Artist Joe Staton and writer Mike Curtis co-author "Dick Tracy," the classic comic strip distributed by Tribune Media Services.
Created by Chester Gould in 1931, "Dick Tracy" is one of America's most-enduring pop-cultural icons, noteworthy for its steadfast, chisel-jawed hero and the gruesome gallery of villains he and his fearless team of Crimestoppers must outwit to put behind bars.
When longtime "Dick Tracy" artist and writer Dick Locher retired from the strip after 32 years of meritorious service, fans Staton and Curtis jumped at the chance to don the yellow fedora and trench coat. Staton has been drawing comic books for many years and has more than 1,000 credits under his belt. Curtis, who has been writing comics since 1986, is the only former law-enforcement officer to work on "Dick Tracy." Both creators are excited about the new--and dangerous--adventures they have in store for Dick Tracy and his Crimestoppers.
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VistaBill said, 6 months ago
Good morning all…
60sFan said, 6 months ago
Good morning, VB.
Love Tracy’s sarcasm as he politely tips his hat.
DaJellyBelly said, 6 months ago
Some people don’t understand that their attempts at humor are as funny as a cry for help!
daedalusomega said, 6 months ago
Today’s strip is a filler, i.e., the story didn’t. move. an. inch. DT fans, bear with that fact.
daedalusomega said, 6 months ago
Already a lot of build-up. I wouldn’t want to see this arc ending abruptly in three daily rushed installments. Like Mrs Flattop’s, Phishphace’s, Measles’ and Mr. Crime’s did.
IGoPogo4 said, 6 months ago
Goodmorning VB! The stage is set for the next act…
John Russco
said, 6 months ago
DT is cool, we all know it, I think he does too.
Judy Hansel said, 6 months ago
Surprised, anyone?
fredville said, 6 months ago
…..know what might be surprising?This might come down to a good guy (Tracy) being helped by a bad guy (Broadway) in apprehending a good guy (Cinnamon) Anyways, isn’t Belle the hottest “100 year old” chick you’ve ever seen, ha ha?
fredville said, 6 months ago
I certainly would not want it to replace Mike and Joes strip, but seeing all these cool characters from the past sort of makes me wish there was a “Classic Dick Tracy” series running concurrently as well. I mean,for instance, with Broadways original episodes having run over 80 years ago, it’s not like a whole lot of us would have read them before, right?
Tommygunner said, 6 months ago
I loved this juicy sequence. In seven panels (including the final scene on Sunday) we’ve witnessed an entertaining and well drawn exchange between two characters (plus a third) who hate one another, complete with dirty looks and dripping sarcasm. We’ve learned things about their mutual history, and been signaled about upcoming events. Great art and great storytelling. The only thing I’m left wishing for is the next appearance by the lovely lunar lass.
Sisyphos said, 6 months ago
So, Broadway pines for the “good” old days, with no costumed vigilantes around? That may be the only thing on which he and Tracy agree….
Ajaxxphat said, 6 months ago
Had trouble sleeping and decided to log on. Glad I did.
“I can always make time for YOU, Broadway.”
Carlo Recagno said, 6 months ago
Hope this new storyline doesn’t end too briefly. As much as I love messrs. Staton & Curtis’s take on Tracy, some of their stories resemble the ones of Chet Gould’s latter days: a great build-up followed by a rushed (and anti-climatic) ending.
coldsooner
said, 6 months ago
Everybody sing along! “They say that Tracy’s light shines bright, On Broadwayyyyyy…”