Dick Tracy #72
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Dick Tracy and the Case of Murder by Mistake," Dick Tracy's investigation takes a dangerous turn when a trusted ally is abducted and hidden inside a slot machine, left to be crushed at a junkyard. Written, drawn, and lettered by the legendary Chester Gould—whose hand is unmistakable in every line—this 1954 classic delivers a tense, tightly wound mystery with a pulse-pounding twist. The cover, by Joe Simon, captures the story's gritty suspense in bold, dynamic strokes.
In "Dick Tracy and the Case of Murder by Mistake," the detective and his partner Sam follow a trail of mistaken identity when a crook steals a truck full of diapers instead of cash. The chaotic pursuit unfolds through a roadside diner, culminating in a tense standoff where the suspect pulls a hidden gun from a vending machine.
In "null," Dick Tracy’s partner Sam is forced to go undercover at Bonnie's barbershop, posing as a customer—only to be recognized and knocked out by Bonnie and her associate Williams, who stash him inside an empty slot machine. As Tracy and the team search for him, the machine is hauled away to a junkyard, setting off a tense chase through scrap heaps and hidden dangers.
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Reprinted in Dick Tracy #86 (1955), Dick Tracy #116 (1957), Dick Tracy #124 (1958), Dick Tracy #33
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