Eric Costello back again for guest writing. He has been here more than Mike Curtis lately.
I wonder if this looks more like Dick Tracy’s fictional city or more like Chicago. The second tall building on the left does resemble the Tribune Tower quite a bit.
Unfortunately I think it’s come to the point that the powers that be at Dick Tracy need to make a decision about who is the writer is going forward. Mike, who is the official writer of Dick Tracy, has now become more absent than present as the writer to the point that there needs to be a statement from them. Be it it Eric, who many here criticise often, so be it as long as it’s an official statement. Because in the end it could, and I emphasise could, hurt the strip if a concrete decision isn’t made.
Let me add that I have no ill will towards Mike and hope he’s doing well.
I like Eric’s writing, but the best way to NOT start off a story is with a one panel skyline image and 11 words…the first thing I did when I saw today’s offering was a deep sigh, if THIS is how it begins, it does not bode well for the rest of the story…its a bland, monochromatic image with no “life” to it whatsoever….HOPEFULLY it’s all uphill from here
What a fascinating open! I’m hooked! I can almost hear Joe Friday intoning “This is the city…_blah blah blah… And when they do, that’s where I come in – I’m a cop.”
1- DT: Hello. This is Chief Detective Tracy speaking. SAM: HELLO? TRACY? I’M LOST AGAIN! CAN YOU COME FIND ME? HELLO? DT:Sigh Yeah. Shoot your gun in the air every 5 minutes and I’ll follow the sound.
Here’s hoping this new story contains some PERIL: e.g., fire, shootings, kidnappings, poisonings, chases, torture, hostages, etc. We also need some detective work, of course, but that work should always be done under a time-crunch, as danger closes in.
Oh Gee, Costello again. Why can’t we get Abbott? Pull up a pillow folks, it’s probably going to be another long, boring snoozefest as Mr. Tolstoy… er.. Costello thrills us with another graphic novel disguised as a daily continuity.
What are all you nimrods going on about? This strip has no plots, no character development. Something happens and then Tracy pulls some rabbit out of his anatomy that no one knew about and the villain is foiled. No motivations, no backstories, no consequences. It doesn’t matter who is writing, it’s nothing more than sentimental pop art on a digital canvas.
firestrike1 about 1 month ago
EOC is back again, it seems…
Neil Wick about 1 month ago
Good morning™, everyone!
Eric Costello back again for guest writing. He has been here more than Mike Curtis lately.
I wonder if this looks more like Dick Tracy’s fictional city or more like Chicago. The second tall building on the left does resemble the Tribune Tower quite a bit.
avenger09 about 1 month ago
Snozefest beginning, unfortunately.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 1 month ago
Good morning™, Great Panoramas !
I half expected to see a Twin Towers tribute.
SHAKEDOWNCITY about 1 month ago
"Cry"scapers.
avenger09 about 1 month ago
At this point, they might as well give Matty a shot at writing a story.
GoComicsGo! about 1 month ago
Unfortunately I think it’s come to the point that the powers that be at Dick Tracy need to make a decision about who is the writer is going forward. Mike, who is the official writer of Dick Tracy, has now become more absent than present as the writer to the point that there needs to be a statement from them. Be it it Eric, who many here criticise often, so be it as long as it’s an official statement. Because in the end it could, and I emphasise could, hurt the strip if a concrete decision isn’t made.
Let me add that I have no ill will towards Mike and hope he’s doing well.
iggyman about 1 month ago
“This is the city, Tracyville, I live here, I carry a badge” Dum Da Dum Dum!
Knightman Premium Member about 1 month ago
Building to what???
avenger09 about 1 month ago
Is that the middle buildings shadow up against the sky???
(◔_◔)
LawrenceS about 1 month ago
No plot holes today…
I got nothing.
Gent about 1 month ago
Multi-storied history eh.
Gent about 1 month ago
Now this what me calls building up a story. Haw haw haw.
Null Island about 1 month ago
“The city of Townville….” Nice drawing, anyway.
Tradewinds309 about 1 month ago
“The storied history of Tracy’s city is reflected in its building…”
Again with the mirror talk? I thought the Minit Mystery was over.
Batster about 1 month ago
Maybe this story will be a deep dive into the world of architecture— that’d be right up Esoteric Eric’s alley!
tsull2121 about 1 month ago
I like Eric’s writing, but the best way to NOT start off a story is with a one panel skyline image and 11 words…the first thing I did when I saw today’s offering was a deep sigh, if THIS is how it begins, it does not bode well for the rest of the story…its a bland, monochromatic image with no “life” to it whatsoever….HOPEFULLY it’s all uphill from here
veldy about 1 month ago
Can we have a voice over from Jack Webb here?
Another Take about 1 month ago
What a fascinating open! I’m hooked! I can almost hear Joe Friday intoning “This is the city…_blah blah blah… And when they do, that’s where I come in – I’m a cop.”
ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzz, SKNNNNNNXXXXXXX
Another Take about 1 month ago
RINNNNGGGGGGG!
1- DT: Hello. This is Chief Detective Tracy speaking. SAM: HELLO? TRACY? I’M LOST AGAIN! CAN YOU COME FIND ME? HELLO? DT: Sigh Yeah. Shoot your gun in the air every 5 minutes and I’ll follow the sound.
SAM: Uhhh…I left it at home…
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 1 month ago
MOVIE QUOTE
“I cleared Joe of a most unpleasant charge. Murder. Byproving to Scotland Yard’s satisfaction he was blowing up someone’s safe at the time”.
Basil Rathbone—-DRESSED TO KILL—1946
Ray Toler about 1 month ago
Well, this story is starting with a bang and some fast-paced action. /sarc
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 month ago
Great art work….
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 1 month ago
I don’t think we’ve ever seen Main Police HQ from the OUTSIDE. As long as we’re doing buildings….
And Tracy hit the beveled roof of the World Insurance Building(Putty Puss origin)
Chocolate_Chip about 1 month ago
Here’s hoping this new story contains some PERIL: e.g., fire, shootings, kidnappings, poisonings, chases, torture, hostages, etc. We also need some detective work, of course, but that work should always be done under a time-crunch, as danger closes in.
Drbarb71 Premium Member about 1 month ago
Can’t wait!
BreathlessMahoney77 about 1 month ago
Welcome to this edition of Architectural Digest.
oakie817 about 1 month ago
it was a dark stormy night….
I Go Pogo about 1 month ago
A nice film noir feel to it today
jim_pem about 1 month ago
There’s less mud to slog through in the mountains in my back yard.
skinkis.com about 1 month ago
It’s a nice looking cityscape…
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 1 month ago
I repeat—during the 1960 Spots story,Gould made a Freudian slip and called in “Chicago”
overtop about 1 month ago
Oh Gee, Costello again. Why can’t we get Abbott? Pull up a pillow folks, it’s probably going to be another long, boring snoozefest as Mr. Tolstoy… er.. Costello thrills us with another graphic novel disguised as a daily continuity.
That Wichita Guy!! about 1 month ago
OT: Well another comic book project scrapped for lack of money. Granted it was a one-shot, but the money wold have been appreciated.
notmoving Premium Member about 1 month ago
What are all you nimrods going on about? This strip has no plots, no character development. Something happens and then Tracy pulls some rabbit out of his anatomy that no one knew about and the villain is foiled. No motivations, no backstories, no consequences. It doesn’t matter who is writing, it’s nothing more than sentimental pop art on a digital canvas.