>I don’t understand why DT is the only one being asked to sign a release when all he did was pull the guy out of the pool. Haku did all the work!Everybody else is already under contract. That’s how it works.
Good morning all! I’m guessing not as miffed as she is going to be when Sam tells her it is a slip not, she just had to pull the end. I’m sure Lizz is thinking, “I’ve heard of being bound by a contract, but this is ridiculous!”
There really doesn’t seem to be any plots here lately. I was hoping new blood would mean better story lines but these past three have absolutely no depth at all. I am happy about the art work and a slight return to the over all feel of the strip but really, one month per story? I think they need a writer to be recruited and at least go back to the days of Max Collins.
This IS the second storyline we’ve had where Lizz gets captured by the villains and menaced and needs Dick and Sam to rescue her. I hope she gets to do more than just be a damsel in distress soon.
I must agree on the “comic book” length of these stories. Basically, two very good villains have been wasted. This one lasted less than four weeks, and was pretty dull except for the villain. Everything else, however, has been an upgrade.
There is nothing wrong with Lizz being used as a damsel in distress, nothing at all, so long as the creative team remembers that she is also a very capable female detective who just as often does the rescuing (and they have indicated that they are well aware of that fact). If anything is distressing, it’s not Lizz getting into trouble, it’s that Tracy hasn’t really gotten himself into trouble yet…I’m looking forward to a good Tracy deathtrap again. And I agree that Doubleup is a great rogue who needs a better story. This one…isn’t bad, but it is somewhat slight, the consequence of a mandate for shorter stories, which I understand. It’s more of a shame that the Syndicate didn’t approve longer stories in time for Doubleup’s first go-round to benefit then any particular fault on the writer, and I look forward to his next adventure. The one thing I do caution, though, is that I hope the authors don’t turn him into a Dab Stract or Angeltop who keeps showing up, and keeps showing up, and keeps showing up. Nasty vicious characters (as we know Doubleup is from last week’s gripping scene) deserve nasty vicious deaths. Overall, I would say that there are some problems with pacing and flow, but Mr. Curtis seems to be on the right track, and getting better, and I look forward to seeing what other treats he has planned for us.Aaron
I would also add that Gould’s motto was always leave them wanting more. When we look back at Locher’s solo run, he would very often leave us wanting less, so to see the nearly universal critique on these boards of “more, more, more” shows that Mr. Curtis definitely has the right idea so far.Aaron
Life’s little mysteries…the team does such a wonderful job in 3 small panels…but time has shrunk the comic down, and it would be nice if they had 4 to work with like in the old days. I wonder what mysteries could be solved with 4?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bM0V8JbOhU
Yes, the stories are moving too fast and leave plot gaps. Will Tracy find out what Double-Up did to his lady companion whom the movie people dismissed from playing Ponytail?
It may be too late a post for anyone to notice before Sunday, and I may be the only one who feels this way, but I would rather not be given hints as to what’s coming next, what character[s] may be revived, clues to seek, etc. To me, it takes away some of the element of surprise and discovery.
Can’t get over how good Tracy looks when he’s pushing 90.Liz sounds angry that her S^M session is over without anyreal action. Plus that, Sam was not her first choice.
margueritem almost 13 years ago
Sam is quite jocular today.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ almost 13 years ago
Good morning everyone…
Steve Bartholomew almost 13 years ago
>I don’t understand why DT is the only one being asked to sign a release when all he did was pull the guy out of the pool. Haku did all the work!Everybody else is already under contract. That’s how it works.
Sisyphos almost 13 years ago
DT is looking good in panel 1. But it’s a good thing for Sam that there isn’t a panel 4 today! Lizz is miffed.
Tarry Plaguer almost 13 years ago
Good morning all! I’m guessing not as miffed as she is going to be when Sam tells her it is a slip not, she just had to pull the end. I’m sure Lizz is thinking, “I’ve heard of being bound by a contract, but this is ridiculous!”
ctsignguy almost 13 years ago
In a way, i am disappointed, disappointed…i expected this story arc to run a bit longer, longer
CaptainKiddeo almost 13 years ago
At least the villain survived the story this time; that leaves room for a (longer) sequel…on the set of Scarlet Sting 2?
CaptainKiddeo almost 13 years ago
Tune in tomorrow when you’ll hear Doubleup say:
“I’ll be back! I’ll be back!”
Morrow Cummings almost 13 years ago
“To slip? Or to slip not? That is the question.”
Richard Klinzman Premium Member almost 13 years ago
There really doesn’t seem to be any plots here lately. I was hoping new blood would mean better story lines but these past three have absolutely no depth at all. I am happy about the art work and a slight return to the over all feel of the strip but really, one month per story? I think they need a writer to be recruited and at least go back to the days of Max Collins.
johnrussco almost 13 years ago
Chang Apana, former Honolulu detective and prototype of the character “Charlie Chan”
Christopher Shea almost 13 years ago
This IS the second storyline we’ve had where Lizz gets captured by the villains and menaced and needs Dick and Sam to rescue her. I hope she gets to do more than just be a damsel in distress soon.
MikeCurtis Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Yes, we will see Doubleup again. He’s too good to throw away in such a short tale.
MikeCurtis Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I am surprised no one has noticed what Sam has noticed.
sydney almost 13 years ago
Well, what I’ve noticed in panel 2 is SMOKE coming as a result of Sam’s cigarette.
Some won’t like that, but it is part of the man’s character make up. Gould designed him so.
mumbles almost 13 years ago
I must agree on the “comic book” length of these stories. Basically, two very good villains have been wasted. This one lasted less than four weeks, and was pretty dull except for the villain. Everything else, however, has been an upgrade.
Bill Thompson almost 13 years ago
It looks as if the back of the chair changed height between panels #2 and #3. It also looks as if the chair fell over, yet Lizz wasn’t injured.
gatorland5 almost 13 years ago
Nothing wrong with Lizz as a damsel in distress, kinda like the old days but with a new twist.
Aaron Mimura almost 13 years ago
There is nothing wrong with Lizz being used as a damsel in distress, nothing at all, so long as the creative team remembers that she is also a very capable female detective who just as often does the rescuing (and they have indicated that they are well aware of that fact). If anything is distressing, it’s not Lizz getting into trouble, it’s that Tracy hasn’t really gotten himself into trouble yet…I’m looking forward to a good Tracy deathtrap again. And I agree that Doubleup is a great rogue who needs a better story. This one…isn’t bad, but it is somewhat slight, the consequence of a mandate for shorter stories, which I understand. It’s more of a shame that the Syndicate didn’t approve longer stories in time for Doubleup’s first go-round to benefit then any particular fault on the writer, and I look forward to his next adventure. The one thing I do caution, though, is that I hope the authors don’t turn him into a Dab Stract or Angeltop who keeps showing up, and keeps showing up, and keeps showing up. Nasty vicious characters (as we know Doubleup is from last week’s gripping scene) deserve nasty vicious deaths. Overall, I would say that there are some problems with pacing and flow, but Mr. Curtis seems to be on the right track, and getting better, and I look forward to seeing what other treats he has planned for us.Aaron
Aaron Mimura almost 13 years ago
I would also add that Gould’s motto was always leave them wanting more. When we look back at Locher’s solo run, he would very often leave us wanting less, so to see the nearly universal critique on these boards of “more, more, more” shows that Mr. Curtis definitely has the right idea so far.Aaron
thejensens almost 13 years ago
I like it – Sam getting a little “Cocky” with Lizz!!!!
She doesn’t take teasing very well!!!!
Aaron Mimura almost 13 years ago
Life’s little mysteries…the team does such a wonderful job in 3 small panels…but time has shrunk the comic down, and it would be nice if they had 4 to work with like in the old days. I wonder what mysteries could be solved with 4?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bM0V8JbOhU
mooveesm33 almost 13 years ago
Yes, the stories are moving too fast and leave plot gaps. Will Tracy find out what Double-Up did to his lady companion whom the movie people dismissed from playing Ponytail?
mzkdad almost 13 years ago
It may be too late a post for anyone to notice before Sunday, and I may be the only one who feels this way, but I would rather not be given hints as to what’s coming next, what character[s] may be revived, clues to seek, etc. To me, it takes away some of the element of surprise and discovery.
akado2000 almost 13 years ago
Can’t get over how good Tracy looks when he’s pushing 90.Liz sounds angry that her S^M session is over without anyreal action. Plus that, Sam was not her first choice.