam said.I would love to take a detour into their backstory!
These characters, and Doubleup or whatever his name is, are the least interesting ever to appear in the DICK TRACY strip.
I find these characters interesting enough. I don’t have a problem with them but I still hope there comes a time when they either die or get locked away for good. They have to pay for their crimes somehow. It’s been a constant refrain through the history of this strip that “crime doesn’t pay” and if villains constantly re-appear, scot-free, that whole premise is ruined.
Yeah I’ll be the voice of dissent here and say I think the problem lies not with the Nitrates, but with too many minds in the gutter, sorry. It’s not a scene similar to the KandiKane/Vitamin one…..these two have just received a check for a fortune, they’re the only two THERE, and their overcome with joy……what, exactly, is wrong with their reaction? BECAUSE they’re brother and sister, they probably think nothing OF what they’re doing. It’s a lonnnnng way from that to what else everyone is inferring…
And the answer to whether Stilletta’s check is good lies in how wealthy SHE is, and whether or not it is a lot of money to HER. By her earlier reference to them as small time, it probably isn’t.
Intro (skip if you’ve already read any of the previous intros):
Hello, greetings, casual readers of past Tracy stories. I’m here because I’m on 2 missions. The first is something I’ve never done before, read each Tracy story by Mike Curtis (or his occasional guest writer) in one sitting each. I feel his stories are worth it. IMHO, Curtis is by far the best post-Gould writer this strip has ever had, and we’re all lucky to have him.
My second mission is to provide an immediately useful Featured Comment whenever needed. My 3 friends below will reply to me. You can read their replies if you like, but their only real purpose is to bump up this comment to the Featured Comment.
There are 2 basic types of immediately useful Featured Comments: the first type is to provide you with a Mumblespeak translator when needed. The other type (this type) is anytime that day’s strip quotes a real song. I will provide an html to a recording to that song so you’ll know the tune even if you’ve never heard it before.
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The song the Nitrates are singing and dancing to is The Porpoise Song by the Monkees. You can find a video for it here:
AnyFace over 9 years ago
Check, mate!
cpalmeresq over 9 years ago
Sounds like a “NO” to me!
AnyFace over 9 years ago
Those two are way too cozy.
Neil Wick over 9 years ago
See, Sprocket knows she could make a living doing car restoration. She’d go straight, but Silver never would. Scammers are greedy. I don’t think Silver will live past the end of this tale, as someone was saying yesterday, but I could see Sprocket joining the good side.
AnyFace over 9 years ago
Here’s the song the Nitrates are singing …
phinnmam over 9 years ago
I see that sibling rivalry Mrs. FT thought about clicking in! AR, you are dead on about the Nitrate’s being way too cozy. If Stanton and Curtis were allowed to do it, I’d bet there would be a pretty twisted backstory about that relationship.
seismic-2 Premium Member over 9 years ago
Awww, isn’t that sweet. Maybe in a couple of days they can be slow dancing, for Valentine’s Day.
Starman1948 over 9 years ago
Good morning to all @Neil Wick: same opinion. Y’all have a fun filled day my friends.
AnyFace over 9 years ago
Wondering if the Nitrates are at least partly inspired by the Ultimate Universe versions of Marvel Comic’s Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch.
It’s the dancing.
And that they’re touchie-feelie siblings.
Oh, and of course the hair …
seismic-2 Premium Member over 9 years ago
Dick Tracy vs. Magneto? Who’d win?
AnyFace over 9 years ago
In the Tracyverse, we know who’s the Master of Magnetism …
Any chance he has long-lost kids?
Or would that be too on-the-nose?
blunebottle over 9 years ago
Well, at least we now know that Sprocket can smile……
favm over 9 years ago
Don’t overdo it, Sprocket.
johnrussco over 9 years ago
happy, happy, happy !
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 9 years ago
Good morning guys!
Another song and dance? Where’s Lena? Where am I? Outer Limits? Twilight Zone? So many questions! So few answers! Someone help me!
SlyMongoose over 9 years ago
Listen to Sprocket!
davidf42 over 9 years ago
Morning, Tracyville!
Sprocket would quit the scams at any time if not for her affinity with her brother. But with Silver, it’s not the money that keeps him going, it’s the thrill. It’s the adrenalin rush. It’s just something that’s in his blood.
avenger09 over 9 years ago
Hurry up and deposit that check, it’s shrinking before our eyes!
coldsooner over 9 years ago
Now wait a minute. Should we really think Stilletta is going to let them keep the huge amount on that check? Hmmm…
avenger09 over 9 years ago
I wish Joe and Mike would take a week or two to give a little back history on the Nitrates. It’s been established that they’re extremely close. What was their childhood like? What led them to a life of crime, why does Sprocket avoid shoes and socks? When, how and why did Lena become a part of their household? I think it would be a worthwhile detour from the main story.
Morrow Cummings over 9 years ago
Yeah, I remember leaving Judy Virginia and got knocked to the floor! Jus’ kidding! Be careful! You coming through Houston?
Sisyphos over 9 years ago
Silver should take Sprocket more seriously. She is clearly the brains and talent of this cozy duo; Silver is nothing more than a second-rate con man. But why would Stiletta give them a check for apparently big bucks when she as yet hasn’t even seen her cherished car? I continue to think not all Stiletta’s cards are on the table. Dance while ye may, my naive babes-in-crimeland!
Starman1948 over 9 years ago
@Gweedo: have a safe trip my friend.
@Anyface: thanks for the trip down memory lane.
AnyFace over 9 years ago
willy007 over 9 years ago
I find myself liking the Nitrates more and more. And I’m guessing their back story would be pretty twisted, like phinnmam said.
Morrow Cummings over 9 years ago
What I meant to say was I was leaving Judy for Virginia. You could take that several ways!
abdullahbaba999 over 9 years ago
Wow, what we don’t know…
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 9 years ago
Rikki led me inside, Gweedo. She said that we would see “Poltergeist” the movie there. There’s a yellow brick road in sight. Should I follow that road?
Who is Timmy?
Chris Sherlock over 9 years ago
I find myself liking the Nitrates more and more. And I’m guessing their back story would be pretty twisted, like phinnmam said.I would love to take a detour into their backstory!
Neil Wick over 9 years ago
These characters, and Doubleup or whatever his name is, are the least interesting ever to appear in the DICK TRACY strip.
I find these characters interesting enough. I don’t have a problem with them but I still hope there comes a time when they either die or get locked away for good. They have to pay for their crimes somehow. It’s been a constant refrain through the history of this strip that “crime doesn’t pay” and if villains constantly re-appear, scot-free, that whole premise is ruined.Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 9 years ago
You hear the voice, too, Gweedo?
fredville over 9 years ago
Yeah I’ll be the voice of dissent here and say I think the problem lies not with the Nitrates, but with too many minds in the gutter, sorry. It’s not a scene similar to the KandiKane/Vitamin one…..these two have just received a check for a fortune, they’re the only two THERE, and their overcome with joy……what, exactly, is wrong with their reaction? BECAUSE they’re brother and sister, they probably think nothing OF what they’re doing. It’s a lonnnnng way from that to what else everyone is inferring…
fredville over 9 years ago
And the answer to whether Stilletta’s check is good lies in how wealthy SHE is, and whether or not it is a lot of money to HER. By her earlier reference to them as small time, it probably isn’t.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 9 years ago
Hmmm… I can’t reply to your request, Gweedo. Did you cast a spell on me? Yes, let’s go home and call it a night.
AnyFace over 9 years ago
The song is “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung.
Farmboy71 over 9 years ago
A good song by one of my all time favorite groups: the Monkees. Although I do have to say, Head was one odd movie!
buckeyemark over 9 years ago
Tracy will make a Monkee out of them!
boboscar 2 months ago
Intro (skip if you’ve already read any of the previous intros):
Hello, greetings, casual readers of past Tracy stories. I’m here because I’m on 2 missions. The first is something I’ve never done before, read each Tracy story by Mike Curtis (or his occasional guest writer) in one sitting each. I feel his stories are worth it. IMHO, Curtis is by far the best post-Gould writer this strip has ever had, and we’re all lucky to have him.
My second mission is to provide an immediately useful Featured Comment whenever needed. My 3 friends below will reply to me. You can read their replies if you like, but their only real purpose is to bump up this comment to the Featured Comment.
There are 2 basic types of immediately useful Featured Comments: the first type is to provide you with a Mumblespeak translator when needed. The other type (this type) is anytime that day’s strip quotes a real song. I will provide an html to a recording to that song so you’ll know the tune even if you’ve never heard it before.
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The song the Nitrates are singing and dancing to is The Porpoise Song by the Monkees. You can find a video for it here:
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