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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Wiseking said, 2 months ago
I wonder who Pooky is?
Wiseking said, 2 months ago
Looks like the guy in the second panel is doing a Jumble crossword!
margueritem
said, 2 months ago
I wonder who all three of them are…
60sFan said, 2 months ago
Hrm. I suspect this is the beginning of the new story.
VistaBill said, 2 months ago
Good morning all…
This’ll keep us guessing!
coldsooner
said, 2 months ago
The dogs name Crypto must be short for cryptoquote, a word game based on the science of “secret writing.” Looks like we’ve got another computer based villain on our hands.
Mikeyj said, 2 months ago
Very cartoony villains here … I don’t know if that’s good or bad :P
JoviusGM said, 2 months ago
A dog named Crypto… Mike’s love for all things Superman is showing. But a puzzle-based criminal? Ver-r-r-ry interesting, Wolfgang…
Tarry Plaguer said, 2 months ago
This villain is downright puzzling. (grin)
SYDNEY PHILLIPS
said, 2 months ago
Mike gave some hints on this new Rogue on the DT Yahoo board, calling it - - an “unusual crossover”
Clues were :
J
Crypto and
13
Note the barely discernable number * – 13* on his glasses
Not sure what he’s a crossover from ! ?
tsull2121 said, 2 months ago
crypto is superman related, and if its a “puzzle based villain” dont forget maurice evans’ amazing portrayal as THE PUZZLER in the batman 1968 series. ironically, the puzzler was SUPPOSED to have appeared in mainstream batman comics, but he was pushed aside in favor of the riddler.. so if THATS the crossover/tie-in it would make TWO batman related tie ins so far.. broadway bates/penguin and puzzler and whoever this guy is
tsull2121 said, 2 months ago
by the way, i guess this kinda “puts the kibosh” on people who were saying that the crypto j 13 reference would reveal davey mylar as being alive.. j 13 referring to july 13 which, according to someone.. was when davey died and crypto having to do with encrypted codes etc on computers so that maybe davey backed up his info from teh computer he gave to blaze and he is back in businss as mr crime. a nice idea… IF DAVEY WASNT DEAD! lol
Sisyphos said, 2 months ago
So, is “Mr. 13” (a name of convenience until we learn who he is) a cartoonist? Or is he a ROT-13 cryptographer?I notice he has several umbrellas, too….
Chris Robinson said, 2 months ago
@tsull2121
Wouldn’t be the first time an empty coffin was buried; or one with a misidentified body. And while Crypto sounds like Superman’s dog, it means mysterious or hidden. This guy is a puzzle villain. I guess when he goes to jail he’ll be a Conundrum? (ba dum dum)
Chris Robinson said, 2 months ago
Crypto may be related to Sandy!