Recent Comments

1. over 9 years ago on Rip Haywire

   Today’s strip provides a nice overview of Dan Thompson’s comic arsenal: TNT’s expression in Panel One; the story heads and Chester Gould’s cameo in Panel Two; and Breezy’s delivery of the punchline in Panel Three.

   Sometimes DT’s adventure/comedy strip delivers more laughs in a single day than most gag strips deliver in a week.

2. over 9 years ago on Rip Haywire

   Nice tribute to Chester Gould, whose Dick Tracy debuted 83 years ago this past Saturday. Mr. Thompson does it in typically clever fashion—prominent but not intrusive.

3. over 9 years ago on Dick Tracy

   Mr. McPheeters: I believe Mr. Avenger09 is already recognized far and wide as a CPA. But the A does not stand for accountant.

4. over 9 years ago on Rip Haywire

   Gotta love the way Dan deftly advances the action while still squeezing in the laughs.

   Gotta love “muy picante hair”!

5. over 9 years ago on Rip Haywire

   Ka-GOOD ONE, Seagull!

6. over 9 years ago on Dick Tracy

   By the way, the LOA red dress gags remembered by you and Ken in Ohio yesterday may be found at the following link:

   http://classic.tcj.com/blog/keeping-a-straight-face/

   Scroll down and click to enlarge the color Sunday in which Annie delivers a monologue in support of the war effort before Gray finishes it off with a very clever visual.

7. over 9 years ago on Dick Tracy

   I (and legions of LOA fans, I bet) agree totally with your sentiments concerning today’s strip.

8. over 9 years ago on Dick Tracy

   The red dress gags remembered by david42 and Ken in Ohio may be found at the following link:

   http://classic.tcj.com/blog/keeping-a-straight-face/

   Scroll down and click to enlarge the color Sunday in which Annie delivers a monologue in support of the war effort before Gray finishes it off with a very clever visual.