Dick Tracy by Mike Curtis and Charles Ettinger for January 20, 2013

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    margueritem  almost 12 years ago

    He looks a bit like George Takai.

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    coldsooner  almost 12 years ago

    TA DAAAAAA! Welcome aboard the bridge, George!

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    Ashmael  almost 12 years ago

    Saint Sebastian is also the patron saint of gay people. Glad to see George Takei here!

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    cpalmeresq  almost 12 years ago

    Great new story beginning!

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    Mikeyj  almost 12 years ago

    Apparently, George T has fallen into a fountain of youth!

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    Mikeyj  almost 12 years ago

    Saint Sebastian looks as if he should be the patron saint of pincushions! :p

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    Ashmael  almost 12 years ago

    To Mikeyi : The same fountain of youth of almost everyone in this and other comic strips, I think. Only Pat has been exempt, it seems

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    johnrussco  almost 12 years ago

    The story has got off to a neat start. … keep it coming

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    johnrussco  almost 12 years ago

    Does anyone know if MoonMaid is still going to happen ?she said they’re wrong! I’m alive. I dond no.? if u r readen this may the Lord bless you right now! In Jesus’ name so be it

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    Mikeyj  almost 12 years ago

    A married man can look, he just shouldn’t touch

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    willy007  almost 12 years ago

    Tarawa — an interesting last name for the George Takei character. Tarawa is an atoll in the South Pacific that was the scene of the first major Allied offensive against Japan in November 1943. 19,000 Marines charged one of the most heavily defended spots in the world. A truly horrific three day battle, as the Japanese literally fought to the last man (of the 4500 Japanese defenders, only 17 survived):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ce-hreP-whttp://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/tarawa.htm

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    Sisyphos  almost 12 years ago

    Nice touch of humor with poor Lee going through those musty, dusty old files! And we’re actually seeing some detective work here: that’s good.…………………Willy007, can you reduce the size of your images? They’re so big that the administrators will for sure be taking them down….

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    W H H  almost 12 years ago

    I was hoping the expert would be Joe Jitsu, I’m disappointed.

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    Vista Bill Raley and Comet™  almost 12 years ago

    Good morning all…

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    Blackthorne42  almost 12 years ago

    Good morning, VistaBill! Wowzer, this is a way to do a Sunday. George T. as the expert, oversized Moon Maid pictures, and a history lesson (Thanks, Willy007).

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    coratelli  almost 12 years ago

    George Tarawa…

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    fhoffman01  almost 12 years ago

    Great to see Mr. Sulu! What a lark to have him in the story. I look forward to seeing how he helps Tracy with this case. By the way, has anyone noticed Moon Maid is beautiful and sexy? Yeah, I thought you did.

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    Stormlover13  almost 12 years ago

    Oh my!

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    tconstantine900  almost 12 years ago

    I’m curious to see how the strip addresses real-time chronology AND Tracy backstory (sans retcon).

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    tconstantine900  almost 12 years ago

    I’m willing to bet that Takei’s appearance came out of his Archie’s comic involvement (& Mike’s possible connection there) but wondering if he’s paid for his “appearance”? How does SAG handle something like that? Or does it? Is Takei considered a public figure & his likeness is fair play? Or is there some wiggle room here as the character in the strip has a different name?

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    tconstantine900  almost 12 years ago

    Just wondering how to get my Micheal Dorn comic strip off the ground. (KIDDING! I’M KIDDING!)

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    60sFan  almost 12 years ago

    Tracy and the MCU doing detective work, a guest appearance by George Takei, and Moon Maid for dessert. Is this a great Sunday or what?

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    Morrow Cummings  almost 12 years ago

    Moon Maid is always the exception to the rule. The Administrator has that understanding.

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    William Bednar Premium Member almost 12 years ago

    Sebastian is a patron saint of archers? That’s like Samuel Colt being patron saint of firing squads!

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    stern Premium Member almost 12 years ago

    Great to see George & Brad in one of the classic comic ctrips of all time. Thanks to Joe Staton & Mike Curtis. Great idea. Also a special thanks to K.O.A.M. Howard!!!

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    Dragon0131  almost 12 years ago

    Part of his involvement is due to the (semi?) autobiographical play, Allegiance. I do know that about 2 weeks ago he mentioned that he will be in Dick Tracy doing a storyline based on the internment camps.

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    Mikeyj  almost 12 years ago

    Geez, can’t you people shut up with the Moonmaid stuff? You’ll see her when you see her…personally, I hope she turns out to be a fake, and is never seen again

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    Ray Toler  almost 12 years ago

    public figure n. in the law of defamation (libel and slander), a personage of great public interest or familiarity like a government official, politician, celebrity, business leader, movie star, or sports hero. Incorrect harmful statements published about a public figure cannot be the basis of a lawsuit for defamation unless there is proof that the writer or publisher intentionally defamed the person with malice (hate).

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    tconstantine900  almost 12 years ago

    Thanks for the information, Ray. Something I’ve always been curious about whether President Obama showing up in an issue of Amazing Spider-Man or an actor featured in his own comic like Jerry Lewis. But in this instance it looks like Takei is “cast” as a character…it’s his likeness & I suspect a semi-autobiographical portrait that’s being utilized. Didn’t know if that fell under union jurisdiction or managerial.

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    SYDNEY PHILLIPS  almost 12 years ago

    Well you should realize the significant difference. Willy’s are all * – complimentary …* to what’s happening in Dick Tracy !

    Give a litttle consideration to that . . . SDB you might learn a lot ! ?

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    massha  almost 12 years ago

    Yay Takei!

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    tconstantine900  almost 12 years ago

    Shatner did 1-man Broadway show last year, Takei this year. Interesting! (I just watched an hour Stern segment w/ Shatner in studio, Takei on the phone. Hooboy. No love lost there.)

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    johnrussco  almost 12 years ago

    No No, sexy gals makes most men happy, (if that is the right word). What about Moonmaid?

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    SKJAM! Premium Member almost 12 years ago

    Having an internment camp covered by “Lake Freedom” was symbolic enough, but it turns out it was actually called Camp Freedom? How Orwellian!

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    Ashmael  almost 12 years ago

    Jwbriggs, George Tkei IS gay, married to another man. IT IS HERE!

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    kantuck-nadie  almost 12 years ago

    I have known of this storyline for about two or three weeks, thanks to MMM whom also shares a web site with me. I wanted to thank you gentlemen for having a homosexual male couple, to be in the strip, instead of the stereotypical lesbian couple. This shows far more class, and maturity and I for one welcome this highly. I came upon this strip only recently; and I understand Mr. Locher nearly destroyed the strip. You have restored it to Mr. Gould’s glory. I cannot say if he would have supported George, and Brad’s appearance in it but I and I believe many also do. Good work, gentlemen! I hope to one day be able to thank you in person. Give Mr. Takei, and his husband my best, and thanks for appearing.

    - Kan

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    johnrussco  almost 12 years ago

    Any natural man has to like foxy chicks like MM, no matter how old you are. Either Mikeyj is a little feminine and doesn’t like sexy women or he is intimidated. It is really okay to be like that so long as you aint a hypocrite or phony.

    Just because someone is timid, gay or does not like women doesn’t make them a bad person. Those kind keep the bad dogs on the porch.I am not a gay-basher, and I am not feminine, just a natural real man. Now, do not take offence just because I told what was on my mind. A little controversy can be fun. lol
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    Mikeyj  almost 12 years ago

    Hey Russco, I happen to be 100% straight, only interested in women, but, come on, everyday, the same broken record! If anyone is being abnormal, it’s a bunch of grown men, apparently love sick, pining for a cartoon character

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    Ms. Nibs  almost 12 years ago

    I don’t see why a smaller image of Moon maid cannot be used as a link to the larger one. Less scrolling to do.

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    Durak Premium Member almost 12 years ago

    Been waiting for it, George iseverywhere these days.

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    RedsFan323 Premium Member almost 12 years ago

    Sulu!

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    Can't Sleep  almost 12 years ago

    Love today’s art – including the small monitors in the MCU office showing the lake and the exposed buildings in panel 2 – and of course George Takei’s appearance.And I’m really enjoying the story.But – patron saint of ARCHERS? Somebody’s got a sick sense of humor.

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    Iron2Whip  almost 12 years ago

    Yay George! I love this!

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    Metalhaid  almost 12 years ago

    <3 George Takei, I actually came here because of George’s post on FB. I am thrilled to be following this strip now!

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    knichols1958  almost 12 years ago

    Read this strip religiously as a kid. Haven’t thought about it in years. I follow George Takei on Facebook and he posted that they were starting a storyline with a character based on him

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    massha  almost 12 years ago

    @Mikeyj – you know I was always wondering about this Moonmaid over-excitement – and yeah it is a bit annoying and somewhat disturbing to observe – but as with anything on the Internet, one CAN simply ride into Ignoreland.

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    fredville  almost 12 years ago

    …..so depictions of male homosexual couples are far classier than those of lesbian couples? Sorry, can’t let that slide by without asking if that isn’t a little insulting to the latter?

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    David Bethke Premium Member almost 12 years ago

    With a George Takei proxy appearing here, Roy from “Working Daze” is going to be jealous!

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    AmyGrantfan51774  almost 12 years ago

    wow I never thought they’d be talking about the saints in a comic strip and I’m Catholic

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    knoodelhed  almost 12 years ago

    Oh, my! A pleasant surprise, indeed! Welcome aboard!

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    Bill Thompson  almost 12 years ago

    I’m pretty much indifferent to the Moon Maid business. I saw parts of it in 1964, thought it was silly and boring, and lost interest in Dick Tracy because of it. It’s part of the DT heritage, though, so there it is.

    I’m hoping that when the MM story resumes, there’s a plausible explanation for the existence of the lunar civilization and its disappearance (I know a scientifically accurate one is impossible, but I’ll buy one that at least takes a stab at explaining how you can have a breathable atmosphere in a lunar valley.)

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    Mikeyj  almost 12 years ago

    You’re replying to Night-Gaunt49’s comment:

    Some fans do not like the concept of aliens in Dick Tracy. Nothing more.^^TY

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    cpalmeresq  almost 12 years ago

    …And to all a Good Night.

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    mechaman  almost 12 years ago

    Oh, my …

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    johnrussco  almost 12 years ago

    Lol dats true

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    dlafferty759  almost 12 years ago

    I am 80 years of age,I get a great deal of pleasure reading the comics I read as a boy.

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