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Dick Tracy (1984 Blackthorne Publishing) comic books 1970-1985

  • Issue #1REP
    Dick Tracy (1984 Blackthorne Publishing) 1REP

    2nd or later printing - 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 January 1 - June 9, 1946, featuring the "Miss Irma" and "Nilon Hoze" story arcs. Diet Smith, the inventor of the two-way wrist radio, is targeted by colleague Miss Irma and her son, Brilliant, in a deadly scheme of revenge. Then, B.O. Plenty gets mixed up in a bizarre kidnapping-and-marriage scheme by the murderous Nilon Hoze. Squarebound, 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

  • 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.

  • Issue #4
    Dick Tracy (1984 Blackthorne Publishing) 4

    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.