It is very much in character for Dick Tracy to take patriotic note of our nation’s birthday! HAPPY 4th OF JULY to all involved with Team Tracy and to the fans of the new and vastly improved adventures of Dick Tracy!—But I am on tenterhooks to get back to the showdown at Mr Crime’s lair, too!
Okay, I’ve had enough. You simply have to stop Joe. If you make one more piece of art that demands to be framed and placed on my bedroom wall, I’m going to go broke.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!!!!!!!GOD Bless America – - – - - – - – - and success to the Army!--That being said – - – the actual correct salute for Tracy would be to remove his hat, hold his right hand over his heart, with his hat over his left shoulder. But what the heckle.
This is a first for the Dick tracy strip, isn’t it? To my knowledge, Chester Gould never did anything like this, but today’s strip is absolutely brilliant! Joe Staton has never been better on art. Love this guy! And love America as well. Happy 4th to everyone.
Happy Fourth of July, everyone..A doubly special day for me. It’s also the anniversary of my first date with my wife, Katy. Two years later, it was the day I proposed. So, in a sense, I celebrate the LOSS of my independence. But no man gave it up more willingly.
But why is Tracy saluting? Inasmuch as he is wearing civilian clothing, should he not have removed his hat and held it over his heart as the approved sign of respect for the national flag? Traditionally and historically, the saute evolved from the act of raising the visor of one’s armored helmet to reveal the face and show that one is a friend or ally. Consequently, has not the act always been appropriate only for a person in a military uniform? (Yes, I know that the act has evolved to include a person in pretty much any sort of uniform such as police, Boy Scouts, and firefighters, but I really can’t quite define Tracy’s trench coat and hat as a uniform.)
Oh, what’s that, Communist? You’re just a little too busy on this July 4th Freedom America day to admire the US flag? Dick Tracy would like to have some words with you. He’s in the middle of a bloody shootout with Mr. Crime’s gang, but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have time to find an enormous American flag and salute it! Those explosions behind him aren’t fireworks; they’re actual gunfire. Dick Tracy won’t let mortal danger get in the way of his patriotism!
It’s hard to see looking at the colored version of this daily but check out the black and white version at ComicStripNation.com to truly appreciate Joe’s amazing line work on the stripes of the flag.
Tarry Plaguer over 12 years ago
margueritem over 12 years ago
Nice Terry!
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 12 years ago
Happy Independence Day All…
A fitting tribute, Mike! It doesn’t get any better.
margueritem over 12 years ago
Thank you, Mike and Joe, and a
HAPPY 4TH TO ALL!Buzza Wuzza over 12 years ago
Happy Fourth to all!
Mdstudio over 12 years ago
Wow! Great strip… But can’t wait to get back to the action! Happy 4th all.
thesnowleopard Premium Member over 12 years ago
Nicely done! And a happy, safe Fourth, everyone!
ridenslide65 over 12 years ago
Nice Job Mike and Joe! Well Done!!
Happy Fourth of July to All the great Dick Tracy Fans everywhere. And let’s not forget our Servicemen that give all for us to be free. Thank you!
Tarry Plaguer over 12 years ago
STAR SPANGLED BANNERRIP Whitney, we’ll miss you.
cpalmeresq over 12 years ago
Great tribute! Happy Independence Day, everyone. And Thank You, Mike, Joe, & the entire crew!
Blackthorne42 over 12 years ago
Awesome tribute, everybody. And Happy Independence Day to one and all.
DoubleScribble over 12 years ago
Great strip.
Have a wonderful 4th, everyone.
Fusnr over 12 years ago
Excellent Jerry.
Sisyphos over 12 years ago
It is very much in character for Dick Tracy to take patriotic note of our nation’s birthday! HAPPY 4th OF JULY to all involved with Team Tracy and to the fans of the new and vastly improved adventures of Dick Tracy!—But I am on tenterhooks to get back to the showdown at Mr Crime’s lair, too!
Aaron Mimura over 12 years ago
Okay, I’ve had enough. You simply have to stop Joe. If you make one more piece of art that demands to be framed and placed on my bedroom wall, I’m going to go broke.
Aaron
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 12 years ago
I rather suspected this would happen. Bravo, Team Tracy! :D
coldsooner over 12 years ago
Nice touch guys. I’m sure Tracy wouldn’t want it any other way today. God Bless America.
tsull2121 over 12 years ago
I dont mind being #21 with such an AMAZING one panel shot! Happy 4th everyone!
tsull2121 over 12 years ago
is there any way to get this panel without the mr crime blurb? it would look AWESOME on my facebook page! :-D lol
punchydugan over 12 years ago
You can almost feel the snap of Dick Tracy’s salute.
TheDOCTOR over 12 years ago
Nicely done.
dvoyack over 12 years ago
Love it too! Happy Birthday America! All be safe and have a good one!
I Go Pogo over 12 years ago
Mike, Joe et al…thank you for this patriotic celebration and to all here in the forum – Happy 4th!
APersonOfInterest over 12 years ago
johnrussco over 12 years ago
Awesome! I LOVE AMERICA!
sjsczurek over 12 years ago
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!!!!!!!GOD Bless America – - – - - – - – - and success to the Army!--That being said – - – the actual correct salute for Tracy would be to remove his hat, hold his right hand over his heart, with his hat over his left shoulder. But what the heckle.
Det.DanDone over 12 years ago
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!God Bless our Troops!
RonBerg13 Premium Member over 12 years ago
That’s OK – we all know the bad guys will go down!Happy Fourth everyone!
Durak Premium Member over 12 years ago
Hoo-rah!
Can't Sleep over 12 years ago
Great strip!Happy Birthday, America!
LittleRedDress over 12 years ago
This is a first for the Dick tracy strip, isn’t it? To my knowledge, Chester Gould never did anything like this, but today’s strip is absolutely brilliant! Joe Staton has never been better on art. Love this guy! And love America as well. Happy 4th to everyone.
Weegel over 12 years ago
Happy Fourth of July, everyone..A doubly special day for me. It’s also the anniversary of my first date with my wife, Katy. Two years later, it was the day I proposed. So, in a sense, I celebrate the LOSS of my independence. But no man gave it up more willingly.
JanLC over 12 years ago
Absolutely classic Tracy. Thanks Joe & Mike. Happy Fourth!
cowboy1 over 12 years ago
" God Bless America "
runar over 12 years ago
I prefer what The Comics Curmudgeon had to say about this strip.
JudeDog over 12 years ago
But why is Tracy saluting? Inasmuch as he is wearing civilian clothing, should he not have removed his hat and held it over his heart as the approved sign of respect for the national flag? Traditionally and historically, the saute evolved from the act of raising the visor of one’s armored helmet to reveal the face and show that one is a friend or ally. Consequently, has not the act always been appropriate only for a person in a military uniform? (Yes, I know that the act has evolved to include a person in pretty much any sort of uniform such as police, Boy Scouts, and firefighters, but I really can’t quite define Tracy’s trench coat and hat as a uniform.)
Desperadorrj over 12 years ago
Perfect tribute to this holiday. Happy 4th to all.
rvonluchen over 12 years ago
Happy Independence Day, but I am expecting a lot of fireworks when the story line continues tomorrow.
monteherridge over 12 years ago
Great Strip!
wndrwrthg over 12 years ago
We welcome the return of VistaBill
Whose life it seems is one big thrill
And though he was tempest tossed
His voice to us has not been lost
Through wind and rain
And strum und drang
He returns now to the fold
With many harrowing tales to be told
Welcome back VB, your just in time
To see the demise of Mister Crime
We pause now in our story
To give a tribute to Old Glory
To the founding of this nation
We are filled with feelings of elation
So eat a dog, drink some ‘ade
And kick back in the shade
And tonight, when colors fill the sky
To our country, raise your glasses high.
cpalmeresq over 12 years ago
Thank You, wndwrthg!
Don Winchester Premium Member over 12 years ago
A strip worthy of Chester Gould!
Coltens14 over 12 years ago
Oh, what’s that, Communist? You’re just a little too busy on this July 4th Freedom America day to admire the US flag? Dick Tracy would like to have some words with you. He’s in the middle of a bloody shootout with Mr. Crime’s gang, but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have time to find an enormous American flag and salute it! Those explosions behind him aren’t fireworks; they’re actual gunfire. Dick Tracy won’t let mortal danger get in the way of his patriotism!
Mdstudio over 12 years ago
It’s hard to see looking at the colored version of this daily but check out the black and white version at ComicStripNation.com to truly appreciate Joe’s amazing line work on the stripes of the flag.