Dick Tracy by Mike Curtis and Charles Ettinger for January 03, 2013

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    Rod Gonzalez  about 11 years ago

    THAT is how cool Dick Tracy is.

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    doctor075  about 11 years ago

    That is one of the many reasons why Dick Tracy is a legend!Thank you Team Tracy!

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    johnrussco  about 11 years ago

    DT just shows class right here right now. Looks like Belle might not have made it.

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    johnrussco  about 11 years ago

    good morning VB. Maybe she’ll make it but I hope BB did not.

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    Sisyphos  about 11 years ago

    A good cop—that’s our Tracy! Maybe now Cinnamon Knight/David and Black Piranha/Stephanie can get themselves on a more real life track….

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    DaJellyBelly  about 11 years ago

    I think Belle is going to pull through. Also, if she turns State’s Evidence against Broadway. She might also avoid doing some jail time.

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    johnrussco  about 11 years ago

    me too, really

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    60sFan  about 11 years ago

    I’ve enjoyed this story but am a little confused about what happened here. Obviously Tracy was tracking BP and CK, which strongly implies the costumed duo had contacted him in hopes of setting up an arrest of Belle and her accomplices. Assuming this is what happened and BP and CK were cooperating to help the police, why would CK offer to give himself up to Tracy?

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    ReneTray  about 11 years ago

    Yes.

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    willy007  about 11 years ago

    Belle might survive? Awesome.

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    Mikeyj  about 11 years ago

    LEFT OVER FROM YESTERDAY:

    Tarry Plaguer said, about 3 hours ago

    About panel 3My take on it is that Belle was unaware that Broadway intended to open fire on the costumes. I think she thought he was going to abduct them, using the armored car, and take them someplace.I believe she intended to ask Broadway if they could get Black Piranha to join her and Broadway, or in some other way recruit her. I think she really likes Stephanie. Not unlike her relationship with Harley, or Harley’s relationship with IvyThey were also planning to see what her connection to The Cinnamon Knight was.It was Cinnamon Knight they were interested in taking out, since he is the crime fighter.Unfortunately for her, Broadway had other plans. He wanted them all DEAD!^^well, the way I see it is that Belle was having 2nd thoughts about the whole thing for some time: The first clue was when she was so pleased that Bates had decided to postpone the hit until AFTER Xmas; if Belle were really the sociopath her (ex?) BF is, she’d have been upset, cause she’d be impatient to get the thing done; instead, she had a huge smile and sounded relieved. The next clue was how she was enjoying the thought that she and Steph might team up someday; she seemed totally sincere (Something yesterday’s strip confirmed) And the best clue that Belle had changed her mind was the strip where the hit actually took place… look at the pic carefully, Belle is at least 14 or 15 feet AHEAD of Steph, yelling to her BF “Broadway it’s me!” A) She wouldn’t have said that if she didn’t know about the hit (She’d have said something like “Broadway, what are you DOING?”)B) If Belle hadn’t changed her mind , she would NEVER have taken the lead, she would have let the other 2 costumes go on ahead, to bait the trap; whereas, she put herself between the gunners and their 2 targets, no doubt hoping that Bates would spare Stephany and likely recruit her to the gang (as you suggest), not realising that she was a 3rd target, all along! For these reasons, I believe that Belle was in earnest about wanting to make a friend of Steph!

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    Mikeyj  about 11 years ago

    The key words are : "My Christmas present saved our live*S* , yes, Belle is alive and looks as if she’s in much better shape than she believed herself to be in, last night.

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    Mikeyj  about 11 years ago

    I hope that David now does the right thing, and goes to the Police Academy, he’s a strong, tall, compassionate, intelligent man, who I think would make a fine Policeman (And I could see Tracy taking him under his wing); as for Steph, if she & David aren’t married, well, let’s just say that “on camera” weddings are another “Gouldian” tradition :) ^VNow, as far as Belle goes, I hope she sees the light, testifies, (putting Bates in the “Bighouse” for good), for a reduced sentence, or possibly amnesty, and becomes a good citizen again, with the help of her new friends!

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    fredville  about 11 years ago

    Belle would make a totally cool addition to Tracy’s crime fighting unit……in my opinion, Mike and Joe have succeeded in making her a rather unique and enjoyable personality…..you know, fun and lively, and in the end,very likeable and charismatic……which would be a nice counter balance to Dicks super serious demeanor…anyways, another really, really enjoyable story and a tip of the hat to the dynamic duo of Curtis and Staton!!!

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    Mikeyj  about 11 years ago

    Oh, one more thing; Stephany may not be the World’s smartest person, and she admittedly isn’t very pretty on the outside, but, she’s a wonderful and beautiful person inside, who will no doubt help Belle become a good person, herself.

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    coldsooner  about 11 years ago

    Totally. Probably means she’s going to survive. Sounds like most of us are glad about that.

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    emile.a.schwarz  about 11 years ago

    Turn today strip to black and white and be happy.

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    Pequod  about 11 years ago

    I like the ambiguity of Belle exiting on a stretcher. The option exists to bring her back in the future as a reformed character. Now that “Chekhov’s gun” has fired, we can expect a transition to the next adventure. As no poor choices were made with today’s color, I’m good with it. Tracy in his classic yellow “costume” is always a welcome sight.

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    tsull2121  about 11 years ago

    funny how tracy says “i havent seen you nreaking any laws” to ck, but why didnt he arrest steph on the spot? she held up a jewelry store in broad daylight, he has the security tapes to prove it. “cosplay” or not, thats a crime right there…unless he got her cleared with only probation for helping to set up broadway?

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    DrSid1  about 11 years ago

    A few people have commented how Belle was sincere in her comment to Stephanie, but what about Stef’s reply? Did she really want to become a REAL criminal? No. The main point of yesterdays strip to me is that they were both still cosplaying to the end, both still playing the part, and both regretting that reality slapped them in face, which is their bond.

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    Vista Bill Raley and Comet™  about 11 years ago

    Good morning all…

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    ridenslide65  about 11 years ago

    This whole thing is just AWESOME. Thanks Team Tracy. You folks are the BEST!

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    MoonlitKnight Premium Member about 11 years ago

    Good Morning Detectives!Yep, Belle’s in bad shape but it looks like she’s going to pull through.

    And as to why the Knight and the Piranha weren’t arrested themselves, I think there’s a lot that was discussed in that rooftop conversation a few weeks ago than has been revealed.

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    jaxflash  about 11 years ago

    This storyline bored me to tears. Can we please get back to Moon Maid!!!

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    brinrik  about 11 years ago

    Seattlepi.com also carries the strip in color and the coloring is better.

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    Jelfring Premium Member about 11 years ago

    I love this story. The characters are really interesting and, for me, the ending unexpected. I found I really care what happens to Belle and the Knight and Piranha (whose costume I love.)

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    Morrow Cummings  about 11 years ago

    Belle…..! Just what this story needs…… another red-hot honey! Woo-hoo! Get her a thong for a disguise and start her off in the next storyline!

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    anopcfox1  about 11 years ago

    Lizz was on the force before her husband (Groovy Grove) died, in fact even before she married him!

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    Can't Sleep  about 11 years ago

    Really enjoyed the finale!Stephanie’s regret, Belle isn’t dead, David surrenders his sword (classic knight behavior), and Tracy is incredibly cool!(Hope we see these characters again!)-————————————————-I still don’t get the complaints about Stephanie’s looks.I guess it’s because she’s the most average, normal looking female we’ve seen in Tracy in years. (And she’s pretty hot looking in Kevlar!)

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    sjsczurek  about 11 years ago

    Finding out the hard way that crimefighting is not so glorious.

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    trimguy  about 11 years ago

    I’d love to see a follow-up: maybe Mr “Knight” graduating the police academy?

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    jumbobrain  about 11 years ago

    Hey I just realized…are they introducing new supporting characters? COOL.

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    Tarry Plaguer  about 11 years ago

    Broadway has had his last show, he is closed down forever.Broadway only had the gun shot out of his hand. He is still alive and kicking. I can hear him yelling for his lawyer now.

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    Darrell Francis Premium Member about 11 years ago

    No reason the CK and BP couldn’t be like the Guardian Angels or help form a similar group. Watching the street for crime and calling the police and protecing the victims until help arrives.

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    fredville  about 11 years ago

    I’m not exactly sure what a thong would be “disguising” on Belle, lol. So now do we move to a new story, or back 2 Honeymoon?

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