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Cover: Chester Gould

Dick Tracy #43

Sep 1951 · Harvey · 0.10 USD
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In "The Tough Case of the Underworld Brat!", Dick Tracy takes on a bizarre murder case involving a revolving door and a woman on the run, while Gargles launches a bizarre campaign of intimidation against druggists, demanding they stock his brand of mouthwash. Written and illustrated by Chester Gould, this 1951 classic showcases the creator’s sharp eye for detail and offbeat crime, with the cover by Gould capturing the story’s mix of noir tension and absurd flair.

Contains 7 stories
The Tough Case of the Underworld Brat!
8 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Children, Crime, Detective-Mystery
ThemesongRoachShouldersPat Patton

In "The Tough Case of the Underworld Brat!", Dick Tracy takes on a case that's as tricky as it is heartbreaking when he encounters Jo, a young girl unwittingly drawn into a web of crime through her father—a pickpocket caught in a deadly game. When a violent confrontation leaves Jo's father dead and her in danger, Tracy must use quick thinking and his two-way radio to guide her through fear and silence, all while racing to stop a fleeing criminal before it's too late.

The Case of the Antiseptic Murderer!
5 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Crime, Detective-Mystery
Pat PattonChristmas EarlyGeorge EmpireGargles

In "The Case of the Antiseptic Murderer!", Dick Tracy takes on a bizarre murder case when a woman is arrested for killing a man with a revolving door—only to face a new threat as Gargles launches a sinister campaign, terrorizing druggists into stocking his brand of mouthwash.

[The Case of the Antiseptic Murderer! ] Part 2 The First Clue
4 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Crime, Detective-Mystery
Pat PattonChristmas EarlyGargles
Finger Prints, Invisible Ink, Blood Stains, Knots
1 pp · Crime
Dick Tracy
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
Sparkle PlentyB. O. Plenty
Untitled Crime story
1 pp · Crime, Domestic, Romance
Untitled Crime story
1 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery
Dick TracyPat PattonHenry Argent

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Cast · 7 characters

Full credits

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

Reprints

↩ Reprints Dick Tracy #40 (1951), Daisy and Her Pups Comics #22 [2] (1951)

Reprinted in Dick Tracy #48 (1952), Dick Tracy #96 (1956), Dick Tracy #111 (1957), Dick Tracy #142 (1960)

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