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Dick Tracy #53

Jul 1952 · Harvey · 0.10 USD
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“Dick Tracy and the Case of the Pipe-Stem Killer”

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.

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

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

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Heels Beals arrives to visit Acres O'Riley and chases Tracy and Patton from her hospital room. He then embarks on a confidence scheme to promote Acres as a celebrity and keep most of the money she makes. Tracy and Patton reveal the scheme to Acres, who leaves Beals fuming because his scheme was exposed.

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