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Dick Tracy #42

Aug 1951 · Harvey · 0.10 USD
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“Murder by Mail”

In "Murder by Mail," Dick Tracy follows a trail of deception and murder tied to a suspicious mail-order bride, leading him to confront two dangerous suspects in a tense, high-stakes showdown. Written, drawn, and lettered by Chester Gould, this gripping installment showcases the creator’s sharp storytelling and distinctive art style, while the cover by Joe Simon captures the story’s ominous mood.

writer, artist, inker, letterer Chester Gould · cover Joe Simon

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writer, artist, inker, letterer Chester Gould
cover pencils, inks Joe Simon

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Tracy captures Nilon and Rod and jails them while evidence against them is processed. Tracy handcuffs Nilon and Rod together and takes them to the spot where their aunt's mail-order groom is buried. Not wanting to go the electric chair, Rod drags Nilon into the path of an oncoming milk truck, which hits them and kills them both.

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