We’re doing this like we used to before you got all solo hero-ey. Will Tracy and Sam show up to an empty house with a For Sale sign out front and an oscillating rusty metal gate with a squeaky hinge ? (That signifies an abandoned property.)
You want to know what I’d like to see? A portrait of Tracy and several grotesque villains as rendered by Alex Ross. I’ve liked his work ever since I read Marvels. What an artist!
Recently read a 1970 Dick Tracy novel by William Johnston. In it Tracy is always caught by the bad guys when he goes to meet them alone until the end when he brings Sam with him and defeats the main villain. Saw Johnston’s name on dozens of TV tie-in novels in the ’60’s ans ’70’s from Get Smart, The Addams Family to The Patridge Family.
If Archival is starting collect characters from the comics, then J. Straightedge Trustworthy himself might need backup. I don’t suppose Sam is in Vera’s comic?
TOOTHPICKS: I hear his mansion is like a comics museum
SQUAREJAW: same here, I’ll let you know for sure after I interview him tomorrow** TOOTHPICKS: TOMORROW?!?!? but he may have kidnapped friends of ours and done God knows what to them, dont you think we should go now and not waste another minute?…he could be anywhere by tomorrow!*
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SQUAREJAW: naah… they’ve only been gone for a few weeks, what’s another day gonna hurt? Besides, I hear that The Yellow Kid strip is making a comeback in tomorrow’s paper and I want to read that first.*
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TOOTHPICKS: THE YELLOW KID?!?!?!?! OH BOY! yeah, they can wait!**
1-SAM: How’d you break into Doll’s Matches.com account, Dick?
2-DT: I didn’t. She left this up when she got called into the Chief’s office. Say this handsome rogue might be a good match for her. I wonder if he has all his teeth?
3-SAM: Swipe right then or click YES or whatever you do to claim somebody! Hurry before somebody else nabs him! C’mon Tracy, times a wastin’!
DT: Whoa, somebody’s smitten!
SAM: To be honest, I just want that stud off the website so my photo has more of a chance. I’ve gone through a million toothpicks since I originally posted and haven’t landed a single fish.
DT: The bait you’re danglin’ ain’t exactly appealing.
SAM: Huh? I didn’t dangle anything. It’s against the rules.
DT: Not what I meant but there are websites where all you need is a photo of your…uh oh. Here comes Doll. Play along… HI DOLL! I SEE YOU’VE GOT A SUSPECT PICKED OUT FOR THE…UH…RECENT UNSOLVED CRIME WE HAD. GOOD WORK. ANYBODY WITH EYEBROWS IN THE MIDDLE OF THEIR FOREHEAD HAS TO BE UP TO SOMETHING!did she buy it Sam?
Must be late in the day, to not go over now. I mean, he didn’t ask for an appointment, right? That would give Archival time to make sure there are no problems.
TOMORROW???This is one of those “seconds count” situations!
My approach would be to have a disguised operative go to the house as a buyer" or “fan” who Archival will WILLINGLY admit to the house;therefore cancelling the need for a search warrant.And our “Little Peanut” would probably volunteer.
That middle panel—-god,our villain looks so damn INNOCUOUS!!
Just so I can brag a little…..the new updates on WIKI/FANDOM for The Button(1973);Hope Lezz(1973);Crystal The Seer(1974);and Big Charley(1976) are 90% mine.And I’m proud of it
Thank you, Alt Take for bringing up the missing sixam. Got a mail from him earlier where he acknowledges your post on his absence from the page. He wanted you to know that he wont be back and wanted any help I could give on getting reinstated. I told him how I handle it. He does not even know what he is blocked for but only that they copy/pasted the Comments policy in a reply back. I am waiting for further correspondence before sending in an appeal for his release.
Darned right, it’s a good idea! Tracy is entirely too blasé about the suspicionable Mr. Archival! He ought to take a SWAT team with him in addition to Sam! Why is his “Tracy sense” not tingling? —Too much coffee?
Neil Wick over 3 years ago
Good morning™, backup crew!
It’s a good thing Sam is insisting on backing Tracy up, even if it’s just because he wants to sees Archival’s mansion/museum.
AnyFace over 3 years ago
dvandom over 3 years ago
Andrew Farago, Supervillain.
Jab Jr 1957 over 3 years ago
I wonder if Tracy took Mysta’s journal…
DaJellyBelly over 3 years ago
Will Mr. Archival be wearing the ring that formerly belonged to Mr. Bribery? If so, will Tracy notice it?
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray over 3 years ago
Good morning™, teamsters !
We’re doing this like we used to before you got all solo hero-ey. Will Tracy and Sam show up to an empty house with a For Sale sign out front and an oscillating rusty metal gate with a squeaky hinge ? (That signifies an abandoned property.)
avenger09 over 3 years ago
It’s good to see the coffee steam in both panels! LOL!
Jab Jr 1957 over 3 years ago
You want to know what I’d like to see? A portrait of Tracy and several grotesque villains as rendered by Alex Ross. I’ve liked his work ever since I read Marvels. What an artist!
sergioandrade Premium Member over 3 years ago
Recently read a 1970 Dick Tracy novel by William Johnston. In it Tracy is always caught by the bad guys when he goes to meet them alone until the end when he brings Sam with him and defeats the main villain. Saw Johnston’s name on dozens of TV tie-in novels in the ’60’s ans ’70’s from Get Smart, The Addams Family to The Patridge Family.
Durak Premium Member over 3 years ago
Looks like Sam and Dick about to run off and elope!
(I wish I could do the little musical notes and stars thing around my comment. Feel free to elaborate, if you wish)
jim_pem over 3 years ago
If Archival is starting collect characters from the comics, then J. Straightedge Trustworthy himself might need backup. I don’t suppose Sam is in Vera’s comic?
WilliamVollmer over 3 years ago
Tracy: “Good idea Sam. Which is why I’m taking Liz, or, Lee.”
tsull2121 over 3 years ago
TOOTHPICKS: I hear his mansion is like a comics museum
SQUAREJAW: same here, I’ll let you know for sure after I interview him tomorrow** TOOTHPICKS: TOMORROW?!?!? but he may have kidnapped friends of ours and done God knows what to them, dont you think we should go now and not waste another minute?…he could be anywhere by tomorrow!**
SQUAREJAW: naah… they’ve only been gone for a few weeks, what’s another day gonna hurt? Besides, I hear that The Yellow Kid strip is making a comeback in tomorrow’s paper and I want to read that first.**
TOOTHPICKS: THE YELLOW KID?!?!?!?! OH BOY! yeah, they can wait!**MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
The two rode together!
Sportymonk over 3 years ago
Have they been transported to the island yet? If so, how will Tracy find them?
dennis4476 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Tracy to the rescue!
Another Take over 3 years ago
1-SAM: How’d you break into Doll’s Matches.com account, Dick?
2-DT: I didn’t. She left this up when she got called into the Chief’s office. Say this handsome rogue might be a good match for her. I wonder if he has all his teeth?
3-SAM: Swipe right then or click YES or whatever you do to claim somebody! Hurry before somebody else nabs him! C’mon Tracy, times a wastin’!
DT: Whoa, somebody’s smitten!
SAM: To be honest, I just want that stud off the website so my photo has more of a chance. I’ve gone through a million toothpicks since I originally posted and haven’t landed a single fish.
DT: The bait you’re danglin’ ain’t exactly appealing.
SAM: Huh? I didn’t dangle anything. It’s against the rules.
DT: Not what I meant but there are websites where all you need is a photo of your…uh oh. Here comes Doll. Play along… HI DOLL! I SEE YOU’VE GOT A SUSPECT PICKED OUT FOR THE…UH…RECENT UNSOLVED CRIME WE HAD. GOOD WORK. ANYBODY WITH EYEBROWS IN THE MIDDLE OF THEIR FOREHEAD HAS TO BE UP TO SOMETHING! did she buy it Sam?
avenger09 over 3 years ago
Ray Toler about 9 hours agoYou all misunderstand avenger09
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Don Bagert Premium Member over 3 years ago
Must be late in the day, to not go over now. I mean, he didn’t ask for an appointment, right? That would give Archival time to make sure there are no problems.
Wichita1.0 over 3 years ago
Sam! Sam! Don’t get your back up! He maaaaaay be totally innocent. (wink-wink)
Binky over 3 years ago
The element of surprise…
IvanB.Cohen over 3 years ago
“Hey, don’t you need backup”? Doesn’t Tracy know by now that solo efforts are not his specialty anymore?
IvanB.Cohen over 3 years ago
Underestimate Brock Archival if you want to Tracy, he will make all those criminals you ever dealt with look like rookies.
IvanB.Cohen over 3 years ago
Hmm…Archival and his museum have already been in the news? Probably the society page.
198.23.5.11 over 3 years ago
TOMORROW???This is one of those “seconds count” situations!
My approach would be to have a disguised operative go to the house as a buyer" or “fan” who Archival will WILLINGLY admit to the house;therefore cancelling the need for a search warrant.And our “Little Peanut” would probably volunteer.
That middle panel—-god,our villain looks so damn INNOCUOUS!!
198.23.5.11 over 3 years ago
Just so I can brag a little…..the new updates on WIKI/FANDOM for The Button(1973);Hope Lezz(1973);Crystal The Seer(1974);and Big Charley(1976) are 90% mine.And I’m proud of it
comicwire over 3 years ago
Sometimes I miss the good ole days when villains were funny looking like Flattop and Pruneface. The current one looks like a college perfesser!
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 3 years ago
Backup by a couple of SWAT teams!
GoComicsGo! over 3 years ago
Someone wants to see the comic collection?
198.23.5.11 over 3 years ago
Today is my 69th birthday.Been following strip since1971.Pouch smuggled me a present.He’s certain nobody will notice it’s missing.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray over 3 years ago
Thank you, Alt Take for bringing up the missing sixam. Got a mail from him earlier where he acknowledges your post on his absence from the page. He wanted you to know that he wont be back and wanted any help I could give on getting reinstated. I told him how I handle it. He does not even know what he is blocked for but only that they copy/pasted the Comments policy in a reply back. I am waiting for further correspondence before sending in an appeal for his release.
BreathlessMahoney77 over 3 years ago
“Tomorrow.” Boy, there’s a real sense of urgency for you.
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
Darned right, it’s a good idea! Tracy is entirely too blasé about the suspicionable Mr. Archival! He ought to take a SWAT team with him in addition to Sam! Why is his “Tracy sense” not tingling? —Too much coffee?
ScottHolman over 3 years ago
Don’t forget to take “Pickle Nose” along. Someone needs to make coffee and go for donuts.