Mornin’ Vista Bill, MerryMarg and the rest!Could Mr. Crime be behind Putty Puss’ escape? It’s been carefully planned – down to the .38 and the getaway driver.(Hey, maybe Mr. Crime was producer of Christmas Early’s TV show! It wouldn’t be anything new – a lot of the reality shows on TV are criminally bad!)
More and more complex, this plot, with characters entering and exiting at a withering pace! Who is Winkin, who does he work for, who planned this job, what is its point? And there are plenty more yet-to-be answered questions!
The art is wonderful and Tracy acts like the real Tracy, but I do have a complaint. Like davidf42, I’m confused. I (and I suppose others) didn’t read Tracy as a kid (he was in the “other” newspaper in Detroit). Most of your readers are loving the nostalgia, but one or two old villains at a time is about all I can keep track of. The writers are great, and the majority is loving seeing the Gould villains come back, so it must be good; but I’m missing it. The comic’s not written for my pleasure alone, so don’t worry too much. I just wanted to whine a little. I feel better now, thanks. :-)
Ah yes, the famous Dick Tracy snow flakes, which were noticed and referenced by Ed McBain in one of his 87th Precinct novels. Many times, snow storms played a large part in the winter stories. Chasing crooks in the snow with the yellow trench coat and fedora is classic!
Mike, on a totally different subject will we get to see some of the “Mystery Minute” episodes that were ( I guess) in the Sunday strips? I sure enjoyed them.
It appears that Putty Puss has planned this entire escapade in advance. He has henchmen working for him, and has somehow bribed or tricked his guard. His stand-in on the stage is either another of his henchmen (unlikely given the reaction), the guard who brought him, or Shawntae. He got the gun from the guard, or had a henchman hide it ahead of time in the dressing room. In any case, the plan was obviously to replace one of the contestants, assassinate Tracy in front of all the viewers, and then escape. Pretty bold plan. Whoever the stand-in is, they are in a lot of trouble.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ almost 13 years ago
Good morning all…
Keep us guessing!
margueritem almost 13 years ago
Whose henchmen are Winkin, Blinkin, and Nod?
Good morning, VB!
Can't Sleep almost 13 years ago
Mornin’ Vista Bill, MerryMarg and the rest!Could Mr. Crime be behind Putty Puss’ escape? It’s been carefully planned – down to the .38 and the getaway driver.(Hey, maybe Mr. Crime was producer of Christmas Early’s TV show! It wouldn’t be anything new – a lot of the reality shows on TV are criminally bad!)
Sisyphos almost 13 years ago
More and more complex, this plot, with characters entering and exiting at a withering pace! Who is Winkin, who does he work for, who planned this job, what is its point? And there are plenty more yet-to-be answered questions!
Mdstudio almost 13 years ago
Wow, obviously no simple escape attempt!
davidf42 almost 13 years ago
I’m confused.
Ray_C almost 13 years ago
The art is wonderful and Tracy acts like the real Tracy, but I do have a complaint. Like davidf42, I’m confused. I (and I suppose others) didn’t read Tracy as a kid (he was in the “other” newspaper in Detroit). Most of your readers are loving the nostalgia, but one or two old villains at a time is about all I can keep track of. The writers are great, and the majority is loving seeing the Gould villains come back, so it must be good; but I’m missing it. The comic’s not written for my pleasure alone, so don’t worry too much. I just wanted to whine a little. I feel better now, thanks. :-)
LordAsaki almost 13 years ago
Wish it would snow on this side of the Lake…
johnrussco almost 13 years ago
Just wondering if the snow is going to come into play here. I hope backup shows up with guns-a-blaze. What about the Putty Puss guard?
Det.DanDone almost 13 years ago
Looks like this was a premeditated escape plan.Hurry Tracy, or you’ll be trying to follow tire tracks in the snow.
Ken in Ohio almost 13 years ago
Ah yes, the famous Dick Tracy snow flakes, which were noticed and referenced by Ed McBain in one of his 87th Precinct novels. Many times, snow storms played a large part in the winter stories. Chasing crooks in the snow with the yellow trench coat and fedora is classic!
Inkpaducah almost 13 years ago
Too many villains from the museum are being tossed onstage too rapidly.
Buzza Wuzza almost 13 years ago
This is the worst that Christmas Early has looked.
brinrik almost 13 years ago
Mike, on a totally different subject will we get to see some of the “Mystery Minute” episodes that were ( I guess) in the Sunday strips? I sure enjoyed them.
Tarry Plaguer almost 13 years ago
It appears that Putty Puss has planned this entire escapade in advance. He has henchmen working for him, and has somehow bribed or tricked his guard. His stand-in on the stage is either another of his henchmen (unlikely given the reaction), the guard who brought him, or Shawntae. He got the gun from the guard, or had a henchman hide it ahead of time in the dressing room. In any case, the plan was obviously to replace one of the contestants, assassinate Tracy in front of all the viewers, and then escape. Pretty bold plan. Whoever the stand-in is, they are in a lot of trouble.