“Hope” is attacked, just outside the employees entrance at the rear, but she surprises the “vampire” by fighting back. Looks like she got the advantage on him with her martial arts skills!
Instant Karma would see that wallop dislodge the metal vampire teeth so they pierce the inside of Stokes’ mouth and actIvate the rapid pump. It wouldn’t work as fast as tapping into the jugular vein but if his “minor tweak” improved the suction enough to exsanguinate even a liter that might send him into shock and that could still finish him off before the EMTs arrive. Of course if Sam says “I am trying to call for help! Now, what pocket did I put that phone in? No… nope… hmmm… There it i- oops, no…”
It’s obviously SOMEBODY in a wig, and Hope’s clothes that was waiting for our would be vampire to attack, and, when he did “swung for the fences.” If Tracy set the trap, then obviously it’s Liz. But it could be Brenda, setting her own trap for the would be vampire.
Top marks today to Joe and Mike , for the great images . Great action and nice legs also with the cloth and hat flying in the air . The bad guy is hurting a little , I wonder what will he do now ?
The old “brick in the handbag” trick. It should be Lizz, but I don’t think she’d use the bag as a weapon – she’d pull her gun and threaten to put one through his wishbone. I’d bet it’s Brenda.
1-Time to use the trusty… OH MISS, YOU DROPPED YOUR HANKY! line
2- SUCKAAAA! Now I’ll play the role of THE SUCKER! Cause I’m a vampire, get it? SA-NAA…
3- KA-SMAAAACK! HOPE: HA! Just cause I forget to load my 44 Hogleg don’t mean its ineffective as a crime deterrent when it adds 4 pounds of blue steel to a purse-punch! Charity said you Confidence Men would try to swindle me out of my new money just cause I’m rich. And blonde. And not real bright… Oh! My hat! And for your information, I DON’T CARRY HANKIES!
Professor busted! No money from Hope Brown estate for you to continue your research. To borrow a line from the Wizard of Oz, if you had a brain, you would have applied for a foundation grant. Where are these crooks found? Does the comic strips association have want-ads? The ones who have appeared in Tracy land leave much to be desired or "they don’t “draw” ’em like they used to.
These strips without dialogue are great! Stokes stalks. Pounces! And Brenda decks him with her purse, his chloroform-filled handkerchief flying!
I do believe this is Brenda Starr rather than Lizz (or even Lee Ebony); there is nothing to suggest that the cops arrived in time to set up this sting, whereas the swing-with-the-purse suits Brenda’s way of operating better than a blow with the fist or going for a weapon in the purse. Plus, all that was needed for the disguise was available just across the street from the front of Travel Today, while we see that Stokes was waiting at the rear, watching the Employee’s Entrance/Exit—wig, big hat, etc. Brenda could easily enough have slipped out, bought these, and snuck back in, hiding in the back room of the agency and then switching places with Hope.
Meanwhile, when seconds count, the cops are only minutes away, it seems….
Some women’s purses (or pocket books) tip the scale at over 20 pounds! Mine was a modest 7.5 the last time I checked. My wallet, on the other hand, makes up most of that weight and could double for a Brick!
AnyFace about 4 years ago
Neil Wick about 4 years ago
Good morning™, friends!
“Hope” is attacked, just outside the employees entrance at the rear, but she surprises the “vampire” by fighting back. Looks like she got the advantage on him with her martial arts skills!
Brian Premium Member about 4 years ago
Wanna-be vampire gets more than he expected. Ka-Blam.
Leo Cannyn Premium Member about 4 years ago
And it’s the patented Dick Tracy right hook for the win.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 4 years ago
Good morning™, routed ruffians !
Only Lizz gets this kind of physical. Tomorrow we get to see the face(?) with Tracy and Sam doing cleanup.
frequency270 about 4 years ago
My money on Lizz being Brenda Starr.
Cheapskate0 about 4 years ago
Gweedo – that’s if they don’t drag this out for another two weeks.
coratelli about 4 years ago
Nice strip.
artsyguy65 about 4 years ago
Instant Karma would see that wallop dislodge the metal vampire teeth so they pierce the inside of Stokes’ mouth and actIvate the rapid pump. It wouldn’t work as fast as tapping into the jugular vein but if his “minor tweak” improved the suction enough to exsanguinate even a liter that might send him into shock and that could still finish him off before the EMTs arrive. Of course if Sam says “I am trying to call for help! Now, what pocket did I put that phone in? No… nope… hmmm… There it i- oops, no…”
seanyj about 4 years ago
WHACK! Just like from that campy 1960’s superhero tv show. : )
Gonzo Jabrone about 4 years ago
“This will show everybody why I carry bricks in my purse, and not my wallet. I don’t need a wallet. Guys buy me everything, anyway.”
JDBella about 4 years ago
She must have that purse loaded with rolled quarters……‘’BAM!!!’’ Instant jaw breaker.
therese_callahan2002 about 4 years ago
Gladys has got nothing on her, and he’s got nothing on Tyrone.
Knightman Premium Member about 4 years ago
It’s a swing and its line drive to the pavement!!!
WilliamVollmer about 4 years ago
It’s obviously SOMEBODY in a wig, and Hope’s clothes that was waiting for our would be vampire to attack, and, when he did “swung for the fences.” If Tracy set the trap, then obviously it’s Liz. But it could be Brenda, setting her own trap for the would be vampire.
iggyman about 4 years ago
Obviously female, way to go girl!
blunebottle about 4 years ago
Contact!
Durak Premium Member about 4 years ago
“Stake him up! Stake him up!”
Aladar30 Premium Member about 4 years ago
YEEEEEEEES!
jrankin1959 about 4 years ago
Sting operation…
ERBEN2 about 4 years ago
Top marks today to Joe and Mike , for the great images . Great action and nice legs also with the cloth and hat flying in the air . The bad guy is hurting a little , I wonder what will he do now ?
WGillete about 4 years ago
The old “brick in the handbag” trick. It should be Lizz, but I don’t think she’d use the bag as a weapon – she’d pull her gun and threaten to put one through his wishbone. I’d bet it’s Brenda.
sundogusa about 4 years ago
YOWZA!
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 4 years ago
Needs a Batman “KAP@W!!!” here.
tsull2121 about 4 years ago
Why the hanky?
Gonzo Jabrone about 4 years ago
Memories of my younger days when I had to beat them off with a stick that I carried in my man-purse.
Pequod about 4 years ago
It could be way worse
Heavy brick in purse
She cudda pulled a gun.
Harsh ventilation
Exsanguination
To bleed-out is no fun.
Lizz loves to rumble
Stokes takes a tumble
“Hey! Who turned out the lights?”
Imitation ghoul
Played for such a fool
Lizz kicks tail when she fights.
rickmac1937 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Nice shot to the jaw
jlwilliams360 about 4 years ago
Looks like this story is going to wrap up soon. Minute Mystery for Halloween?
tcayer about 4 years ago
Boy, those Car Warranty salesmen sure are pushy!
Ignatz Premium Member about 4 years ago
I guess it’s Lizz. I wasn’t sure it wasn’t Hope yesterday, but her face is still hidden, so it isn’t her.
TracyFan 65 about 4 years ago
Barnabus would never have been stopped by a mere purse. ;-)
TheFiddleBackSpider about 4 years ago
Ha! You go girl!
Frankfreak about 4 years ago
Tracy’s got nice lookn’ legs./s
trimguy about 4 years ago
It’s a Gladys Ormphby purse!
LoneDog about 4 years ago
Great action!
GoComicsGo! about 4 years ago
Mama Mia!!!
Another Take about 4 years ago
1- Time to use the trusty… OH MISS, YOU DROPPED YOUR HANKY! line
2- SUCKAAAA! Now I’ll play the role of THE SUCKER! Cause I’m a vampire, get it? SA-NAA…
3- KA-SMAAAACK! HOPE: HA! Just cause I forget to load my 44 Hogleg don’t mean its ineffective as a crime deterrent when it adds 4 pounds of blue steel to a purse-punch! Charity said you Confidence Men would try to swindle me out of my new money just cause I’m rich. And blonde. And not real bright… Oh! My hat! And for your information, I DON’T CARRY HANKIES!
avenger09 about 4 years ago
Late comment butcas a stand alone strip “I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT TODAY’S!”
buckman-j about 4 years ago
Probably Gravel Gerie
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 4 years ago
Whap !, with a lead filled snow purse.
Eric S about 4 years ago
Dick Tracy ain’t used to wearing heels.
22ph about 4 years ago
Stokes got defanged!
cactusjack99 Premium Member about 4 years ago
the nutz, the nutz, the nutz, kick him in the …..
IvanB.Cohen about 4 years ago
The professor falls and sees stars. He would have also seen birdies, except it was night time and they had all gone to bed.
IvanB.Cohen about 4 years ago
Professor busted! No money from Hope Brown estate for you to continue your research. To borrow a line from the Wizard of Oz, if you had a brain, you would have applied for a foundation grant. Where are these crooks found? Does the comic strips association have want-ads? The ones who have appeared in Tracy land leave much to be desired or "they don’t “draw” ’em like they used to.
David Rickard Premium Member about 4 years ago
Prof, you’re an embarrassment to vampires everywhere. Turn in your fangs.
oakie817 about 4 years ago
cool beans
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 4 years ago
Nice action shots.
Sisyphos about 4 years ago
These strips without dialogue are great! Stokes stalks. Pounces! And Brenda decks him with her purse, his chloroform-filled handkerchief flying!
I do believe this is Brenda Starr rather than Lizz (or even Lee Ebony); there is nothing to suggest that the cops arrived in time to set up this sting, whereas the swing-with-the-purse suits Brenda’s way of operating better than a blow with the fist or going for a weapon in the purse. Plus, all that was needed for the disguise was available just across the street from the front of Travel Today, while we see that Stokes was waiting at the rear, watching the Employee’s Entrance/Exit—wig, big hat, etc. Brenda could easily enough have slipped out, bought these, and snuck back in, hiding in the back room of the agency and then switching places with Hope.
Meanwhile, when seconds count, the cops are only minutes away, it seems….
NyahNyahNyah about 4 years ago
Some women’s purses (or pocket books) tip the scale at over 20 pounds! Mine was a modest 7.5 the last time I checked. My wallet, on the other hand, makes up most of that weight and could double for a Brick!