Dick Tracy by Mike Curtis and Charles Ettinger for April 01, 2010

Don’t like the smile in the last panel - wonder if he blames the band for his son’s death.

He’s deadly serious.

Heeheehee… he called the maestro a “but”… :)

Oh, go along with it, guys, it could be…..on second thought….

Can’t kill the son .. just kill his closest associates ..lol

Are they at the concert hall?

And the chief, Lizz?, called to tell Tracy what? That she has had a psychic premonition that the maestro is going to join his son’s abortive rock band? The cart is way out before the horse here. And why would Lizz know? Or care? Or bother to tell Tracy?

While Low Note, Chris Shendo, etc are still not incarcerated?

It’s time to move on to the next poorly written story.

Not too long ago, somebody here wondered out loud if a Flash-animated floom might soon appear on these pages.

I replied, “Be careful what you ask for; you may get it!”

Now…

Behold:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSDQyMFLOZk

OK, I didn’t actually do that in Flash, but YouTube does use Flash technology to play its videos.

Anyway, I hope you’ll enjoy my video tribute to all that we’ve suffered through together.

In case you’re wondering about the horrible music, I figured nothing could be more appropriate than something mindless and repetitive.

And horrible.

What does Locher have to gain By subjecting us to the pain Of this oh so tedious epilogue That smells just like a dog Which rolls in something dead Making each day one of dread BUT LOOK! A bright spot is ours to see For Flight Suit ( a better man than me) Has used his considerable skill To take our minds from this swill What a most amazing show it is And all honor should be his On him I think we should bestow (and may his fame grow and grow) The “Royal Order of the Pig on Wheels“ Well anyway, that’s how I feels.

Wonder Warthog, you are too kind! And I’m not worthy!

Did you know that I began reading Wonder Warthog comics when I was maybe seven years old? Got ‘em from my dad, along with Zap! and Freak Brothers and Mr. Natural comics.

Flight Suit, you are more than worthy. So you started reading “underground” comics at seven, I think that explains a lot. Your dad sounds like a great guy.

ludwig!— what are you a half empty glass kinda guy?– the next story could be an epic— it could have you on the edge of your seat, anxious for the next installment gorged with plot twists and surprises; appreciative and full of admiration of the detailed, accurate artwork….

think positive and sit back and enjoy another episode of DICK TRACY!!!!!!

Idiotic story line. Next story please.

The Kinder,Gentler maestro

I’m not sure what Locher is trying to do here besides waste time. The story is over.

I miss the pig on wheels.

This could be something big combine both groups. At least in the first panel he said April fools joke.

Well FlightSuit, That’s simply fantastic ! - You should be on your way to Hollywood, not sticking around critiquing this third rate comic strip.

With (or without) your permission, I’m going to put up your great link on the DT Yahoo board.

“Comment” has been been subdued to quiet there … most have grown tired of, - for many years identifying the many things that have been wrong with the modern version of Dick Tracy. Now concluding that the more things ‘CHANGE’ the more they stay the SAME.

Locher’s “TIME” (and interest) - seem focused elsewhere! Careless and cavalier as he is in the strip, he can do great things when he puts his “mind” to it …

A case in point. See this link, curtesy Jeff Kersten that once posted here …

http://www.dicktracymuseum.com/dick-tracy/dick-tracy/dick-tracy-statue

It’s hard to believe it’s the “same” man’s work here.. On the statue he even has the hands correctly sized.

Wow. It’s an idea so crazy, it just might be STUPID.

Thanks Sydney! The more views I get, the happier I’ll be!

I enjoyed it, Flight Suit! Thanks for the smile…

Flight Suit said, “…Anyway, I hope you’ll enjoy my video tribute to all that we’ve suffered through together.”

Outstanding, Flight Suit. Now we can save the Pig on Wheels and the Flooooms forever! Thanks.

wndrwrthg said, “…The “Royal Order of the Pig on Wheels“ Well anyway, that’s how I feels.”

I wanna join!

N7326 Foxtrot said, “I miss the pig on wheels.”

I agree. Unfortunately, we’ll probably never see him again in the Dick Tracy strip. Margueritem is caring for the Pig on Wheels.

Fer Lefer and VistaBill, you become a member by reading this strip for one complete story arc..

For reading it for two story arcs, you receive the coveted “Pig Le Merite” also known as the “Blue Swine”.

For reading three story arcs, and posting a comment you receive the “Blue Swine with Truffles”.

For reading four arcs and posting you receive the “Blue Swine with Rubber Ducky”.

And for reading more than four arcs, you receive the “Blue Swine with Ducky and Flooom”, the highest honor bestowed for “Outstanding courage in the face of vacuous scripting, intolerable artwork, and just plain idiocy”.

Awards also come with a gift basket containing a miniature Stradivarius violin, a bottle of toxic perfume, and a selection of little robot shaped bath soaps.

Feel free to alter or add your own. And if anyone can create the various medals it would be a groove.

wndrwrthg said, “…And for reading more than four arcs, you receive the “Blue Swine with Ducky and Flooom”, the highest honor bestowed for “Outstanding courage in the face of vacuous scripting, intolerable artwork, and just plain idiocy”.”

Something to look forward to!

YOU RANG?????

Nice work, Mr. Suit!

Thankew, thankew!