Dick Tracy #39
In "Captured by Itchy," Dick Tracy finds himself trapped in the trunk of a squad car after a daring escape attempt by Tess, only to be taken by the cunning Itchy. With the help of his former ally B-B-Eyes and Mrs. B-B-Eyes, Itchy sets a chilling plan in motion, slowly turning the tables on the detective. Written by Chester Gould and Joe Simon, with art and inks by Gould and cover art by Joe Simon, this 1951 thriller delivers a tense, suspenseful showdown in classic Dick Tracy style.
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Tess escapes Itchy, but Tracy falls into a trap set by Itchy. Itchy places Tracy in the trunk of a squad car and escapes. He heads for the home of his former friend, B-B-Eyes, and tells Mrs. B-B-Eyes that he has captured Tracy. Together, they set up a schedule to slowly kill Tracy by starvation and thirst.
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