With all the cameos in this arc, I thought it would be hard to pick a favorite. I stand corrected, Mike you saved the best for last. Nice tribute to the creator..er.. coroner..
I’ve been reading comic strips and comic books off and on for more than 50 years, and this anniversary tale has become one of my all-time favorite stories. Great writing and inspired art (above and beyond, especially the gray-tone flashbacks). Chet Gould would be proud. Thanks, Mike, Joe, Shelley & Shane.
This has been a fantastic arc, guys. And kudos to TMS for letting you do it. I recall an interview with Max Collins where he said he’d pitched a 50th-anniversary story in 1981 and the syndicate rejected it “because it would make Tracy look old.”
This strip has gone from one I only read when the Comics Curmudgeon addressed it to a daily must-read.
For newer fans, this isn’t the first time Chester Gould, or an ink-on-paper facsimile thereof, has appeared in the strip. In December 1984 Locher drew Gould as the minister who married Lizz and Groovy Grove on the latter’s deathbed, and of course in 1949 Gould himself gave the villainous P.S. (Pear-Shape) Tone his own face. On top of that, Big Frost was originally a caricature of Gould’s mentor and original editor, Captain Joseph Meddill Patterson of the Chicago Tribune, making the last two panels today even more… interesting. ;^)
Joe Staton and Mike Curtis, you people are truly becoming famous with this stuff, and if you keep, it up you will go down in history as the greatest comic writer / artist team of all time. If this is what you have to offer this early in your tenure, I bet that there will be more folks reading Dick Tracy than anyone could possibly imagine. Cannot wait to see what happens tomorrow. Thank you too Tarry.
This. Could not have been better. I can’t recall the last time a comic strip literally brought a joyful tear to my eye like it has done today. Take a bow, Team Tracy!
I treasure my personalized drawing of Dick Tracy on Chet’s stationary. Chet wrote my name and wrote a few words and signed his name with a drawing of Dick Tracy beside it.
Bill Thompson about 13 years ago
When it comes to tributes, the New Team really knocks ’em dead!
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ about 13 years ago
Big Frost is chilling it now!
Good morning everybody…
Blackthorne42 about 13 years ago
Ah, the perfect ending to a thrilling cameo-enriched arc. Happy 80th Anniversary, Dick Tracy!
And good morning to you, VistaBill, sir.
margueritem about 13 years ago
And they honor him once again. Well done.
Good morning, VB!
Det.DanDone about 13 years ago
With all the cameos in this arc, I thought it would be hard to pick a favorite. I stand corrected, Mike you saved the best for last. Nice tribute to the creator..er.. coroner..
Mdstudio about 13 years ago
What a great anniversary story. A very appropriate way to include Chester Gould in the strip. Love it!
Tarry Plaguer about 13 years ago
CHESTER GOULD
margueritem about 13 years ago
Thank you for the photo, Terry.
doctor075 about 13 years ago
Fantastic!!!
Sisyphos about 13 years ago
Aye, Coroner Gould!
I used to enjoy Kilian’s often humor-laced columns from Washington in the Tribune. He departed life too soon.
Knightman Premium Member about 13 years ago
Well another great tribute to Chester Gould. I just love this week.
Can't Sleep about 13 years ago
Wow. (Insert applause here.)
I’ve been reading comic strips and comic books off and on for more than 50 years, and this anniversary tale has become one of my all-time favorite stories. Great writing and inspired art (above and beyond, especially the gray-tone flashbacks). Chet Gould would be proud. Thanks, Mike, Joe, Shelley & Shane.
coratelli about 13 years ago
Chester Gould. Yeah!
Morrow Cummings about 13 years ago
Mike, Joe et al, that’s gonna be a hard act to follow! But something tells me you have it licked!
brine Premium Member about 13 years ago
Nice tribute to Chester!!! the whole story has be a great time!!!
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 13 years ago
Yes. :D
brinrik about 13 years ago
Wouldn’t it have been great if the last panel’s words were “crime doesn’t pay?”
LittleRedDress about 13 years ago
Brilliant strip today!
wsash about 13 years ago
Repeating and agreeing with what everyone else has said. Gould as the coroner was an excellent touch.
Paul1963 about 13 years ago
This has been a fantastic arc, guys. And kudos to TMS for letting you do it. I recall an interview with Max Collins where he said he’d pitched a 50th-anniversary story in 1981 and the syndicate rejected it “because it would make Tracy look old.”
This strip has gone from one I only read when the Comics Curmudgeon addressed it to a daily must-read.
TheKid965 about 13 years ago
For newer fans, this isn’t the first time Chester Gould, or an ink-on-paper facsimile thereof, has appeared in the strip. In December 1984 Locher drew Gould as the minister who married Lizz and Groovy Grove on the latter’s deathbed, and of course in 1949 Gould himself gave the villainous P.S. (Pear-Shape) Tone his own face. On top of that, Big Frost was originally a caricature of Gould’s mentor and original editor, Captain Joseph Meddill Patterson of the Chicago Tribune, making the last two panels today even more… interesting. ;^)
s.gottlieb about 13 years ago
Looks like Big Frost’s on ice!
T4050 about 13 years ago
I was dubious after so many lame years that DICK TRACY could regain it’s glory…but I’ve been proven wrong…in spades.
R. Araya about 13 years ago
It was a great surprise for me to see Mr. Gould at the last panel. Happy 80th Anniversary, Dick.
johnrussco about 13 years ago
Joe Staton and Mike Curtis, you people are truly becoming famous with this stuff, and if you keep, it up you will go down in history as the greatest comic writer / artist team of all time. If this is what you have to offer this early in your tenure, I bet that there will be more folks reading Dick Tracy than anyone could possibly imagine. Cannot wait to see what happens tomorrow. Thank you too Tarry.
Maxine_Viller about 13 years ago
This. Could not have been better. I can’t recall the last time a comic strip literally brought a joyful tear to my eye like it has done today. Take a bow, Team Tracy!
Butch70 about 13 years ago
Yes! They cannot win.
APersonOfInterest about 13 years ago
BRAVO !!!!! Joe, Mike, Shelley, Shane and Jim … you did it. You created a GREAT 80th celebration!!!!!
Blindfolded Wildcat about 13 years ago
Excellent! My two favorites turned 80 this year – Dick Tracy, and Lum and Abner. Yay!
billdi Premium Member about 13 years ago
beautifully done — thanks
neonleon59 about 13 years ago
BRAVO! As I said when we got a clue earlier this week, this is my favorite twist in any entertainment media, ever. Well done, Team Tracy!!!
wdferry about 13 years ago
Great wrap-up! You guys are on a great streak! Thanks for successfully rejuvenating an old favorite…well done!
Randyt8 about 13 years ago
Great idea I hope this team keeos up the good work for many years to come!
dakota_jones about 13 years ago
It’s very classy to include Gould whenever and wherever possible in the strip! Great stuff!
Lyons Group, Inc. about 13 years ago
He may gone, but his spirit lives on!
JorgePacheco about 13 years ago
Dick Tracy has always been terrific! Great artists and writers. Joe and Mike are keeping up that tradition!
thejensens about 13 years ago
I treasure my personalized drawing of Dick Tracy on Chet’s stationary. Chet wrote my name and wrote a few words and signed his name with a drawing of Dick Tracy beside it.
countoftowergrove about 13 years ago
I like that ME!
TheDOCTOR about 13 years ago
Oh YES! Nicely done……. So when are we going to bring back The Space Coupe??
mike48 about 12 years ago
DICK TRACY ROCKS