Mole is what the bad guy deserves, but I hope Tracy gets there first because otherwise, Mole might have to go to prison and no one wants that! But whoever gets there first, I hope they get there soon!
Go, Mole, go!Mole’s intentions for Sweatbox may not be altogether legal, but sometimes (at least in fiction) we may prefer justice. There have been countless movies (think Charles Bronson), TV shows (current Person of Interest; some 20+ years back, Dark Justice; in the mid-80s, The Equalizer), and novels built around this theme….
are these marshes anywhere near b.o. and gertie’s place, which now… in my mind.. is the infamous site of poor measles’ untimely demise? wonder if anyone here can come up with a list of the “fictional landmarks” in tracy’s city? theres the lagoon with the replica ships of columbus, mole’s underground hotel, now theres the baux vault and the marshes. anyone got more to add?
Pouch was the villain in the first Dick Tracy storyline I remember reading, way back in the early 70s! I’m pretty sure Mole made an appearance in that episode as well. He was still on the wrong side of the law, back then.
@BassmanBob – It was great to see you posting yesterday. I downloaded your entire Magpie story, but can’t find where these two installments go, since I didn’t save the dates the old ones were posted. I downloaded yesterday’s post. Where does it go in the story?
I’m hoping Pouch decides to lend a hand, for, although he was once a hired killer (But got away with it), I have to think he’d not let a child die in this way. And as I recall it, he did have a slight moral streak.
This pertains to prior Mole/Pouch history— who planted the bomb that killed Molene? I haven’t gotten up to early 70’s reprints via SPEC Productions…but I always thought Pouch was the culprit.
The story of Molene does give me some questions though. What about her parents? Are they still alive? I haven’t read her story, so I don’t know the back story, does anyone else know? Also, being the granddaughter of Mole, means he must have had a wife, or at least a girlfriend. Who was she? I will assume she is dead since he is taking an interest in Rose Spencer.
Does Dick Tracy not know that most of the police scanners now use a different encryption so the media (and citizens) can’t find out what their law enforcement is doing?
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
Sic em, Mole!!!
Rod Gonzalez over 11 years ago
Great going, Pouch.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 11 years ago
Good morning all…
I bet Mole gets to the bad guy(s) before DT does,
DaJellyBelly over 11 years ago
Geez, he almost ripped poor Pouch’s face off!
margueritem over 11 years ago
Mole to the rescue!
Is anyone else seeing the comics in a very weird way?
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
I wonder if Mole is going to take a bullet for Toad?
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
Pouch can’t be much of a businessman… who is going to buy balloons on a freezing winter’s night??
FLIGHT SUIT over 11 years ago
Mole is the sweetest character ever. I hope he continues to play a big role in this series.
coldsooner over 11 years ago
If you didn’t have a wrist wizard, I suppose that scanner would be the next best thing. It’s no surprise finding one on Pouch.
jumbobrain over 11 years ago
Said it before I’ll say it again, this comic strip is just awesome these days.
blunebottle over 11 years ago
Looks like Pouch lost his grip on his balloons when Mole grabbed him- they’re not in his hand in the last panel.
SlyMongoose over 11 years ago
Mole is what the bad guy deserves, but I hope Tracy gets there first because otherwise, Mole might have to go to prison and no one wants that! But whoever gets there first, I hope they get there soon!
Sisyphos over 11 years ago
Go, Mole, go!Mole’s intentions for Sweatbox may not be altogether legal, but sometimes (at least in fiction) we may prefer justice. There have been countless movies (think Charles Bronson), TV shows (current Person of Interest; some 20+ years back, Dark Justice; in the mid-80s, The Equalizer), and novels built around this theme….
tsull2121 over 11 years ago
are these marshes anywhere near b.o. and gertie’s place, which now… in my mind.. is the infamous site of poor measles’ untimely demise? wonder if anyone here can come up with a list of the “fictional landmarks” in tracy’s city? theres the lagoon with the replica ships of columbus, mole’s underground hotel, now theres the baux vault and the marshes. anyone got more to add?
SCOTTtheBADGER over 11 years ago
I want to see the rest of the front end of Mole’s truck. I owned a 1947 International KB-1, and the Molemobile looks like a KB-1 had mated with a REO.
1949 REO: http://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CC-138-009-800.jpg
1947 KB-1: http://www.pbase.com/rpdoody/image/82568335
jimakin over 11 years ago
Pouch was the villain in the first Dick Tracy storyline I remember reading, way back in the early 70s! I’m pretty sure Mole made an appearance in that episode as well. He was still on the wrong side of the law, back then.
davidf42 over 11 years ago
@BassmanBob – It was great to see you posting yesterday. I downloaded your entire Magpie story, but can’t find where these two installments go, since I didn’t save the dates the old ones were posted. I downloaded yesterday’s post. Where does it go in the story?
Morrow Cummings over 11 years ago
BB, once more you are a class act. There’ll never be another!
Can't Sleep over 11 years ago
Did I mention how much I’ve enjoyed this story?
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
I’m hoping Pouch decides to lend a hand, for, although he was once a hired killer (But got away with it), I have to think he’d not let a child die in this way. And as I recall it, he did have a slight moral streak.
johnrussco over 11 years ago
Mr. mole is ticked! I like his truck. By the way its TGIF
tconstantine900 over 11 years ago
This pertains to prior Mole/Pouch history— who planted the bomb that killed Molene? I haven’t gotten up to early 70’s reprints via SPEC Productions…but I always thought Pouch was the culprit.
Tarry Plaguer over 11 years ago
The story of Molene does give me some questions though. What about her parents? Are they still alive? I haven’t read her story, so I don’t know the back story, does anyone else know? Also, being the granddaughter of Mole, means he must have had a wife, or at least a girlfriend. Who was she? I will assume she is dead since he is taking an interest in Rose Spencer.
punslinger over 11 years ago
Baux better hope Tracy gets to him before mole does!
Bandera_Ken over 11 years ago
I’ll bet Sweatbox and Toad are playing catch on a little league field.
Morrow Cummings over 11 years ago
What’s with all the huge pics that have nothing to do with the story? Did someone turn on the Troll beacon?
lmonteros over 11 years ago
Does Dick Tracy not know that most of the police scanners now use a different encryption so the media (and citizens) can’t find out what their law enforcement is doing?