Dick Tracy by Mike Curtis and Charles Ettinger for January 09, 2013

Aaaaawwwww . . .

Another little girl who lost a parent…

That is one Kooky looking retro-70s Squad car

The Mole is a real softy. How sweet.

I think if Mole found anyone trying to do something to that girl. They would be in a world of hurt!

Very sweet, and a nice respite from crime for a bit. :-)

D’awwwwww…

I left a bunch of responses on yesterday’s strip for some of you a couple of hours, ago

Nice strip today. It’s nice to see Mole again, too.

A hermit has no peer pressure.

I’m thinking we may see a “Mole Wedding” in the future. It would be great to see Mole wed, then adopt Toad as his own.

I like that retro 70s police car. The shape has become an archetype.

What’s wrong J-cat, no mixed couple for you to rag on today?

@helloimjohnnycat said,Dual citizen, Mole Molestein, sheds two croc tears of guilt.

Oh wait… "Dual citizen, Mole Mole stein " “Croc tears of guilt” over wars in the middle east…. I GOT it, today you’re ragging on Jewish people!!! Nice try, you ALMOST got that by me… time to FLAG THE RACIST, again!

Mole is an emotional guy, but not at all a “softie.” If anyone ever tries to hurt Toad, he will learn to his regret the WRATH OF MOLE!

Since Johnny Cat is a brand of cat litter, I suppose that explains his incoherent s—, eh, stuff.

Sad story. :(

I love these exchanges between Tracy and his former enemy. Mole is one of the best supporting characters in the strip (and considering how many there are of those, that says a lot!).

@helloimjohnnycatWhether I agree or disagree with you is moot. And I can only speak for myself, of course. But could you please find some other more appropriate venue for your politicking?

They could’ve been squandered — one never knows what kind of questionable characters we have in Tracy’s city (and the real world, for that matter).

Johnnycat, you trying to earn the GoComics Troll Trophy in this short a time? I have news for you! It’s gonna be mighty hard to unseat the Champ, who under a several pseudonyms, has owned it for years!

Hard to imagine now the Mole ever being a villian.

Looks kinda like what we used to call the cherry gumball machine back in the 60’s.

Good afternoon all…

You’re replying to daedalusomega’s comment:OK, and what about the rose?^^Link doesn’t work, so I can’t really answer that

The Yellow Rose.

posted by mike on the yahoo group

TAKEIS TO JOIN DICK TRACY IN FIGHTING CRIME

Dick Tracy will be inviting the help of characters modeled after real-life actor George Takei and his husband Brad on his new case starting January 13.

Near Tracy’s city, an old Government Resettlement camp from World War II has been covered over with a man made lake for 70 years. Located are clues to a murder cold case, and Tracy contacts one of this friends who was interned there, actor George Takei (under the name of George Tawara).

“I am boldly going where I have never gone before,” said George Takei. “I am looking forward to the trek into the world of Dick Tracy.”

The story should run around 8 weeks and promises to be gripping.

otto welcome back to posting.. unfortunately Some Dull Moron seems to have followed you as well. i guess their promise to never post on the board again only lasted a few weeks

jonnycat = flagged

Stagger Lee said, about 1 hour ago

It looks similar to the 1989 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor that I used to drive years ago.

What an underpowered piece of crap.^^Those cars were built here in Ontario, the engines usually came out of the Windsor plant, I guess it was underpowered cause the speed limit is only 100 here

They were heavy and looked like an upside down bathtub, but boy were they fast.

I don’t think “others” were referring to you, SDM. They were referring to Matthew.

…..looking at Mole get choked up in panel three, it is almost impossible to accept the fact he was a BAD guy – killer, even – at any point in his life. And I must add it is nice to see our usual quibblers contributing insightful comments on the strip today instead – thanks, guys, much appreciated!

@SCOTTtheBADGER; Here is a pic of the new Chevy Caprice police cruiser the The KY State Police are now using. Smaller than the ’95’s, but with a 355 hp V8 under the hood, they’re quick!

Another great character building moment from Team Tracy. And as a direct descendant of the Jamestown settlers from 1607, if Johnnycat hates this country so much, he is more than welcome to look for a better one. The United States may not be perfect but we have a lot going for us. Including freedom of speech. Anyhow I can’t wait for tomorrow’s installment.

You’re replying to Still Da Man!’s comment:

Isn’t it funny how certain posters have bad mouthed me & I haven’t said a single negative comment about anyone. Go figure.^^I gave both you & Otto credit for making nice thoughtful posts, I can only speak for myself, of course but, if you guys can keep it up (I believe you can), soon you’ll both just be one of the gang! :)

Ok, gotta be careful not to make this come out wrong and offend anyone…….but after reading all the comments drooling over Moon Maid and Belle the past few weeks, it’s kind of funny to see us getting served up with “George and his husband” now, lol. (it’s all good….)

aww I never knew Mole was sensitive!!!!!

A question for car fans. Did the Pontiac Catalina ever get used as a police car? I know that the 2+2 and Super Duty versions were monsters, and that the Catalina is famous for being a “sleeper” car. I don’t know how the four door versions of the car performed though. Supposedly, the421 cu in (6.9 L) V8428 cu in (7.0 L) V8455 cu in (7.5 L) V8engine in these was stock in the mid to late 60’s.

Mayberry?