I don’t know if this could be relevant, but there’s a 1965 movie called “36 Hours” starring James Garner. The plot, as stated I=on IMDb is “Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him.” I cannot imagine what the plot could be but I also don’t think the June 1944 calendar could be a coincidence.
The artwork is great! Artist Joe Staton has captured Annie in the world of Harold Gray in a most remarkable way. I’ve been expecting to see Annie cast in the motif presented by Alan Kupperberg or Ted Slampyak, and I am pleasantly surprised by the retro look.
I like the subtle (or maybe not so subtle, since it’s quite noticeable) adjustment in the style of the artwork when we are here on the Annieverse side of Dick’s hospital room wall. It’s much more like Harold Grey’s than like the Dick Tracy style…. Annie accepts Nurse Pardene’s direction without any hint of resistance or even independent thought. I relish meeting Dr. Greenwood. Maybe in a week or so (real time) we’ll have enough information to understand what’s going on here….
I agree with scpandich. The nurse talking to Annie outside in the hall, where Tracy can’t hear them, indicates that they are not colluding with each other to deceive him. And if Annie goes to a farm out in the country, the larger geographic area would discredit the idea of a mock hospital.
wouldnt it be GREAT if the farm annie is living on is actually the WHEATON farm!?!?!?
then she could run into nellie and be best pals, and nellie could start her crush on tracy all over again nd Franken-Mindy could show up, and the space coupe could come back and take them ALL away and end this ridiculous storyline
Nuclear accident on Thunder Island during the WWII time, Diet Smith trying to recreate the Philadelphia Experiment. But i.m still thinking it’s all taking place in present time, I don’t think time travel would fit into the Tracyverse like the Moon Era did
The real Annie would sneak back when the nurse isn’t around, or climb in the window of Tracy’s room, or break out her Little Portable Analysis Laboratory, and check out those pills. (What? She didn’t have a Little Portable Analysis Laboratory? Well, for three boxtops and two Ovaltine labels, she could have!)
We have yet to meet Dr. Greenwood, but already I do not trust him (or Prof. Kenyon). Mr. Am said Annie was near and he is trustworthy. From boat to bed Tracy seemingly was led, an injury to his head. The doors have handles, which is more 2000s than 1940s, if that means anything. I very much like the way Annie is drawn and expect we’ll soon see her “can-do" spirit. NightShade09 (chuckle), I’d kick in for a Lil’ Portable Analysis Laboratory for Annie, but where would one mail it…and with what vintage postage?
Concerning the “new” Annie – Annie was drawn from late 1979 to 2000 by Leonard Starr, who was a real artist. That was when the artwork was the best. But from 2000 to 2010, Annie was drawn by Pepoy, Kupperberg, and Slampyak. They were good, but they represented a whole different style.
Back in the sixties, there were a couple other illustrators named Tex Blaisdell and David Lettick, who tried to imitate Gray’s style. However, they were rather unsuccessful, in my opinion.
Leapin" Lizards! I’m glad Dick Tracy is alright. Annie now has to go back to the farm. Now, I am thankful right now that Mr. Tracy didn’t “Buy the Farm!” (Military slang)
cpalmeresq over 10 years ago
Very “Annie”-looking artwork!
W H H over 10 years ago
This story would be a whole lot more interesting if instead of Little Orphan Annie, Dick Tracy was rescuing Little Annie Fanny.
stomaino over 10 years ago
I don’t know if this could be relevant, but there’s a 1965 movie called “36 Hours” starring James Garner. The plot, as stated I=on IMDb is “Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him.” I cannot imagine what the plot could be but I also don’t think the June 1944 calendar could be a coincidence.
60sFan over 10 years ago
I have no idea what’s going on here, and that’s exactly why I’m like it so much.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 10 years ago
Good morning everyone
DT has crossed over from his strip to Annie’s strip. Eeerie.
Neil Wick over 10 years ago
In the current issue of Dish Magazine: “Can Dick Tracy Save Little Orphan Annie?”.
scpandich over 10 years ago
The behavior of the nurse and Annie out in the hallway where Tracy can’t see or hear them suggests that he did somehow travel back in time.
corpcasselbury over 10 years ago
The more I read of this story line, the more I keep looking for Rod Serling. I love it!
coratelli over 10 years ago
I have a suspect on what is happening…
SlyMongoose over 10 years ago
Just back from vacation and caught up. Wow!
jz27wk Premium Member over 10 years ago
We may not have Rod Sterling, but we got Vitamin Flintheart playing him last week.
davidf42 over 10 years ago
The artwork is great! Artist Joe Staton has captured Annie in the world of Harold Gray in a most remarkable way. I’ve been expecting to see Annie cast in the motif presented by Alan Kupperberg or Ted Slampyak, and I am pleasantly surprised by the retro look.
Sisyphos over 10 years ago
I like the subtle (or maybe not so subtle, since it’s quite noticeable) adjustment in the style of the artwork when we are here on the Annieverse side of Dick’s hospital room wall. It’s much more like Harold Grey’s than like the Dick Tracy style…. Annie accepts Nurse Pardene’s direction without any hint of resistance or even independent thought. I relish meeting Dr. Greenwood. Maybe in a week or so (real time) we’ll have enough information to understand what’s going on here….
davidf42 over 10 years ago
I agree with scpandich. The nurse talking to Annie outside in the hall, where Tracy can’t hear them, indicates that they are not colluding with each other to deceive him. And if Annie goes to a farm out in the country, the larger geographic area would discredit the idea of a mock hospital.
avenger09 over 10 years ago
Maybe 1944 IS the current time and officer Tracy has been dreaming. Perhaps what we know as real is imagined.
avenger09 over 10 years ago
Poor Annie’s shadow lost it’s right arm. How sad!
jimakin over 10 years ago
@cheapskate0
I agree, Annie and Tracy both seem as if they’re being kept compliant… My suspicions fall on the cookies!
tsull2121 over 10 years ago
wouldnt it be GREAT if the farm annie is living on is actually the WHEATON farm!?!?!?
then she could run into nellie and be best pals, and nellie could start her crush on tracy all over again nd Franken-Mindy could show up, and the space coupe could come back and take them ALL away and end this ridiculous storyline
Starman1948 over 10 years ago
Good morning DT and A fans. A very interesting storyline.
fallstiger75 over 10 years ago
Nuclear accident on Thunder Island during the WWII time, Diet Smith trying to recreate the Philadelphia Experiment. But i.m still thinking it’s all taking place in present time, I don’t think time travel would fit into the Tracyverse like the Moon Era did
jrankin1959 over 10 years ago
Now, you KNOW Annie’s just NOT going to let this go…
avenger09 over 10 years ago
If I was Tracy I wouldn’t trust the magical appearing disappearing cookies either! LOL!
s.gottlieb over 10 years ago
It’s the weeping angels I tell ya!
Can't Sleep over 10 years ago
The real Annie would sneak back when the nurse isn’t around, or climb in the window of Tracy’s room, or break out her Little Portable Analysis Laboratory, and check out those pills. (What? She didn’t have a Little Portable Analysis Laboratory? Well, for three boxtops and two Ovaltine labels, she could have!)
steveyorkdesigns over 10 years ago
Awesome artwork!
Pequod over 10 years ago
We have yet to meet Dr. Greenwood, but already I do not trust him (or Prof. Kenyon). Mr. Am said Annie was near and he is trustworthy. From boat to bed Tracy seemingly was led, an injury to his head. The doors have handles, which is more 2000s than 1940s, if that means anything. I very much like the way Annie is drawn and expect we’ll soon see her “can-do" spirit. NightShade09 (chuckle), I’d kick in for a Lil’ Portable Analysis Laboratory for Annie, but where would one mail it…and with what vintage postage?
abdullahbaba999 over 10 years ago
Cross-Over crosshatching….lets see where this takes us..Gee Whiskers, Ye Gods & Leapin Lizards..
mumbles over 10 years ago
Maybe this is like the movie Memento, check Dick’s arms for handwriting. Memento, BTW was more believable than this.
jrbaskind Premium Member over 10 years ago
Just when you think things can’t get any weirder….
Maxine_Viller over 10 years ago
Hoax or no hoax, I find today’s strip rather touching…
davidf42 over 10 years ago
Concerning the “new” Annie – Annie was drawn from late 1979 to 2000 by Leonard Starr, who was a real artist. That was when the artwork was the best. But from 2000 to 2010, Annie was drawn by Pepoy, Kupperberg, and Slampyak. They were good, but they represented a whole different style.
davidf42 over 10 years ago
Here is Annie, as drawn by Harold Gray.
Here is Annie, as drawn by Leonard Starr.
Here is Annie, as drawn by Andrew Pepoy.
Here is Annie, as drawn by Alan Kupperberg.
Here is Annie, as drawn by Ted Slampyak.
davidf42 over 10 years ago
Back in the sixties, there were a couple other illustrators named Tex Blaisdell and David Lettick, who tried to imitate Gray’s style. However, they were rather unsuccessful, in my opinion.
willy007 over 10 years ago
This is great stuff. I’m loving this story!
GasHouseGorilla over 10 years ago
Leapin" Lizards! I’m glad Dick Tracy is alright. Annie now has to go back to the farm. Now, I am thankful right now that Mr. Tracy didn’t “Buy the Farm!” (Military slang)
orbenjawell Premium Member over 10 years ago
Mmmmmmmm. Near the top ‘o today’s list, there was mention of Little Annie Fanny…….now there’s a walk-on!! Mmmmmmmm!!
Neil Wick over 10 years ago
Jared Rigsby needs needs a history check.Dick Tracy was first published in1931.?
I read it fairly quickly and I didn’t catch that, but that’s a basic fact that should have been right.