With gun drawn and chains intact
Tracy puts on his brave cop act
As long as there is no change of scene
He won’t have to run and scream
Shelter he should seek, and that really soon
Or else, from the elements he will swoon
So far he has botched the case
And he seems about to lose the race
To get Mordred to court on time
And be sentenced for his crime
The trouble is of his own making
For too many risks he was taking
Sentencing could have been delayed
And in comfort they could have stayed
At the cop shop they had just left
But of common sense, Tracy’s bereft.
Oh, lookie, Mordred is about to get shot while escaping. In most jurisdictions that would look a bit awkward, what with the dead man being in restraints, not to mention the peculiar way in which cop and victim found themselves alone, but this is Nappingville. The ME, who couldn’t identify a corpse, will establish that Mordred died of natural causes–“Ya left him alone with Thick, so naturally he died!”
I find myself asking a few questions reading this. Why is Dick pulling a gun on Mordred? So the man is demented and finds the situation funny, is that any reason to shoot him? Will the gun even work since Dick just got out of the water and its pouring down rain? Speaking of said rain, wont that mess up Dicks vision thereby possibly making him miss if he were to take a shot at Mordred? But wait, werent they in the middle of a monsoon? I always thought those were strictly based in tropical regions but hey, Im not a weatherman so what do I know? Either way, Im pretty sure they were in some sort of storm. Knowing this, isnt it rather silly to pull out a gun and make threats or even shoot the man? If Dick were to shoot Mordred, then what? Would he throw him over one shoulder and carry him the rest of the way? Id think wet leather would get mighty heavy but hey, what do I know? What would Dick tell everyone when he brings in the limp and possibly dead body of Mordred? ‘I didnt like the cut of his jib?’ What is Dick thinking right now? These are things that he probably hasnt thought out, but what is he thinking pulling this gun out? ‘Thisll shut him up?’ Mordred has been yak-yak-yakking all day, I doubt a wet gun will stop him. Maybe Dick was just emptying his pockets in an attempt to find his hat.
Im still waiting for the witty banter between them.
I have seen this in other panels, as well as today’s. continuation of this nauseating story, but Mordred must be wearing a very light chain and you see it “Blowing in the Wind”
Now that is a cue for a Bob Dylan song. Bob was born in Duluth, 140 miles from where I am in International Falls and then they moved to Hibbing about 85 miles from here. So, Bob Dylan was considered a local boy to us in Northern Minnesota. He will be 70 this year.
Good comment “mrbribery” - Mordred is the most hated man in the world, so they might have put a bulletproof vest on him.to protect him from those who wanted to kill him.
and even if he doesn’t have a vest on, Tracy’s bullets would probably fly off that 40 pounds of chains he has on.
Finally - bassmanbob6 - you must have been away when I posted this. But thanks for the religious pictures over christmas. Even the Hardee’s Restaurant had “Jesus is the reason for the season” on their building in International Falls. You won’t see that at McDonald’s. I was wondering if the bass means - Bass Fishing . If so, checkout this website for a
bass tournament on the Canadian side to us. In 2011 the total prizes to be given out will be $102,000 . Go to
www.canadianbass.com
It would make a great Plot Development of the Week if the storm suddenly ends and Thick finds himself in the parking lot outside Police Hooters. It would make no sense, but it would be great.
Yet another good poem, Wonder Warthog. You have an admirable talent for summation in verse.
pcolli, your suggestion is so bizarre that it must be right.
Why has Thick suddenly let go of Mordred’s leash and pulled his gun? Has the roleplaying gone too far, with Mordred forgetting their safe word? Poor Mordred thought Thick was happy to see him, but it was just a pistol in his pocket.
Do I even want to ask why they both have such a wide stance?
@John Russco: Totally inappropriate attack on Wonder Warthog. His contributions to our daily DT experience are very well-written, well-received, and they accurately reflect the sad opinion of what Dick Tracy has become that many of us longtime fans/posters share.
Criticize Locher/Brozman for the drivel they call Dick Tracy, and we’ll support you all day long for your criticism. Criticize posters like wndrwrthg or Bassman who help make this page enjoyable, well, Russco, I’ll use your own words: “Stop showing the world how stupid you are.”
John Russco - WW and BB are our talent here. Bill T is talented, also. We have a daily gig here that in my mind revolves around them. And then, we have a contingent that includes Simon Penn and yourself. And then we have the ultimate personality, Mattie.
When you get into your crib tonight, do not fantacize that you are on a Samoan island. The natives might just vote you off the island.
At last I understand panel #3. Thick is not speaking to Mordred. In an act of rebellion he has joined the audience and now rails against the malevolent and petty deities who created his world and left it mired in futility. “You are not going anywhere!” he berates Locher and Brozman, defiantly waving fist and weapon at the heavens they pollute. “From Nappingville’s heart I stab at thee! For art’s sake I spit my last breath at thee!”
(Okay, so my Tracy/Milton crossover is nowhere near as good as Bassman Bob’s Tracy/Annie crossover. Ya go with what ya got.)
Today’s strip, considered in isolation, is not bad. Tracy is playing the role of the magician’s assistant, summing up the difficulties the escape artist faces. And now, ladies and gentlemen! Mr. Houdini has escaped from the back of the police car, but … he has a gun on him! And he still has chains on! Seems like he’s not going anywhere, doesn’t it? Well, ladies and gentlemen, let’s see what happens next!
Of course everything that led up to today’s strip was a lot of nonsense, and everything to follow can be expected to be abominable tripe, but considered all by itself today’s strip is not bad at all. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while….
you are not going anywhere…we’re just going to stand here in this monsoon until we melt
…unless it’s with me!
…wait, is there a jack in the box around here? we could go there!
Sydney Phillips, I believe that Locher has Roget’s disease. This unfortunate condition causes people to open a thesaurus and believe that synonyms can be used interchangeably. It also leads to endless repetition as the victim finds many different ways to say the same thing.
In advanced cases it causes the sufferer to look up synonyms of synonyms, leading to such absurdities as a Midwest monsoon. (Although Locher may have realized that by the time this arc ends, the climate will have shifted so dramatically that we’ll have tropical weather in Chicago … although Hell will freeze over before Locher realizes anything.)
John Russco has disappeared, but this was to be my response.
My dear John Russco, your comment hits me hard
It grieves me that you think that I am no bard
What can I do that would put me in your favor
Must I go and attempt some Herculean labor
I try my best, I really do, but you say I’m just an bleeep
Please pardon me, when I say, that comment really lacks in ‘class’
But to read my posts, I don’t know why do you even bother
Out of curiosity John, did your mother ever marry your father
So read not what I write if it should displease
For, truth be told, you I shall not seek to appease.
Great stories BB6 and thanks to all for your kind words and support.
John Russco, I noticed his post is missing. I read it earlier though so Im familiar with what was said. A little uncouth if I do say so myself. Its one thing to not like something but another thing entirely to name call. IMHO it was just uncalled for.
FLIGHT SUIT almost 14 years ago
Is Mordred attempting to pee on Tracy in panel three?
Steve Bartholomew almost 14 years ago
Wonder if Dick ever heard of Harry Houdini??
wndrwrthg almost 14 years ago
With gun drawn and chains intact Tracy puts on his brave cop act As long as there is no change of scene He won’t have to run and scream Shelter he should seek, and that really soon Or else, from the elements he will swoon So far he has botched the case And he seems about to lose the race To get Mordred to court on time And be sentenced for his crime The trouble is of his own making For too many risks he was taking Sentencing could have been delayed And in comfort they could have stayed At the cop shop they had just left But of common sense, Tracy’s bereft.
Bill Thompson almost 14 years ago
Oh, lookie, Mordred is about to get shot while escaping. In most jurisdictions that would look a bit awkward, what with the dead man being in restraints, not to mention the peculiar way in which cop and victim found themselves alone, but this is Nappingville. The ME, who couldn’t identify a corpse, will establish that Mordred died of natural causes–“Ya left him alone with Thick, so naturally he died!”
margueritem almost 14 years ago
Oh boy, a story and a poem tonight!
Llewellenbruce almost 14 years ago
I know where Mordred would like to escape to. Off this comic strip.
mrbribery almost 14 years ago
I dunno Spacy. With the chains and the leather suit, Mordred may be bulletproof.
Midnite almost 14 years ago
Good one wndrwrthg!
I find myself asking a few questions reading this. Why is Dick pulling a gun on Mordred? So the man is demented and finds the situation funny, is that any reason to shoot him? Will the gun even work since Dick just got out of the water and its pouring down rain? Speaking of said rain, wont that mess up Dicks vision thereby possibly making him miss if he were to take a shot at Mordred? But wait, werent they in the middle of a monsoon? I always thought those were strictly based in tropical regions but hey, Im not a weatherman so what do I know? Either way, Im pretty sure they were in some sort of storm. Knowing this, isnt it rather silly to pull out a gun and make threats or even shoot the man? If Dick were to shoot Mordred, then what? Would he throw him over one shoulder and carry him the rest of the way? Id think wet leather would get mighty heavy but hey, what do I know? What would Dick tell everyone when he brings in the limp and possibly dead body of Mordred? ‘I didnt like the cut of his jib?’ What is Dick thinking right now? These are things that he probably hasnt thought out, but what is he thinking pulling this gun out? ‘Thisll shut him up?’ Mordred has been yak-yak-yakking all day, I doubt a wet gun will stop him. Maybe Dick was just emptying his pockets in an attempt to find his hat.
Im still waiting for the witty banter between them.
thejensens almost 14 years ago
I have seen this in other panels, as well as today’s. continuation of this nauseating story, but Mordred must be wearing a very light chain and you see it “Blowing in the Wind”
Now that is a cue for a Bob Dylan song. Bob was born in Duluth, 140 miles from where I am in International Falls and then they moved to Hibbing about 85 miles from here. So, Bob Dylan was considered a local boy to us in Northern Minnesota. He will be 70 this year.
Good comment “mrbribery” - Mordred is the most hated man in the world, so they might have put a bulletproof vest on him.to protect him from those who wanted to kill him.
and even if he doesn’t have a vest on, Tracy’s bullets would probably fly off that 40 pounds of chains he has on.
Finally - bassmanbob6 - you must have been away when I posted this. But thanks for the religious pictures over christmas. Even the Hardee’s Restaurant had “Jesus is the reason for the season” on their building in International Falls. You won’t see that at McDonald’s. I was wondering if the bass means - Bass Fishing . If so, checkout this website for a bass tournament on the Canadian side to us. In 2011 the total prizes to be given out will be $102,000 . Go to www.canadianbass.com
Bill Thompson almost 14 years ago
It would make a great Plot Development of the Week if the storm suddenly ends and Thick finds himself in the parking lot outside Police Hooters. It would make no sense, but it would be great.
pcolli almost 14 years ago
No, everybody’s going to jump out and yell “Surprise!” and Morrded will reveal himself to be a stripper.
Bill Thompson almost 14 years ago
Yet another good poem, Wonder Warthog. You have an admirable talent for summation in verse.
pcolli, your suggestion is so bizarre that it must be right.
Why has Thick suddenly let go of Mordred’s leash and pulled his gun? Has the roleplaying gone too far, with Mordred forgetting their safe word? Poor Mordred thought Thick was happy to see him, but it was just a pistol in his pocket.
Do I even want to ask why they both have such a wide stance?
poopa33 almost 14 years ago
I wonder if there’s a story in here somewhere and if there is will we ever get to it?
sitzpinkler almost 14 years ago
Panel 3 … Tracy in a Hat!
John Russco … no one forces us to read either Duck Spacey or the poetry it inspires. Why the name calling?
neonleon59 almost 14 years ago
@John Russco: Totally inappropriate attack on Wonder Warthog. His contributions to our daily DT experience are very well-written, well-received, and they accurately reflect the sad opinion of what Dick Tracy has become that many of us longtime fans/posters share.
Criticize Locher/Brozman for the drivel they call Dick Tracy, and we’ll support you all day long for your criticism. Criticize posters like wndrwrthg or Bassman who help make this page enjoyable, well, Russco, I’ll use your own words: “Stop showing the world how stupid you are.”
Morrow Cummings almost 14 years ago
John Russco - WW and BB are our talent here. Bill T is talented, also. We have a daily gig here that in my mind revolves around them. And then, we have a contingent that includes Simon Penn and yourself. And then we have the ultimate personality, Mattie.
When you get into your crib tonight, do not fantacize that you are on a Samoan island. The natives might just vote you off the island.
OldTracy almost 14 years ago
“You are not going anywhere”
Next logical line durning this storm: “Now get moving”.
davidf42 almost 14 years ago
I echo the sentiments of sitzpinkler, neonleon and morrow. Personal attacks are not necessary and are unwelcome.
WW - Great poem, Thanks!
BB - Great chapter! I didn’t see it’s counterpart in the Annie forum today though.
Bill Thompson almost 14 years ago
At last I understand panel #3. Thick is not speaking to Mordred. In an act of rebellion he has joined the audience and now rails against the malevolent and petty deities who created his world and left it mired in futility. “You are not going anywhere!” he berates Locher and Brozman, defiantly waving fist and weapon at the heavens they pollute. “From Nappingville’s heart I stab at thee! For art’s sake I spit my last breath at thee!”
(Okay, so my Tracy/Milton crossover is nowhere near as good as Bassman Bob’s Tracy/Annie crossover. Ya go with what ya got.)
steveyorkdesigns almost 14 years ago
That gun is probably rusted solid. He hasn’t even taken the thing out of the holster since the 1970s.
CougarAllen almost 14 years ago
Today’s strip, considered in isolation, is not bad. Tracy is playing the role of the magician’s assistant, summing up the difficulties the escape artist faces. And now, ladies and gentlemen! Mr. Houdini has escaped from the back of the police car, but … he has a gun on him! And he still has chains on! Seems like he’s not going anywhere, doesn’t it? Well, ladies and gentlemen, let’s see what happens next!
Of course everything that led up to today’s strip was a lot of nonsense, and everything to follow can be expected to be abominable tripe, but considered all by itself today’s strip is not bad at all. Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while….
-Cougar :{)
veldy almost 14 years ago
Now all we need is a wall for Mordred to pee on
sydney almost 14 years ago
It’s hard to believe that 1 month from today, this story would not have experienced any forward movement.
Writing the dialogue for this period must have been one of the major challenges Locher’s faced in his 5 plus years of writing the strip
How do you say the same thing ‘OVER and OVER’ and make it sound original ?
billdi Premium Member almost 14 years ago
get russco his meds stat
nice ones WW and bassman
you are not going anywhere…we’re just going to stand here in this monsoon until we melt …unless it’s with me! …wait, is there a jack in the box around here? we could go there!
sydney almost 14 years ago
http://www.gocomics.com/dicktracy/2011/01/01/
Chief Lizz : “We’ll send help !” Sam : “The latest report is, the Storm is intensifying”
Come this month end, this conversation will continue between Lizz and Sam as if it had just started. And NO help will be dispatched
Bill Thompson almost 14 years ago
Sydney Phillips, I believe that Locher has Roget’s disease. This unfortunate condition causes people to open a thesaurus and believe that synonyms can be used interchangeably. It also leads to endless repetition as the victim finds many different ways to say the same thing.
In advanced cases it causes the sufferer to look up synonyms of synonyms, leading to such absurdities as a Midwest monsoon. (Although Locher may have realized that by the time this arc ends, the climate will have shifted so dramatically that we’ll have tropical weather in Chicago … although Hell will freeze over before Locher realizes anything.)
Dr. Midnight almost 14 years ago
yawn
marvee almost 14 years ago
The comments are all that make this strip enjoyable. Special Kudos to WW, Bassman Bob, and Bill Thompson
emptydog almost 14 years ago
WW: I always enjoy your poems. Thanks.
wndrwrthg almost 14 years ago
John Russco has disappeared, but this was to be my response.
My dear John Russco, your comment hits me hard It grieves me that you think that I am no bard What can I do that would put me in your favor Must I go and attempt some Herculean labor I try my best, I really do, but you say I’m just an bleeep Please pardon me, when I say, that comment really lacks in ‘class’ But to read my posts, I don’t know why do you even bother Out of curiosity John, did your mother ever marry your father So read not what I write if it should displease For, truth be told, you I shall not seek to appease.
Great stories BB6 and thanks to all for your kind words and support.
walkingmancomics almost 14 years ago
nobody has anything to say about Dick’s neck, panel three?
and yes, the commentary is the best part of this strip: thanks to all who take the time.
Midnite almost 14 years ago
Im late again but great story BASSMANBOB6.
Nice comeback wndrwrthg.
John Russco, I noticed his post is missing. I read it earlier though so Im familiar with what was said. A little uncouth if I do say so myself. Its one thing to not like something but another thing entirely to name call. IMHO it was just uncalled for.
thejensens almost 14 years ago
John Russco -
If you don’t like a certain person’s post, you do not have to read it. No one is forcing you.
It’s the comments that give life to this comic strip.