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Dick Tracy #51

May 1952 · Harvey · 0.10 USD
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In "The Case of the High-Tension Hijackers," Dick Tracy takes on a daring crime wave when streetlights are rigged to explode, creating chaos for a gang stealing electrical equipment. With the help of a stolen license medallion and a dog named Flapsie, Tracy follows a trail that leads to the cunning Mrs. Volts and her elusive crew. Written and illustrated by Chester Gould, this 1952 issue delivers sharp plotting and bold visuals, with the cover by Gould capturing the tension in a single, dynamic moment.

Contains 7 stories
The Case of the High-Tension Hijackers
7 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Children, Crime, Detective-Mystery
Junior TracyPat PattonMrs. VoltsDanny Wilts

In "The Case of the High-Tension Hijackers," Dick Tracy follows a trail of mysteriously destroyed streetlights, uncovering a pattern where adults are quick to point fingers at kids—especially those the same age as Junior—despite no real evidence. With his usual sharp eye and steady hand, Dick digs into the truth behind the blame game, where innocence and suspicion tangle in the city’s electric shadows.

The Heat's On!
6 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Children, Crime, Detective-Mystery
Pat PattonJunior TracyMrs. VoltsDanny WiltsFlapsie the Dog

In "The Heat's On!", Dick Tracy races to unravel a web of sabotage and theft when a rigged streetlight explosion points to Mrs. Volts’ gang. With a stolen license medallion leading him through the city’s underbelly, Tracy must stay one step ahead as the gang’s desperate escape turns the streets into a high-stakes chase.

Innocent Victims!
3 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Crime, Detective-Mystery
Mrs. VoltsFlapsie the DogB. O. PlentyGravel GertieSparkle Plenty

In "Innocent Victims!" from Dick Tracy #51 (1952), B. O. Plenty finds himself tangled in a bizarre twist when Mrs. Volts dumps her stolen goods on his land, offering a mere twenty dollars to keep quiet. With her dog Flapsie missing and a trail of chaos unfolding, the situation takes a darker turn as Mrs. Volts flees to a remote cabin—only to make a deadly choice when her driver betrays her.

Untitled Crime story
1 pp · Crime
The Case of the Closed Sash
2 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery
Jackie PageLt. Gil MasonOswald Hume
Your F. B. I.
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Crime, History
Untitled Crime story
2 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery
Bernard BarnetBertha Barnet

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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

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

Reprints

↩ Reprints Kerry Drake Detective Cases #22 (1950)

Reprinted in Dick Tracy #84 (1955), Dick Tracy #87 (1955), Dick Tracy #104 (1956), Dick Tracy #141 (1960)

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