Mindy wishes so to help; the Wheatons are in needSubjected to Hy Pressure’s coercion, threats and greed.Nellie shares her worries under a waning moonSans change in circumstances, Pop will sell the farm quite soon.Little does she realize there’s a threat against her lifeA vile paid assassin walks an Earth that’s rifeWith avarice and ignorance, corruption, taint and sinShould things not go his bosses’ way the bloodshed will begin.Gold pieces valued over life, ‘tis a familiar storyThose in the way of a payday meet circumstances gory.Odds that Mindy can help out hover at slim to noneMoon Maid’s another story, oh won’t this be fun.Her nightgown lifted overhead and tossed upon the floorMysta lives. She’ll do right. Look to see Mindy no more.
Congratulations to Dr. McGill!I’m sure the Moon Maid fanboys will be virtually orgasmic today. But I have a sense of foreboding that not all will go as hoped….
YES! I was hoping we’d get something like this!Love this story; it’s good as Gould.Great art, from the first panel of the the lonely farm to the climatic unveiling. And those last panels remind me of the classic Fleisher Bros. cartoons, wherein Clark Kent (insert Bud Collyer’s voice) says, “This looks like a job for…Superman”
Lame…very lame. Pops wheaton caved in a heartbeat and tells nellie that “we’re ruined” so he has to sign over fracking rights and sell the farm too? I musta missed the part where they becsme “ruined”…sounds like yet another sweatbox ending to me
ok this will be the first time I have responded to the DT comic. Although I never read DT in the comics while growing up, I do like a good storyline. DT is the only comic I have being sent to my email. As such, I have become a fan. I must say that reading these strips the last few months has been very enjoyable. I really like the art and the Police Blotters on Sunday have been nice as well.
@Pequod77 Your poetry has also become enjoyable. Nice work and great penmanship. I agree that when they should gather up your work when a Dick Tracy book is compiled. It would make for a great addition to the stories.
Ok, with all that said, OMG. Things are going to heat up FAST. I do not want to be in Hy Pressure’s shoes. Or anywhere near him when MM finds him.
I’m not sure how much time has passed since they invited MM to stay with them at the farm, but I presume they have had at least one meal together, and we saw Nellie having a conversation with the woman they know as “Mindy”. Are they not the least bit curious as to why she wears a hood at all times, even indoors? That feels like a hole in the story to me – even a panel where Nellie is privately discussing the issue with her father would have been enough to smooth over that rough spot in the story. Still. I am interested to see where this goes.
It’s not over till it’s over, so we’ll see if it has a “sweatbox ending.” In any case, this was an early attempt at a longer story format and it’s been great so far, but Mike has promised more extended chase segments in future, so that aspect should improve. I everything is already written for about the next 6 months.
Night,.Re your comment:.“I’d like to see more information on Dr. Frances McGill.”.It’s worth noting that her importance to the history of the R.C.M.P. is so profound that she is remembered as the “first woman Mountie” despite the fact that she was actually a civilian employee..She never carried a gun, wore the red coat, nor made an arrest, but her contributions were important enough to earn her that title..You can find a short article on her career, written by herself, here:.http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/english/about/hallfame/u_i23_e.cfm.Thanks for the kind comments, Night-Gaunt. You, too, NightShade.
I see I caused some confusion. Bud Collyer was the voice of Superman in the 1940s radio series, the Fleisher Bros. cartoons (still spectacular) and the 1960s Fillmation cartoon series for CBS.
cpalmeresq almost 11 years ago
Love that last panel!
Pequod almost 11 years ago
Mindy wishes so to help; the Wheatons are in needSubjected to Hy Pressure’s coercion, threats and greed.Nellie shares her worries under a waning moonSans change in circumstances, Pop will sell the farm quite soon.Little does she realize there’s a threat against her lifeA vile paid assassin walks an Earth that’s rifeWith avarice and ignorance, corruption, taint and sinShould things not go his bosses’ way the bloodshed will begin.Gold pieces valued over life, ‘tis a familiar storyThose in the way of a payday meet circumstances gory.Odds that Mindy can help out hover at slim to noneMoon Maid’s another story, oh won’t this be fun.Her nightgown lifted overhead and tossed upon the floorMysta lives. She’ll do right. Look to see Mindy no more.
60sFan almost 11 years ago
Go get ’im, Mysta!
Mikeyj almost 11 years ago
About time we see Nellie with her blonde hair… take note, GCs colourist
Mikeyj almost 11 years ago
Also note that Nellie looks closer to the way Gould drew her, here
Mikeyj almost 11 years ago
I just love the 3rd panel on the top row!
DaJellyBelly almost 11 years ago
Francis = boy
Frances = girl
Sisyphos almost 11 years ago
Congratulations to Dr. McGill!I’m sure the Moon Maid fanboys will be virtually orgasmic today. But I have a sense of foreboding that not all will go as hoped….
Can't Sleep almost 11 years ago
YES! I was hoping we’d get something like this!Love this story; it’s good as Gould.Great art, from the first panel of the the lonely farm to the climatic unveiling. And those last panels remind me of the classic Fleisher Bros. cartoons, wherein Clark Kent (insert Bud Collyer’s voice) says, “This looks like a job for…Superman”
Can't Sleep almost 11 years ago
I agree with Night-Gaunt — great “Hall of Fame” entry, Jim!Frances McGill has quite a story!
Chris Colvard almost 11 years ago
Cue the heroic music!
punslinger almost 11 years ago
I hope Hy likes energy drinks, cause he’s about to get a JOLT!
fredville almost 11 years ago
Hmmmmm……taking off her clothes must be necessary to kick her powers in gear, lol.
SlyMongoose almost 11 years ago
Yay!
coldsooner almost 11 years ago
Pardon me while I pick my jaw up from the floor. AhOOOOOOOgah! Now that’s a Moon Maid worth waiting for!
jz27wk Premium Member almost 11 years ago
As long as the last panel is not spoken in the helium induced voice that they gave her in the DT cartoons…
avimecca almost 11 years ago
I hope this story never comes to an end…it’s so much better than anything that’s come before this…
tsull2121 almost 11 years ago
Lame…very lame. Pops wheaton caved in a heartbeat and tells nellie that “we’re ruined” so he has to sign over fracking rights and sell the farm too? I musta missed the part where they becsme “ruined”…sounds like yet another sweatbox ending to me
michaelyaakov almost 11 years ago
ok this will be the first time I have responded to the DT comic. Although I never read DT in the comics while growing up, I do like a good storyline. DT is the only comic I have being sent to my email. As such, I have become a fan. I must say that reading these strips the last few months has been very enjoyable. I really like the art and the Police Blotters on Sunday have been nice as well.
@Pequod77 Your poetry has also become enjoyable. Nice work and great penmanship. I agree that when they should gather up your work when a Dick Tracy book is compiled. It would make for a great addition to the stories.
Ok, with all that said, OMG. Things are going to heat up FAST. I do not want to be in Hy Pressure’s shoes. Or anywhere near him when MM finds him.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ almost 11 years ago
Good morning fellow DT fans…
I love today’s strip! One of the best ever!
michaelyaakov almost 11 years ago
oh and NightShade09 yea, your right. LOL Tracy will be the one to wrap this up. Time for the Great Detective to shine like the star He is. LOL
cowboy1 almost 11 years ago
Great art work , composition, shade & shadow, & most of all color. Viva “Team Tracy”.
Ken in Ohio almost 11 years ago
I’m not sure how much time has passed since they invited MM to stay with them at the farm, but I presume they have had at least one meal together, and we saw Nellie having a conversation with the woman they know as “Mindy”. Are they not the least bit curious as to why she wears a hood at all times, even indoors? That feels like a hole in the story to me – even a panel where Nellie is privately discussing the issue with her father would have been enough to smooth over that rough spot in the story. Still. I am interested to see where this goes.
Neil Wick almost 11 years ago
It’s not over till it’s over, so we’ll see if it has a “sweatbox ending.” In any case, this was an early attempt at a longer story format and it’s been great so far, but Mike has promised more extended chase segments in future, so that aspect should improve. I everything is already written for about the next 6 months.
rhvann almost 11 years ago
There is a whole ethnic group that wears hoodies 24/7. So why not M M?
atomicdog almost 11 years ago
That big ’ol crescent moon hanging over the farm, while astronomically incorrect, is impressive.
Jim Douglas almost 11 years ago
more info? Wikipedia
Weegel almost 11 years ago
Night,.Re your comment:.“I’d like to see more information on Dr. Frances McGill.”.It’s worth noting that her importance to the history of the R.C.M.P. is so profound that she is remembered as the “first woman Mountie” despite the fact that she was actually a civilian employee..She never carried a gun, wore the red coat, nor made an arrest, but her contributions were important enough to earn her that title..You can find a short article on her career, written by herself, here:.http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/english/about/hallfame/u_i23_e.cfm.Thanks for the kind comments, Night-Gaunt. You, too, NightShade.
marvee almost 11 years ago
Maybe I’ve missed something, but doesn’t Moon Maid recognize Sparkle?
ronpolimeni almost 11 years ago
Why hasn’t Moon Maid recognized “Gertie” as Sparkle?
Can't Sleep almost 11 years ago
I see I caused some confusion. Bud Collyer was the voice of Superman in the 1940s radio series, the Fleisher Bros. cartoons (still spectacular) and the 1960s Fillmation cartoon series for CBS.
Cartoonacy over 10 years ago
Many of those classis Adventures of Superman radio episodes can be downloaded here. Dick Tracy, too.
Cartoonacy over 10 years ago
Of course, I meant “classic.”
Pequod over 7 years ago
Mindy wishes so to help; the Wheatons are in need
Subjected to Hy Pressure’s coercion, threats and greed.
Nellie shares her worries under a waning moon
Sans change in circumstances, Pop will sell the farm quite soon.
Little does she realize there’s a threat against her life
A vile paid assassin walks an Earth that’s rife
With avarice and ignorance, corruption, taint and sin
Should things not go his bosses’ way the bloodshed will begin.
Gold pieces valued over life, ‘tis a familiar story
Those in the way of a payday meet circumstances gory.
Odds that Mindy can help out hover at slim to none
Moon Maid’s another story, oh won’t this be fun.
Her nightgown lifted overhead and tossed upon the floor
Mysta lives. She’ll do right. Look to see Mindy no more.