I like the action moves in P. 1. and P. 2. and the pause pose in P. 3 while Tracy relates the, taken lasciviously by some filth minded posters (you know who you are) in here, dirty reveal on Constance. The name “Constance” is rather uncommon and so like its inclusion here.
Um, on February 18th & 19th there was no mention they knew the killer of Rabbit. The body was found in another city, which said it the killing had happened in Tracy-ville. (We won’t ask how they knew that.) Clearly the body had been identified. But we are not told his killer was identified, or his employer (who turns out to have been the same guy: Yeti). In this strip the police know that Rabbit was both employed by Yeti and killed by Yeti. How did they find this out? There was no evidence they knew this a week ago. Let’s imagine Liz found this out while Tracy and Sam were drinking coffee. How in the heck does this tell them Constance is working for Yeti? Another gigantic leap of faith?
There it is. She has no interest in revenge, apparently. It’s all about the money. At her level of intelligence, I guess Yeti was the best option she had.
1-DT: Let’s see now – we both put on our suit coats; I cinched up my tie; we’re putting on our cold weather coats…TIME! Fifteen minutes!
2-SAM: That’s pretty good! Think we’ll get to those Hit-n-Run perps before SWAT does?
DT: Timing is everything…
3-…We don’t want to get there so soon that we might have to get involved in the arrest and we don’t want to get there so late that the TV crews found someone else to interview. But don’t worry, Sam. I got this down to a science.
The city government in Tracy land must be cheap. They cannot afford a fleet of unmarked vehicles for its detectives? When I watched tv shows like Kojak, Hunter plus Law & Order…their detectives have unmarked cars. Tracy and Sam might as well trade in their civilian clothes for police uniforms.
Maybe it’s just…but wouldn’t Tracy and Sam been better off until Ferret and Ape reached their destination? Who is to say the place Ferret and Ape are headed to is on Poplar Street. How do Tracy and Sam justify the gas mileage? Oh wait a minute, they have “seniority” they don’t have to turn in any trip tickets to the Vehicles Maintenance Department.
Looks like 198.23… got a quote book for Christmas. Good to see Sam and Dick leave the office. Hope they have sunscreen because it’s been awhile since they’ve zventured outside
Please bring back the Gouldian phrase “Non Compis Mentis!”
If Ape&Ferret don’t deserve it,nobody ever will.
Small article in the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS today about a guy who was arrested burglarizing the locker room at a police precinct.A&F have apparently started a school.
Tough, gritty, seasoned. That’s our Dick Tracy (panel 3)!
Today’s sequence makes it seem a little more reasonable for the MCU to be going after the Little Red Kia, given that Tracy (and Sam) do know that Constance “Ferrret” Dooley is the driver and do know of her link to Yeti through the late, unfortunate Tom “Rabbit” Dooley. But they seem still to be unaware of her link and Ape’s (through Yeti) to the Moran and other gangland boss murders. But the net is tightening inexorably….
Brian Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Anything? You don’t say. Heh.”
AnyFace over 2 years ago
22ph over 2 years ago
They still do not know Constance is Ferret
avenger09 over 2 years ago
Don’t get your hopes up Tracy!
Leo Cannyn Premium Member over 2 years ago
Panel 2 has a nice use of shadow. I’m starting to really take notice of the it in this current story.
L Silverman over 2 years ago
Is that the Batmobile Tracy and Sam are getting into?
jonahhex1 over 2 years ago
Anything for a price eh?
Typical of a career criminal…..
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray over 2 years ago
Good morning™, car crasher nabbers !
I like the action moves in P. 1. and P. 2. and the pause pose in P. 3 while Tracy relates the, taken lasciviously by some filth minded posters (you know who you are) in here, dirty reveal on Constance. The name “Constance” is rather uncommon and so like its inclusion here.
Neil Wick over 2 years ago
Good morning™, everyone!
Despite the fears of Mark yesterday, it looks like “Poplar” is spelled correctly. Sounds like a chase might be coming up.
Phantomfire 01 over 2 years ago
I really admire and appreciate Pleger’s artwork today. Spunky!
Phantomfire 01 over 2 years ago
l got an email from here the other day saying one of these comic strips is now a tv series. I can only hope Tracy gets to have the same one day.
crobinson019 over 2 years ago
https://media.giphy.com/media/GjB41rKHBnOkE/giphy.gif
crobinson019 over 2 years ago
Money makes the world go Round, and Ox makes the car go round
Wichita1.0 over 2 years ago
WOW! Errors were fixed! (happy)
LawrenceS over 2 years ago
Um, on February 18th & 19th there was no mention they knew the killer of Rabbit. The body was found in another city, which said it the killing had happened in Tracy-ville. (We won’t ask how they knew that.) Clearly the body had been identified. But we are not told his killer was identified, or his employer (who turns out to have been the same guy: Yeti). In this strip the police know that Rabbit was both employed by Yeti and killed by Yeti. How did they find this out? There was no evidence they knew this a week ago. Let’s imagine Liz found this out while Tracy and Sam were drinking coffee. How in the heck does this tell them Constance is working for Yeti? Another gigantic leap of faith?
Durak Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Anything? Hey, I need to stop at the ATM on the way.”
Black76Manta over 2 years ago
Money, what always moves the world and makes us forget everything else, who was the one who said blood is thick, but money is thicker?
Pequod over 2 years ago
Tremendous art as the boys transition from office to the street. Let’s roll!
avenger09 over 2 years ago
Just noticed that Sam’s green jacket and pants should be visible in the 2nd panel and they aren’t except for a small glimpse on the bottom.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
To guest writer: Get on with the story all ready!
CRUUNER over 2 years ago
Can’t be>>BAT~tery run down due to gizmo overload!
jim_pem over 2 years ago
There it is. She has no interest in revenge, apparently. It’s all about the money. At her level of intelligence, I guess Yeti was the best option she had.
Another Take over 2 years ago
1-DT: Let’s see now – we both put on our suit coats; I cinched up my tie; we’re putting on our cold weather coats…TIME! Fifteen minutes!
2-SAM: That’s pretty good! Think we’ll get to those Hit-n-Run perps before SWAT does?
DT: Timing is everything…
3-…We don’t want to get there so soon that we might have to get involved in the arrest and we don’t want to get there so late that the TV crews found someone else to interview. But don’t worry, Sam. I got this down to a science.
OK – CHECK YOUR FLY AND LET’S ROLL!
IvanB.Cohen over 2 years ago
The city government in Tracy land must be cheap. They cannot afford a fleet of unmarked vehicles for its detectives? When I watched tv shows like Kojak, Hunter plus Law & Order…their detectives have unmarked cars. Tracy and Sam might as well trade in their civilian clothes for police uniforms.
IvanB.Cohen over 2 years ago
Maybe it’s just…but wouldn’t Tracy and Sam been better off until Ferret and Ape reached their destination? Who is to say the place Ferret and Ape are headed to is on Poplar Street. How do Tracy and Sam justify the gas mileage? Oh wait a minute, they have “seniority” they don’t have to turn in any trip tickets to the Vehicles Maintenance Department.
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
MOVIE QUOTE—
“Good evening,ladies and gentlemen.”“That ought to prove I’m not rude!”
Oscar Levant—ROMANCE ON THE HIGH SEAS—1948
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
Panel 3—now THAT is DIck Tracy!!
Meanwhile,Ape and Ferret run out of gas halfway through a car wash.
Ray Toler over 2 years ago
Shelley’s original b/w rendering shows a great balance of ink and white space.
https://misc.pagesuite.com/297280d2-593d-4b52-bb63-0e1577001aac/images/51c6c20c-7b9a-4bac-8939-db1fb21d82a4.jpg
ChucklinChuck over 2 years ago
Nice hats today, but I still miss the faux bows.
buckman-j over 2 years ago
Looks like 198.23… got a quote book for Christmas. Good to see Sam and Dick leave the office. Hope they have sunscreen because it’s been awhile since they’ve zventured outside
Eric S over 2 years ago
Roger, Riger.
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
Please bring back the Gouldian phrase “Non Compis Mentis!”
If Ape&Ferret don’t deserve it,nobody ever will.
Small article in the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS today about a guy who was arrested burglarizing the locker room at a police precinct.A&F have apparently started a school.
Sisyphos over 2 years ago
Tough, gritty, seasoned. That’s our Dick Tracy (panel 3)!
Today’s sequence makes it seem a little more reasonable for the MCU to be going after the Little Red Kia, given that Tracy (and Sam) do know that Constance “Ferrret” Dooley is the driver and do know of her link to Yeti through the late, unfortunate Tom “Rabbit” Dooley. But they seem still to be unaware of her link and Ape’s (through Yeti) to the Moran and other gangland boss murders. But the net is tightening inexorably….
Wichita1.0 over 2 years ago
Well, sailing into the final to weeks. Thanks to Mike and Shelley for this shot.