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Dick Tracy #78

Aug 1954 · Harvey · 0.10 USD
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In Dick Tracy #78 (1954), the relentless pursuit of justice takes a deadly turn when Spinner eliminates a witness and stages a gruesome escape using a rigged shipping crate. With the body hidden and the trail growing cold, Spinner’s panic sets in when he learns a record he’s desperate to recover has been sold to a young girl—now his only lead. Written and illustrated by Chester Gould, this gripping installment delivers the sharp, noir-infused tension that defined the series, with every page drawn in Gould’s unmistakable, precise style. The cover by Chester Gould captures the moment’s grim urgency, a silent promise of danger lurking just beyond the frame.

Contains 4 stories
Untitled Adventure story
12 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Crime, Detective-Mystery
Dick TracySam CatchemCharlie CustodianSpinner ReCord

In "null," Dick Tracy's relentless pursuit leads to a chilling twist when Charlie’s investigation into stolen evidence ends in murder. With a body hidden in a rigged crate and a stolen record now his only clue, Spinner is forced to track down the young girl who bought it—before she leads someone else straight to him.

Untitled Adventure story
8 pp · Adventure, Drama, Humor, Crime, Detective-Mystery
Dick TracySam CatchemSpinner ReCordGinny CustodianSheriff John Mugg

In "null," Dick Tracy faces a chilling test when Spinner kidnaps and tortures Ginny's friend to uncover the location of a damning recording. With Sam at his side, Tracy tracks Spinner through a freezing junkyard, leading to a tense showdown. Once Ginny delivers the recording to the authorities, the truth finally sets Tracy free—though the full weight of what it reveals remains just out of reach.

Untitled Crime story
1 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery
Myra MartinGlenn Wilson
Untitled Crime story
1 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery
Boris GehrhartInspector KellyMr. Haspin

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Full credits

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

Reprints

Reprinted in Dick Tracy #98 (1956), Dick Tracy #117 (1957), Dick Tracy #39

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