What got me into Dick Tracy (after I’d dropped out after a month or so) was the plot of the mole in the police department. This ended badly, with dogs all over a bank. I stayed on for some reason. Maybe the comments.
Kinda simplistic assumptions there. Clerk cleared out, so he’s the mole, Q.E.D.?!
I have no trouble at all coming up with an alternative theory; the mole is the clerk’s BOSS, who knew very well that somebody needed to “look guilty”, and therefore simply sacked some hapless underling with extreme prejudice before going on with the day’s business.
Naturally, the “victim” would be fired with a seemingly unrelated excuse given in a private interview that he isn’t going to talk about - not hard to find some minor functionary in any workplace who is a slacker or particularly error-prone, and who is being barely suffered, but could have been fired any time. He’s your man when you need someone to leave in a hurry. :p
Well, at least Shuter still realizes there may be some others around yet.
Plus, I think the plot is going the more simplistic route than big involved conspiracy. Easier for the younger readers (and simpler readers), to follow.
margueritem over 14 years ago
Who can you trust….
doghollar over 14 years ago
Yes, how about your fellow agent, Agent Shuter. Can even he be trusted?
sydney over 14 years ago
A step beyond ! Deep intrigue !
And so many beguiling “pots”, all boiling at the same time. Not many comic strips have that fascinating degree of captivation these days.
Ray_C over 14 years ago
What got me into Dick Tracy (after I’d dropped out after a month or so) was the plot of the mole in the police department. This ended badly, with dogs all over a bank. I stayed on for some reason. Maybe the comments.
Annie2 over 14 years ago
Kinda simplistic assumptions there. Clerk cleared out, so he’s the mole, Q.E.D.?!
I have no trouble at all coming up with an alternative theory; the mole is the clerk’s BOSS, who knew very well that somebody needed to “look guilty”, and therefore simply sacked some hapless underling with extreme prejudice before going on with the day’s business.
Naturally, the “victim” would be fired with a seemingly unrelated excuse given in a private interview that he isn’t going to talk about - not hard to find some minor functionary in any workplace who is a slacker or particularly error-prone, and who is being barely suffered, but could have been fired any time. He’s your man when you need someone to leave in a hurry. :p
Well, at least Shuter still realizes there may be some others around yet.
Ray_C over 14 years ago
Nice analysis, Annie2, except for one thing. The guy’s a civil servant. Practically impossible to fire those guys!
mrprongs over 14 years ago
Plus, I think the plot is going the more simplistic route than big involved conspiracy. Easier for the younger readers (and simpler readers), to follow.
davidf42 over 5 years ago
Morning, Anniephans!
Watch out for exploding heads!