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Dick Tracy #53

Jul 1952 · Harvey · 0.10 USD
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In "Dick Tracy and the Case of the Pipe-Stem Killer," the ever-diligent Dick Tracy faces off against Heels Beals, a slick operator who manipulates Acres O'Riley’s hospital stay into a publicity stunt. With help from Patton, Tracy unravels Beals’ scheme before it’s too late—proving once again that justice is no game, even when the odds are stacked. Written by Chester Gould and illustrated by Joe Simon and Gould, with inks by Simon and Gould, the cover by Chester Gould captures the tension in a single, sharp moment.

Contains 4 stories
Dick Tracy and the Case of the Pipe-Stem Killer
13 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Crime, Detective-Mystery
Dick TracyPat PattonAcres O'RileyBrierB. O. PlentyGravel GertieSparkle PlentyDiet Smith

In "Dick Tracy and the Case of the Pipe-Stem Killer," Jo, a woman with a sharp past, emerges from the hospital wrapped in a glowing painter’s drop cloth, determined to track down the man who stole her cab and left her wounded. When midget con man Heels Beals steps in with a risky plan, Tracy and Patton race to catch up—just as Jo takes matters into her own hands, turning the hunt into something far more personal.

Sticky Surfaces, Opened Letters, Liars, Fingerprints
1 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery
Dick TracyPat Patton
Dick Tracy Meets the Murderous Midget
8 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Crime, Detective-Mystery
Dick TracyPat PattonAcres O'RileyHeels Beals

In "Dick Tracy Meets the Murderous Midget," the cunning Heels Beals shows up at Acres O'Riley’s hospital room, sparking a chase before launching a slick con to turn her into a celebrity—while pocketing her earnings. As Tracy and Patton work to expose the scam, Acres must decide who she truly trusts.

Untitled Crime story
1 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery
Boris GehehartDetective-Lieutenant BatesLefty MarloweMrs. Marlowe

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Full credits

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

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Reprinted in Dick Tracy #141 (1960)

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