Bob AMATEUR says: maybe he got a call on his cell phone (known then as his wrist 2-way radio). Ye gods! Pat Patton’s back but where are Jeffry Trohs and Moon Maid not to mention B.O. Plenty and Gravel Gertie and Flyface Jr (who was the final straw for the Atlanta Constitution?
Jim has once again done a superb job in honoring a legend (and classmate) of classic daily comics. For those who may have not read Tracy for a while (and in the opinion of some, for good reason) I invite you to rediscover the legendary Tracy as presented by the new team of Mike Curtis and Joe Staton.
Currently they are revisiting the origin of Tracy becoming a detective with an eye for layout and style not unlike Jim Scancarelli, coupled with upbeat pacing and tight writing.
During the last years of the Locher era many papers dropped Dick Tracy for obvious reasons.. Now that the new team has improved the art and story telling we all should write letters to request that Dick Tracy return.
I’m guessing that Mineola hasn’t looked at the Dick Tracy comic strip for the past 8 months or so. As for Gasoline Alley, I’ve always liked the strip, though it’s kind of sad to see how all the characters are so very old now. Guess I prefer the fantasy that comic strip characters are immortal and don’t age the way we do in real life.
APersonOfInterest over 13 years ago
HAPPY 80TH DICK TRACY !!!! An thanks to Joe and Mike for keeping him alive.
hsawlrae over 13 years ago
Tracy didn’t seem to have aged much, though.
arye uygur over 13 years ago
A crossover! I LOVE crossovers!
Tarry Plaguer over 13 years ago
THANKS JIM SCANCARELLI!From: The Tracy Team
Mineola over 13 years ago
That’s the Tracy artwork that I grew up with. Today’s artwork doesn’t do justice!
Blackthorne42 over 13 years ago
Great tribute, Mr. Scancarelli. And kudos to you for keeping this classic alive, as well.
adina.sherer over 13 years ago
I Love it – It’s the Perfect Tribute, with just the right touch in the details – Thanks!!!
runar over 13 years ago
Kind of a long way to go for a simple birthday tribute.
coratelli over 13 years ago
Great!!!
Knightman Premium Member over 13 years ago
We can only wish!
rwheath over 13 years ago
Bob AMATEUR says: maybe he got a call on his cell phone (known then as his wrist 2-way radio). Ye gods! Pat Patton’s back but where are Jeffry Trohs and Moon Maid not to mention B.O. Plenty and Gravel Gertie and Flyface Jr (who was the final straw for the Atlanta Constitution?
axe-grinder over 13 years ago
Scancarelli does love the comics and their history!
davidf42 over 13 years ago
I love the play on words. “Tracy’s Back!”
I Go Pogo over 13 years ago
Jim has once again done a superb job in honoring a legend (and classmate) of classic daily comics. For those who may have not read Tracy for a while (and in the opinion of some, for good reason) I invite you to rediscover the legendary Tracy as presented by the new team of Mike Curtis and Joe Staton.
Currently they are revisiting the origin of Tracy becoming a detective with an eye for layout and style not unlike Jim Scancarelli, coupled with upbeat pacing and tight writing.
As noted above, “Tracy’s back! Yea!”
jmcx4 over 13 years ago
@MineolaI like the new artwork. I am also a 50 year Tracey fan. It just seems to get better.
GoodQuestion Premium Member over 13 years ago
Well done, Jim. I like the build-up to this, too. Never saw it comin’……☻
roohey over 13 years ago
Jim you’re #1!!!
TheAuldWan over 13 years ago
Another ten years and Dick will be able to retire and get a small pension, assuming the dollar is still worth anything.
436rge over 13 years ago
During the last years of the Locher era many papers dropped Dick Tracy for obvious reasons.. Now that the new team has improved the art and story telling we all should write letters to request that Dick Tracy return.
Ray Toler over 13 years ago
The new Dick Tracy team has revitalized the strip making it one of the best (if not THE best) adventure daily out there.
Maxine_Viller over 13 years ago
I’m guessing that Mineola hasn’t looked at the Dick Tracy comic strip for the past 8 months or so. As for Gasoline Alley, I’ve always liked the strip, though it’s kind of sad to see how all the characters are so very old now. Guess I prefer the fantasy that comic strip characters are immortal and don’t age the way we do in real life.
Redhead55 over 13 years ago
If only.
Nice one Mr. Scancarelli!
Can't Sleep over 13 years ago
@SUSAN NEWMANYou obviously haven’t read Tracy since Mike Curtis and Joe Staton took over!
lily245pj over 13 years ago
Love it!! Dick Tracy reads the comics. What a riot!!
Blindfolded Wildcat over 13 years ago
I love this! Two of my favorites, Dick Tracy and radio’s Lum and Abner turned 80 in 2011!-Donnie Pitchford / “Lum and Abner”
boldyuma over 13 years ago
whoa!….double take there on my double-click
countoftowergrove over 13 years ago
“Old fashioned phone,” nice touch! I would’ve used a candle stick model myself!
enyt over 13 years ago
Yes, ANNIE as well !
Auntie Socialist over 13 years ago
Nice play on 10-4 (Oct. 4)