Hmm. Seems as though Kandikane Lane is quite a business woman; far more so than I had hitherto thought. I’m sure she can handle the “retro look” TV spot easily enough. AnyFace’s comments make me wonder if someone we know will be cast in it. (BTW, I think Sprocket’s look in panel 3 is simply patient determination, not disgruntlement.)
The Nitrates are looking to scam Agate Aggie, so the actress will not be attractive like Mysta and Mary. Xena has a wireless device for phone/skype communications. Enjoying seeing the pieces easing into place.
The NitratesKandikane LaneAggare AggieStiletta. Flattop
They all come from different Dick Tracy stories and disparate backgrounds, yet our Author Mike has ingeniously created scenarios or - ‘connecting threads’ to bring THEM and their INTERESTS /TALENTS (good or bad) -and is now, smoothly Dove Tailing them together !.
It’s difficult to believe he could have “envisioned” ALL these complimenting developments, talents, and characters, when he introduced Mrs. Flattop (mid 2012), or even more recently with the Nitrates over a year ago in January of 2013 ?Was it all fortuitous coincidence that happily came together, popping up to provide a “Bingo” ? Or was it in large part, medium term ‘possibilities’ that Mike saw, when he mulled over the return of the Nitrates ? And then made the needed ‘provision’ in that Gruesome PLAY with the creation of Aggate Aggie and Kandikane Lane. The latter serving to provide a ‘Double Whammy’ with a new spark of love, for Vitamin Flintheart !
On this, I’d like to think - it was a LOT more of the LATER . . .I’ve spoken out on slow pacing (Annie) and more recently on some ‘gruesome’ loose ends . . .
“Syd, I checked out the original Posie Ermine story (July 1968-November 1968) and have found that Glenna was referred to by both her real name and the ‘nickname’ Mindy”-————————————————————————————————.
Ray, thanks for your your two posts on the above character yesterday . . .
Good pick up ! And you’ve likely noticed it was the first, yetonly reference, to the name Glenna - in the entire tale ! ? (and by one of the Contest Judges) !. But for the reasons that follow, I think you may be making a (useful?) “assumption” * to ‘characterize’ her name MINDY - as being a ‘nickname’ ?
1) There is no concrete evidence to prove which one - was her real name. One can also “assume” the Contest Judge not knowing her well, simply ‘forgot’ her name (?) And in ‘error’ called her that ! (?)2) Dad Posie called her - “daughter” throughout the entire tale. 3) Every other character called her “MINDY”, and that - on all the remaining occasions her name was used.. 4) Finally, more ‘weighty’ and convincing - the then Author (Chester Gould) in 3 panel Text Boxes. On Aug, 26, 1965, and on Oct. 4,1968. Then repeating it again on *
Oct. 20, 1968*, called her Mindy5) Max Collins - in a Sunday page Rogue’s Gallery box (May 14, 1978) referred to her as Mindy Ermine, (and incidentally) had her in a Mexican Jail for Drug Smuggling.
My query on which of Posie’s daughter had been kidnapped and converted to Moon Maid, was in part jest to point out the strips name errorSo by virtue of the name Glenna (appearing), gives the current Author a ‘pass’, and further confirms that in the story both were used for the same character . . .
But it leaves the burden of a heavy question, why not use the name (Mindy) everyone else, and every reader has, including TWO other Authors (chose) to identify her in their tales/references ? I.e Mindy ?
In most cases, the same crooks trying to pull off the same scam would be boring, but the Nitrates could try theirs over and over and never be dull, I’ll bet!
Sigh. Too bad the Nitrates can’t/won’t figure out that they could make good money making actual commercials on the up and up. Or maybe they just aren’t creative enough – the bar is pretty high for commercials these days.
cpalmeresq almost 10 years ago
And NOW, the plot thickens!
cpalmeresq almost 10 years ago
(And, before anyone comments that, “It’s about time”…, this is how Team Tracy does it! To me, it’s succeeded, thus far!
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
Sprocket looks disgruntled.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ almost 10 years ago
Good morning everyone!
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
They need actors?
Mysta’s an actor …
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
Good morning, VistaBill!
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
Mary Perkins is an actor as well …
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
Leonard Starr, creator of Mary Perkins, is still with us at age 89, and for that we should all be grateful …
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
Can’t decide if Silver looks more like Bob Hope or Dick Van Dyke.
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
And have we ever seen either of the Nitrates without their sunglasses?
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
Poor form, but just answered my own question …
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
If Silver is loosely based on Dick Van Dyke – Not saying that’s so – Could Sprocket be patterned after Mary Tyler Moore?
Somebody try adding sunglasses to this shot …
Sisyphos almost 10 years ago
Hmm. Seems as though Kandikane Lane is quite a business woman; far more so than I had hitherto thought. I’m sure she can handle the “retro look” TV spot easily enough. AnyFace’s comments make me wonder if someone we know will be cast in it. (BTW, I think Sprocket’s look in panel 3 is simply patient determination, not disgruntlement.)
Starman1948 almost 10 years ago
Good morning my friends.@AnyFace: thanks for the trip down memory lane.Have a fun filled day everyone.
the too late song almost 10 years ago
So Xena’s smoking a pipe or candy cane?
Pequod almost 10 years ago
The Nitrates are looking to scam Agate Aggie, so the actress will not be attractive like Mysta and Mary. Xena has a wireless device for phone/skype communications. Enjoying seeing the pieces easing into place.
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
Who’s to say Agate Aggie didn’t resemble Sparkle in her youth?
Let us not so swiftly dismiss the parable of Funky Winkerbean.
Morrow Cummings almost 10 years ago
With my deepest respect for Stilldamatt, I want to give a shout-out to Apple’s new 9-button phone, showcased here. See SDM, I supported you!
Starman1948 almost 10 years ago
@the too late song: I believe that is the microphone on her headset.
SYDNEY PHILLIPS almost 10 years ago
THINK on these characters . . .
The NitratesKandikane LaneAggare AggieStiletta. Flattop
They all come from different Dick Tracy stories and disparate backgrounds, yet our Author Mike has ingeniously created scenarios or - ‘connecting threads’ to bring THEM and their INTERESTS /TALENTS (good or bad) - and is now, smoothly Dove Tailing them together !.
It’s difficult to believe he could have “envisioned” ALL these complimenting developments, talents, and characters, when he introduced Mrs. Flattop (mid 2012), or even more recently with the Nitrates over a year ago in January of 2013 ?Was it all fortuitous coincidence that happily came together, popping up to provide a “Bingo” ? Or was it in large part, medium term ‘possibilities’ that Mike saw, when he mulled over the return of the Nitrates ? And then made the needed ‘provision’ in that Gruesome PLAY with the creation of Aggate Aggie and Kandikane Lane. The latter serving to provide a ‘Double Whammy’ with a new spark of love, for Vitamin Flintheart !
On this, I’d like to think - it was a LOT more of the LATER . . .I’ve spoken out on slow pacing (Annie) and more recently on some ‘gruesome’ loose ends . . .
. But now, FULL Credit - when and where it’s DUE !
SYDNEY PHILLIPS almost 10 years ago
MINDY ERMINE from Tuesday . . .
“Syd, I checked out the original Posie Ermine story (July 1968-November 1968) and have found that Glenna was referred to by both her real name and the ‘nickname’ Mindy”-————————————————————————————————.
Ray, thanks for your your two posts on the above character yesterday . . .
Good pick up ! And you’ve likely noticed it was the first, yet only reference, to the name Glenna - in the entire tale ! ? (and by one of the Contest Judges) !. But for the reasons that follow, I think you may be making a (useful?) “assumption” * to ‘characterize’ her name MINDY - as being a ‘nickname’ ?
1) There is no concrete evidence to prove which one - was her real name. One can also “assume” the Contest Judge not knowing her well, simply ‘forgot’ her name (?) And in ‘error’ called her that ! (?)2) Dad Posie called her - “daughter” throughout the entire tale. 3) Every other character called her “MINDY”, and that - on all the remaining occasions her name was used.. 4) Finally, more ‘weighty’ and convincing - the then Author (Chester Gould) in 3 panel Text Boxes. On Aug, 26, 1965, and on Oct. 4,1968. Then repeating it again on *
Oct. 20, 1968*, called her Mindy5) Max Collins - in a Sunday page Rogue’s Gallery box (May 14, 1978) referred to her as Mindy Ermine, (and incidentally) had her in a Mexican Jail for Drug Smuggling.My query on which of Posie’s daughter had been kidnapped and converted to Moon Maid, was in part jest to point out the strips name errorSo by virtue of the name Glenna (appearing), gives the current Author a ‘pass’, and further confirms that in the story both were used for the same character . . .
But it leaves the burden of a heavy question, why not use the name (Mindy) everyone else, and every reader has, including TWO other Authors (chose) to identify her in their tales/references ? I.e Mindy ?
abdullahbaba999 almost 10 years ago
Sprocket and Kandikane are really gonna hit it off…
seanyj almost 10 years ago
Ok, we can all see how this is going to turn out.
nerdhoof almost 10 years ago
Kandikane has a staff? That could mean more new characters.
fredville almost 10 years ago
In most cases, the same crooks trying to pull off the same scam would be boring, but the Nitrates could try theirs over and over and never be dull, I’ll bet!
fredville almost 10 years ago
Kandikane’s “staff” is Vitamin, lol
stuart almost 10 years ago
Sigh. Too bad the Nitrates can’t/won’t figure out that they could make good money making actual commercials on the up and up. Or maybe they just aren’t creative enough – the bar is pretty high for commercials these days.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ almost 10 years ago
I enjoy living on the edge, Gweedo.