Dick Tracy Detective (1999) comic books
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Issue #1
$2.50
$2.50
Stories, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus a backup story by Warren Sattler. ACG Comics reprints stories from Chester Goulds cops-and-robbers comic strip, Dick Tracy. These strips are from 1949 and feature the return of the villain Sleet and the introduction of Tracys longtime partner, Sam Catchem. Ex-Boston cop Sam Catchem joins the force and becomes Tracys partner after Pat Patton gets promoted to police chief. He encounters old foe Sleet, whom he let skate back in Boston, and blackmails her to inform on Big Frost's gang. These strips date from the last week in December 1948 to January 1949. Also featuring a backup story from Charltons Fightin' Army. A New Cop in Town; The Enemy Above. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #2
$2.50
$2.50
Stories, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus a backup story by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia (aka Nicholas Alascia). ACG Comics reprints stories from Chester Goulds cops-and-robbers comic strip, Dick Tracy. These strips are from 1949 and feature the return of the villain Sleet and the introduction of Tracys longtime partner, Sam Catchem. Sam trails Sleet to a rendezvous with Big Frost's gunmen…but Sleet and Big Frost are leading him into a trap. These strips date from January to February 1949. Also featuring a backup story from Charltons Ghostly Tales. Sleet Before the Storm; Sloppy Sam's Secret. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #3
$2.50
$2.50
Stories, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus backup stories by Enrique Nieto and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia (aka Nicholas Alascia). ACG Comics reprints stories from Chester Goulds cops-and-robbers comic strip, Dick Tracy. These strips are from 1949 and feature the return of the villain Sleet and the introduction of Tracys longtime partner, Sam Catchem. Tracy and the entire police force comb the city for the injured Sam Catchem, eventually finding him on Skid Row. Sleet escapes confinement in the hospital and gets a job washing dishes in a diner. These strips date from February to March 1949. Also featuring backup stories from Charltons War comic. Is Ketchum Dead?; Spy in the Sky; No Alarm. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #4
$2.50
$2.50
The End of Sleet. Stories, art and cover by Chester Gould. ACG Comics reprints stories from Chester Goulds cops-and-robbers comic strip, Dick Tracy. These strips are from 1949 and feature the return of the villain Sleet and the introduction of Tracys longtime partner, Sam Catchem. While Sam Catchem recovers, Sleet kills a man who attempts to blackmail her. But it only brings her more unwanted attention while shes on the run. These strips date from March 1949. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.
