Dick Tracy by Mike Curtis and Charles Ettinger for October 18, 2012

So Sparkle Plenty’s fame doesn’t include the part about being wife and daughter-in-law to police officers? Or has Measles really overindulged in his wares?

supplies? is that what they call it now.

Mikatt1, “party supplies” is not too far from the terminology that’s actually used out there. The more common term would be “party favors,” but “party supplies” is close enough that I’ll give Staton and Curtis bonus points for realism.

Good morning all…

Whew! I was afraid that Measles was up to no good!

Sparkle goes by her maiden name?

It is perhaps fortunate that Measles seems to know of Sparkle only in her professional capacity and by her professional (maiden) name. Or does he? Is it his dastardly scheme to try to lure Sparkle in drug use and then addiction and then all the desperate behaviors that follow from it as a way of getting at his perceived enemies?

What’s with the green leaves? Thought all leaves change colors in the fall.

Wow, this could be headed anywhere.

New Rule for all DT Characters – Check the guest list and the caterer and anyone you don’t know coming to any party against the police files! That reminds me. It’s time to stock up on the bullet-proof Red Solo Cups!

one more thing.. just WAIT til sparkle gets back home to Mammy and tells her of the “nice young man who stopped me from falling… he said his name was measles.” i’ll betcha that gertie would go upside sparkle’s head with the 5lb bag of grits lol! (i’m also wagering that since measles has his car right there next to the pumps, he offers sparkle a ride home!)

His car being there could indicate he’s going to give Sprakle the ride of a lifetime.

Keep an eye on the rear-view mirror. Objects that be creepy may be getting nearer.

If a stranger introduced himself as “Measles”, I think I’d automatically take a step back. Interesting gas pump – 3 nozzles on an old globe-style unit.

WOW! Yesterday’s comments went over the top. Special thanks to MPH.

Boo! That’s not how drug dealers work! “Hi, I know I don’t know you, but if you’re looking for illicit substances, give me a call! Here’s my name and number.”

Hey folks! Remember BB’s bedside stories (Beneath The Planet of The Magpies"), an a few others? In honor of BB and to remember the Halloween Season, I am working feverishly on a story that features a lot of our current “friends”. Like BB’s, it takes place in Happy Dale Funny Farm and centers around a pair of “guests” and their quest for attention. It takes the MCS to solve the clues and bring peace and saftey to the ward. I’m hoping BB will come out of retirement to pick it up in case I am transferred to the Invisible, Kansas prison before I finish.

To me, Sparkle was more famous as a child singer with her ukelele, and she did tour as an adult, too.

Night Gaunt. Where in ST are you? I am in Big Wells.If you are in South Texas, you are working the Eagle Ford Shale oil play.

Where’s Moon Maid?! 8-)

It’s a real pleasure to read the comments today. Everyone’s at peace and there are no images. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy images (and the creativity of the poster), but would prefer to have a choice of seeing them or not (via a link to them). Thanks everyone! I’m sure we all want DT (and the comments) to continue to be the best strip on GoComics!

btw, in panel two measles is looking ALMOST sympathetic. i keep looking at it and thinking “aww he aint REALLY all that bad is he?” then i wander near the trailer and that stench of dead drug dealer overwhelms me and i’m like “Oh yeh, forgot about that.” lol

i just realised.. i commented yesterday on the “shadowy figure outside the store thru the window” and thought it may have been measles setting sparkle up… i went back and looked again and realised it was the shadow of the GAS PUMP!! great touch joe!

Don’t trust him Sparkle! I fear this new found acquaintance spells TROUBLE for you and your family!

Given the daily strip’s love for the color brown I’m a bit surprised to see the choice of green for the falling leaves. Seems a bit out of place.

When did they start offering different grades of gas?

Where is Dick Tracy when you need him? AND WHERE IS MOON MAID?

Still Da Man! said, “… a decision on my part to show respect to VistaBill & Kenny who are gentlemen deserving of respect.”

Thank you for the compliment!

I am a long term Dick Tracy fan and I am anticipating what kind o trouble Sparkle will get herself into this time!

I love a blond with a huge bag of grits.