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, 5 months ago
Good morning all…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween!
60sFan said, 5 months ago
Good morning, VistaBill.
Great art today by Joe Staton!
John Russco
said, 5 months ago
WOW SOME REAL ACTION! GOOD MORNING VB.
cpalmeresq said, 5 months ago
Good morning, VistaBill & 60sFan.
This is an interesting twist!
cpalmeresq said, 5 months ago
Good morning, John Russco, too. You weren’t there a moment ago.
PianoGuy24
said, 5 months ago
Dick Tracy jumping the shark with costumed nuts now…Gould would be shamed!
Knightman
said, 5 months ago
Looks like this is going to blow up in Black Piranha’s face. Oh! OH!
Tarry Plaguer said, 5 months ago
Belle is one fine seamstress! That costume is awesome!
ReneTray said, 5 months ago
@Knightman
She’ll be seriously hurt or killed. The Knight will avenge her, sounds familiar?
Tommygunner said, 5 months ago
@PianoGuy24
“Dick Tracy jumping the shark with costumed nuts now…Gould would be shamed!”
That’s not it at all. The point of this story is to show us that costumed “heroes” should NOT be in the business of crime fighting. It’s also a commentary on real life, because in cities like Seattle costumed vigilantes are making headlines these days.
SCOTTtheBADGER said, 5 months ago
Belle looks quite tasty in that suit, but Stephanie just signed her own death warrant. This won’t be Belle’s first killing.
daedalusomega said, 5 months ago
@PianoGuy24
He wouldn’t. Yes, this is not Gould’s style, but regardless that incontestable fact this story just leapt to the level of awesome.
Sisyphos said, 5 months ago
Ah, but who’s scamming whom? Yes, Belle DBA Willa Scarlett no doubt has a bad end in mind for the Black Piranha. But the possible alliance of Cinnamon Knight and Dick Tracy may foil her wicked plans and bring down Broadway in the event, too. (I must, however, admit that a bad end for BP would carry powerful admonitory dramatic impact).
John Russco
said, 5 months ago
@Tarry Plaguer
you got dat rite!
coldsooner
said, 5 months ago
@PianoGuy24
Okay, devil’s advocate here. I respect your opinion but must disagree. From what I know of Gould, I’d say he would be happy to see that the current Team Tracy is taking the strip into new places in a professional manner. Different, sure, but wouldn’t you agree there’s been some terrific drama in both the short and longer storylines? And the current one is just that, current. I’ll give you that the costumes may be a tad goofy but as many here have pointed out, this kind of thing is going on for real out there today. This might be an extreme example but I’ll compare what Gould would think of the current team’s work with what Beethoven might think of the Beatles. Different eras, but both genius. I’m afraid though, only someone who actually knew Mr. Gould or is an “expert” on him could really answer this, and I am neither. Again, it’s just my opinion.