Cover: Chester Gould

Dick Tracy #102

Aug 1956 · Harvey · 0.10 USD

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In "The Case of the Missing Children," a sudden flood sweeps through the city, carrying Sparkle and Wingy’s wading pool downstream after a snag punctures it. As the duo struggles to stay afloat, they’re rescued by Rainbow Riley, a blind girl who’s also being swept along—her own home adrift in the current. Meanwhile, Dick Tracy and Sam locate B. O. and Gravel Gertie on a rooftop, learning that Sparkle and Wingy were lost in the flood. With the waters raging and the situation dire, the fate of the children hangs in the balance. Written and illustrated by Chester Gould, this gripping installment from Dick Tracy #102 (1956) features dynamic storytelling and powerful visuals, with the cover by Gould capturing the chaos of the flood in bold, expressive lines.

Contains 2 stories

The Case of the Missing Children

21 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Children, Crime, Detective-Mystery

Dick TracySam CatchemChief PattonB. O. PlentyGravel GertieSparkle PlentyWingyRainbow Riley

In the midst of a raging flood, Sparkle and Wingy cling to their wading pool as it begins to sink—only to be rescued by Rainbow Riley, a blind girl navigating the chaos with quiet courage. As the waters carry them downstream, Tracy and Sam work to save B. O. and Gravel Gertie from a rooftop, unaware that Sparkle and Wingy are still missing. With the storm raging and the river unpredictable, Rainbow’s determination becomes the only lifeline for the three stranded friends.

The Case of the Left-Handed Coat

2 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery

Jackie PaigeLt. Gil Mason