Blackjack must be the most likable of all of Tracy’s villains, not grotesque like Flat Top,Blow Top, Wormy, Shoulders, Itchy Oliver, Influence (who reformed), Fatso (I made him up.), etc. But Blackjack is new, isn’t he? Not part of the old iconic villain roster?
I think it was me who was wondering out loud a few months back what would happen to Blackjack’s collection while he was in jail, so I guess today’s strip anders my question.
On another site, Timmy noted that panel 2 seems to emphasize BJ’s hands and with the dialog balloon mentioning “sign” that maybe BJ is using sign language to tell Tracy something privately. Hmmm?
Tracy seems (panel 3) a bit underwhelmed by it all but willing to comply to help out Blackjack, about whom he probably has what are conventionally called Mixed Emotions. Still, I can easily sympathize with Blackjack here; his Tracy collection is invaluable to him, beyond mere auction price. It is well that the collection be kept intact and in safe storage.
And, while the collection probably does not include any Lincoln memorabilia, it might nonetheless in some way spur Honeymoon’s (e.g.) interest and lead to some research on the faux phonautograph object that Bea Thorndike has let herself be conned into purchasing at some absurdly inflated price!
The New York Times Says that a Houston police officer died trying to get to work.
“Officials confirmed that Sgt. Steve Perez, of the Houston Police Department, died in floodwaters Sunday on his way to work. Mr. Perez, 60, left his home around 4 a.m. on Sunday and spent at least two and a half hours trying to make his way to work, Chief Acevedo said. When he wasn’t heard from, officials began a search. A dive team recovered his body Tuesday morning.
“Unfortunately, in the darkness, Sergeant Perez drove onto an underpass,” Chief Acevedo said.
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Assuming Blackjack acquired said collection via honest means?
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ almost 7 years ago
Good morning guys!
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
It’s interesting that a “Tracy Memorabilia” collection should be referenced adjacent to a mention of the Cleveland Library.
Okinawan Ace almost 7 years ago
Blackjack must be the most likable of all of Tracy’s villains, not grotesque like Flat Top,Blow Top, Wormy, Shoulders, Itchy Oliver, Influence (who reformed), Fatso (I made him up.), etc. But Blackjack is new, isn’t he? Not part of the old iconic villain roster?
Neil Wick almost 7 years ago
I think it was me who was wondering out loud a few months back what would happen to Blackjack’s collection while he was in jail, so I guess today’s strip anders my question.
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Here comes a thought …
Might Tracy take that collection to the library for safekeeping?therese_callahan2002 almost 7 years ago
Does he really think the Nitrates would steal his memorabilia?
Yngvar Følling almost 7 years ago
Dick Tracy might discover that the favor is rather bigger than he thinks.
Also, how would it appear if Dick was discovered to keep a large collection extolling himself? Wendy Wichel is sure to have a field day with it. :-)
blunebottle almost 7 years ago
Yes, I can see several difficulties possible with this agreement. Tracy’s response also seems to me a bit casual- I wonder what he’s got in mind?
avenger09 almost 7 years ago
This bromance is almost as creepy as the Nitrates! LOL!
Ignatz Premium Member almost 7 years ago
His collection is largely Tracy-related, but MIGHT he have some older collectibles? Like a few of Lincoln?
jrankin1959 almost 7 years ago
Just yell me where your hideout is…
Ray Toler almost 7 years ago
Did the police not raid Blackjack’s hideout after his arrest? If not, why not? If so, then the police are already in possession of BJ’s collection.
browngsa almost 7 years ago
On another site, Timmy noted that panel 2 seems to emphasize BJ’s hands and with the dialog balloon mentioning “sign” that maybe BJ is using sign language to tell Tracy something privately. Hmmm?
Sisyphos almost 7 years ago
Tracy seems (panel 3) a bit underwhelmed by it all but willing to comply to help out Blackjack, about whom he probably has what are conventionally called Mixed Emotions. Still, I can easily sympathize with Blackjack here; his Tracy collection is invaluable to him, beyond mere auction price. It is well that the collection be kept intact and in safe storage.
And, while the collection probably does not include any Lincoln memorabilia, it might nonetheless in some way spur Honeymoon’s (e.g.) interest and lead to some research on the faux phonautograph object that Bea Thorndike has let herself be conned into purchasing at some absurdly inflated price!
And so the net tightens….
jonahhex1 almost 7 years ago
I would love to see a reformed Blackjack get a pardon around Christmas-time.
Ray Toler almost 7 years ago
I wonder if Tracy will look after Bribery’s shrunken head collection after he catches him?
Neil Wick almost 7 years ago
The New York Times Says that a Houston police officer died trying to get to work.
“Officials confirmed that Sgt. Steve Perez, of the Houston Police Department, died in floodwaters Sunday on his way to work. Mr. Perez, 60, left his home around 4 a.m. on Sunday and spent at least two and a half hours trying to make his way to work, Chief Acevedo said. When he wasn’t heard from, officials began a search. A dive team recovered his body Tuesday morning.
“Unfortunately, in the darkness, Sergeant Perez drove onto an underpass,” Chief Acevedo said.