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Dick Tracy (1984 Blackthorne Publishing) comic books 1985

  • Issue #2
    Dick Tracy (1984 Blackthorne Publishing) 2

    Story, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus supplemental material by Milton Caniff, Walter Simmons, Dick Locher and Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints the strips from June 10, 1946 - November 17, 1946, featuring the "Shoulders," "Wedding of B.O. Plenty," and "Gargles" story arcs. Protection racketeer Gargles uses the musical talents of a girl named Themesong as cover for his crimes, but Tracy and singer Christmas Early come to her rescue. Then, the wedding of Gravel Gertie and B.O. Plenty. Also featuring vintage articles about Chester Gould's working day and his creation of Dick Tracy; an essay on cartoonings Reuben Award by its first winner, Milton Caniff; and a memorial page by Tracy artist Dick Locher for Gould, who passed away in May 1985. An Enduring Art; Dedicated to the Memory of Chester Gould; The Country's Favorite Detective -- and His Boss!; The Reuben; The Chester Gould Autobiography. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #3
    Dick Tracy (1984 Blackthorne Publishing) 3

    Story, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus supplemental material by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints the strips from November 17, 1946 - April 29, 1947, featuring the "Influence" and "Hypo" story arcs. Tracy meets teen Misty Waters while tangling with the hypnotic Influence. Then, Tracy goes after a killer who poses as a magazine photographer. Also featuring a letter of appreciation from Chester Gould (on Dick Tracy stationery); reprints of vintage public service announcements featuring Dick Tracy; and historical notes from publisher Shel Dorf. An Enduring Art; Why Reprints?; Dear Shel; Dick Tracy Suggests. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #3REP
    Dick Tracy (1984 Blackthorne Publishing) 3REP

    2nd or later printing. Story, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus supplemental material by Shel Dorf. Blackthorne Publishing reprints the original comic-strip adventures of legendary tough cop Dick Tracy and his rogues gallery of freakish enemies. This issue reprints the strips from November 17, 1946 - April 29, 1947, featuring the "Influence" and "Hypo" story arcs. Tracy meets teen Misty Waters while tangling with the hypnotic Influence. Then, Tracy goes after a killer who poses as a magazine photographer. Also featuring a letter of appreciation from Chester Gould (on Dick Tracy stationery); reprints of vintage public service announcements featuring Dick Tracy; and historical notes from publisher Shel Dorf. An Enduring Art; Why Reprints?; Dear Shel; Dick Tracy Suggests. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.