Tracy finally learns that Rikki has escaped and that there is a strong suspicion that Abner Kadaver sprung her. I’m pretty sure that Kadaver introduced himself to the guard, but the guard only remembers him as an anonymous “creepy guy in a cape.”
1-CHIEF: Did you find anything of value today, me boy?
2-DT: I got this ceremonial golden spike that they tried to drive into Sam’s head to mark the anniversary of … I don’t know … that operation he had that removed most of his frontal lobe?
3-CHIEF: Aye, that’ll be a hard one to bargain for, for sure but…I’ll trade you this 8 by 10 color glossy of Rikki Tikki Tavi that, according to the writing on the back that I wrote, was taken before she succumbed to Abner’s charms – if you take my meaning.
DT: So, it’s… CHIEF: You’re right, boy-o. It’s her ROOKIE CARD.
Abner’s dart gun only disabled Rikki’s guard, which was fair enough, since Abner had no reason to want the guard dead. Since Abner’s contract is presumably to kill Charlie (presumably before he testifies—too late for that, as has been pointed out), why use the dart gun? Even with lethal instead of tranquilizing darts, it seems much chancier, in terms of dosages and aim (I’m guessing that a dart would be much more susceptible to factors like wind than a bullet would).
I know that the large dart in the container and the large photo is meant for the reader to focus on, but both of them look a bit ridiculous. And yes a “long distance” dart would look more like a sewing needle.
Ahh, the classic old team of Tracy and Patton still has the magic! In fully-meshed synch, they reinforce each other and point the investigation inexorably at the living (at least -for now!) Abner Kadaver and his glamorous but evil henchwoman, Rikki Mortis!
AnyFace over 3 years ago
So, “dart guns” are apparently allowed by the Tribune Syndicate. ✨
Neil Wick over 3 years ago
*Good morning™, updaters!
Tracy finally learns that Rikki has escaped and that there is a strong suspicion that Abner Kadaver sprung her. I’m pretty sure that Kadaver introduced himself to the guard, but the guard only remembers him as an anonymous “creepy guy in a cape.”
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray over 3 years ago
Good morning™, regained sanity !
If Dick keeps losing it Dr. McCoy will declare him unfit for duty.
That dart looks horribly un aerodynamic. I would think with a knobby back end the thing would go wobbly and not even make it all the way to the men.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 3 years ago
Creepy guy in a cape? Not COUNT BASIL!!! Say it ain’t so, Mike! ;-)
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray over 3 years ago
Ray Toler traveled about 2 hours ago
@BreathlessMahoney77
“Going to SD and Montana. Will see Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horde. Deadwood & Custer Ntn’l Park.”
Is that anywhere near Crazy Horse ? LOL !
If you have time you might hit Devil’s Tower on your way through Wyo.
Ida No over 3 years ago
Tracy: “Anyway, can I have a handful of those glossies? I have some space on my pin-up wall.”
Batster over 3 years ago
“Tracy, you believe Abner Kadaver is alive and has taken a contract on Charlie 21?”
“I just finished telling you that, Chief— you feeling all right?”
Ah, the joys of awkward recap exposition….
Durak Premium Member over 3 years ago
Time for a tune:
I got knocked down, but I get up again.
You are never gonna keep me down!
Run Abner, run!
tripwire45 over 3 years ago
Am I the only one who thinks Rikki is kind of hot?
IvanB.Cohen over 3 years ago
What Tracy is holding sure seems a larger bigger than what stuck in Sam’s hat.
IvanB.Cohen over 3 years ago
If Abner Kadaver is using darts what do they have to counter them with? Shields like in the days of King Arthur?
Another Take over 3 years ago
1-CHIEF: Did you find anything of value today, me boy?
2-DT: I got this ceremonial golden spike that they tried to drive into Sam’s head to mark the anniversary of … I don’t know … that operation he had that removed most of his frontal lobe?
3-CHIEF: Aye, that’ll be a hard one to bargain for, for sure but…I’ll trade you this 8 by 10 color glossy of Rikki Tikki Tavi that, according to the writing on the back that I wrote, was taken before she succumbed to Abner’s charms – if you take my meaning.
DT: So, it’s… CHIEF: You’re right, boy-o. It’s her ROOKIE CARD.
DT: DEAL!
IvanB.Cohen over 3 years ago
This might be an ideal time for a trip to Diet Smith Industries. Maybe their research and development lab has something Tracy can use.
IvanB.Cohen over 3 years ago
Chief Patton has a weary look on his face….obviously this body guard assignment is taking on a life of its own.
tsull2121 over 3 years ago
Apparently Rikki’s guard managed to get a glimpse of Abner before the dart rendered him unconscious
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
And all explanations have brought me up to date. I did not know Rikki Mortis (I love thatname) was a jail birdie.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 3 years ago
took Tracyville po po chief a long time to hear about Rickis jail break
buckman-j over 3 years ago
Thanks Neil, for reiterating what we all just read. Anything new?
cherns Premium Member over 3 years ago
Abner’s dart gun only disabled Rikki’s guard, which was fair enough, since Abner had no reason to want the guard dead. Since Abner’s contract is presumably to kill Charlie (presumably before he testifies—too late for that, as has been pointed out), why use the dart gun? Even with lethal instead of tranquilizing darts, it seems much chancier, in terms of dosages and aim (I’m guessing that a dart would be much more susceptible to factors like wind than a bullet would).
David Rickard Premium Member over 3 years ago
Tracy: Creepy guy in a cape? [into his wrist phone] Put out an APB for Superman—he’s using red kryptonite again.
GoComicsGo! over 3 years ago
I know that the large dart in the container and the large photo is meant for the reader to focus on, but both of them look a bit ridiculous. And yes a “long distance” dart would look more like a sewing needle.
BreathlessMahoney77 over 3 years ago
So who’s guarding Charlie 21 while Tracy is meeting with Chief Patton?
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
Ahh, the classic old team of Tracy and Patton still has the magic! In fully-meshed synch, they reinforce each other and point the investigation inexorably at the living (at least -for now!) Abner Kadaver and his glamorous but evil henchwoman, Rikki Mortis!
The game’s afoot!