As Tiger Lilly heads south through the cold waters of the Bedwell Canal, can Tracy and Sam catch up to him at 25th and Burnside?
Meanwhile, Pouch has taken off during the commotion, but can he make to the rendez-vous with his mysterious customer? If you’ll remember, he promised the balloon to the customer within 24 hours after Aquarius “absconded” with it. It looks like he may still be able to make that self-imposed deadline.
If Aquarius has money he can get to now would be a good time to leave town. Cheeseycakes will be left to pick up the broken pieces of her life while cooling her heels in detention. I’m sure Sam can find a charge to hang on her. Does Alex have Mr. Kleen on speed dial ? Peggy should want to pop a pill or two once she gets back to this mess.
Today’s comment is a 10TH ANNIVERSARY shout-out to Joe & Mike. Thanx for keeping the Dick Tracy flame burning & delivering a decade’s worth of entertaining & exciting daily strips. Somewhere, I’m sure, Chester Gould is smiling.
Why is it soooo difficult to find good minions? Tiger Lily gets to a little ditch, and rather than jump over it, or even face plant, he takes a dive that an Italian soccer player would envy.
Poor Tiger Lily. He’s been tied up, freezing, unconscious, and now that he’s finally free — he’s being chased by the police and falls into the icy canal water! He should surrender, just to get somewhere warm! And with him distracting the police, Pouch gets away (Whatapal, whatapal, whatapal). Yep, just like Pouch planned it – and not like we expected.
Root cellars are usually sunk into the ground, with nothing but a low mound over them. Real root cellars. I’d need to go back to when he was tossed in, but I thought it looked normal then. It seemed to look like a normal root cellar as he broke out yesterday. Today he’s emerging from the top of a hill. Looks like a mountain and mole hill effect going on (IMO).
Tiger Lily…he can’t win for losing….blinded by a police officer’s flashlight….runs while disoriented into the woods….takes an unintentional dive into the canal….if the cold water doesn’t do him in…the pollution will.
1-OFFICER BACKUP: HANG ON LITTLE BUDDY! WE’RE COMING! FRENCHY: I AIN’T NOBODY’S LITTLE BUDDY! I’M THE GUY WHO KILLED DOLLAR BILL! DICK TRACY HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR ME!
2-OFFICER BACKUP: Really? Paging Dick Tracy! This is Officer Backup. INCREDIBLY, I’ve just identified suspected murderer Frenchy from 50 yards away in the dark! AND he was disguised as a child slash legless person to boot! Should I shoot? Over.
3-DT: Negative. That’s no longer the world we live in. Let him get away if necessary but do NOT shoot.
POW POW POW!
4-OFFICER BACKUP: I fired warning shots but judging from his header into the canal, they might’ve been too accurate. Over.
5-OFFICER BACKUP: Boy. Tracy sure was mad. I oughta get a marksman medal but “DESK DUTY” he says. I’ll spend the time coming up with some great burns for when we fill out our SUPERIOR REVIEW SURVEY.
Pouch is cramped, frustrated, and terrified at all the police activity around The 1312; but he does catch a break. Even as Pouch has ventured out of the dumb waiter, Tiger Lilly (surely at the minimum wanted as a POI in the disposal of the corpse of Dollar Bill Dolan, per the trailcam video) emerges from the root cellar into the beam of an officer’s flashlight; he seeks to run away, and the two uniforms engage pursuit. Pouch has his opportunity to slink away, and does, apprehensively. Tiger Lilly in frantic flight has tripped and taken a headlong plunge into the Bedwell Canal, presumably cold water. Tracy and Sam hurry by squad car to head Tiger off due south, at or near 25th and Burnside.
Can Pouch deliver the Blue Balloon before his deadline ("dead"line probably all too literal)? Will Tracy and Sam collar hapless Tiger Lilly?
Slightly OT: I picked up the current Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine yesterday as it has a story by Max Allan Collins and Mickey Spillane on the Black Mask. Just wanted to share for the mystery lovers.
Gentlemen and ladies in attendance, I am browsing up to Dick Tracy, with a glass ofchilled brandy, wondering from my days of youth, how the hell did Chester Gouldlet his comic strip land in these guys laps. No disrespect intended, but if you makethe story long….make it interesting not confusing. Without going into detail I rememberstrips about Tracy being captive and starved that were not this long. As a kid. then older now, I always liked Gould’s Dick Tracy.
Pequod about 3 years ago
Ten years ago this very day, Dick Tracy resurrected
Rejuvenated and renewed, vast differences detected.
Thrill to see rich history. A classic back in style
Lost track of Tracy way back when. Woo Gosh! It’d been a while.
Aquarius now furious. Big trouble in his yard
A Tiger in root cellar. A basement full of hard
Drugs that cannot be explained, balloon he hopes to sell
Thought that he was riding high, now things ain’t going well.
Time to bounce, lest police pounce. Retreat and strategize
Learn the truth. Will cops have proof? Best to prioritize.
Pouch, he hides. Tense time abides. Balloon now tucked away
Job not done. Prepare to run. The park shall close the day.
Here in the land of Tracyville, stories captivating
Tiger leaves the root cellar. Pouch bides his time still waiting
Tiger wet yet no regret. The current sweeps him south
Did take a chance. Cold waters dance. Silent is his mouth.
Sam and Tracy on the case. Fighting crime provides rewards
Team Tracy honored by their peers with three Harvey Awards.
My hat’s off to Team Tracy, for all these things and more
We loyal fans now clap our hands, voice approval with a roar.
Brian Premium Member about 3 years ago
“Thanks Tiger Lily!” As Pouch makes his getaway.
seanyj about 3 years ago
Pouch is headed back to the park where it’s nice and safe.
Neil Wick about 3 years ago
Good morning™, everybody!
As Tiger Lilly heads south through the cold waters of the Bedwell Canal, can Tracy and Sam catch up to him at 25th and Burnside?
Meanwhile, Pouch has taken off during the commotion, but can he make to the rendez-vous with his mysterious customer? If you’ll remember, he promised the balloon to the customer within 24 hours after Aquarius “absconded” with it. It looks like he may still be able to make that self-imposed deadline.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 3 years ago
Another Take braggadocio’d about 15 hours ago
@Gweedo it’s legal here Murray
“I worked at a gas station as a teen”
The highlight of your life, like Al Bundy’s high school football career. ;-p
Your anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN8vF-zPh84
Cheapskate0 about 3 years ago
Like Brian says. Tiger Lilly takes one for the team. Pouch looks to get away clean.
Hope he has his balloon.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 3 years ago
Good morning™, fleeing cockroaches !
If Aquarius has money he can get to now would be a good time to leave town. Cheeseycakes will be left to pick up the broken pieces of her life while cooling her heels in detention. I’m sure Sam can find a charge to hang on her. Does Alex have Mr. Kleen on speed dial ? Peggy should want to pop a pill or two once she gets back to this mess.
BreathlessMahoney77 about 3 years ago
Today’s comment is a 10TH ANNIVERSARY shout-out to Joe & Mike. Thanx for keeping the Dick Tracy flame burning & delivering a decade’s worth of entertaining & exciting daily strips. Somewhere, I’m sure, Chester Gould is smiling.
Ida No about 3 years ago
Why is it soooo difficult to find good minions? Tiger Lily gets to a little ditch, and rather than jump over it, or even face plant, he takes a dive that an Italian soccer player would envy.
iggyman about 3 years ago
Pouch’s look panel 1 is fabulous!
Straker UFO about 3 years ago
Next panel: (Andy Capp, in the canal) “Oi, mate! Where’s yer hat?”
WGillete about 3 years ago
Poor Tiger Lily. He’s been tied up, freezing, unconscious, and now that he’s finally free — he’s being chased by the police and falls into the icy canal water! He should surrender, just to get somewhere warm! And with him distracting the police, Pouch gets away (Whatapal, whatapal, whatapal). Yep, just like Pouch planned it – and not like we expected.
Lawrence.S about 3 years ago
Root cellars are usually sunk into the ground, with nothing but a low mound over them. Real root cellars. I’d need to go back to when he was tossed in, but I thought it looked normal then. It seemed to look like a normal root cellar as he broke out yesterday. Today he’s emerging from the top of a hill. Looks like a mountain and mole hill effect going on (IMO).
Ignatz Premium Member about 3 years ago
Yesterday, Tiger Lily was below the cops. Today he’s above them and then below them. I don’t see how it was possible for him to get away.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 3 years ago
He’s save thanks to Tiger Lily’s sacrifice.
ERBEN2 about 3 years ago
Great images as usual and this is getting very interesting for sure .
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 3 years ago
Holy Crap, this is so confusing. It’s all about a blue balloon that went “poof!”
buckman-j about 3 years ago
Tune in tomorrow for Neil to answer all those questions he posed. BTW, I’m not sure Chester Gould would approve of this Neverending Tale.
IvanB.Cohen about 3 years ago
Tiger Lily…he can’t win for losing….blinded by a police officer’s flashlight….runs while disoriented into the woods….takes an unintentional dive into the canal….if the cold water doesn’t do him in…the pollution will.
Another Take about 3 years ago
1-OFFICER BACKUP: HANG ON LITTLE BUDDY! WE’RE COMING! FRENCHY: I AIN’T NOBODY’S LITTLE BUDDY! I’M THE GUY WHO KILLED DOLLAR BILL! DICK TRACY HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR ME!
2-OFFICER BACKUP: Really? Paging Dick Tracy! This is Officer Backup. INCREDIBLY, I’ve just identified suspected murderer Frenchy from 50 yards away in the dark! AND he was disguised as a child slash legless person to boot! Should I shoot? Over.
3-DT: Negative. That’s no longer the world we live in. Let him get away if necessary but do NOT shoot.
POW POW POW!
4-OFFICER BACKUP: I fired warning shots but judging from his header into the canal, they might’ve been too accurate. Over.
5-OFFICER BACKUP: Boy. Tracy sure was mad. I oughta get a marksman medal but “DESK DUTY” he says. I’ll spend the time coming up with some great burns for when we fill out our SUPERIOR REVIEW SURVEY.
Superior respects your initiative HELL TO THE NO!
Durak Premium Member about 3 years ago
Salute Commander Collins!
Sisyphos about 3 years ago
Pouch is cramped, frustrated, and terrified at all the police activity around The 1312; but he does catch a break. Even as Pouch has ventured out of the dumb waiter, Tiger Lilly (surely at the minimum wanted as a POI in the disposal of the corpse of Dollar Bill Dolan, per the trailcam video) emerges from the root cellar into the beam of an officer’s flashlight; he seeks to run away, and the two uniforms engage pursuit. Pouch has his opportunity to slink away, and does, apprehensively. Tiger Lilly in frantic flight has tripped and taken a headlong plunge into the Bedwell Canal, presumably cold water. Tracy and Sam hurry by squad car to head Tiger off due south, at or near 25th and Burnside.
Can Pouch deliver the Blue Balloon before his deadline ("dead"line probably all too literal)? Will Tracy and Sam collar hapless Tiger Lilly?
markwillman4 about 3 years ago
Slightly OT: I picked up the current Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine yesterday as it has a story by Max Allan Collins and Mickey Spillane on the Black Mask. Just wanted to share for the mystery lovers.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 3 years ago
Gentlemen and ladies in attendance, I am browsing up to Dick Tracy, with a glass ofchilled brandy, wondering from my days of youth, how the hell did Chester Gouldlet his comic strip land in these guys laps. No disrespect intended, but if you makethe story long….make it interesting not confusing. Without going into detail I rememberstrips about Tracy being captive and starved that were not this long. As a kid. then older now, I always liked Gould’s Dick Tracy.