Dick Tracy by Mike Curtis and Charles Ettinger for October 24, 2023

Good morning™, all!

She acts all surprised, but I still suspect her. At least with him telling her she’s an expert, she can’t object to that.

talking heads…

that’s a hell-of an ink stain on his right hand…

I’m going to give this story credit for something (Shocker. I Know)

I don’t think I’ve ever seen Tracy this intimidated before. His body language, mannerisms, and words all convey submission.

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“Please sit, detective, while I look down on you.”

Expert? Well of course you mean ME!

Unfortunately, the sunlight across the desk lamp is a fail.

Sorry, Shelbots!

“Oh, detective. You want to see my collection of stolen books. That’s in the library in the other wing of my estate.”

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Where’s A.T.? I’m really getting concerned about him. I don’t want to get in his business or anything; I just haven’t seen him on here in a few days. Can anyone here reach out to him or does anyone know if he’s alright?

Been so occupied with the story, Comments and RL that I hadn’t noticed. Don’t know if I spelled it right but can’t find his profile. I wanted to see if an email was listed.

I fear for whoever breaks into her house… she is so frigid that the intruder will die of frostbite !!!

Good morning™, business talkers, at last !

I see Dick is taking information the old way, with pad and pen. Maybe he is also recording on the Wrist Wizard and doesn’t want her to know. He could be taking photos and whatever other tricks that thing is capable of without her knowing how really thorough a visit like this can be.

Tracy: “First, is what’s keeping you from sitting down an extra-tight corset, or that rod up your bum?”

Okay madam librarian, here’s a question for you. And where was you on the night when them murders tooks place?

I’m loving the art but this is a slow (book) burner of a plot.

All right now! Tracy is about to get enlightened or educated about rare books. The question is will Ms. Libris give him a short answer or multiple-choice test on the material? Does she grade on a curve? On second thought, it might be an open book test.

DT: Did you eat all of the ice cream?

Libris: No!

DT: So you admit to murdering those people and stealing their books?

Libris: ….

She can be quite intimidating, cold, and domineering. But that could be a defensive posture too. I noticed back in other strips she was very ‘open’ with her body mannerisms. Then suddenly with questioing, she closes up.

The smug look on her face on 1/22/23, last panel

Interesting how Tracy holds his pen in p2. Very casual, or loose1/19/23, p2. Tracy is very respectful, but like some said. Possibly even submissive? That COULD be an act too. He’s trying to keep her off guard as well. “Good cop/Bad cop” aspect.

No

If Ms. Libris is divorce does that make her an Ex Libris?

do you fool around with married men?

Spoiler Alert: Tomorrow’s Strip is also two panels. P1 “What do I wish to know?” P2 “I’ll tell you what I wish to know.”

’WHERE were you between 2:01 and 2:02 on the morning of June 18th. 1941? And what were you wearing?"

When does Sam come busting in with the goods on her ?

I think he should frisk her.Who knows what will fall out. Lol

Where did you get all these books from lady? Show me some receipts!

Two panels of………well the art is very good!

First question: Why are you wearing high heels and a business suit in your own home, woman?

“Tell me Mr Libris. Would you be willing to kill someone to get hold of a rare book?”

DT knows how to play his cards! Submit…submit!!

So, we have the balloon covering her face. The body language says something if you buy into that. I want to see the nervousness or evil in her eyes! Maybe tomorrow….

Looks like Ms. X was guillotined. I didn’t know theft was a capital crime

Is Ms. Libris an expert on the type of books that appear to be missing, or, is she an expert in stealing those type of books?

What does Tracy wish to know? Well, he could start with, “Did you steal the books and manuscripts to fill in gaps in your collection, Ms. Libris?!” And that would be followed up by, “Did you murder old lady Caxton and Manutius with one of your bladed weapons, Ms. Former Fencing Champion?!” Tough questioning (such as she is not used to, in her positions of power) just might break Ms. Haughty-and-Frosty into confessing. —That is, of course, if she is guilty of anything beyond pride and greed….

I am the thief and the killer

WHAT is your favorite color? What is the airspeed of a swallow

Even without seeing her face,that “statue” stance suggests she doesn’t like being questioned like an ordinary criminal.

Or to quote Hans Gruber, maybe she’s an exceptional criminal

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