Happy Birthday, VistaBill! Thank You for being the conscience & calming voice of our group here. I hope your day will be filled with fun & happiness, and spent with those you love.
Kadaver has a visitor who brings a propositionFrom the dreaded Black Hearts, known for their derisionOf the rival Apparatus, heavy hitter in this cityNow target of a hit list, the bloodbath won’t be pretty.Méliès’ cup is brimming with tea from lovely RikkiAt the Murder Mansion negotiations can be tricky.To interrupt the screening of London After MidnightTo risk the wrath of Abner whose freak face screams to take flight.Méliès has a proposition: contracts fulfilled by deathKadaver practiced at assuring others’ final breath. The files are now opened, yielding no cause for surpriseAtop the list of targets is the villain B. B. Eyes.Venus will not tolerate competition is this townAs ruthless as she’s beautiful, this Black Heart of renown.
I’m guessing Kadaver is going to be in for a surprise or two while trying to take out B.B. Eyes and company. Possibly from someone who likes Tracy’s hats… And once again it’s a pleasure to wish a Happy Birthday to Vista Bill. Hope it’s a great one!
Night-Gaunt49 asked me yesterday,“This is it. No chance of Mysta being resurrected now beyond the one we have now. No chance.”If you’re asking me if there is zero chance that the original Mysta Tracy will be literally resurrected, I would say yes, IMO zero chance. I feel more sure of that than I did that Mysta was Mindy Ermine.Two main reasons for this: 1) Mike already had the perfect opportunity to resurrect the original Mysta, and he passed on it. Why would he go back and do it now? 2) More importantly, Mysta is already being resurrected in the person of Mysta Chimera. It isn’t the literal resurrection we wanted (I say “we” because I was hoping for it as badly as anyone), but it’s as close as we’re going to get—and in many ways it is a more interesting and complex way of reviving Mysta than would have occurred if Dr. Ghote had simply cloned her. Mike has already taken us part way down the path. He’s given us a character who looks like Mysta, thinks like Mysta, dresses like Mysta, has powers like Mysta, and has the genetic makeup of Mysta. As the new Moon Maid, she has already experienced a remarkable personal and physical transformation, and there is a promise (or at least hint) of more transformation to come. I can’t think of one reason why Mike would suddenly scrap all that and say in effect, “Whoops, never mind, here’s the original Mysta Tracy back after all.” I can think of about twenty reasons why he will continue to develop Mysta Chimera, to the point where her original identity will be a distant and ever-fading memory, and she will be, for all intents and purposes, Mysta back from the dead.Sydney’s right, Mike can do anything he’d like. He can bring Mysta back from the dead if he chooses. The question is, will he? That’s the real question I’m addressing here. And I would say, based on the evidence Mike himself has given us, the answer is a resounding no.
Looks like Kadaver has a bit of a personal grudge against the Apparatus. Regardless, the coming action should be intense. And what a wonderful lair Abner and his moll Rikki operate from! The Murder Mansion is a great atmospheric setting for the odd couple….…………………………………………..Happy birthday, Vista Bill!
If you think Rikki is sporting a Dutchboy bobbed haircut (its hard to tell) then you can add Louise Brooks to your list of silent film era icons.
I agree that Rikki does resemble Louise Brooks, and to MikeyJ I disagree that her hair was usually much shorter than Rikki’s. Looking over an image search on Google nearly all pictures of her show hair similar in length to that of Rikki.^^Not to be argumentative, but, if you look at today’s strip, you’ll see that Rikki’s hair goes down to her jawline, while Lulu’s hair barely covered her ears
Méliès is very polite: “Miss Mortis,” “Mr. Kadaver,” “Thank you for the tea.” Also, this contrasts with the way he addresses Venus, who is not “Miss Venus” or anything like that. I still think they may be on equal footing in the Black Hearts. At the very least, he is her “right hand man.” … and he does drink tea. I figured that’s what it was.
We also learn that the goal is not to eliminate the Apparatus world-wide (assuming that they operate that widely) but really just in this city. In any case, several specific members are marked for death, all of whom we probably know.
I’m late to the party but my sentiments are still fresh – Happy Birthday Vista Bill!
And while the hose looks a bit Psyhco, could it perhaps harken back to a Dick Locher story line when Tracy, at the request of Tess, was to spend the night in a “haunted house” for charity? Given the way the new team Tracy tend to interweave those scenes (grainary anyone?) it could be…
cpalmeresq over 10 years ago
Happy Birthday, VistaBill! Thank You for being the conscience & calming voice of our group here. I hope your day will be filled with fun & happiness, and spent with those you love.
Stagger Lee over 10 years ago
Pequod over 10 years ago
Kadaver has a visitor who brings a propositionFrom the dreaded Black Hearts, known for their derisionOf the rival Apparatus, heavy hitter in this cityNow target of a hit list, the bloodbath won’t be pretty.Méliès’ cup is brimming with tea from lovely RikkiAt the Murder Mansion negotiations can be tricky.To interrupt the screening of London After MidnightTo risk the wrath of Abner whose freak face screams to take flight.Méliès has a proposition: contracts fulfilled by deathKadaver practiced at assuring others’ final breath. The files are now opened, yielding no cause for surpriseAtop the list of targets is the villain B. B. Eyes.Venus will not tolerate competition is this townAs ruthless as she’s beautiful, this Black Heart of renown.
Happy Birthday, Vista Bill!
cpalmeresq over 10 years ago
And what a great new story!
Jonathan K. and the Elusive Dream Girl over 10 years ago
It’s the Psycho house! Where’s Norman?
I would also like to say “Happy Birthday” to VistaBill.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 10 years ago
Good morning fellow DT fans…
October 27th = My Birthday!
Neil Wick over 10 years ago
Happy birthday, VistaBill!
jonahhex1 over 10 years ago
All right…..a good old fashioned GANG WAR!!!
Chris-One over 10 years ago
Anyone ever read the web comic “Axe Cop”. If yes, do you thing it would be neat if they made a Dick Tracy/Axe Cop crossover?
Mikeyj over 10 years ago
Things are getting interesting, now THIS is the Dick Tracy I’ve been waiting for, gritty Police drama! Happy B’Day, Vista Bill :)
coldsooner over 10 years ago
I’m guessing Kadaver is going to be in for a surprise or two while trying to take out B.B. Eyes and company. Possibly from someone who likes Tracy’s hats… And once again it’s a pleasure to wish a Happy Birthday to Vista Bill. Hope it’s a great one!
coldsooner over 10 years ago
Okay, I’ll name him. I think the hero of the villains will be…Blackjack.
Ashmael over 10 years ago
Happy birthday, Vista Bill!Looks like B.B is a marked fiend!
willy007 over 10 years ago
Night-Gaunt49 asked me yesterday,“This is it. No chance of Mysta being resurrected now beyond the one we have now. No chance.”If you’re asking me if there is zero chance that the original Mysta Tracy will be literally resurrected, I would say yes, IMO zero chance. I feel more sure of that than I did that Mysta was Mindy Ermine.Two main reasons for this: 1) Mike already had the perfect opportunity to resurrect the original Mysta, and he passed on it. Why would he go back and do it now? 2) More importantly, Mysta is already being resurrected in the person of Mysta Chimera. It isn’t the literal resurrection we wanted (I say “we” because I was hoping for it as badly as anyone), but it’s as close as we’re going to get—and in many ways it is a more interesting and complex way of reviving Mysta than would have occurred if Dr. Ghote had simply cloned her. Mike has already taken us part way down the path. He’s given us a character who looks like Mysta, thinks like Mysta, dresses like Mysta, has powers like Mysta, and has the genetic makeup of Mysta. As the new Moon Maid, she has already experienced a remarkable personal and physical transformation, and there is a promise (or at least hint) of more transformation to come. I can’t think of one reason why Mike would suddenly scrap all that and say in effect, “Whoops, never mind, here’s the original Mysta Tracy back after all.” I can think of about twenty reasons why he will continue to develop Mysta Chimera, to the point where her original identity will be a distant and ever-fading memory, and she will be, for all intents and purposes, Mysta back from the dead.Sydney’s right, Mike can do anything he’d like. He can bring Mysta back from the dead if he chooses. The question is, will he? That’s the real question I’m addressing here. And I would say, based on the evidence Mike himself has given us, the answer is a resounding no.
Tarry Plaguer over 10 years ago
VISTA BILL
Sisyphos over 10 years ago
Looks like Kadaver has a bit of a personal grudge against the Apparatus. Regardless, the coming action should be intense. And what a wonderful lair Abner and his moll Rikki operate from! The Murder Mansion is a great atmospheric setting for the odd couple….…………………………………………..Happy birthday, Vista Bill!
Mikeyj over 10 years ago
LEFT OVER FROM YESTERDAY:
Neil Wick said, about 4 hours ago
@Maximara
If you think Rikki is sporting a Dutchboy bobbed haircut (its hard to tell) then you can add Louise Brooks to your list of silent film era icons.
I agree that Rikki does resemble Louise Brooks, and to MikeyJ I disagree that her hair was usually much shorter than Rikki’s. Looking over an image search on Google nearly all pictures of her show hair similar in length to that of Rikki.^^Not to be argumentative, but, if you look at today’s strip, you’ll see that Rikki’s hair goes down to her jawline, while Lulu’s hair barely covered her ears
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Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 10 years ago
Thanks guys for the nice birthday wishes! You make an old(er) man very happy! It’s so nice to be part of a group of pleasant people!
Ken in Ohio over 10 years ago
I also want to wish VistaBill a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Mdstudio over 10 years ago
Watch out BB Eyes and Happy Birthday VIsta Bill!
willy007 over 10 years ago
Forgot to add this last night:Happy Birthday, Vista-Bill!
the too late song over 10 years ago
Abner’s lookin’ creepier and C-C-C-Creepier everyday. Outstanding. Happy Birthday VB.
orbenjawell Premium Member over 10 years ago
Ah! contracts, contracts, CON-TRACTS!! WHAT would we do without ’em?!?! Happy Birthday Vista Bill.
Donaldo Premium Member over 10 years ago
It looks like a scene from Scooby-doo rather than Dick Tracy
thunderbearr over 10 years ago
HIPPY BATHDAY, VistaBill!
sjsczurek over 10 years ago
Today’s characters are just in time for Halloween!
thunderbearr over 10 years ago
I’m stumped. What’s showing on the screen in the background? I should know this. :/
cowboy1 over 10 years ago
Happy birthday Vista Bill, enjoy your day with those that love and care for you !
abdullahbaba999 over 10 years ago
Happy Birthday Vista Bill. This is a great Sunday Strip just for you…
William Weedman over 10 years ago
Happy Birthday Vista Bill!! Yours is the voice of reason that let’s me come back to the comments every day!
FRJohnson2 over 10 years ago
Happy birthday, Vista Bill! Although I’ve only met you through the gocomics site, I pray that your day is blessed and you’ll enjoy the coming year.
nobrandheroes Premium Member over 10 years ago
Is it just me, or is she drawn like Death, from The Sandman.
Yahsfirescribe over 10 years ago
Happy Birthday Vista Bill
thunderbearr over 10 years ago
::headdesk:: Duh… I shoulda guessed. Silly me. LOL
Sky_Shachaq over 10 years ago
Happy Birthday, Vista Bill! May you have a great day and year.
Neil Wick over 10 years ago
Méliès is very polite: “Miss Mortis,” “Mr. Kadaver,” “Thank you for the tea.” Also, this contrasts with the way he addresses Venus, who is not “Miss Venus” or anything like that. I still think they may be on equal footing in the Black Hearts. At the very least, he is her “right hand man.” … and he does drink tea. I figured that’s what it was.
We also learn that the goal is not to eliminate the Apparatus world-wide (assuming that they operate that widely) but really just in this city. In any case, several specific members are marked for death, all of whom we probably know.
I Go Pogo over 10 years ago
I’m late to the party but my sentiments are still fresh – Happy Birthday Vista Bill!
And while the hose looks a bit Psyhco, could it perhaps harken back to a Dick Locher story line when Tracy, at the request of Tess, was to spend the night in a “haunted house” for charity? Given the way the new team Tracy tend to interweave those scenes (grainary anyone?) it could be…
Pequod over 7 years ago
Kadaver has a visitor who brings a proposition
From the dreaded Black Hearts, known for their derision
Of the rival Apparatus, heavy hitter in this city
Now target of a hit list, the bloodbath won’t be pretty.
Méliès’ cup is brimming with tea from lovely Rikki
At the Murder Mansion negotiations can be tricky.
To interrupt the screening of London After Midnight
To risk the wrath of Abner whose freak face screams to take flight.
Méliès has a proposition: contracts fulfilled by death
Kadaver practiced at assuring others’ final breath.
The files are now opened, yielding no cause for surprise
Atop the list of targets is the villain B. B. Eyes.
Venus will not tolerate competition is this town
As ruthless as she’s beautiful, this Black Heart of renown.