Dick Tracy by Mike Curtis and Charles Ettinger for September 03, 2012

What exactly is he holding?

The guy on the screen looks like Romney!

Looks like drugs!

I’ll bet it’s Viagra…

a book of green stamps!

I’m pretty sure this is what it is.

ah, whatever happened to Enzyte? used to be everywhere on my TV

Honeymoon has the look of panicked innocence. The pills must therefore be something really embarrassing for her to have her parents see and think she ordered. Either (male) ED pills of any of several brands or (female) contraceptive pills (considering that she’s barely a ‘tweener) would fit. Luckily, Junior immediately recognized what has happened (while Sparkle was still in initial shock).It’s not nice to fool with the Tracy Family! C’mon, Tracy Family; make these phishers regret they ever saw a computer!

I like Sparkle’s hair much better in this particular story. I am still wondering why, if a news reporter saw a woman who resembled Moon Maid, and even asked, “Is that Moon Maid”? why this wouldn’t have hit the news feed like wildfire. Would the Tracy’s not have been aware of that incident by now? what happened with that story?

Messing with the Tracy family? Phishface is about to get steamed!

Shouldn’t Sparkle Jr be there, too?

I agree with Tarry and that’s “Smilin’ Bob” on the computer screen…

Good morning all…

For those of you who think they’re seeing Moon Maid or waiting to see her forget it. You all must be under 40 or have amnesia. Moon Maid was killed off in a car blast back in 1978. Junior soon married Sparkle Plenty afterwards.

Thanks Tarry! Morning Marg and Vista Bill et al…

OK I’m not worried about the count—but if you’re going to call “FIRST!” shouldn’t you have some idea what you’re going to comment on?

We know Dick Tracy will wipe the smile off ol’ Bob’s face.Phishface must be from out of town, or he’d know enough to delete any prosepective victims named “Tracy.”

Again, great art. Again, mucked up by the colorist. We shouldn’t have to guess what was in the package.

This is a new twist on “phishing” scams – they actually send the victim a product, even if it is a product the victim did not order, or does not want? Maybe that gives them a legal loophole – they can say “oops, we sent it to the wrong person” if anyone complains, but they are counting on most of their victims being too confused or perhaps embarrassed to make a compaint? I don’t know, I’m just speculating here.

About Enzyte – Wikipedia says the original owners are doing prison time for mail fraud, etc., but there are new owners who have toned down their claims and are still selling the product.

Honeymoon’s thumb is hooked into the shoulder strap of her top, like a nervous twisting gesture. And Sparkle’s expression is just exactly what you would expect from a woman who wants to protect a “tween’s” innocence in today’s internet world. Joe’s attention to detail is amazing.

I’ve seen that look. Once about twelve years ago or so, my son had to do a report on beavers and use the internet. You should have seen his face when he turned up and yelled, “Mom!” And seen her face too! Also, Tarry strikes again with a great graphic. Nailed it.

@dennis, 436rge, and mdstudioDennis only referred to someone who resembled Moon Maid, reference to the earlier strips. Some have speculated that Moon Maid might have survived the explosion. Stanger things have happened in the comic strip world. So no call for anyone to be criticized or be subjected to sarcasm.

I agree with cris robinson and night gaunt, Who cares if you’re first or in top 10 (where is tsull today)? But for those who do care, it’s unfair for one person to take the top two. I’ve seen this happen before.