Two things to say, this evening: (1) I didn’t count (no need to!), but there were obviously more comments about Vista Bill Raley’s birthday, yesterday, than there were about the story, and I don’t doubt that Team Tracy appreciated that just as much as he did; (2) I think that it’s hilarious AND clever that the Mumbles character here is erudite! So, I’m glad VBR enjoyed his day (as he well deserved to do!), and I’m still surprised by, and am enjoying this current story!
Good morning, DT fans!An eloquent Mumbles equivalent who surely is not called “Mumbles”! Here’s an exception to the bad is good rule, for surely a corrupt cop is bad!
But what shall we call a crooked cop who was Mumbles, but in the Midnite Mirror-verse is articulate and well-spoken?The Chalice is very outspoken and blunt, but Chief Boche needs to come to terms with the fact of his 50%-corrupt force….
Hmmm, I wonder if “The Chalice” will be putting together his own team to counter Boss Tracy’s organization? After all, he does have his own kids and brothers. Flat Top Jr. in the traditional Junior role. Angel Top filling in for Liz?
I’m off for my cardiologist appointment in a few minutes. My daughter is coming to take me. Rainy day. All I expect to happen is an ekg and a suggestion for a nuclear thalium stress test (last time was in 2010 with no indication of any problems). I’ll need a long nap when I return! What a wonderful birthday I had. Thanks again guys!
Mumbles is the first bad guy we’ve seen in this story who’s still bad even in this story. Given that the last we’ve seen Mumbles, he was tangling with Punjab who can send people “to the Magi”, this might indicate that this is something Mumbles is experiencing on the way “to the Magi”.
Gweedo mentioned,Glad we could share your day, Bill.-—————————————————————————.I can’t express how good you guys made me feel. Thanks again..Just returned from the ordeal at the cardiologist. All was fine. They did an echogram and an ekg and results were ok. .I’m worn out after that adventure. Time to head for the coffin and a long afternoon nap.
Wasn’t this also the problem with the Chicago police when Capone was in power? And it took an outside force to take him down, just as the Chalice is coming in here.Tracy’s early strips had him in a similar situation with Big Boy Capice.
Not all people have to be changed. Just some of them.
I think they all need to change sides, but not necessarily anything else. I wonder if Mumbles is actually a rogue that might turn police informer in the “Dick Tracy real world,” but that’s probably reading way too much into today’s strip.
I’m not so sure Mike and Joe aren’t on vacation while this “irrelevant” arc rambles along. When are we starting another story? I have a feeling that others are getting sleepy, too!
This is taking forever just introducing all the characters. I don’t know when we’ll get to the crux of this story? It looks like it’s going through the whole November unless this is someone’s dream and they wake up in the middle of it. I wonder if this will end with a shootout between Tracy and the Chalice? Who would win? Would that end the crime wave?
cpalmeresq about 9 years ago
Two things to say, this evening: (1) I didn’t count (no need to!), but there were obviously more comments about Vista Bill Raley’s birthday, yesterday, than there were about the story, and I don’t doubt that Team Tracy appreciated that just as much as he did; (2) I think that it’s hilarious AND clever that the Mumbles character here is erudite! So, I’m glad VBR enjoyed his day (as he well deserved to do!), and I’m still surprised by, and am enjoying this current story!
AnyFace about 9 years ago
I Love “Erudite Mumbles!”
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ about 9 years ago
.Good morning guys. Thank you for an absolutely wonderful birthday!.Early to bed tonight. Cardiologist in the morning (annual wellness checkup).
AnyFace about 9 years ago
Only 364 days till your next birthday, Bill.
Or is 2016 a leap year?
Ashmael about 9 years ago
Good morning, DT fans!An eloquent Mumbles equivalent who surely is not called “Mumbles”! Here’s an exception to the bad is good rule, for surely a corrupt cop is bad!
AnyFace about 9 years ago
This entire story is mostly just an excuse to cameo the Rogues Gallery, but as I like the Rogues Gallery that’s fine by me.
abdullahbaba999 about 9 years ago
One day at a time…what is Mumbles name here? Something is missing on Boss Tracy…a mustache???
AnyFace about 9 years ago
So, usually bad = good and good = bad.
But maybe not always.
Mostly, though.
And whose side is “Big Ears Finney” on, really?
I’m so confused-!!
doctor075 about 9 years ago
Well Mayor Trembley is a politician,so he’s still a rat.;>D
jonahhex1 about 9 years ago
Wow…..Mumbles speaking like Cary Grant?!?!?!
Wonder what cops besides Mumbles are on Tracy’s side?
blunebottle about 9 years ago
An eloquent Mumbles……nice twist. If his speech gets TOO fancy, I may need an interpreter!
William Weedman about 9 years ago
Finally a Mumbles I can live with!
AnyFace about 9 years ago
Wonder what Vitamin Flintheart is like in this world.
corpcasselbury about 9 years ago
A clearly enunciating Mumbles? Now I know we’re in The Twilight Zone!
Sisyphos about 9 years ago
But what shall we call a crooked cop who was Mumbles, but in the Midnite Mirror-verse is articulate and well-spoken?The Chalice is very outspoken and blunt, but Chief Boche needs to come to terms with the fact of his 50%-corrupt force….
FFosdick about 9 years ago
Heavens to Murgatroid…Mumbles speaking eloquently…this whole story is like the Tracy/Blackjack inversion…only on a larger scale (if that was his name)
jrankin1959 about 9 years ago
Okay, this is REALLY getting freaky…
Dwight Harris about 9 years ago
It’s an alternative universe of course. Just wait. I like it so far.
the too late song about 9 years ago
Cordless phone?
Dsnerker about 9 years ago
Hey VB glad to hear it was a good one. Hope the tests go good today.
SYDNEY PHILLIPS about 9 years ago
The most “amusing” thing in “FUNKY FUNKY” World, is *Flattop*now wearing a Dick Tracy ‘yellow coat’ to shore up his appearance of being a detective !
sentaison Premium Member about 9 years ago
Hmmm, I wonder if “The Chalice” will be putting together his own team to counter Boss Tracy’s organization? After all, he does have his own kids and brothers. Flat Top Jr. in the traditional Junior role. Angel Top filling in for Liz?
Don Bagert Premium Member about 9 years ago
They’ve already introduced Bud Jenkins as the Junior-type (circa 1940’s).
Don Bagert Premium Member about 9 years ago
They’ve already introduced Bud Jenkins as the Junior-type (circa 1940’s).
Can't Sleep about 9 years ago
If Mumbles has improved his diction.You can tell it’s science fiction
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ about 9 years ago
I’m off for my cardiologist appointment in a few minutes. My daughter is coming to take me. Rainy day. All I expect to happen is an ekg and a suggestion for a nuclear thalium stress test (last time was in 2010 with no indication of any problems). I’ll need a long nap when I return! What a wonderful birthday I had. Thanks again guys!
kantuck-nadie about 9 years ago
Oh the entire office looked up when I started laughing. Mumbles as Cary Grant? Excellent!
SYDNEY PHILLIPS about 9 years ago
SIGN ON THE DOOR ? (panel 1) . . .
In the recent past I seem to recall at HQ, It always read - “Chief Patton” (?)
Now in Reverso World what’s wrong with *-Chief Prune ?
Might fit in with Marilyn Singers - “Mirror Mirror” ?
knto999 about 9 years ago
So if Mumbles is talking like Vitamin….it means Vitamin will talk like Mumbles?
boboscar about 9 years ago
Mumbles is the first bad guy we’ve seen in this story who’s still bad even in this story. Given that the last we’ve seen Mumbles, he was tangling with Punjab who can send people “to the Magi”, this might indicate that this is something Mumbles is experiencing on the way “to the Magi”.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ about 9 years ago
Gweedo mentioned,Glad we could share your day, Bill.-—————————————————————————.I can’t express how good you guys made me feel. Thanks again..Just returned from the ordeal at the cardiologist. All was fine. They did an echogram and an ekg and results were ok. .I’m worn out after that adventure. Time to head for the coffin and a long afternoon nap.
Can't Sleep about 9 years ago
Wasn’t this also the problem with the Chicago police when Capone was in power? And it took an outside force to take him down, just as the Chalice is coming in here.Tracy’s early strips had him in a similar situation with Big Boy Capice.
Starman1948 about 9 years ago
A good day to all readers-——-Awesome story!-——-Have a fruitful day my friends.
Neil Wick about 9 years ago
Not all people have to be changed. Just some of them.
I think they all need to change sides, but not necessarily anything else. I wonder if Mumbles is actually a rogue that might turn police informer in the “Dick Tracy real world,” but that’s probably reading way too much into today’s strip.AnyFace about 9 years ago
Wonder what Vitamin Flintheart is like in this world.——————————————————————-
A bad actor? :)
A drug lord?____________________
“Amphetamine” Flintheart …?
AnyFace about 9 years ago
Mumbles’ uncharacteristic eloquence reminds me of a certain Disney cartoon …
K M about 9 years ago
Is this going to end up being a strange dream sequence like “Dallas” or “Newhart”?
Neil Wick about 9 years ago
A drug lord?
Actually, anti-Vitamin might make a good drug lord. Did he ever sell vitamins? I can’t remember.Morrow Cummings about 9 years ago
I’m not so sure Mike and Joe aren’t on vacation while this “irrelevant” arc rambles along. When are we starting another story? I have a feeling that others are getting sleepy, too!
Jerryjohn52 about 9 years ago
This is taking forever just introducing all the characters. I don’t know when we’ll get to the crux of this story? It looks like it’s going through the whole November unless this is someone’s dream and they wake up in the middle of it. I wonder if this will end with a shootout between Tracy and the Chalice? Who would win? Would that end the crime wave?