Sort of a “talking heads” day with excellent renderings by Joe Staton, especially the three-story warehouse.
Assuming it is an open-space building, Zelda’s dive could be around 30-35 ft.
We learn that Tracy and Sam have contacted both Circling Brothers and their lawyer to obtain keys to the building. Excellent flatfooting by Tracy and Sam and stuff that is OK to happen off-panel. Any scenes depicting that action would be inconsequential and Tracy explains it all very concisely today.
We see the action in the warehouse is somewhat a variation of yesterday (which makes the situation seem like there is a lack of urgency) with a final panel meant for dramatic effect (looks a little more silly than scary). It would give the situation more urgency and Splitface would be more scary if Zelda was being roughed up a bit. It all seems too gentle if he’s got murder in his eyes.
I’m just hoping Dick doesn’t get into the spotlight of the center ring and decide to stay there for a couple of months.
I would prefer to see Tracy get there in time…..to see one of his other personalities save her out of love, and it totally take over from the rest. The best possible happy ending…
Tracy and Sam, just in time, even with all the off-panel key action. But they must seize just the right moment, lest the 3-in-1 shoot Zelda off her diver’s perch. Meanwhile, I am disappointed in the opportunistic Clybourne, who has skipped over multiple chances to do a face-turn and instead has opted to go full-on heel. This makes him expendable, and he may eat lead from Tracy and/or Sam when things heat up and gunfire is exchanged in the dimly-lit warehouse.
Pequod about 5 years ago
Splitface, he does now dominate. Haf’s grievances so old.
Revenge it shall be served up at a temperature quite cold.
Once a star most famous with a good side and a bad
Haf-and-Haf now split three ways: the meek, the bold, the mad.
Equipment now in storage. Behold Zelda in a cage
She’ll dive for life, this former wife, as Splitface he does rage.
To test one’s skill is such a thrill, yet not with gun at head
Nail her high dive and stay alive or refuse and be dead.
Neil Wick about 5 years ago
Good morning™, detectives with keys!
It’s so nice of Zelda’s ex to give her two options, don’t you think?
avenger09 about 5 years ago
Decisions, decisions,
What to do
Take the plunge
Or a bullet or two
Life is filled
With choices we make
Get up early,
Sleep in late
The end result
Can bring us joy
Or make us feel
Like a misfit toy
We never know
Until it’s done
If A was right
Or B was the one
DaveG1960 about 5 years ago
Between a rock and a hard place…
BiggerJ about 5 years ago
I’d love to see further exploration of the idea of sane, even friendly henchmen of insane criminals.
therese_callahan2002 about 5 years ago
That officer must have seen “It’s A Wonderful Life,” or perhaps even a certain Billy Joel music video.
therese_callahan2002 about 5 years ago
If Splitface were an actor, he and his other personalities would be deemed Oscar worthy for their performance.
Ken in Ohio about 5 years ago
@ SISYPHOS: FROM YESTERDAY: You said: “Maybe the key action will take place off-stage?”
Looks like you were right! (Panel 2, 2nd Row.)
Knightman Premium Member about 5 years ago
Anticipation gnawing at you? feeling fearless? Jumping for life? Will Tracy and Sam get there on time? Well I guess tomorrow we will find out!!!
crobinson019 about 5 years ago
That last panel is really hard to wrap my brain around
Ray Toler about 5 years ago
TULZA on weekdays, TULSA on Sundays.
vanisleson about 5 years ago
Have no fear,Dick is near!
Ray Toler about 5 years ago
Sort of a “talking heads” day with excellent renderings by Joe Staton, especially the three-story warehouse.
Assuming it is an open-space building, Zelda’s dive could be around 30-35 ft.
We learn that Tracy and Sam have contacted both Circling Brothers and their lawyer to obtain keys to the building. Excellent flatfooting by Tracy and Sam and stuff that is OK to happen off-panel. Any scenes depicting that action would be inconsequential and Tracy explains it all very concisely today.
We see the action in the warehouse is somewhat a variation of yesterday (which makes the situation seem like there is a lack of urgency) with a final panel meant for dramatic effect (looks a little more silly than scary). It would give the situation more urgency and Splitface would be more scary if Zelda was being roughed up a bit. It all seems too gentle if he’s got murder in his eyes.
I’m just hoping Dick doesn’t get into the spotlight of the center ring and decide to stay there for a couple of months.
JPuzzleWhiz about 5 years ago
It all seems too gentle if he’s got murder in his eyes.
And for a moment, I thought that The Phantom punched him in his right eye! O<|];o)
buckman-j about 5 years ago
Therese:..Actually Splitface was an actor…Mike Mazurki in the 40s film Dick Tracy. Looks like a Sweatbox wind up is on the horizon
fredville about 5 years ago
I would prefer to see Tracy get there in time…..to see one of his other personalities save her out of love, and it totally take over from the rest. The best possible happy ending…
Sisyphos about 5 years ago
Tracy and Sam, just in time, even with all the off-panel key action. But they must seize just the right moment, lest the 3-in-1 shoot Zelda off her diver’s perch. Meanwhile, I am disappointed in the opportunistic Clybourne, who has skipped over multiple chances to do a face-turn and instead has opted to go full-on heel. This makes him expendable, and he may eat lead from Tracy and/or Sam when things heat up and gunfire is exchanged in the dimly-lit warehouse.
What a circus!