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 18 days ago
EOC is back again, it seems…
Neil Wick 18 days 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 18 days ago
Snozefest beginning, unfortunately.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray 18 days ago
Good morning™, Great Panoramas !
I half expected to see a Twin Towers tribute.
SHAKEDOWNCITY 18 days ago
"Cry"scapers.
avenger09 18 days ago
At this point, they might as well give Matty a shot at writing a story.
GoComicsGo! 18 days 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 18 days ago
“This is the city, Tracyville, I live here, I carry a badge” Dum Da Dum Dum!
Knightman Premium Member 18 days ago
Building to what???
avenger09 18 days ago
Is that the middle buildings shadow up against the sky???
(◔_◔)
LawrenceS 18 days ago
No plot holes today…
I got nothing.
Gent 18 days ago
Multi-storied history eh.
Gent 18 days ago
Now this what me calls building up a story. Haw haw haw.
Null Island 18 days ago
“The city of Townville….” Nice drawing, anyway.
Tradewinds309 18 days 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 18 days ago
Maybe this story will be a deep dive into the world of architecture— that’d be right up Esoteric Eric’s alley!
tsull2121 18 days 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 18 days ago
Can we have a voice over from Jack Webb here?
Another Take 18 days 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 18 days 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] 18 days 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 18 days ago
Well, this story is starting with a bang and some fast-paced action. /sarc
MuddyUSA Premium Member 18 days ago
Great art work….
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 18 days 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 18 days 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 17 days ago
Can’t wait!
BreathlessMahoney77 17 days ago
Welcome to this edition of Architectural Digest.
oakie817 17 days ago
it was a dark stormy night….
I Go Pogo 17 days ago
A nice film noir feel to it today
jim_pem 17 days ago
There’s less mud to slog through in the mountains in my back yard.
skinkis.com 17 days ago
It’s a nice looking cityscape…
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 17 days ago
I repeat—during the 1960 Spots story,Gould made a Freudian slip and called in “Chicago”
overtop 17 days 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!! 17 days 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 17 days 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.