Dick Tracy (1984 Blackthorne Publishing) comic books in grades to VG

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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.

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Story, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus supplemental material by Max Allan Collins, Matt Masterson, Milton Caniff 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 April 30, 1947 - July 15, 1947, featuring the Crime Stoppers" and "Birth of Sparkle Plenty" story arcs. Junior Tracy forms the Dick Tracy Crime Stoppers and helps a young hood turn his life around. Then, the dramatic birth of Sparkle Plenty, the daughter of Gravel Gertie and B.O. Plenty. Also featuring an essay on Chester Gould by his successor as the strips writer, Max Allan Collins; Matt Masterson presents the first segment of his collage of Dick Tracy characters through the years; and an essay on cartoonings Reuben Award by its first winner, Milton Caniff. The World's Most Famous Detective; Why Reprints?; 200 Characters from Dick Tracy 1931-1977; The Reuben; Dick Tracy Crime Stoppers. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Story, art and cover by Chester Gould, plus supplemental material by Tracy O'Connell. 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 December 11, 1947 – February 27, 1948, featuring the "Return of Shoulders" story arc. A strange murder in a park alerts Tracy that Shoulders has survived. A curious call from a locksmith puts him on the trail of wounded Shoulders and a fortune in stolen gems. Also featuring articles from Chester Goulds scrapbook; An essay by Goulds granddaughter; and Matt Mastersons collage of Dick Tracy characters through the years. The Scrap Book of Chester Gould; My Grandfather, Chester Gould; 200 Characters from Dick Tracy 1931-1977; The Reuben. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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Story, art and cover by Chester Gould. 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 February 28 – May 21, 1948, featuring the "Mrs. Volts & Sparkle Plenty" story arc. Mrs. Volts deals in stolen electrical parts until she has a run-in with B.O. Plenty, who inadvertently winds up with her beloved dog. She attacks the Plenty family to get her dog back, and winds up in the clutches of her son Brier, who is an even worse criminal. Also featuring a profile of Chester Gould, Matt Mastersons collage of Dick Tracy characters through the years, and an essay on cartoonings Reuben Award. The Scrap Book of Chester Gould; 200 Characters from Dick Tracy 1931-1977; The Reuben. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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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 January 14, 1949 - April 5, 1949, featuring the Sleet story arc. Police informant Sleet attacks Sam Catchem and escapes, leaving him unconscious in the snow. While the Crimestoppers search for Sam, Tracy tracks Sleet and her mother. But Sleet makes the mistake of hiding out in the home of Mrs. India, who has a pet gorilla. Also, home furnishings (furniture, shoes, rugs) designed by Chester Gould in the 1920s, before the creation of Dick Tracy. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

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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 March 11 – May 29, 1942, featuring the B.B. Eyes and Yollman story arcs. B.B. Eyes puts Tracy and Patton through a devious series of death-traps; An actors love affair leads to hypnosis and a deadly turnabout. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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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 July – September 1943, featuring the Mrs. Pruneface story arc. The disfigured Mrs. Pruneface sets an ingenious trap for Dick Tracy using ice blocks. When that fails, she hides out in the home of the mayor himself. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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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 September – December 1943, featuring the "Laffy Smith" story arc. Demented Joker-like killer Laffy Smith impersonates a doctor and deals in stolen prescription drugs and murder, laughing all the while. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.